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Women
Make-up
Whether you want to hide imperfections or let your skin shine through, several makeup items fill up the store shelves to fulfill a specific need. While we know that skin care products need to be chosen according to skin type, what should we be looking for when purchasing makeup?
A bright and healthy complexion
Women with a clear, smooth and bright complexion will be pleased to know that they may give up foundation! The new more natural and more discreet styles let those with great skin free from foundation; they may simply use a light tinted moisturizing cream. Moreover, during summer, why not use a light bronzer on the oily T-zone? A guaranteed healthy look!
Women who want to hide signs of aging and slight imperfections of the skin will opt for something different. Nevertheless, they must avoid heavy foundations that may obstruct skin pores!
The best way to find your shade?
Apply foundation on your jaw line and not on your wrist. Try three slightly different shades. The shade closest to your skin colour will most likely be the best choice.
If using foundation is not enough and you wish to hide more imperfections (dark circles, discoloration, blackheads, etc.), use a concealer before your foundation. The concealer will always be lighter than your foundation so it will disappear under it; selecting the exact hue is therefore less important.
Once the foundation is applied evenly, dust your face with loose powder. It will seal the foundation and eliminate the shinny aspect.
Seasonal Lips
Lips are at the forefront of seasonal trends. Everywhere, a shinny, glossy finish covers a durable colour.
Too often, lipstick is applied quickly followed by the well-known lip-squeeze. You should rather start by a light application of foundation of concealer to create a uniform surface. If you are using a colour different from your natural lip colour, it is recommended to trace the outside line of your smile with a pencil. Avoid using a colour different from that of your lipstick! For a natural look, apply the concealer, some free powder, and then, a light or pearly shade at the center of the lips.
Make-up: your eyes
If your eyes are tired and it seems impossible to hide last night’s short sleep, discover the usefulness of concealer offered in many shades to create special effects :
Green : to hide redness
Brown and ivory : to correct and shade off bluish rings
Lilac : to add a touch of light
Yellowish beige : to hide veins visible under the eyes
Use them under your foundation and you will look fresh and rested!
Continue with eye shadows. Once more, depending on the result you are looking for, you have many choices! Colours, styles, contrasts, mascara, eye shadows, contour pencils… The possibilities are endless!
For blue eyes to sparkle, choose grey, beige, chocolate brown, violet, prink, black or white shades.
For green eyes to shine, choose violet, pink, brown, beige, plum (burgundy) and blue.
Brown eyes will be embellished with green, dark green, beige, rusty, brown and grey.
Young women may use any colour! But with the onset of fine lines and circles, some women will be better avoiding grey and violet. Pink and beige are a better choice.
Nail care
The beauty of nails if often neglected, but it’s truly part of your total make-up. Thanks to the numerous nail polishes on the market, you can now give your nails a new look, a unique style adapted to your image! Rich and shinny finishes allow you to harmonize shades as you like. You can create personalized looks from classic to trendy!
Apply a thin coat of nail polish, let it dry and apply a second coat. It is recommended to apply thin coats as thick ones will take more time to dry, will not last as long and may tend to chip easily.
To prolong the duration of your nail polish, place your freshly done nails in a bowl of ice cold water for 30 seconds.
Don’t forget that a weekly massage of the nails stimulate their growth!
Keeping nail polish in the refrigerator to prolongs its life: fact or fiction?
Fact. Keeping your nail polish in cold temperature prolong its lifespan Although you must let it come back to room temperature before applying it.
On the other hand, other factors affect the product’s duration...
- Air-tightness. The bottle must be closed airtight to prevent evaporation.
- Use. A half-empty nail polish bottle does not keep its content as well as a full one because of the presence of air.
- Shaking the beads inside the bottle before using. It is necessary to obtain an optimal and even coat of all the formula’s ingredients.
- Proximity to heat source. Heat reduces the lifespan of the product.
- Regular shaking of the bottle. It will prolong the duration of the product.
Think about your hands too!
Offer your hands a pair of cotton gloves to wear after an intensive night moisturizing treatment. The difference will be visible in the morning, you will be amazed!
