Cosmetics and life in between

This is one of the reasons why I don't like someone else putting make up on me. Let's face it, I look nice. But I don't sure as hell don't look like me.

Make up is supposed to compliment your natural beauty. It's supposed to highlight the good things (cheek bones, eyes, lips) and hide the flaws (round nose, big lips, too deep set eyes). It's not supposed to make you look like someone else. For that, you need to go to Belo.

First make up tip: Choose a foundation that's right for you. Foundation is critical. You don't want to look any lighter or darker than your real skin tone. That's just bad. Choose a foundation that works for you. I like cream foundations while my mother prefers powder. Test the foundation on your jawline. If you can't distinguish it from your skin, you've got yourself a winner.

Foundation tip #1.a - Use foundation sparingly. Dot then spread. Use your fingers preferably as the natural heat from your fingers will make sure that the foundation is spread evenly. Pero wag ka naman sanang tanga - pag powder foundation, mag sponge ka naman.

Foundation tip #1.b - Use a concealer for spots and zits and dark circles. Foundation will not work in covering these up. Why? Think of foundation as... FOUNDATION! ANO BA? IT is the base, the primer, not the heavy duty masilya.

Foundation tip #1.c - Don't forget the neck because those who see won't. This is a common mistake. Always put foundation on your neck and blend it with your jawline. Utang na loob, make up ito, hindi maskara! And if you know people will be taking pictures at night with an ultra lakas flash, make sure you blend, blend, blend and blend. Ate, pramis, makikita yan sa picture. You don't want to be given the nickname "The Mask"

Foundation tip #1.d - Set the foundation with loose powder. This will make sure that your face isn't too glossy and that your foundation will never blend with your other make up. Remember, base ito, hindi pintura. If you don't have loose powder, your pressed powder will do.

So, now your face is set for other achuchuchus.

Next time - eye make up.