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Make-Up Application Tips
By Leah
Steenstra
Okay, let’s
“face” it. There are very few women in the world that are
naturally picture perfect. Luckily, there are many make-up
techniques that can help.
What
colors are right for your skin tone? How should your make-up be
applied? Here are some general ideas for those of you who are
applying your own make-up on your wedding day.
Colors
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Do not apply white or black shadows to your eyes. If
you want to apply a light color, choose light beige. If a
dark look is your thing, go with dark brown or gray.
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If you have an olive complexion, avoid shades of gray.
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If you have a pale complexion, stay away from bright,
vibrant colors.
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For blush and lipstick, blondes should go with pink
shades, brunettes with peach, and red heads should go with
bronze. Experiment with different shades of the same base
color to find your best look.
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For a natural look, use brown mascara.
Application
Tips
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To make your eyes pop, curl your eyelashes with a lash
curler and use several coats of mascara.
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Apply a light color all over the lid. Use a darker
shade for your upper, outer lid. For deep-set eyes, use
another shade that’s the darkest of the three and apply only
to the crease of your eyelid. Blend well.
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To apply blush, use a round tip blush brush and place
it on the apple of the cheek. Blend well.
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Place dots of foundation on your forehead, cheeks,
chin and nose. Rub in well with either your fingers or a
make-up sponge.
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For longer lasting lips, color in first with a lip
liner, and apply lipstick over that.
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Use make-up brushes to apply your eye shadow and
abandon those tiny brushes that come with your cosmetics.
Acne
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Purchase Neutrogena Healthy Skin Foundation. This is
proven to cover up acne well, without looking too thick.
Dark Circles
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First pat an eye cream underneath your eyes. Then use
a yellowish undertone concealor to balance out the blue and
complete the job with a foundation that matches your skin
tone.
Thinning
Eyebrows
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Use a sharp eyebrow pencil that matches your eyebrow
color and short quick strokes.
Wide Nose
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Create a shadow effect. Use a dark foundation or powder and
apply it down the sides of your nose. Highlight the center
of your nose by using a lighter colored powder.
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