Self-Makeup Tips
In search for quick tips on great makeup techniques outside the beauty salon? Here are some. The first thing you need to know when applying self-makeup is how to use colors. Complementary colors are those opposite each other in the universal color wheel. As its name implies, they complement each other. This means that if you have a very pale skin, you might want to make up for it with complementary colors when utilizing eye shadow, such as blue or green. However, this must not be taken lightly, as the amount and intensity of each color will depend on the occasion and the wardrobe you will be wearing.
Once you know this, you can apply this idea on the holy trinity of facial makeup: Eyes Lips Face, through some very simple steps. The first thing you need to do is make sure your face is washed and clean. After drying it lightly, you will need to use moisturizing face cream. The next step is to enlighten your face, especially if you have very pale skin. The face powder you use will need to be similar to your actual skin color, otherwise, contrast will be notable and it might not look very good. It is important to apply the powder evenly and softly throughout your face, in an upward movement so that your eyebrows and skin will lift.
At this point, you are ready to use what you have learned about colors and play with different eye shadow tones and intensities. You will need to use neutral colors first, such as brown, light brown, gray or white. Afterwards, apply a second layer of stronger colors, preferably a lighter shade of the third color you will want to use. For instance, if you are going for green, try a light green shade in the second layer, and apply it evenly over your eyelids, though avoiding the corners closer to your nose. Finally, pick the final color you want, blow the brush so as to avoid too much concentration, and apply the shade from half of the eyelid towards the outside, that is, in the direction pointing to your ears. Too much color will look like a mistake, rather than a technique.
Proceed to highlight your eyes. Try different eyeliner colors to contrast or highlight your eye shade. Black and brown are usually more powerful in the lines closer to the eyes, but blue, green, and others work better under or above those lines. Apply black or brown mascara to your eyelashes. Covergirl mascara lines make lashes stand out significantly. To find a wide variety of options on highlights and mascaras, check out e.l.f. beauty products. Finally, outline your lips with a light brownish pencil, apply pink or red lipstick throughout it, depending, once again, on the color of your skin, the size of your mouth and the occasion and wardrobe you are planning on using, and add the last touch with a transparent lip glow. That´s all you need to impress!