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Don't believe everything you see; makeup companies like M.A.C and Rimmel are touting brights and frosties in their advertisements across America, but these looks aren't right for most girls.
Frosty eye-shadow covers the lids of Kate Moss in a recent three-page Cosmopolitan ad for Rimmel London Cosmetics, and M.A.C's Barbie campaign hosts gorgeous models covered in hot pink eye cr�me and fuchsia lipstick. These colors couldn't be pulled off by anyone other than Barbie herself. This makeup trend triggers memories of rifling through mom's makeup kit and smearing on the brightest colors you could find when you were four and wanted to be just like her. Well, for most of us, that was back in the late '80s and that's about the last time these colors were acceptable for face-wear.
M.A.C's Barbie campaign is cute, but don't buy into it. As much as we want to look like Barbie, we all have our own skin color and tone, which means matching our makeup with our God-given good looks. Hence, Mattel's decision to add Teresa, Nichelle, Miko and Ana, which are Barbie's racially diverse friends, to their collection. OK, so maybe their decision to add these girls to Barbie's clique didn't have anything to do with makeup choices on a variety of skin tones and colors, but it illustrates my point; matching up makeup with skin color and complexion is essential this spring and every season.
Here are the cutest beauty trends for spring:
The prettiest look this season is peachy-pink cheeks over a satin-finished foundation with minimal eye makeup. If you are like me and cannot live without wearing eyeliner, try using a softer shade. If you are used to black eyeliner, switch to brown or charcoal gray.
Warmer complexions can pull off the peach blushes; cooler skin tones might need to try pale-pink or rosey hues. To apply, start out with a small amount and add to it if you want more pop. Brush or dab it on the apples of their cheeks and up toward your temples to enhance your cheekbones.
If you want try this look: Tarte's cheek stain comes in several peach and pink tints and its oil-free formula lasts all day. Try their color Tickled to perfect the above cheek effect. This cheek stain can be really bright if you don't blend it thoroughly or if you put too much on, be careful.
If you prefer brush-on, powder blush try Two Faced's Flushed Blush in Oye Vey. Two Faced has paired a silky matte shade next to a complementary soft shimmer in the same tone for their Flushed Blush compacts. The pair in Oye Vey blends into a pale pink, coral-y shade with just the stroke of your brush and achieves a soft finish. These two blushes can be found at Sephora. If you're afraid of wearing too much peach, try Flushed Blush in Lust to Love. It is mostly rosy with just a hint of peach.
Another runway-ready makeup trend is glowing, satin-finished skin. It looks amazing on supermodels and celebrities this season. Even though it requires shine-control foundation, which means looking sort of like a porcelain doll, the style leaves you with ultra-feminine, soft skin. To achieve this look, start with a long-wear, oil-free, shine-control foundation like Rimmel Cool Matte 16 hour Mousse Foundation (available at Target for about $8) or Lanc�me's Enduringly Divine & Comfortable Makeup 14-Hour Retouch and Oil-Free foundation (available at department stores and Sephora for about $36). The key to this look is to dab the base on all blotchy and blemished areas and blend for full-face coverage. Once you've applied the foundation, brush a mineral powder that is one shade darker or a light-colored bronzer over your entire face. This will give the glow to your smooth skin. Make sure you brush the powder over your face because if you use a puff or a pad, the powder will cake and you'll end up looking like a beauty-pageant contestant. Brushing the powder on lightly disperses it everywhere and gives your face radiance.
Finally, metallic-accented eyes have made a sparkling return this spring. Precious metals like gold, platinum and silver are great for jewelry but even better for eyes this season. Glittery, not frosty, shadows with a smoky liner can look super sexy for Dickson Street bar hopping or scholarship banquets this spring. It can even make a teased hair-do, which nobody should ever do to their lovely tresses, look better.
