Since nobody is perfect, we
all have what we consider either minor or major flaws we'd
rather not have. Surgery is not your only option to achieve
the look you want. Makeup is indeed the best and cheapest
way to camouflage imperfections and cover flaws.
Redness,
Blotchiness, Spots
Foundation is the cure-all
for evening out skin tone and hiding pimples. For extra
smooth skin, start with clean, dry skin. Apply a light
moisturizer such as Neutrogena anti-wrinkle cream which
soaks up and dries quickly.
Apply a cream formula
foundation evenly with a wet sponge. Yes, you can use your
fingers, as long as they're clean. This often helps the
makeup look more natural. Blend in thoroughly. If needed,
you can apply a second layer of foundation after the first
dries. Set with loose translucent powder. If you use
concealer for extra coverage on dark spots and blemishes,
apply this after foundation, but before the powder.
Scars,
Port Wine Stains, Birthmarks, Rosacea
Sometimes foundation doesn't
cover the flaw completely. There are many products on the
market designed specifically to cover up scars and port wine
birthmarks. Dermablend™ is a favorite and is not limited to
your face. Whichever brand you choose, a waterproof formula
is ideal, not only for a rainy day, but for hot and humid
weather.
The trick is to choose the
shade that is closest to your skin tone. If your skin is
darker in the summer months, you may need to have a darker
shade on hand. Don't be reluctant to blend as this can be
the best way to find the perfect shade.
Wide Nose
To make your nose look
thinner, use dark, matte blush or bronzing powder on the
sides to recede the areas. Adding white eye shadow will
bring out the center further. To widen your nose, reverse
the process.
Wide or round, Full Face
If you want to thin down
and elongulate a wide or round face, again utilize your dark
blush or bronzing powder to shade the sides of your face and
jaw line. Matte colors look more natural and play down fine
lines and wrinkles.
To create the illusion of
higher cheekbones, use a facial powder four shades darker
then your natural skin tone and apply it just under the
bone.
