Cosmetic Tips

The most important thing you can do when applying makeup is to start with a clean face. A clean face gives you the perfect palate for applying the rest of your cosmetics. A dirty face, on the other hand, will make it much more difficult. A clean face will also help keep your skin look clear and healthy.
There are several types of beauty enhancing cosmetics on the market today. It is very important to find out which products are best for you and your complection. The color of your skin will determine what color type you are and what you should stick with or avoid, to look your best. The best part about good cosmetics is that less is more. The less you put on, the more natural you look. No one wants to look made up or have their make-up caked on.

Where To Begin: The Foundation

When the right shade is applied properly, a great foundation is the perfect start to a flawless finish. But with so many formulas and shades to choose from, selecting the right one to build on can sometimes be confusing.The type of foundation you choose to use will be the key to how the rest of your cosmetics work. There are so many types of foundations it can seem like an over whelming process. The three major categories are liquid, powder, and mineral. The liquid foundation is very easy to apply, but harder to blend to give a natural look. Often times it can leave lines when applied too thick, or not the exact skin tone. Powdered foundation is very simple and can be readily carried with you for re-application if needed. The major complaint with this foundation is the cake look it has when you need to cover up blemishes. To avoid over application use a concealer prior to application on any blemishes you might have. Mineral based foundations are very sleek and simple. They cover blemishes with ease and are easier to blend in so you do not see lines or get a fake look to your skin. No matter which style you choose, make sure you apply the foundation correctly to get a subtler and natural feel and look.

Find the Shade for You
Once you’ve found the perfect formula to fit your needs, the next step in achieving complexion perfection is finding the right shade. In addition to evening out skin tone and helping protect the skin from environmental damage, foundation can make the skin look smooth and flawless. Here are a few tips for nailing down the perfect hue.

• Yellow-based foundations work well on almost everyone. Foundations with a little yellow will even out almost every complexion. Yellow minimizes red, which may be inherent in skin’s coloring as a result of tanning, aging or broken capillaries.
• Test a shade on your jawline or cheek. The correct shade should literally disappear into the skin and blend with the skin tone of the neck rather than the face.
• When trying a new shade, it is best to test in natural light. Also be sure to allow a few minutes for the foundation to adapt to your skin before making a decision on the color.

The key to choosing the right colors to enhance your beauty is to find out what season you are. Your season will depend on your hair color. You can go onto many cosmetic websites and use their hair color selector to find out which season is the one for you. Many local cosmetic stores and kiosks also have trained personnel that can help you as well. The basic idea of how determining your season works is simple. If you have dark, cool hair, that is no red or gold in it, than you are a winter. If your hair is dark and warm, which is with red or gold highlights, then you are an autumn. Light hair works the same way. Spring colors are for those with red and gold highlights and summer is for those without. Once you know your color pallet, you can then pick out what will work for you.

The Importance In Sticking With Your Color Pallet

Once you know your season it is very important to stick with your color pallet. Choosing random colors and tones can greatly affect how natural your make-up looks. You should look like you enhanced your beauty when you are done, not made up. The color pallet will allow you to use colors that work together with your hair color and skin tone, to give you that perfected look. The idea is to enhance your features, not over power them. Highlighting your cheekbones and subtly accentuating your eyes will go a long way. The idea of cosmetic application is to not color in your face, but to lightly add to your natural beauty. Always remember, less is more.