A makeup style that will always work
for you, regardless of fashion's beauty trends, is the fresh
face;
CLEAN, FLAWLESS, FRESH, VIBRANT, NATURAL LOOKING...its all about the
look of great skin. This can be combined with the eye makeup style
of your choosing BUT if you really want high impact skin, try pairing
fresh skin with low key, pretty eye makeup.
Neutral shadow, brown/ black pencil
tightly lining upper lash line, a couple of coats mascara, lightly lined
or bare lower lash line, a touch of mascara on lower lashes, together
can create low key, but high definition eye makeup.
 "You,
only better..." *Bobbi Brown said it perfectly.
*This is the short version of the general beauty philosophy of this very talented makeup artist
who has her own
prestige brand cosmetics empire, several books and a long list of famous
clients.
Maybelline's famous tag line
"Maybe she's born with it, maybe it's Maybelline..." Also
articulates this fresh beauty makeup style well.
In a
nutshell, the key points to achieve makeup style:
GREAT
GLOWING HEALTHY
LOOKING SKIN
- 1.
Well hydrated/
moisturized skin is a good start to any makeup style
(it improves application ease, blending ease and overall result).
- 2.
Even out skin tone
with tinted moisturizer or, as light as possible foundation with
special attention to the eye area, blending well so its presence is
seamless. Concealer as needed, with particular attention to
dark corners under eye, and eye lids. LIGHT dust of
translucent powder to cut shine on forehead, nose and chin PLUS
provide good base for any eye color.
- 3.
Well placed, well blended,
transparent light veils of color work together to showcase your
skin's natural appearance;
-Concentrate blush color to apple area and blend out into larger
cheek area till disappears into own skin tone ...for natural looking
blush consider Benefit Benetint or Tarte Cheek Stain.
-Bronzer needs a light and careful hand to place in where the sun
would naturally hit your face; if using a powder bronzer (easiest
method), take a large powder brush and sweep across the tops of your cheeks,
a touch close to the end of your nose, a touch above the outer
brows, a touch on the chin, and a TINY little bit under the
chin...All to create a visual flow and a harmonious overall skin
tone. (Note: Summer is a little more forgiving with
placement since you have likely picked up a little color from the
sun OR you may be using a self tanning lotion in this time frame
bringing a natural overall warmth to your skin...Hey, by the
way, nothing says you can't use a little self tanner still as it can
provide a very outdoorsy look...Just don't over do it. )
A couple of easy to use, "a little goes a long way' natural looking bronzers are Guerlain's Terracotta
and Benefit's Hoola.
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- 5.
For the lips,
consider sheer gloss or lipstick with a bit of tint. Balance
dramatic eyes with softer lips and vice versa, for minimalist eye
makeup try deeper tints but still sheer lips. (Bobbi Brown, Clinique,
Prescriptives all good resources).
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