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[20 Mar 2010 | Comments | 44 views]
Fight Makeup Meltdown in Summer

Sweltering heat and humidity can wreak havoc with your summer makeup. Foundation may seem to melt or liquefy, and no powder stands up to those little beads of sweat that collect around your hairline. A modification of your regimen may be in order, and a few tricks will get you through a midday makeup meltdown.

Skip the foundation, if possible, and opt for a tinted moisturizer. If foundation is necessary, limit application to the center of the face, steering clear of the hairline.
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[10 Nov 2005 | Comments | 266 views]

Before applying any makeup, you should clean your face with water, which has a pinch of soda bicarbonate in it. Then apply ice cubes on the face. This enables the makeup to last longer.
Concealer is used to hide dark circles around the eyes, and is also used to cover blemishes and scars. A beige concealer is ideal for dark skins and one with natural tones for fairer skins. This should be spread evenly using a dry sponge or your fingers. Now, apply the foundation.
Foundation is used to enhance the colour …

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[16 Feb 2004 | Comments | 143 views]

The biggest mistake women make is choosing a foundation that’s too light. This gives an unnatural, ashen look. Here are a couple of tips to practice when buying foundation.

1. Test foundation on the inside of the forearm-skin tone is closest to neck colour there, because it’s protected from UV damage. Makeup should blend with the skin colour of the neck, not the face.
2. If any doubt then buy one shade lighter than your facial skin tone.
3. Don’t make up your mind …