Wake
Up Your Makeup - 3 Ways to Update Your Look
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by Livia Mercer
When was the last time you updated your wardrobe? And when
was the last time you updated your makeup bag? If you are
like most people you buy a few new pieces of clothing every
season to keep up with the latest trends but when it comes
to makeup once you find something you like you stick to it.
I know this because every time a company would decide to discontinue
a colour we would get women beside themselves with grief saying,
"I've been using this colour for the last 20 years, how can
you discontinue it?" Then they run around the city buying
up all the remaining stock. Then if we dared to suggest that
maybe after 20 years it was high time to change colours, they
look at you like you just offered to put down their favourite
pet!
Psychologists say that when someone is stuck in a time warp
- refusing to change their style eg: 70's flower power hippie,
80's glam queen, 90's power dresser- it's because that was
the happiest time of their life and they are trying to hang
on to it. So to change would mean giving up that comfortable
happy feeling inside. Hmmm….. So if you are ready to move
on with the rest of the world but unsure how to proceed, here
are a few tips to help you along:
1) Heavy, Caked On Foundations Are Out!
A lot of women get stuck on their favourite foundations. If
it is over 12 months that you updated your foundation, it
is time to visit the cosmetics counter for two reasons:
A: The colour of your skin changes over time and, B: Companies
are bringing out new and improved formulations all the time.
These days the foundations are light and natural looking.
Also the new approach to applying makeup is: use only where
needed, rather than all over. So use only on red, uneven or
blotchy areas such as nose, chin, cheeks or forehead.
Apply a small amount, then with fingers or makeup sponge blend
well, outwards towards your hairline or jaw. Powder is still
essential but again only where needed. Usually on the T-zone
(forehead, nose, chin). These days we don't recommend too
much powder as it can settle in the lines accentuating them
rather than hiding them. Instead of numerous touch ups with
powder during the day, we recommend using disposable oil-absorbing
sheets. These are powder free pieces of paper that soak up
excess shine without caking the skin.
2) Shimmery Makeup is For The Young or the Evening!
Not true. Makeup has come a long way from the glittery, shiny
colours of the 80's that settled into the lines. Today's formulas
contain very finely milled mica which gives you a very soft,
subtle hint of glint. This is actually light reflecting, meaning:
the luminous look makes you look younger, by giving your skin
a soft glow. It is also a much lighter texture therefore less
likely to settle into creases. Experiment with some of the
beautiful camel, chocolate, fawn, forest, khaki, blue and
gold colours that you can wear all day regardless of your
age. Tip: Don't overdo the shimmer. Keep it to two features
only. Eg: shimmery eyes and lips and matt foundation and cheeks.
3) Eye Shadow Colour Must Match the Eye Colour!
No, no, no, no, no! Think about it. If you put blue with blue
it just blends together. Instead, use colours from the opposite
colour spectrum to really highlight and emphasize the colour
of your eyes. As a general rule of thumb, if you have blue
eyes use; browns of all shades especially chocolate and gold
and deep pinks. If you have brown eyes use: emerald green,
deep blue and plum and if you have green eyes use: golds and
coral colours.
This is a very general guide. For myself I have hazel eyes
and I use all different colours depending on my clothes and
mood. I truly believe that any women can wear any colour as
long as it is the right shade. If you want to wear green you
can, as long as it's the right shade of green. I can only
wear the deep forest and khaki greens and when I do I regularly
get comments on it but put a light green anywhere near me
and I look jaundiced. Once again my advice is EXPERIMENT.
You will naturally find yourself drawn to certain colours
and usually these colours will suit you. But don't let this
stop you from trying colours you wouldn't generally go for.
You might just find your new favourite colour. Until that's
discontinued too...
© 2006-2007 Livia Mercer - The Beauty Review Online Magazine
About the Author:
Livia Mercer is the creator of The Beauty Review. A FREE monthly
online magazine for women who love beauty and cosmetics and
want REAL product reviews by REAL women. For a free, subscription,
visit: http://www.thebeautyreview.com.au
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