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Make-up
Most women just apply make-up not knowing why they do so. If the aim is to make
them look more beautiful, then highlighting their more beautiful features such as their
eyes, lips, cheeks, eyebrows should be their emphasis. However some women choose
to make up to make a statement or stand out in a crowd. Thus, they should then use
bolder colours in different exotic styles. Note also that, if you are attending a dinner
party at a grand hotel, such make-up would not be suitable. As such, it is important to
adjust your style according to the function you are attending.
ii) Gadgets needed.
For the first comers who might not have an idea of what products to get, below are
the basic make-up products you should not live without. Purchase only what is
needed or else you may end up buying expensive and useless items at the persuasion
of the sales persons.
a) Foundation
b) Face powder
c) Blusher
d) Eyebrow Colour (Pencil/powder/brush)
e) Eye Shadow
f) Eye liner pencil
g) Lip liner
h) Lip brush
i) Lipstick
j) Mascara
There are two parts to this make-up article:-
Pre make-up stage
2. Simple step by step guides for a
Daily make-up wear
In this step by step make-up section, we will cover only the simple and yet natural
look that can be used and applied on a daily basis. The purpose of makeup here is to
enhance your features without having to look like you are wearing a mask.
i) Apply foundation.
No matter which type of foundation you may choose, be sure that it matches your
natural skin tone. We have observed too many cases where women apply foundation
that is of a different tone from her neck. The result of such make up is even worse
than not wearing any foundation at all. The purpose of using a foundation is to
smoothen out your imperfect skin colour, scar, texture and act as a base for your
make up. Apply a little moisturizer or toner to your face before applying the
foundation. This step is particularly important for people with dry skin where the
foundation cannot be absorbed into the skin easily. Use a sponge (square type) and
apply the foundation to your face around your forehead, scar and pimples first. If you
have bags under your eyes, please apply some foundation to that area as well.
Continue to even out the other areas with a bit more foundation in gentle strokes.
Please do not apply a thick, foundation base on to your face as it is quite unnatural
and ugly!
ii) Apply Powder.
This is use to even out the foundation you have applied. It gives a further smoothen,
flawless look to your face and matte down any shine appearing on areas such as the
nose and cheeks. Use a powder pad and apply loose powder on your forehead, nose
and chin with a gentle touch. Note that powder need not be applied on your whole
face, just certain areas will do. The trick here is to gently tap the powder pad on the
back of your hand first to get rid of any excess powder before applying any onto your
face.
iii) Apply Blush.
This is applied to add colour and life to your face. Use a bigger brush and run the
brush on the colour of your choice. Get rid of any excess blush on the back of you
hand first before applying onto your face. Then, the question arises as to where
exactly should I apply the blush? Would it be around my cheeks or along my
cheekbones? Well, the answer is simple. Suck out all the air in your mouth and your
cheek should form a hollow area near your jaw line. Use your fingers to identify the
cheekbones. Then apply the blush from your cheek bones area to the hollow portion
in easy strokes. Emphasize a little bit more blush around the cheeks. The whole
movement here is aimed at giving your cheekbones a higher and deeper
three-dimension illusion (if you know what I mean), while at the same time add a little
more redness and life to your face. To round up the whole process of using a blush,
apply some very lightly onto your forehead, eyelids and chin. The goal here is to give
the face an overall brightness and lively look.
 

Until next time,
Miss Bodyline.