With all the extreme makeup trends in magazines and TV, it’s hard to know what makeup colors to try and exactly how they should be applied. Here is a guide on how to do makeup that looks natural and alluring, for a fresh look at any age. So, wash off all that goop and let’s get started.
Start with Moisture
Facial skin needs plenty of moisture to stay healthy-looking all day long. So start with a dab of daytime eye cream around each eyelid and the under-eye area. Use a recommended acne treatment on any blemishes and then smooth a facial moisturizer on chin, cheeks, forehead and neck. Allow your skin to absorb the moisture before applying makeup.
Your Face is a Beautiful Canvas
Each person has unique features that make her beautiful, and it is up to you to accentuate what you’ve got. But there’s no reason to slap makeup on with a heavy hand or use colors that look out of place. Select from colors found in nature, and choose makeup in hues that are complementary to your natural skin and hair colors. Then use a light touch to achieve a flawless look.
Put Base on Your Face, and Your Neck
Begin with base makeup, which is meant to cover the entire area of facial skin to create an attractive, even tone. But, one of the best tips on how to do makeup is to extend the makeup base below the jaw line and gently feather it down the neckline. Voila! No more jarring makeup borderline.
Smile for Good Cheekbones
To get a great look with blusher, try smiling. With lips closed, smile and apply blush on the “apple” of each cheekbone. A slightly darker shade may be blended just beneath to create a bit of cheekbone definition. Brush a quality finishing powder overall to create a fresh, unblemished look
Go Easy on the Eyes
Choose three shades of eye shadow in subtle shades that complement one another. Brush the medium shade across the entire lid except for a narrow strip just under the arch of the brow. Smooth a lighter color there, and then take the darkest shade to accent the outer corners of each eye.
Use an eye liner pencil to outline the lash line of upper and lower lashes, and then smooth and blend all the colors gently with a cotton swab or finger.
Go easy and don’t wear eyebrow makeup or mascara in shades not found in your own natural hair. Only very dark-haired women should choose absolutely black mascara. Blondes and redheads should wear lighter black/brown shades of eye makeup, and everyone should stay away from weird “extender” and “glossy” type eye makeup.
Tips for Lips
Don’t try to match lipstick color to your outfit, just pick a color that compliments your own skin tone and hair coloring without looking like you are “all about lips.” High-shine glosses and dark lip-liner have no place in how to do makeup for a natural look.
Just remember this key tip: Keep it simple.
