Special Radiant Skin
How to have radiant skin step by step…
I’ve got fair skin that tends to get red, and it’s combination skin that’s very sensitive… Let me tell you – even though my esthetician says I have very good skin, it’s practically impossible for me to get my skin looking perfect, and now that I’m over thirty, it would almost be a miracle! That’s why, as you can imagine, when I do my makeup, my goal is to correct, moisturize, and enhance my skin. In fact, for me this is the most important part of my makeup. If you make your eyes up very well, but you don’t correct your under eye circles or the shade of your skin, you won’t get a good result! That’s why I’ve decided to write this “special radiant skin newsletter” to tell you all of my most secret tricks for getting impeccable skin!…
How to have radiant skin step by step…
I know that a lot of you are most interested in how to make up your eyes. I can understand that, because your eyes are one of the prettiest parts of your face, and you want to make the most of them. But let me tell you that if you want to make the most of your skin, and you know what kind of foundation to use for your needs, and most importantly, you know how to apply it, then the rest of your makeup is almost an afterthought.
Unlike other professionals and makeup enthusiasts, I think preparing and making the most of my skin is one of the most important things when doing a clean, elegant makeup look, because, really, you can do a wonderful job on your eyes, but if you can’t conceal your circles or add luminosity, your efforts will have been in vain. So follow these steps so you can make the most of your skin, once and for all.
Skin care
- The first and most important is to follow these steps before applying makeup:
- Cleanse
- Moisturize eye area
- Moisturize skin
PROFESSIONAL SECRETS
If you notice that your skin looks dull and lifeless, apply a gentle exfoliator before doing your makeup. Then wait a few minutes and moisturize. You’ll see how quickly your skin recovers its luminosity. Remember: the exfoliator should be gentle, because if it’s not, your skin will get red and you’ll have to wait at least a half hour before you can apply makeup.
Before applying makeup
Before applying makeup, it’s very important to correct your face well. Follow these steps:
1. Under eye circles
- Use a cream concealer if you have very deep circles, and apply it over the circles and in the inner corners of your eyes.
- Then blend with a fingertip to remove excess product.
- If your circles are not too marked, you can use an illuminating concealer over your foundation.
PROFESSIONAL SECRETS
Apply concealer over your entire lid, since this is one of the darkest areas of the face. This will brighten up your eyes for any type of makeup look.
2. Red areas and other imperfections
The next step is to correct all blemishes and red areas of the skin, such as minor imperfections, pigmentation, etc.
PROFESSIONAL SECRETS
If you have a lot of blemishes, use a concealer designed to dry them out, and apply it before applying foundation. After applying foundation with a synthetic bristle brush, go back and put concealer (just a little) over the blemish, and apply loose powder with a powder puff to blend the edges so it isn’t noticeable. You’ll see how any mark will disappear. However, avoid using too much product or you’ll get the opposite effect: the blemish will be even more noticeable. J
Steps to make the most of your skin
1. Your color
The first thing you need is to know what color of foundation is right for you. Follow these suggestions:
- If you have pink undertones – If your skin has pink undertones, choose a foundation with pink pigments in the formula. The purpose of foundation is to even out your skin tone, not change it, so if you want to add color, apply bronzing powder.
- If you have yellowish undertones - If your skin has yellowish undertones, just as with the case above, choose a shade with yellow pigments to neutralize and even out your skin tone.
- For all skin types – It doesn’t matter if you have dark or light skin or cool or warm skin, the color you choose should be the same shade as your skin —not darker, not lighter. Before buying a foundation, always try it on your face. If it blends into your skin, that’s your shade!
2. Your texture
Depending on your skin type, you may need more or less coverage. Follow these suggestions:
- Normal skin – If you are lucky enough to have normal skin, you can choose practically any foundation you want. However, the best texture is a light liquid. Since you don’t have imperfections, you won’t need much coverage. Tinted moisturizers are also good for you
- Combination skin – The best texture for you is oil-free liquid. Don’t choose a powder foundation or one with too much coverage, because this will dry out the drier areas of your combination skin.
- Oily skin – Your best option is a cream or powder foundation. Choose a cream if you want more coverage, because powders are usually fairly light.
- Dry skin – Your best option is a liquid foundation with moisturizing oils. Remember to avoid using powder, since it will dry out your skin.
3. How to apply foundation, step by step
- The first step is hydration.
- Next, concealer.
- Then apply foundation, using downward strokes so as not to dirty the pores. You can apply the product with a sponge, your fingertips, or a brush. I recommend that you use a sponge or brush (especially for cream and liquid textures), since it’s harder to spread foundation with your fingertips.
- Once your foundation has been applied, mattify shininess that the foundation has not covered, using a powder puff dipped in powder. If you don’t have any shininess, don’t apply anything; you will just dull the luminosity of your skin.
4. Final touches
The final touch is illumination. To do this, it’s best to use a pearlescent powder in your T-zone, especially on your cheekbones.