All it takes is a tweak or two to your makeup routine to give you a refreshed, new look. Small changes can make a huge difference. Makeup is foolproof of it. Here are a few ways you can shake up your makeup:
Give Contouring a Go
Contouring adds definition and shape that your face might otherwise lack. With the right products, contouring allows you to change up the shape of your nose, cheeks and face in general, without having to resort to Botox or plastic surgery. It gives you to the power to highlight your best features, making you look younger and fresher. Now who wouldn’t want that?
Don’t know how to contour? Find out how it’s done now: Makeup How To: Facial Contouring and Highlighting
Try a New Lip Colour
While it is good to know which lip colour suits you best, it’s also important to experiment with other lipstick shades. Who knows… you may just find something that looks ten times better on you or lip colours that you didn’t even know existed, but that you actually really like on you. All you need is a dramatic lip colour and a dramatic eye cat eye, and you will be sure to make quite a makeup statement!
Master the bright lip. Here’s how: Get the Perfect Bright Lip
Experiment With Different Eye Makeup Shades
Put the nude eye shadow and black eyeliner away! Colour eye shadow was created for a reason. And, so were eye shadow shades with shimmer and glittery finishes. Don’t be afraid to bring them out and live a little. The same goes with eye liner. Adding a little colour to your eye area is a great way to get attention around your eyes, so why not play around with it? Variety is the spice of life after all, right?
In need of some help with how to apply your eye makeup? Read this: How to Apply Eye Makeup Based on Your Eye Shape
Say Yes To Bolder Brows
Having fuller, arched brows is an easy way to refresh your appearance, as long as you maintain them. Well-groomed eyebrows soften the face and make the eye area look more youthful. If you have sparse eyebrows or if your eyebrows are naturally thin, use and eyebrow pencil or powder to fill them and add shape. Your eyes and the rest of your face will look dramatically different and dramatically beautiful.
Not sure which eyebrow shape works best for you? Maybe this will help: The Best Eyebrows For Your Face Shape
Attempt Falsies
Sometimes mascara just isn’t enough. False eyelashes are perfect for softening the eyes and making them look even bigger, and more alert. Most women steer clear from falsies for two of the following reasons: 1) they have the tendency to make you look like a drag queen, and 2) they can be a mission to apply. As with most things, it’s all about having good quality products, the correct tools and a bit of patience. There are a lot of natural-looking false lashes on the market. You just have to look in the right places. And, just like any other makeup application, applying false lashes requires practice. It is daunting and frustrating at first, but after a few attempts, you’ll be a pro in no time.
Still clued up on how to apply false lashes? Be clued up no more: Makeup How To: Applying False Eye Lashes
Having the same makeup look is boring. And, who wants to be considered boring? Don’t be afraid to experiment, challenge yourself to step outside of your comfort zone, find out what works best for you, and have fun while you’re at it!
Article by: Kelly Abrahams