Beauty Techniques That Work With Every Look
Your signature beauty look can range anywhere from colorful and bold to understated and classic. No matter what styles and palettes you prefer, certain application techniques work for all types. The tips in this article are perfect for a variety of different looks and can be achieved in only a matter of minutes. If you use blush to create the illusion of prominent cheekbones, always remember to blend well. With the correct shades and a smooth application, contouring defines and enhances your natural bone structure. However, it can look nightmarish and obvious if you forget to blend. Contouring is a dramatic and high-fashion look, but only when done properly. Ideally, others should not be able to detect where your foundation ends and your natural coloring begins. Unless you thoroughly blend foundation along your jawline, chin and neck, you risk looking as if you are wearing a mask, which is not a flattering look. Use a damp sponge applicator to blend the color by making short circular motions along the jawline. Sometimes it is unrealistic to expect your makeup to last the entire day, especially if you are very active or spend time outdoors. Before you reapply your cosmetics, dab excess oil away with blotting papers. If you need to touch up your eye makeup, use a sponge to rub away smudged eyeliner below the eyes and above the lash line. Reapply color with a powder eye shadow instead of a liner. To freshen your lip color, gently blot away any remaining color before applying lipstick or lip gloss. This ensures that you do not have too much product on your lips, which could lead to lipstick on your teeth or smudges outside of the lip line. Lip liner is ideal for creating a more defined pout, but it can look harsh if you use the wrong color. A clear or rose-toned liner keeps lip color in check, but dark liner tends to outlast gloss and lipstick. The result is that at the end of the day, your lips are rimmed with an dark, unflattering ring. If you live in a warm or humid climate, invest in waterproof or smudge-proof formulations of your favorite cosmetics. Otherwise, you run the risk of raccoon eyes, smudged shadow and errant eyeliner. Waterproof formulations prevent sloppy streaking, dripping and melting. Another option is to gently mist your face with a makeup setting spray. These vitamin-rich sprays lock in color and protect against unsightly warm-weather mishaps. If you aren’t graced with flawless skin, concealer can be your best friend–but only if you use it correctly. Many women make the unfortunate mistake of choosing a shade of concealer that is too dark or forgetting to blend properly. Color correction comes in handy, as well. A green cream masks redness, while yellow tones neutralize dark, bruise-like circles around the eye area. Cosmetics can be a wonderful tool for enhancing your natural beauty or experimenting with a
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new look. However, not everyone has the time and resources needed to learn all the tricks of the trade. Even without formal training, it is still possible to pick up the basics and ensure that every look you create is a hit.
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