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. Avoid wearing too much

Makeup is meant to enhance features not bring negative attention to you. That's what wearing too much makeup will do; it will bring you unwanted attention. Don't wear too much of anything such as:

1. Eyeliner: dark, thick eyeliner will make you look overdone and will ruin the rest of your makeup.

2. Mascara: too much mascara looks fake and will flake. It looks especially bad if worn with thick eyeliner or dark blue eye eye shadow.

3. Foundation: Make sure your foundation is the same color as your skin. Foundation is meant to protect and give the face a smooth look. The magic word is blend.

4. Powder:The same holds true for powder - not too much. Also, be sure to blend your makeup so there are no obvious lineS

2. Lips

Apply lip liner to completely cover the lips, add color and your lipstick will stay on much longer. Make sure your lip liner doesn't show. Also, your lip color should match your skin tone; wear cool colors if you have cool coloring and warm colors if you have warm coloring. If you want to make your lips look smaller, keep your liner on the inside of your lips. However, if you decide to make your lips look larger, going outside the natural outline of you lips is a mistake. This can look quite messy and unnatural.

3. Appropriate makeup

Wear makeup that is appropriate for the occasion. If you are going to the beach you shouldn't wear the same or as much makeup as you would if you were going dancing. Also, when you are in daylight your makeup should be a lighter than when you are out for the evening.

4. Too little or no makeup

Some women don't wear makeup because they are not sure how to use it and are afraid of being overdone. If you are unsure, start will light colours in your shade. Start slowly and add one product at a time. Maybe start with foundation, add mascara, blush or lipstick. If you are not used to wearing makeup, using a lot a first may be a little too much for you, so start slowly. The bottom line is a little is better than none. If you are still unsure seek professional advice.

5. Overall look

When your makeup is completed it should look natural. That means avoiding colours that clash. If you have dark skin and hair you will look better in darker shades; light colours will make you look washed out. If your hair and skin tone are light, light colours will look better on you. Dark makeup will make you look older and harsh. If you have oily skin, first use oil control moisturizer and foundation. Then be sure to wear loose powder, keeping pressed powder with you for touch ups.

6. Hair color

Your hair color should also be in harmony with your skin. If you have dark hair and you want to add color, keep it close to the same shade. If you have light hair, use light colors. As you age your skin will lighten, so should your hair color. One last thing about hair color - if you do color you hair be sure you keep it up, don't let your roots show.

7. One last thing

Keep makeup looking fresh all day by doing regular touch ups. Don't let your makeup fade or crease. Smile!!!

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Some of them I don't necissarily agree with, but overall good tips. For example I don't think that if you have light skin you have to have light hair and light makeup. I know some pale skinned girls who have dark dark hair and will do a smokey eye and they look gorgeous. But most of them are right one, especially the lipliner one, but I like dark thick eyeliner sometimes, especially one bold thick line across the upperlid with flirty eyelashes.

 
Personally, I think rules for beauty and fashion can be limiting. Makeup should be fun; if you've found a look that works for you and makes you happy by all means enjoy it...even if goes against "the rules." I know plenty of fair-skinned, dark-haired women that wear dark eyeshadow or vibrant red lips and look amazing. I also know women who will wear dark liner and pale lipstick because they want a sexier, edgier look and they also look amazing. Makeup should express your personality and your mood...not someone else's idea of beauty or appropriateness.

 
Lol, I do most of those wrong! Cause if I wanted to look natural, I wouldn't wear it. Ya know? I wear too much mascara cause I like the way it looks and usually do a super smokey eye for day cause it gets attention, especially if done right.

 
Originally Posted by La_Mari /img/forum/go_quote.gif Lol, I do most of those wrong! Cause if I wanted to look natural, I wouldn't wear it. Ya know? I wear too much mascara cause I like the way it looks and usually do a super smokey eye for day cause it gets attention, especially if done right. Same here!
 
#3 is so on point! I went through a drive-through fast food place and the girl in the window had on a full set of lash extensions. They were so feathery and glam, it was so out of place for any type of day event, let alone a job. She looked like she should have been walking the red carpet somewhere--but just her eyes.

 
I don't agree with all of it either, but Thanks
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I have a problem with most of those.. My natural look just doesn't cut it!! Lol. And those rules are great for someone with a tons of natural beauty but for me at least I need all the help I can get... IMHO... I wasn't one to follow the rules much anyway... If I did I wouldn't be here!! Hehe

Karren

 
Originally Posted by SewAmazing /img/forum/go_quote.gif #3 is so on point! I went through a drive-through fast food place and the girl in the window had on a full set of lash extensions. They were so feathery and glam, it was so out of place for any type of day event, let alone a job. She looked like she should have been walking the red carpet somewhere--but just her eyes.
I saw a girl like this somewhere too! I think it was the post office, She was wearing no makeup except some falsies.
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Originally Posted by Faith-Abigail /img/forum/go_quote.gif Personally, I think rules for beauty and fashion can be limiting. Makeup should be fun; if you've found a look that works for you and makes you happy by all means enjoy it...even if goes against "the rules." I know plenty of fair-skinned, dark-haired women that wear dark eyeshadow or vibrant red lips and look amazing. I also know women who will wear dark liner and pale lipstick because they want a sexier, edgier look and they also look amazing. Makeup should express your personality and your mood...not someone else's idea of beauty or appropriateness. EXACTLY!
 

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