This week I address the topic of makeup. I want to share with you my personal observation and opinions about 'getting it right' or 'getting it wrong'. In my opinion, one thing I have observed is that mostly women get confused between day and night makeup.
In the West weddings take place in the day, and in the Asian countries, mostly in the evenings. But we tend to forget that the sun will be shining bright even if you are attending a wedding in the day, and one should not and can not wear very heavy makeup, as it only makes you look flaky and patchy once you start sweating under the heat.
I used to make the similar mistake, till a few years back, and would end up looking.... well... let's just say a 't..rt' ( rhymes with start) in a day event.
But here are some basic tips that I have kind of figured out over the years.
1. The base that we use for day, should always be lighter in consistency and preferably with an SPF content to protect the skin from the sun, and it also reduces sweating to some extent.
2.The colors that we use for day makeup while complimenting the occasion and outfit, should be kept on the pastel or light shades.
3.Eyes can be well defined with light shadow shading with pencil and mascara, instead of drawing harsh lines with a liner.
4.The lips should always be nice and light and if you intend to wear a dark color, make sure the eyes are not too stark.
5.The cheeks should have a light rosy pink or peach hue.
6. For the special occasions, a light shimmer on the cheeks will just add glitter to the occasion.
By Madhurima Nigam
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