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What every girl
by Jennifer JansenWith the dizzying array
of makeup choices and colors that are available, it’s no wonder we
have a hard time figuring out what looks good on us. The secret lies in
matching our makeup to our hair color, skin tone, and even what
we’re wearing. Jane Iredale is a mineral makeup line that has
natural sun protection factors and the highest quality ingredients
available for improving not only the way you look but takes care of your
skin at the same time.
Concealer and
Foundation
What is the right color for me?
To
pick the right foundation shade for your skin, blend a small amount of
foundation onto your chin and lower jaw. If the shade isn’t right,
select the next shade up or down.
Remember that foundation should
be used to smooth and blend tone and color differences on your face with
your natural skin. You shouldn’t be able to see the foundation, but
you should notice a difference in your overall complexion.
To
choose a concealer, simply select a shade that best matches the skin
tone on your lower eyelids. When checking makeup during the day, go near
a window for natural light. At night, apply your makeup near a white
light.
Jane Iredale has Liquid Mineral foundation in an array of
colors. This unique formulation has a brain of its own and color
corrects uneven skin tone at the time of application. Superb coverage
and flawless look. Fills in large pores for a smooth, even
complexion.
How do I apply concealer and
foundation?
Apply foundation first to see where you need more
makeup coverage. Then apply the concealer with a small brush under the
eyes, between the inner eye and the nose, and along the outer eye where
the upper and lower lid join. You can also use concealer to cover broken
blood vessels and skin
irregularities.
Blush
What color should I
choose?
When choosing blush, select a color that matches your
lipstick and the outfit you’re wearing. In general, soft natural
pinks, beiges, and peaches are good for the day, brighter colors are
better for the night. If you want to add warmth to your skin, opt for a
medium bronzing powder instead of blush. For a sun-kissed look, apply a
light layer of blush over the bronzer.
How do I apply
it?
Use a big, fluffy brush to get soft even color (wash the
brush frequently with soap and water). As a rule, start blusher two
fingers width away from your nose and above the hollows of your cheeks.
Lightly coat your blusher brush evenly with color, tap off any excess
and then sweep the brush over the apples of your cheeks. To find out
where your apples are, look into the mirror and give yourself a big
smile. The area that plumps up is where you want to apply your blush.
Work the brush back towards your hairline, blending with both upward and
downward strokes.
For cream blushers, put a small amount on your
fingertips and then gently press your fingers over the apples of your
cheeks and cheekbones until the blush is completely absorbed (people
with oily skin should avoid this type of blush).
Eye
Makeup
How do I choose a color?
Eye color
should match your hair, so that means darker, smokier colors for
brunettes, lighter, peachier tones for blondes, and earth tones for
redheads.
How do I apply eye makeup?
To make your
eye shadow last longer, first apply a white shade or lighter shade to
your lids. Line your eyes with an eye pencil to help shape and open
them. If your eyeliner tends to smudge at the bottom of your eye, just
use pencil along the bottom of the upper lid. To thicken thin eyelashes,
use a volume-adding mascara with thick bristles. For shorter lashes, use
mascara that lengthens.
Lip Color
What color
should I choose?
For the most part, lip color should match
your hair. Below is a quick guide of lipstick shades that work best with
different hair colors:
- Light Blondes: wines, berries, mauves,
and cappuccino colors - Golden Blondes: corals, apricots, or
peachy tones - Blondes with Olive Skin: warm peaches, browns, or
terracottas - Brunettes: terracottas, cinnamons, and brown-tinted
reds - Redheads: warm terracottas, cinnamons, peachy
browns
If you have big lips, use muted colors such as
purples, browns, and bronzes. If you have small lips, avoid dark
colors.
How should I apply it?
For a natural look,
cover the entire lip area with a pencil that matches your lips natural
shade. For more vibrant color, apply a lipstick over the pencil (use a
brush for lipstick application - this will allow you to use less
lipstick). To make lips appear fuller, outline your lips with pencil and
then fill in with lipstick. Use a pencil that is slightly darker than
the lipstick.
To stop lipstick from bleeding, use a lip liner and
apply foundation on the lips. Fill in the lips with lipstick, but carry
the lipstick just up to the lip pencil. This helps set a barrier for the
more emollient lipstick.
How Long to Keep
Makeup
Although not all makeup comes with an expiration date,
that doesn’t mean you should keep it forever. In general, cosmetic
products last between 1 to 3 years, provided that they are not exposed
to extreme temperatures or sunlight for an extended period of time. Use
these guidelines to decide whether to keep your makeup or dump it.
Foundation Do not keep liquid foundations longer than 6 months.
Powder foundations can be kept for 6-12 months.
- Blush: 6
months - Eye Shadow: 12 to 14 months
- Mascara: 4
weeks - Eye Pencils/Lip Liner: 6 months
- Lipstick: 3
months
Make sure to keep your makeup clean, stored away
properly when not in use, and kept in a moderate temperature range away
from extreme cold and heat. Following these simple rules will help to
keep your makeup bacteria-free and help it to last for its maximum
time.
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