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Makeup Commandments

17 February 2011

Today, I guest posted on the blog Beyond Black and White about  makeup dos and don'ts: Here's what I wrote:


Makeup Dos and Don't

Hey ladies I am back with my makeup dos and don't for you makeup novices and pros (because you all make mistakes). I had to write this list because believe me when I say that I have seen ALL of the don'ts in my seven years as a makeup artist and have encouraged all the dos (which is very hard at times). So I hope that you come away with this more secure in your makeup choices. And remember, most of these rules are rules of thumb and not ALWAYS applicable to everyone and there are exceptions. Use your better judgment. *except for #1 & #7, there are NO exceptions to those rules. They are Makeup Commandments..

1. Thou shalt not wear foundation two shades darker or lighter than your natural skin tone. You end up either looking ashy or orange, kinda like John Boehner.
too light and her makeup artist should be shot!

too dark!
John Boehner. Doesn't he look orange?




2. Thou shall use a dark brown eye liner like Teddy from Mac Cosmetics or a dark gray one like Phone Number also from Mac if you are over the age of 40 or have texture (read wrinkles) under your eyes. This will keep you from looking haggard and much older than you really are. **note, this rule is usually for fairer hued women, mediterranean (read dark olive skinned to darker hued women) can continue to wear black liner much longer**





3. Thou shall wear black winged out eye liner, it is a classic look for any age and very flattering to eyes young and aging. It is an instant eye lift.




4. Thou shalt not wear winged liner like this-- unless of course its a theme party; you are a performer (going for this look) OR you want to look like a drunk, drugged up party girl.


5. Thou shall wear Red lipstick or gloss any time of the day. It is a power color, a seductive color and a color synonymous with intelligence and holds a man's gaze longer according to a study done by Manchester University. (You can combine red lips with winged out liner and GASP, smokey eyes).  And NO red lips do not make you look like a prostitute. When was the last time you SAW a prostitute wearing red lips? Ever asked yourself WHY prostitutes do NOT wear red lips? Jussayin. Try Ruby Woo lipstick by Mac, the color is pretty much universal or Strutter lip tar by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics







6. Any woman, no matter her hue can wear red lipstick but if you are darker and still skeptical then try Rebel lipstick by Mac or a bordeaux colored lip.






7. For the love of cute little puppies everywhere, THOU SHALT NOT wear black lip liner or black liner in your brows. No self respecting fashionista WANTS to look angry. Or constantly surprised. Its just NOT attractive.

Epic Fail
who wants to look angry all of the time?


8. Thou shall wear concealer under your eyes. It can take 5 years off your face, especially if you have dark circles under your eyes. The rule of thumb is to choose a color one shade lighter than your skin tone. I tend to use concealer with a warm undertone to warm up the purple color in the circles. Be kind to the skin under your eyes. It is the thinnest and most fragile skin on your body and needs extra special care. *fresh cucumber once a week on your eyes is very healing, make a paste out out them or pop freshly cut one right over your eyes, such a refreshing way to relax after a long day.**



9. And last but not least, thou shall wear a smokey eye to a special event. If you are older use brown shades instead of dark grays and black. The technique is not difficult to master and you can use any color that you want (purple, green, blue etc).




10. However thou shalt not go overboard or you can end up looking like a raccoon. This look only looks good in the glossies.




I hope you enjoyed my little tutorial today. Remember great makeup begins with a good diet, lots of water and good skin care regiment. 
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