Cosmetics Buying Guide For Beginners Have you been gone to a cosmetics store? Were you enthralled by the different beauty products to choose from-- foundations, lipsticks, glosses, eye shadows, and even liners? Because of the fast phasing technology, different kinds and variants of cosmetics are now available on the market. With so many products, it is difficult to find a starting point for what you need and what you don't. Though it is impossible to list each type of cosmetic product out there, understanding the basics will help arm you with the knowledge you need to take on the cosmetic aisle like a professional.
FOUNDATION Foundation, as the word implies, creates a platform for the rest of your makeup. It hides skin imperfections, it gives your face a flawless finish and it allows your makeup to stay on longer. When buying a foundation, select a foundation that matches your skin color as closely as possible. If necessary, buy two shades and mix them. Depending on your preferences, you can buy a loose powder, pressed powder or liquid foundation. Powders tend to go on lighter and absorb excess oil throughout the day. Liquids are heavier, but provide more coverage. Always choose a foundation with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) to protect your skin. CONCEALER A concealer or colour corrector is a type of makeup used to mask dark circles and other small blemishes visible on the skin. Concealers usually do a good job of hiding blemishes by blending the imperfection into the surrounding skin tone. In purchasing only one kind of concealer, we highly recommend buying a basic concealer that matches the color of your skin tone. This can be used to cover up all sorts of skin problems, including acne, age spots and dark eyes. LIPSTICK We all know that lipstick and gloss can create flirty, seductive, glamourous or even a punky persona, but lipstick and gloss does more than that. Lipsticks can bring an outfit together -- or even make one pop! -- and can add color to your face when it's needed. Start with a shade close to your natural lip color and then begin branching out to more bold choices once you find shades you are comfortable with. EYELINER Eyeliners, just like foundation, come in several types--gel, pencil, and liquid. Pencil liners are great for smudging (think smokey eye) but tend to have poor staying power and need to be set with a eyeshadow. Pencil liners are also perfect for beginners. Liquid liners stay on forever but require expert, steady application and gel liners provide a perfect balance of ease-of-use (pencils) with staying power (liquid liners). BLUSH Blush adds color to your face, making you appear more youthful, lively and even healthier; it also emphasizes you cheekbones. We advise having a few go-to colors when it comes to blush: A darker shade for evening wear and a lighter, more natural tone for daytime use. You'll need a blush brush to apply, so choose a quality brush that'll make for easy application and blending. |