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Ways to Elevate Your Makeup Look in 2022 By Lisa Davis
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s a professional makeup artist, I’ve heard the following statement so many times: makeup can be overwhelming.
Some of my clients admit they were relieved when face masks and Zoom meetings became the new normal because they had an excuse not to wear makeup. Other clients were makeup-free for so long they forgot how to apply it. It’s natural to feel intimidated or uninspired after a makeup hiatus, especially as aging begins. If you get frustrated trying to address new problem areas with makeup or feel like you need a refresher on applying it, you’re not alone. I’ve rounded up my clients’ most common makeup struggles and provided my tried-and-true solutions.
MY UNDER-EYES ARE CREEPY. It’s tempting to apply concealer generously underneath the eyes, but keep in mind that wherever the brush or blender starts is where the most product deposits. When we apply too much product closest to the eye, the area becomes cakey and accentuates fine lines. Instead, apply concealer on the upper cheeks using a damp beauty blender and slowly blend upwards towards the under-eye. Always set the under-eye concealer with a translucent powder, which is thinner and lighter than fully colored powders.
MY FOUNDATION WON’T STAY ON. The most common reason foundation doesn’t stay in place is inadequate skin prep and moisture. When the face begins to dry during the day, it ingests makeup and causes the foundation to separate. To prevent separation, exfoliate your skin at least once a week and moisturize well before applying foundation. Add a makeup primer between your moisturizer and foundation and a setting spray after to lock in the skin’s natural moisture.
MY EYES ARE HOODED. If you have hooded eyes or extra skin between the brow and crease, your lids may appear smaller than they are. Drawing attention away from the hoods will help eyes look younger and larger. To do so, sweep a mid-tone to deeper taupe color over the entire lid using a puffy blending brush. Save any shimmers, very dark or very light colors for the lowest part of the lid.
