Home >Beauty Skin Care Natural > How to add a flawless finish to your face
How to add a flawless finish to your face
Posted on Saturday, September 24, 2011 by Beauty Skin Care Natural
From foundation to lip gloss, build yourself a make-up kit that will highlight your best features. Those of us who have not been blessed with naturally beautiful skin rely on cosmetics to help to create an illusion of flawlessness. No two skin tones are alike, so everyone needs tailor- made foundations such as Chanel Teint Exact Blanc Colour, Prescriptives Virtual Skin Exact Make Up or Givenchy Teint Couture Perfect Moisturising Foundation.
The secret is to give up on the guesswork and take professional advice to build a customised make-up kit that suits you. Follow the general rule – never put bright colours on both eyes and lips, as they will clash.
To achieve a more fresh-faced look, avoid applying a heavy foundation base all over. Instead, add a touch of concealer to areas that need coverage, then finish off with a little of a product such as Lancome's Maquisuperbe mixed in with your usual base. With its light-reflecting particles, this helps to add a healthy glow to your skin, says make-up artist Sally Kvalheim. Women should make the best of themselves and avoid that over- made-up look. For evenings, cover with a light dusting of fine, translucent loose powder.
Most of the new cosmetic ranges now on the market have a two-in- one effect. There is, for example, no need for heavy lip liners. Use a light cream such as Lip Zone Anti-Feathering Complex by Estee Lauder.
If you do use a liner, make sure it is a close match to your natural lip colour. If you are feeling "grey", invest in good- quality fake tan for the summer – a healthy alternative to the real thing. Choose one that applies easily and also has granules to help to exfoliate the skin at the same time. Try Lancaster Quick Action Self Tan Spray, Guerlain Self Tanning Emulsion, or Estee Lauder Self Action Tanning Lotion. To add a sun-kissed glow or rosy-cheeks look, soft creme blushers are another good buy. Try Nars Multiple Stick.
Soft eye pencils are a definite beauty buy to invest in this season. Now available in gold, purple, silver, pale blue and green, they are great for either smudging gently over the entire eye area or just applied at the outer corners of your eyes to give a lift. Take a look at these before going for the black or brown option.
When applying colour to your eyelashes, try using colourless clear mascara or, alternatively, have your eyelashes tinted: anything to avoid that artificial clogged-up look. Eyebrows give a frame to the eyes, so unless you have a steady hand and good eyesight, get them professionally plucked. When selecting an eyebrow pencil or powder, it is best to choose a shade lighter than your natural eyebrow colour.
For luscious lips this summer, go for lip gloss. Nineties gloss is not just for sheen, it also protects and conditions. Available in a variety of sassy colours, it is also versatile – use as a highlight over lipstick.
Nail colours have done a complete turnaround since the craze for deep, vampy, blood shades. This season the shades are a brighter shade of pale: not subtle clears but deep pastel rose, peach, lilac, blue and even pure white in either matt or metallic. And don't forget to attend to your toenails, to complement this year's mules and sexy slingback shoes.
YOUR STEP BY STEP GUIDE
Good makeup should highlight your natural face, not create a painted mask over it. Makeup artist Sally Kvalheim guides you through this model's transformation (from left to right, above).
Step 1: THE BASE. Use a good moisturiser to prime skin. Try Estee Lauder's Nutritious, or Elizabeth Arden's Skin Illuminating Complex.
Step 2: THE FOUNDATION. Keep foundation light, using a moist cosmetic sponge, or a light concealer under the eyes. Try Yves Saint Laurent's Touche Eclat. Finish with a dusting of translucent powder.
Step 3: THE BLUSH. Use a cream blusher. Apply to the apple of your cheeks, blending in with middle finger.
Step 4: THE EYES. Define eyes and bring out their colour with a neutral eyeshadow all over the eyelid. Blend in a mid tone on the lower eyelid and use a darker tone on the outer corner, blending into socket line. Use a soft eyeliner to draw a line under lower lashes, smudge in. Use a light coat of clear or colour mascara.
Step 5: THE LIPS. Prime lips with lip balm. Use soft colours with a lip brush, or a stain of stronger colour. Finish with a dab of lip gloss.
25 Sep, 2011
--
Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/cosmetics-articles/how-to-add-a-flawless-finish-to-your-face-5243152.html
~
Manage subscription | Powered by rssforward.com
Blog Archive
-
▼
2011
(2699)
-
▼
September
(1293)
- 'Jersey Shore' star Snooki reveals secret to her d...
- The top three skin conditions with a mind connecti...
- FSU's Trickett changes diet to combat Celiac disea...
- Blueberry Consumption Reduces Growth and Spread of...
- Diet, exercise got performer's condition under con...
- Special Diet session under Noda ends - The Japan T...
- Weight loss: All calories not created equal - abc7...
- Cutting Through the Skin Care Clutter - The Epoch ...
- Autumn Seasonal Skincare: "Skincare-News.com" Pres...
- A Behind-the-Scenes Look at L.A.'s Top Weight Loss...
- STAT keeps to kosher diet to stay healthy - ESPN (...
- FSU QB Trickett changes diet to add on pounds - Ho...
- FSU QB Trickett changes diet to add on pounds - Ho...
