A butterfly attracts a million eyeballs rather than a moth, though both are the same as far as structure and shape goes. The vibrant colors, the elegant strikes of the rainbow on the wings and the well carved shapes of the butterfly does it is image a load of good than the moth, who is none the inferior, but loses out on the make-up front. Think about it - if an insect makes such a difference with make-up (albeit natural), how can a human being, more so a lady, leave everything to the beholders` eyes?
Here we shall discuss about the various aspects of make-up and its importance. Since ages, make-up and external facial gratification has been given utmost importance. From Cleopatra to the Harappan lady, every woman took help of herbs and make-up ammunition to look prettier than her rivals!
Eyes: Eyes can speak a thousand words where actions speak ten. Eye shades and mascara are the two usual tools to help put your eyes in the limelight. While light and shining colors should gel well with the day, the rigors of the night should be blended with darker hues that give a sense of mystic yet sensuousness in the lady herself. Also shades and colors that highlight the eyes or go well with the color of the pupil should be used. Mascara is to be minimal, and only used when you are sure that the hot weather or wild parties may not upset them.
Lips: Lips are the flavor maker of the whole fruit. Glossy lips that shimmer in day and sensuous, darker flavors in night are the order of the day. Liners and darker shades usually go well with each other, and work well if you can carry off that famous pout. Otherwise, tilting to the softer side is the best idea for ladies who are actually clueless about what to put on. Avoid a messy and over-indulgent strikes on your lips, as they might as well work as turn-offs than seductive breaches in the grandiose walls.
Cheeks: The face, they say is the workplace of the beautician. And it is better off, especially for girls to effervescently blend their cheeks into the face background. Having high-cheekbones may give you a manly look that is so damaging to the overall brilliant make-up that you may have crafted. Daft bridging and blending the cheeks into the face makes your face more presentable and feminine.
Skin: The facial skin is the last but not the least of all the garnering possibilities in makeup. You can use several skin toners and moisturizers as well as cleansing and nourishing liquids to help acquire a special glow of the skin. Fresh and well maintained skin always exudes an aura of the youth that is so important for the beholder to notice you! Loose bronzing dust with your foundation liquid can also work wonders for your skin. Lastly, get rid of all the excess facial hair that may prove to be a dent to your feminine sensuousness.
You must always maintain a set of make up tools that is up to date and has everything in it - ranging from powerful concealers to brush care units. Fashion sensitive women can always opt from a huge range available online as well as in stores nearby. But the fact remains that no matter how expensive or how well furnished the make-up box is, you must know the art of make-up well to finish with glory!
Women want to look their best at all times. As an epitome of beauty, they persistently try to look young and beautiful always and makeup helps them achieving this to a great extent. Famous Roman Dramatist Plautus wrote, `A woman without makeup is like food without salt`. Makeup has become a necessity for every woman today. It`s a misconception to think that makeup or precisely face make-up makes one look beautiful.
Face make-up is a way to highlight the features we love and want to draw attention and also to cover the not so good features. It`s a fact that no woman is satisfied what she has been blessed with. It takes cares of many of the facial flaws including the not so higher cheekbones, less prominent jaws and less evenly toned skin.
Though we can`t change our skin we have been born with, we can certainly improve the existing look of our skin especially the face with the face make-up. But it is an art. If the it is not applied properly, then the entire make up done would go waste and the beauty of the woman can be hampered to a great extent. The secret to a good make-up is not to do too much or too less.
The ideal procedure involves applying the right amount according to the required occasion. There are different tricks for different occasions. You just can`t imagine going to a business meeting with your face painted with too much makeup. Similarly for a theme party, you won`t be able to turn heads towards you unless you look something different. The following tips will be helpful to bring out the real beauty that is hidden behind your face no matter what the occasion is.
Know your skin type:
Before applying it, it`s very important to know the skin type because, makeup tips and products vary according to different skin types.
Foundation:
Foundation is the base of face make-up. For normal skin, you need to choose a foundation specific for normal skin, while for dry skin a alcohol-free double-duty foundation is required. For oily skin, water-based foundation is ideal. There is a special trick for applying foundation.
At first clean your face with a normal cleanser (toner for oily skin) and then apply moisturizer on the face and leave the cream to be absorbed for 2-3minutes. Then apply foundation by putting small dot on the forehead, cheek, nose and chin area and blend it well with your fingertips.
Concealer:
If your skin has acne, red spots, black heads, or pimples, you can cover these flaws with a good concealer. If you are blessed with a good and blemish free skin, you can skip this part.
Blush:
After applying foundation and concealer, for a mat finish you can apply some translucent powder to prevent shine and to help set the underlying foundation. Or you can opt for blush to make your face look refreshed. However, the color of blush must match the skin, lipstick and hair color.
Eye shadow:
Eye shadow is the most creative part of the face make-up. Before applying eye shadow, it`s good to apply a neutral concealer matching the skin tone of the eyelid. Remember, the color of eye shadow should match the color of eyes. Start with the lightest shade from lash line to brow line which will ensure a smudge-free application.
Mascara:
Mascara application accentuates the eye make-up. But be careful not to overdo. You can use brown mascara for a softer and flattering look.
Lip makeup:
Lip makeup is a very important part of it. Before applying lipstick, draw the outline of lips with a lip liner. Apply with a single coat first and then go for a second coat to make your lips a fuller look. Soft matte colors in pink, peach, berry, or coral make the lips appear luscious.
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