Introduction
The truth about makeup is that it can be tricky to get right. Getting the application wrong, for example, can make you look like a clown or an alien. But there’s another way makeup can go wrong: overdoing it.
The goal of wearing makeup is to enhance your natural beauty—not hide behind it. So how do you know when your look is done? It depends on several factors, including what kind of skin tone and facial structure you have, but here are some general guidelines that will help you find out if your makeup is done:
When Your Skin Looks Like Your Skin, But Better.
When you look in the mirror, your skin looks like your skin, but better.
Makeup should be a natural enhancement of your features, not an attempt to cover them up. If you look like you’re wearing a mask or there’s obviously something on your face, that’s not a good makeup application.
Your foundation should blend seamlessly into your skin to look healthy and hydrated—not cakey or caked-on. A good makeup job will give you a dewy glow that makes people think, “wow, this person has healthy-looking skin,” not “someone needs to get away from the sun.”
When You Look Like You.
- Don’t try to be someone else
- Don’t try to look-like a celebrity
- Don’t try to look like a magazine cover
- Don’t try to look like photos of yourself
When It Doesn’t Look Like You’re Wearing Much Makeup At All.
You should be able to look at yourself and recognize the person you see in the mirror. That’s why when you’re done with your makeup, it should look like you—just better. Your makeup should enhance what you already love about yourself so you can express it more freely.
If your goal was to look like a different version of yourself, this is not the right makeup for you! You might feel like changing up your appearance is exactly what’s missing from your life, and that’s okay! But if that’s the case, maybe get some new clothes or something instead?
The key point here is that there should be no doubt whether this is part of an outfit or something altogether (like a really good Halloween costume).
When The Only Shiny Thing Is Your Lips.
If your lips are the only shiny thing, you’ve done it right. The best way to ensure that your lipstick looks its best is to apply a lip liner about two shades darker than your natural lip color. It should be as close to your natural lip color as possible without going too dark or too light.
The most important thing here is that you don’t want it to make your lips look unnatural by being too bright or too dark—pick something that looks like a perfect match for the opposite side of your face! If those lines aren’t clear enough, try using an orange-based red instead of a pink-based red (you’ll find these colors in “coral” shades).
When You Want To Put On Makeup, Do Not Hide Under It.
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking of your makeup as an accessory—a mask or costume that you wear when you’re going out but take off when you come home. That’s why it’s important to find a look that works for your skin type and style. It doesn’t matter how much time or money goes into creating a full face of artful contouring if it doesn’t make you feel like yourself.
We’ve found that the most successful makeup looks are subtle enough not to distract from your natural beauty but still provide enough definition and color variation, so everyone sees something different every day (which makes us happy).
This is what we call “enhancement,” not disguise or disguise—and it sounds like a lot less work than trying to hide parts of yourself behind heavy foundation or heavy eyeliner 24/7
When Your Face And Neck Aren’t Two Different Colors.
You might be wondering how to tell if your makeup is done. The answer is simple: when your face and neck are the same color. Sounds simple, right? But it’s-not as easy as it sounds.
When applying foundation, you want to blend it into your skin so that it looks natural and doesn’t make you look like a zombie from Halloween Town (gross). To do this, apply a primer all over your face with a brush or sponge—whatever works for you! Then use a foundation color that matches your skin tone exactly and apply in layers until everything matches up perfectly. If necessary, you can also add concealer under the eyes and on any blemishes.
If you’re worried about having two different-colored necks from wearing different turtlenecks over the years, try using a tinted moisturizer instead of foundation, so there isn’t such a stark contrast between what’s on top and what’s underneath (and who needs another layer anyway?).
Just Remember That Less Is Often More And That The Point Of Makeup Isn’t To Cover Up; It’s To Highlight The Things You Love About Yourself.
If you’re feeling insecure about your face, there may be some underlying issues or insecurities that need attention. But if you keep putting on more and more makeup, chances are good that the problem won’t get solved.
Instead of hiding under a mask of foundation and concealer, try embracing your natural beauty! Use makeup to enhance what’s already there rather than covering it up or changing who you are at heart.
Conclusion
We all want to look our best, and makeup is one tool we can use to help us get there. But it’s also important to remember that your skin will always be your best feature, so don’t forget about it when applying your face! You don’t need tons of products or complicated techniques – keep it simple with a few quality tools and treats (like moisturizer), and find out what works best for you.
What’s more important than anything else is that you feel comfortable in your skin. So what do we think? Do these tips make sense? If not, let us know why not below!
