Want to know how the Pros make everyone look picture perfect and flawless? Shading. Makeup is all about illusion. For easy, everyday foundation shading... I buy 2 colors of foundation. One that is close to my untanned skin color, and one that is close to my tanned skin color. Then as my skin gets lighter or darker, I mix accordingly. Also when getting ready to go out, I mix a little light color into the darker color and blend all over my neck and around the edges of my face and lower half of my cheeks. Then I take the lighter color for my nose, on and under eyes, and "t" zone. That gives me the illusion of shading without dramatic raccoon eyes. It also helps if your wanting to give the appearance of a thinner face/neck (double chin/ soft chin). By using darker colors under your chin and under your cheeks you give the appearance of a more chizzled face or features. Light colors bring features out, dark colors draw features in.
Feel like your nose is too wide, or have a big forehead? Shade. Put the darker foundation on the sides of your nose, or on the tip of your nose if it's too long, and blend. For your forehead, apply the darker foundation from hairline down, to keep from drawing attention to it. Use these basic principles to minimize and maximize your assets, and feel more comfortable taking photos or wearing makeup!
Want to learn more about doing your own makeup? Email us at: info@WoWFactor4u.com to get signed up for our next BYOM Class (Bring Your Own Makeup): in Orange County, Ca. Looking for a class in your area? Email us and we'll see about coordinating a class! This class is designed to help your save time, and money on makeup, learning how to put makeup on like a pro! Learn all the tips you need to look your best everyday! Next class in early 2010!
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