Cosmetics

Choose the Right Cosmetics for Your Skin Most women wear make-up. They do it to make themselves more presentable and appealing in the eyes of the people they frequently interact with. It is part of their routine to build their self confidence. But not all women know how to properly choose the right cosmetics for them. Most often, they get to hear people telling them that their foundation is too dark or too light for their skin color. If you are among the women who have trouble in choosing the right color of make-up, you need not worry. There are tips you can take to make your make-up dilemma a history. Get out of you home and test different make-ups for yourself. Buying online may be convenient, but you cannot just pick a color and expect it to work with your skin tone. You have to actually test the product personally. Directly go to the different make-up sections in your local mall or store. Testers are always available. There are also different shade cards available that you can check to determine the type of skin tone you have. Bring a friend with you to get a second pair of eyes and opinion.

Being told by someone you trust on which type or shade of make-up looks good on you is good. If you are planning on buying cosmetic gift sets for someone else, better know the type of skin tone that person has. You can also find out the brand or shades she uses and buy the same thing. With the use of the shade card you can easily spot the safe colors that will go with your skin. Choose the right foundation by taking a sample and rub a small portion on your neckline. Most women test the foundation on the inner portion of their wrists which should not be the case because that area is much lighter than your face and you will only end up buying a foundation that is much lighter than your face. The neckline is the closest shade to your face, making it a good testing area. Apart from picking the right foundation powder, cream or mousse, you also need to select the ingredients for your foundation. If you have any allergies on specific ingredients, it is safer if you choose those that are made out of natural ingredients. The right color of blush should be considered as well. If you have a fair skin, pink is a good choice. Berry colors are good to those who have olive-like skin. Browns or beige colors are good for those with darker skin.