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Makeup Colors 

 ** the basics of color correcting **

eye makeup applicationMakeup colors tricks can resolve many problems we have with skin discoloration, especially as we get older. Sun damage and/or hormonal adjustments will drain some color from your skin. It's inevitable. There are, however, some clever makeup techniques you can use to camouflage the damage.

They tricks can cover any imperfection you mights have, ie, rosacea, blemishes etc, and are regularly used my celebrity makeup artists. Ok then, let's go back to school :-)

Pink cuts Brown


Yes, that's right. Pink covers brown!

This is especially useful for dark skinned women, who have lots of darkness on the eyelids.  Instead of trying to cover the darkness with a concealer or base, try a pastel pink based matte eye shadow. A peachy pink is great for this. It will instantly gently neutralise the darkness and even out the skintone. As you apply it, watch the darkness disappear!

Orange cuts Blue

Blue is not a very attractive color to have on your skin, especially under the eyes. That's why most concealers are orange based, they neutralise blue. Apply some to your dark circles, but only there. You can even use a little orange lipstick (yes, lipstick!) and watch the blue disappear!

If you have wrinkles under your eyes, try a powder concealer. The powder will not "sink" into your wrinkles as much as liquids or creams. If you can, you should always use powder makeup during the hot summer months to keep your makeup looking really natural.


Yellow/Green cuts Red

This is probably the most important makeup colors lesson. Many women have blemishes or rosacea on their skin. So, what is a great makeup for rosacea or blemishes?

mineral makeupsYellow (or green) concealer covers any redness. Try it, you'll be amazed. MAC has a green concealer (comes in a small tube) which really works. Dab it on your blemishes in tiny dots, don't put too much. Blend well and apply foundation over it. I use this product and think it's amazing at getting rid of any redness!

Many foundation are yellow-based nowadays, which should eliminate the problem of red skin. I also use Bare Minerals makeup foundation in Medium Beige which reduces the unsightly flushes and makes my skin more even.

If you have very intense blemishes, spider veins, sun spots or age spots on your face, ty Outside Health's Natural Skincare Creams. I use their Vein Control Cream and love it (there's a buy 1 get 1 free promotion at the moment).

Master the above three makeup colors rules and you'll use them forever!



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