How to Wear Makeup and Still Look Natural (Part 2)
by Wendy
Owen
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In part 1 we talked about how to apply our foundation and blush to
look natural. Now we'll discuss lips and eyes. So here we go Makeup Tips
Part 2 or... "How to apply eye make without looking like you've gone 3
rounds with Joe Frazier" In other words don't overdo it. Subtle is the
word here! In part 1 we talked about how to apply our foundation
and blush to look natural. Now we'll discuss lipstick and eye make upSo
here we go Makeup Tips Part 2 or...
"How to apply eye make without looking like you've gone 3 rounds with
Joe Frazier"In other words don't overdo it. Subtle is the word
here!Eyeshadow - There's a rainbow of colours now available, unlike when I
grew up, green and blue were almost all that we could get (boring!) So
have fun and experiment, but bear a few tips in mind.
Keep bright colours for evening use only.
Don't use frosted, glitter or metallic shadows if you're over about 25!
You'll accentuate any fine lines. There's also a theory that the small
glitter particles can pass through the fine eyelid membranes and lodge in
the eye. (I don't know for sure if this is true, but it's enough to make
your eyes water!)Use dark colours to shrink and light colours for
emphasis.
Blend blend blend blend! between colours. Use a brush or fingers
(gently does it)Use a lighter colour on the inner edge of eyes to "open"
and darker colours on the outer edge for a dramatic look.
It's best to use no more than 2 colours at a time (unless you're super
clever) Make sure to use the same colour tone. Hot colours are bronze,
taupe and gold. Sheer colours will look more natural.
Special tip - Don't use an eye shadow that's the same colour as your
eyes. Contrast will bring our your eye colour better. For example if your
eyes are blue use a brown or taupe shade. Brown eyes look fabulous with
most colours - except brown.
Mascara - If you only do one thing then make it mascara! It has the
most impact of all make up.
Start at the root of the lashes and move up. Make sure you include the
tiny lashes at the inner corners.
Put an extra coat on the outer corners too. This will make your eyes
look "larger".
Wipe brush with a tissue to remove any "blobs".
Don't use a lash comb afterwards, instead use a clean wand (wash your
old one and use that)If adding a second coat, do it before the first one
dries.
Mascara can "go off" quickly. Replace every 4 months to avoid eye
infections.
Don't overdo it. Too much will stick your lashes together and look
unnatural.
To widen eyes, use an eyelash curler - before applying mascara.
If your eyelashes are very sparse, try false lashes, these can look
great if applied properly! Special tip - If you have small eyes, don't use
mascara on your bottom lashes. This can make your eyes appear smaller.
Eyebrows - Pluck only under your brows to create a good shape. If your
brows tend to meet in the middle then you can pluck here too, but be
careful. A beautician can wax this area for you the first time so you can
maintain it yourself in future.
If you have sparse or light eyebrows use a pencil one shade darker than
your brows, but no darker than your hair colour. Blondes are best using a
light brown pencil.
If your brows already look good, try adding some shine with a slick of
Vaseline or sheer lip gloss.
Use a brush to blend pencil at all times.
Special tip - If your eyes are too close together, start your brows
more toward the middle of the eye. Try this with a pencil first. Don't
pluck before you're sure it suits you!Lipstick - The best thing I can tell
you about lipstick is to use a lip brush. Yes it takes a little longer to
apply, but you'll get an even application of colour and stay within the
lip line.
Make sure your lips aren't dry or flaky, use Vaseline or moisturizer
before applying lipstick.
If your lips are too thin, draw a line just slightly outside your
normal lip line with a lip liner pencil (careful!)If you want your lips to
be the focal point of your face, use a strong colour and use less eye
make-up.
For lasting colour that doesn't come off on your coffee cup (or his
cheek!), blot lips and re apply. Blot again.
Use a gloss over your lippie for impact!Practice makes perfect when
applying make up. If you do it often enough, you'll be able to apply
make-up in the dark, without a mirror and with both hands tied behind your
back (Just joking but you know what I mean!)
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