Makeup trends come and go with the changing seasons. One of the most flattering, and enduring, looks is minimalist makeup. It’s an easy look to achieve that puts a woman’s natural beauty in the spotlight. Skincare-News.com's latest article, "The Minimalist’s Makeup Routine," details five easy steps to look polished in minutes.
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1. Create flawless skin
Tools: Creamy or solid concealer, fine-tipped brush, translucent powder
Minimalist makeup highlights a woman’s skin. The better shape her skin is in, the less makeup she’ll need to make it look great. By being diligent about following a regular cleansing and hydrating routine, any imperfections can be easily concealed.
Spot conceal those areas that need extra attention: redness around the nose, dark circles under the eyes or the occasional blemish. Make sure to choose the right formula based on what needs to be covered up:
A set of concealers makes it easy to combine colors to hide any imperfections and perfectly match skin tone.
Use a fine-tipped brush (which evenly deposits concealer into the smallest area) or fingers (the warmth of which can make concealer easier to apply) to apply a thin layer of product wherever needed. Dust loose translucent powder over skin to set makeup, ensuring a flawless complexion all day.
2. Awaken complexion
Tools: Creamy blush, brush
A healthy flush makes a woman look radiant and awake. She can easily fake this effect with a creamy pink blush that mimics the shade her skin naturally turns after she’s exercised. To do so, grab a blush brush and apply the color to the apples of cheeks, sweeping the blush up to the hairline.
3. Make eyes pop
Tools: Eyelash curler, mascara
A woman doesn’t need four different eye shadows layered on top of the other to bring her eyes into focus. She can define her eyes, no matter the color, in two steps with an eyelash curler and mascara.
It might be tempting to skip the eyelash curler, but don’t! An eyelash curler is a quick way to enhance the eyes — and will make mascara that much more effective.
A woman should choose the mascara formula that meets her greatest need: curling, lengthening or plumping. When it comes to color, black and brown are the most common choices. Black works for most women. But if hair and skin are especially fair, black can look harsh, so brown may work better.
Replace mascara regularly to avoid clumping and growing bacteria. Most experts recommend buying a new tube every three months.
4. Groom unruly brows
Tools: Eyebrow tweezers, brow powder or mousse
Keeping brows sleek and groomed is essential for a polished look without a lot of makeup. First, clean up any stray hairs with a high-quality tweezers. Next, fill in sparse areas to enhance brow line and create face-framing definition.
5. Finish with lovely lips
Once a woman’s face is flawless and glowing, and her eyes are framed with gorgeous brows and lashes, it’s time to pull the minimal look together with polished lips. She can consider how she wants her end-result to look:
Whether a woman is simply not into makeup, finds it confusing to choose colors or doesn’t have time for an elaborate routine, a minimalist’s approach to makeup is the best way to look pretty and put-together without a lot of fuss.
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http://www.skincare-news.com/a-5941-A_Closer_Look_at_Mineral_Makeup.aspx
Makers of mineral makeup extol its unique benefits. But are mineral beauty products really more beneficial than traditional cosmetics? Available in many forms, including powder, blush and eye shadow, mineral beauty products are typically made from crushed minerals, such as mica, iron oxide, titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. Supporters of mineral foundations love the light-as-silk texture and airbrushed finish, a far cry from heavy liquid or cream foundations. Those with sensitive skin, acne or rosacea are drawn to claims that it’s safer and less irritating than traditional products. And almost everyone is tempted by the promise that mineral makeup is "natural" and "pure." But does mineral makeup live up to its reputation, and is it really good for the skin? Find out in this article from Skincare-News.
A Makeup Manual for Sensitive Skin
http://www.skincare-news.com/a-5877-A_Makeup_Manual_for_Sensitive_Skin_.aspx
Does sensitive skin make finding the right makeup a stressful situation? Whether a person’s skin is prone to irritation or suffers from rosacea or eczema, finding beauty products that won’t exacerbate skin concerns can be a challenge. In general, it’s best for people with sensitive skin to avoid problem ingredients like fragrances and preservatives, opting instead for products labeled “hypoallergenic” and “fragrance-free.” People with rosacea should also avoid alcohol, witch hazel, menthol, peppermint and eucalyptus oil. Those with eczema should choose beauty products that are made with few ingredients. Here are more tips on how to create an irritation-free makeup routine for beautiful skin.
