Shield face before applying make-up
Expert tips for your make-up application in the summer
Focus on the health of your facial skin before exposing it to coloured cosmetics. PHOTO: AFP
NEW DELHI:
It’s best to focus on the health of your facial skin before exposing it to coloured cosmetics, suggests an expert.
Priya Kalra, make-up expert and founder of Grace and Glamour unisex salons, doles out tips to prepare your skin for summer make-up:
Cleanse face: For individuals with oily skin, this is an essential first step. After cleansing, pat dry and apply a light facial moisturiser with SPF to protect your skin from sun rays.
Choose powder, chuck liquid foundation: Use a light mineral foundation and blend it properly before application to make your skin look natural. This will also protect your skin from getting oily.
Eye make-up: Choose soft shades of green, blue, pink or earthy tones. Apply the base colour and then use a a highlighter on the corners of the eye. Or line your eyelids with liquid eyeliner or eye pencil. Use kohl to complete the look.
Blusher: Apply light pink blush on the apples of your cheeks, nose, chin, and hairline. When not overdone, it will give a natural look.
Lip balm with SPF: To complete your look, you can add lip balm with SPF to protect your lips from the summer heat.
It’s best to focus on the health of your facial skin before exposing it to coloured cosmetics, suggests an expert.
Priya Kalra, make-up expert and founder of Grace and Glamour unisex salons, doles out tips to prepare your skin for summer make-up:
Cleanse face: For individuals with oily skin, this is an essential first step. After cleansing, pat dry and apply a light facial moisturiser with SPF to protect your skin from sun rays.
Choose powder, chuck liquid foundation: Use a light mineral foundation and blend it properly before application to make your skin look natural. This will also protect your skin from getting oily.
Eye make-up: Choose soft shades of green, blue, pink or earthy tones. Apply the base colour and then use a a highlighter on the corners of the eye. Or line your eyelids with liquid eyeliner or eye pencil. Use kohl to complete the look.
Blusher: Apply light pink blush on the apples of your cheeks, nose, chin, and hairline. When not overdone, it will give a natural look.
Lip balm with SPF: To complete your look, you can add lip balm with SPF to protect your lips from the summer heat.