With the help of a few makeup products you can fix your skin flaws and emphasize your best features. A well-applied makeup can hide any fine lines and wrinkles, with the right blusher you can change the shape of your face – to make it rounder or longer, to emphasize your beautiful eyes. All makeup artist say one thing “ applying the makeup properly is the best way to create a flawless look“.
Quick Fix: Dull complexion, dehydrated skin
If your complexion is dull and your skin seems dehydrated you can correct it the powder is your best friend. Use a powder that suit your skin tone and apply it with a big, round brush.
Apply the powder with light touches over your entire face, concentrating on the T-zone forehead, chin and nose. The powder will keep your skin matte all day long while moisturizing it at the same time. If your face is clear, free of blackheads, brown spots and pimples look for a powder with light-reflecting pigments. Try: Clarins True Radiance Foundation, Stila All Over Shimmer Powder, Revlon Skinlights Face Illuminator Loose Powder.
Quick Fix: Brown spots, yellowish complexion
If your complexion appears yellowish and has brown spots caused by the sun, apply your makeup as if you are suntanned. For this aim use a bronzing powder with a mild golden hue. Use a big powder or blush brush to apply it correctly. Apply the bronzing powder very carefully only to the chin, forehead and cheeks. You can apply a little bit on the tip of your nose but make sure the powder isn’t too dark, it should match your natural skin tone. Try: Rimmel Sun Shimmer Sun Bronze Powder, Clinique True Bronze Pressed Powder Bronzer, Max Factor Crème Puff Pressed Powder Makeup Bronze Tone.
Quick Fix: Red spots, scars
If your skin is very delicate, looks transparent and has red spots you should apply your makeup very carefully. Use a concealer in greenish shade to hide any red spots. A concealer in greenish shade works best in hiding red spots and marks. Use a concealer brush or your fingertips to apply the concealer only over the spots. Use a light liquid foundation in neutral shade and apply it over your entire face. Use a makeup sponge not your fingers to apply the foundation. Avoid wearing eyeshadows in blue, pink or violet shades. Use a blush in peachy shade and apply it only to the cheeks. If you have a scar on your face or post-pimple mark you should use a concealer in greenish shade and a little bit of a powder. Apply the concealer only over the scar with a small brush and blend well. Use a powder that suits your skin tone and apply it generously over your entire face. Don’t use a foundation to hide the scar because you can make it even more visible.
Quick Fix: Dark circles under the eyes
If you have dark circles under the eyes you should use a concealer and a product treating dark circles. A yellow base should be applied to counteract the blue tones in the skin. To cover up the dark circles lightly dab some concealer along the bottom of the bags. Use only a little at first and build it up slowly, you don’t have to cake it on. Then blend the concealer into the skin with your fingers use a light rolling movements. Try to keep the line under the bag the brightest so the shadow is neutralized and blend fully up to the lash line. Finish with translucent powder to set the foundation.
There are products designed specially to treat dark under eye circles. They not only fade dark circles but they also reduce the puffiness under the eye. Try: La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Eyes Anti Puff Rehydration, Phytomer Cernes Contour - Eye Contour Cream.
To learn more see also the articles:
Five Things You Should Never Do When Applying MakeupВ
Six Deadly Sins Of SkinCare Part I
Six Deadly Sins Of SkinCare Part II
Three Common Skin Care MistakesВ








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