- A Behind-the-Scenes Look at LA's Top Weight Loss a...
- The effects of “yo-yo” diets - South Yorkshire Times
- Snooki's Weight Loss Is a Gimmick Worthy of Kardas...
- Going vegan can still make for a nutritious diet -...
- Vilsack: Not Done With Potatoes And School Lunch -...
- Going vegan can still make for a nutritious diet -...
- Going vegan can still make for a nutritious diet -...
- Chaz Bono puts weight loss down to a better diet -...
- Going vegan can still make for a nutritious diet -...
- Lake tops, Bono flops on 2nd week of 'Dancing' - T...
- Going vegan can still make for a nutritious diet -...
- FSU QB Trickett changes diet to add on pounds - Al...
- The best and worst weight-loss smartphone apps - M...
- Childhood Asthma is Closely Linked to Omega-3 in M...
- Best diet to control harmful cholesterol, LDL - Te...
- The effects of “yo-yo” diets - South Yorkshire Times
- Louisiana Weight Loss Surgeon Gives Monumental POS...
- Anna Kournikova Is Proud of What She Achieved in H...
- Friday Fact or Fiction: Can What I Eat Make Me Bre...
- National HCG Adds the Top Selling HCG Diet Direct ...
- Slim Snooki reveals weight loss secret - USA Today
- Ben Vereen to talk about his diabetes at Saturday ...
- HCG weight loss plan now introduced in Everett by ...
- Kate Middleton's Dukan Diet May Cause Bad Breath -...
- Slim Snooki reveals weight loss secret - USA Today
- Jennie's 56-Pound Weight Loss Finally Stuck - Huff...
- Childhood Asthma is Closely Linked to Omega-3 in M...
- Most Alarming Celebrity Weight Loss: Is it Caused ...
- Skincare Market Inc. has all the Newest Products b...
- LA Weight Loss officially responds to Alta. franch...
- Unbelievable before-after weight loss photos - Asi...
- Diet doctor Bernstein sues former partner - Globe ...
- A Look on The Light Side: September 28, 2011 - Por...
- CaféFit's Diet offer: Teams up with The Biggest Lo...
- Skincare Market Inc. is Presenting the All New Oba...
- Weight Loss Program for Men Naturally Battles Low ...
- Stress, diet make state India's diabetes capital -...
- The very best acne treatments - Citizens Report
- Snooki Weight Loss: 'Jersey Shore' Star Uses Diet ...
- Results after Liposuction
- Guidance For Ladies To Always Keep Their Bodies Ap...
- J-Hud Opens Chicago Weight Loss Center - The Root
- LeAnn Rimes Accuses Media of 'Bullying' Her Over W...
- Road 'diet' creates indigestion - Castanet.net
- Skincare Market Inc. is Presenting the All New Oba...
- Does this Diet Make my Skin Look Saggy? — Positive...
- Diet Doc Announces The Best Weight Loss Program fo...
- Feeding your dog a BARF diet - Pet Product Marketi...
- I keep sabotaging my weight loss. Can you help? - ...
- Do Potatoes Belong In A Healthy Diet? - BlissTree
- Whole grains for a healthier diet - Meadville Tribune
- Melissa Etheridge Blames Breast Cancer On Western ...
- Dancing with the Stars Contestants' Dramatic Weigh...
- Jonah Hill's dramatic weight loss reveals a rather...
- The top three skin conditions with a mind connecti...
- I don't believe in crash diets: Zarine Khan - NDTV...
- There's something about Jonah: Mr Hill's dramatic ...
- There¿s something about Jonah: Mr Hill¿s dramatic ...
- The Leimo Free Trial Review
- What is the Best Hair Straightener?
- Snooki Touts Diet Pills Containing 12 Times As Muc...
- The top three skin conditions with a mind connecti...
- Weight loss, exercise club to close - Adobe Press
- LeAnn Rimes Likens Weight Loss Criticism to Bullyi...
- Study Backs Creating Oakton 'Road Diet' - Patch.com
- Leading Weight Loss Company Selects inContact to P...
- LA Weight Loss closing doors - CTV.ca
- Is Chemical Peeling At Home Safe?
- A Question That Is Often Asked - Is Chemical Peel ...
- Here You Can Learn About Some Of The Chemical Peel...
- Recovering After Mohs Surgery
- Why You Should Stop Buying Diet Foods - Huffington...
- Study Substantiates Relationship Between Diet, Obe...
- Treatment available for unsightly scars - Sioux Ci...
- Toshiba AT1SO 7-Inch Tablet Hands-On: Like The Ori...
- Annick's targets food issues - Toronto Sun
- UGG 2010 - Cheer You Up
- Best Esthetician Schools in San Diego
- Melissa Etheridge: acidic diet gave me cancer - Sy...
- Weight Loss Challenge is motivation to lose weight...
- Ideas to Help Prevent Blushing In Public
- Amar'e Stoudemire eats better than you do - Yahoo!...
- An ancient therapy that relieves stress and nouris...
- How Can Wigs Enhance Your Appearance
- Melissa Etheridge Says Western Diet Making Us Sick...
- Filmmaker Darryl Roberts', "America the Beautiful ...
- Mozilla puts Firefox 7 on memory diet, patches 11 ...
-
▼
September
(1293)