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Applying too much foundation and mascara are common mistakes. Foundation must never give the impression you are wearing a mask – too much can also emphasise fine lines and wrinkles. Too much mascara can look unnatural and become messy by the end of the day.
Our solution: Invest in a good foundation or concealer and apply only where necessary. Give your eyes and lips a natural look by day, and ensure that your mascara doesn't leave clumps.
Mistake 2: Not blending make-up properly
When it comes to eyeshadow,
the rainbow effect is taboo, as
are hard lines around the eyes
and lips. If you try to create
'contours ' with bronzer or
blusher, or try to emphasise your
cheekbones in this way, chances
are the result will be a grubby-
looking face.
Our solution: Take a critical look at your made-up face: Are any lines visible? If so, blend them for a softer effect. Avoid liquid eyeliner unless you are able to apply it extremely neatly. Alternatively, use a small, stubby brush to apply eyeshadow instead of eyeliner for a softer effect. When applying blusher, concentrate on the apples of your cheeks – the colour will emphasise the rounded part of your cheek and naturally accentuate the hollow beneath it.
Mistake 3: Neglected teeth
Your smile is often the first thing that people notice on meeting
you. Teeth that are well cared for are not only healthy but
will take years off your appearance.
Our solution: Floss and brush regularly, and have broken or chipped teeth attended to. If your teeth have yellowed, consult your dentist about whitening them. Britesmile is a new treatment that can be performed by a dentist in an hour. Visit www.britesmile.co.za or call 0861 93 93 93.
Mistake 4: Unkempt or over-plucked eyebrows
Eyebrow fashions change as
often as hemlines do – don 't
follow the latest eyebrow
fashions slavishly. Never pluck
your eyebrows too heavily –
sometimes they don 't grow
back or they grow back in
all directions.
Our solution: Maintain eyebrows of fair thickness and pluck in a neat, natural line. Fill any gaps with brown eyeshadow and a fine brush, but ensure that there are no obvious lines.
Mistake 5: Make-up that is too bright
Brightly coloured eye make-up
and mascara may be the height
of fashion but is not intended
for everyday use, because it
looks hard and unnatural.
It can also make you look
older. Forget about the
old-fashioned idea of
matching your eyeshadow
with your eye colour. Shades
of bronze and brown flatter
all eye colours.
Our solution: Leave the bright-blue eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara to the teenagers and rather go for neutral brown, grey-brown, beige and bronze, which always look more stylish. Experiment with different shades of lipstick, but avoid colours such as shocking pink and make sure that the shade suits your complexion.
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