1. Don’t wear too much
If you wear too much makeup you can end up looking like a clown, and for most women that is not the purpose. You should use makeup to enhance your features or hide the not so nice features that you might have. And if you think men like lots of makeup then think again. Most guys like that women wear a little bit here and a little bit there, but if they meet you on a date and you come looking like a peacock they might already have a bad impression of you – or they think that you are a working girl and think that you will be easy to get to bed.
In general you should be careful with makeup and don’t overdo these:
- Use the same foundation color as your skin color so it blends. Foundation is used to give a smooth look.
- A lot of mascara will make you look fake – and funny – so don’t go there.
- To dark or thick eyeliner will make you look overdone and ruin the rest of your makeup
- Watch out with the powder. I have often seen girls with a very nice powdered face but you could see the separation between face and neck because they only powdered their face. That made them look like a mime, and who would like that?
2. Lips
Apply lip liner to completely cover the lips, add color and your lipstick will stay on much longer. Make sure your lip liner doesn’t show. Also, your lip color should match your skin tone; wear cool colors if you have cool coloring and warm colors if you have warm coloring. If you want to make your lips look smaller, keep your liner on the inside of your lips. However, if you decide to make your lips look larger, going outside the natural outline of you lips is a mistake. This can look quite messy and unnatural.
3. Appropriate makeup
Wear makeup that is appropriate for the occasion. If you are going to the beach you shouldn’t wear the same or as much makeup as you would if you were going dancing. Also, when you are in daylight your makeup should be a lighter than when you are out for the evening.
4. Too little or no makeup
Some women don’t wear makeup because they are not sure how to use it and are afraid of being overdone. If you are unsure, start will light colours in your shade. Start slowly and add one product at a time. Maybe start with foundation, add mascara, blush or lipstick. If you are not used to wearing makeup, using a lot a first may be a little too much for you, so start slowly. The bottom line is a little is better than none. If you are still unsure seek professional advice.
5. Overall look
When your makeup is completed it should look natural. That means avoiding colours that clash. If you have dark skin and hair you will look better in darker shades; light colours will make you look washed out. If your hair and skin tone are light, light colours will look better on you. Dark makeup will make you look older and harsh. If you have oily skin, first use oil control moisturizer and foundation. Then be sure to wear loose powder, keeping pressed powder with you for touch ups.
6. Hair color
Your hair color should also be in harmony with your skin. If you have dark hair and you want to add color, keep it close to the same shade. If you have light hair, use light colors. As you age your skin will lighten, so should your hair color. One last thing about hair color – if you do color you hair be sure you keep it up, don’t let your roots show.
7. One last thing
Keep makeup looking fresh all day by doing regular touch ups. Don’t let your makeup fade or crease. Smile!!!
What have teached many girls to do perfect makeup is
The Complete M A C Makeup Training Course
that can help you too to not look like a clown:-)
