summer makeup
Many of you have asked this important question about your own makeup. I’ve had countless conversations on the topic of shiny vs. matte There seems to be a strong resistance to the gloss factor in makeup. Women feel that it will age their skin, making it look drier and older than it really is.
Your skin in its healthiest state, like your hair and nails, should have a natural glow, a subtle sheen. When your makeup is too matte, your skin ages just as quickly as if it were too shiny! A subtle gloss can add “pop” to the eye area, highlight cheekbones beautifully, and instantly give the appearance of fuller lips.
After painting faces for almost sixteen years, I have to say that I love seeing women of all ages and skin tones wearing something reflective on their face. The key word here is “small”. I’m not talking about going out and buying metallic makeup to wear every day at work. No body glitter, shimmery lipstick, or glittery face powder! The type of gloss I like the most is the ‘satin’ finish. Often, there doesn’t even seem to be an actual “shimmer particle” in the product, but it shimmers and shows off the skin beautifully. Products with this ‘satin’ finish catch the light and bring your complexion to life!
Some rules to keep in mind:
1 Create a balance between your features by accentuating just one or two of them with glitter. For example: matte eyeshadows with dewy lips or satin finish eyeshadows with a traditional lipstick texture.
two If your skin is dry or flaky, bright makeup might not be the best for you. Stick to wet and creamy textures instead. This will give your skin a very healthy glow. Try Nars Cream Shadows and Blushes in addition to Stila Convertible Color.
3 If you have oily skin, look for creamy, slightly shimmery eyeshadows that won’t smudge. This will serve as your base color and help keep the powder shadows in place for the next day. Try Bobbi Brown Cream Shadow Sticks and Stila Shadow Pots.
Remember, makeup is not permanent. It comes out! How lucky we are as women to have the ability to change the way we see ourselves so easily. If all of this still seems a bit scary, a well-trained makeup artist can answer any questions and show you how to look your best.