Makeup
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-Essential Healthy skin Tips
Makeup Tips.
Prior to applying makeup, the skin should
be cleansed, toned and moisturised. This
will help smooth the skin texture and act
as a barrier before applying the makeup.
Concealer: Keep in mind that cream and
liquid concealers are preferable for mature
clients. Stick and tube concealers can be
slightly drying especially under the eyes;
they do, however, give a great coverage.
Apply concealer to break-outs, pigmentation
areas, under the eyes and to any fine lines
that might appear around the lips (this
will prevent lipstick from bleeding).
Foundation: As we age our skin becomes
uneven and often fades, so, when choosing
a foundation for mature skins, avoid the
darker shades since these will not look
natural and the face might appear different
in colour to the rest of the body. Choose
a colour as close to the skin colour as
possible. Cream-based foundations are ideal
for mature clients because of their moisturising
and greater coverage ability. Matte foundations
can be slightly drying and dehydrating;
however, they are great for younger skins.
Sponges can be used when applying foundation;
always wet the sponge first if using matte
foundations since doing so will make application
easier and give better coverage.
Face powder: Apply powder after the foundation.
This prevents the skin from becoming shiny
throughout the day and the foundation lasts
longer. Always slightly stretch mature skins
so that powder does not get caught in creases
or become blotchy. Remove any excess powder
by dusting lightly with a brush.
Eye makeup: Eyes are one of the first areas
to show aging on the face. Indeed, fine
lines and wrinkles may begin to appear in
the early twenties. When choosing eye makeup
the following points ought to be considered:
• Mature-age clients suit matte eye shadow
and muted, natural colours
• Younger-age clients may suit frosted or
glittered eye shadow
• Through-blending will achieve a nice look
• The use of a highlighted colour first,
when applied to the eyelid and just below
the eyebrow, will enhance the eyes and make
them stand out
• What clothes are to be worn? Coordinating
colours enhance fashion apparel.
• Generally, only three colours of eye shadow
are applied. The first is a very soft, natural
silver, cream or white shade applied on
the eyelid extending to the brow bone just
below the eyebrow. The second is a light,
pastel shade applied just to the inner part
of the eyelid but only half way. Finally,
finish with the fashion colour that compliments
to outfit to being worn. It is applied to
the remaining outer half of the eyelid but
not as far as the eyebrow; ensure that when
the eyes are open the colour is visible.
• For mature clients, pencil eyeliners are
preferable. Depending on the eye shape,
they are usually applied to the outer edge
of the eyes. For younger clients, cake or
liquid eye liners are preferred; they give
the eyes a more defined look. The most popular
mascara colours include black, grey, brown,
brown-black and taupe.
Eyebrow makeup: Eyebrow makeup helps to
compensate for the thinning of eyebrows
with age, to match hair-colour changes or
simply to enhance the eyebrows. Another
option is to eyebrow tinting. Eyebrow hairs
may become coarser and grow much longer
than usual, if so, they should be trimmed
with small hand scissors to follow the natural
brow shape.
Blusher: When applying blusher, follow
the cheek bone. Take care not to extend
blush too far up towards the eyes or too
low on the cheek bones. Cheek bones become
more pronounced with age and can give a
gaunt appearance. Blushers should be neither
too pale nor too bright. Frosted blushers
are popular with younger skins.
Lip makeup: First apply lip pencil following
the natural lip line; it helps if the lips
are completely filled in. The texture of
the lip pencil is a good base for lip colour
and helps lipstick last longer. The lip
colour chosen should match the eye colour
and blusher.
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