Don't be surprised if very soon your toiletry kit contains not only shaving cream, deodorant and toothpaste, but concealer, oil-absorbing face powder and brow gel. The men's market is particularly tempting to large cosmetics companies, which have seen sales at department stores plateau in recent years. Although still a niche market, retailers say men's cosmetics can only grow, given an aging population with the money and motivation to keep their youthful looks.
That's because guys are relying on an increasing number of made-for-men products like these to put their best face forward. uys have gone from secretly filching some of their girlfriends' moisturizers, to owning enough beauty products to make most drag queens blush.
So are we ready to embrace makeup on men? After all, the Beatles' long-ish hair was once considered an affront to modest '60s sensibilities. Or will men's makeup go the route of the men's skirt trend circa 2003 that never quite took off?
The purpose of wearing face makeup, like cover-up and powder, is to hide blemishes. If you have perfect skin, I envy you and you can skip this and the next paragraph and go straight to nail polish, lucky jerk .
Well-known cosmetic empires along with the smaller, up and comers are introducing skin care, fragrance and even makeup product lines targeted to men who have a penchant for primping.
Many male celebrities, actors, and models sit in a makeup chair before making a public appearance. It's no surprise that with modern society's emphasis on youth, perfection, and physical attraction, women aren't the only ones who want to accentuate their best facial features and hide blemishes and scars. Makeup for men is one of these double-edged things for women - yes, we would like men to look better, but how far do we want them to go, and do we want to know exactly how they got there?
Even in the metro age, dabbing concealer on a blemish is seen as an emasculating activity. American ambivalence about men's makeup seems to run pretty deep, as GQ fashion editor Brian Coats can attest, "I just think it can be a scary thing for guys to wear makeup. I kind of understand that." Coats believes makeup on men is not a good idea for the general population. "A guy should look like a guy. I think in general, guys just look better natural."
To reduce blister of eyes, grate a potato and tie in a cloth and place the cloth over eyes for about 15 minutes. Add a little pinch of salt in water and wash for bright and radiant eyes. Mix tomato juice and lemon juice in equal measure and apply around the eyes, after 30 minutes wash it off with cold and hot water alternatively. Make a mixture of sandal wood and nutmeg. Apply it around the eyes previous to sleep and wash it off in the morning.
For the final touch of any masculine handsome routine, I recommend you get some good cologne.
How to apply lipstick
The most simple way to apply lipstick is by slicking it on right from the tube. This method takes a little time. You can also apply it like a professional, but it takes time and you have to be very careful
It is recommended to apply lipstick after foundation and powder with a clean lip brush and, if you want to, a lip pencil for lineating your lips.
Of course, before applying lipstick, you have tu pick the color you want. If you own more than one lipstick which can beautify your skin nuance, you can mix the colors together, for a better result. Before applying it, test it on your dry hand.
The first thing you have to do when applying makeup is to outline the lips, using a lip pencil or the edge of a lip brush if you use lipstick for outlining.Every method has to be applied different. For a good looking, the color of the lip pencil must fit the color of your lipstick
After doing that, you have to paint in the lip color, using the lipbrush. It is also recommended to smudge a little with a soft material, after applying the lipstick. In the end, use a gloss, for a nice result.
How to apply blush
One of the most important makeup beauty tips is to apply blush. The blush can beautify your skin and make it look natural. You can use dark and light blushes for creating a nice shadow to sharpen the cheek bones.
You can apply blush on the light spots, for giving a nice rosy color or also a cool glow, which can lighten your skin; you need just a large makeup brush. The small ones aren't too good for this process. That's why a set of makeup brushes is very important and you have to take care of them.
For a radiant aspect, you have to use a large makeup brush and clear out the surplus. After that, scatter a little with the brush on places like cheek bones, nose and chin.
Using blush to contour your face
Contouring the face using blush is a quite difficult procedure at the beginning. All you need is two colors: one darker than your skin nuance and another one lighter than your skin. For a high look, apply the dark color under the cheek bones. After darkening that part, apply a light blush on the upper side of the cheek bone. This process will make your cheek bones look sharpen.
How to apply liquid blush
Cream and liquid blush can be scattered with your fingertips. All you have to do is tu pat the color over the desired place. For a better and natural look, apply translucent powder.
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