To achieve this look, start by lining your eyes in a deep brown or black along your lash line. Then find your desired metallic shadow and brush it across your lid starting in the corner. Blend over and up, creating a soft shimmer up to your brow bone. The corners of your eyes should have the heaviest amount of metallic shadow, which will ultimately draw people's attention straight to your eyes. For dark skin, copper metallics look smoking hot. For pale skin, try a smoky gold or a shimmery taupe. Beware of putting too much on though. You want to look flawless, not freakish. Silver is risky because it's harder to wear and there is a fine line between metallic-y and frosty. Try Estee Lauder Pure Color Eye-shadow in Camouflage ($17.50 at Dillards), which is a glistening gold with flecks of green, or Smashbox's Flirt ($16 at Sephora), which is a glistening taupe shade that I cannot live without. For dark skin, Smashbox's Champagne is beautiful (also $16 at Sephora).
Don't believe everything you see; makeup companies like M.A.C and Rimmel are touting brights and frosties in their advertisements across America, but these looks aren't right for most girls.
Frosty eye-shadow covers the lids of Kate Moss in a recent three-page Cosmopolitan ad for Rimmel London Cosmetics, and M.A.C's Barbie campaign hosts gorgeous models covered in hot pink eye cr�me and fuchsia lipstick. These colors couldn't be pulled off by anyone other than Barbie herself. This makeup trend triggers memories of rifling through mom's makeup kit and smearing on the brightest colors you could find when you were four and wanted to be just like her. Well, for most of us, that was back in the late '80s and that's about the last time these colors were acceptable for face-wear.
M.A.C's Barbie campaign is cute, but don't buy into it. As much as we want to look like Barbie, we all have our own skin color and tone, which means matching our makeup with our God-given good looks. Hence, Mattel's decision to add Teresa, Nichelle, Miko and Ana, which are Barbie's racially diverse friends, to their collection. OK, so maybe their decision to add these girls to Barbie's clique didn't have anything to do with makeup choices on a variety of skin tones and colors, but it illustrates my point; matching up makeup with skin color and complexion is essential this spring and every season.
Here are the cutest beauty trends for spring:
The prettiest look this season is peachy-pink cheeks over a satin-finished foundation with minimal eye makeup. If you are like me and cannot live without wearing eyeliner, try using a softer shade. If you are used to black eyeliner, switch to brown or charcoal gray.
Warmer complexions can pull off the peach blushes; cooler skin tones might need to try pale-pink or rosey hues. To apply, start out with a small amount and add to it if you want more pop. Brush or dab it on the apples of their cheeks and up toward your temples to enhance your cheekbones.
If you want try this look: Tarte's cheek stain comes in several peach and pink tints and its oil-free formula lasts all day. Try their color Tickled to perfect the above cheek effect. This cheek stain can be really bright if you don't blend it thoroughly or if you put too much on, be careful.
If you prefer brush-on, powder blush try Two Faced's Flushed Blush in Oye Vey. Two Faced has paired a silky matte shade next to a complementary soft shimmer in the same tone for their Flushed Blush compacts. The pair in Oye Vey blends into a pale pink, coral-y shade with just the stroke of your brush and achieves a soft finish. These two blushes can be found at Sephora. If you're afraid of wearing too much peach, try Flushed Blush in Lust to Love. It is mostly rosy with just a hint of peach.
Another runway-ready makeup trend is glowing, satin-finished skin. It looks amazing on supermodels and celebrities this season. Even though it requires shine-control foundation, which means looking sort of like a porcelain doll, the style leaves you with ultra-feminine, soft skin. To achieve this look, start with a long-wear, oil-free, shine-control foundation like Rimmel Cool Matte 16 hour Mousse Foundation (available at Target for about $8) or Lanc�me's Enduringly Divine & Comfortable Makeup 14-Hour Retouch and Oil-Free foundation (available at department stores and Sephora for about $36). The key to this look is to dab the base on all blotchy and blemished areas and blend for full-face coverage. Once you've applied the foundation, brush a mineral powder that is one shade darker or a light-colored bronzer over your entire face. This will give the glow to your smooth skin. Make sure you brush the powder over your face because if you use a puff or a pad, the powder will cake and you'll end up looking like a beauty-pageant contestant. Brushing the powder on lightly disperses it everywhere and gives your face radiance.
Finally, metallic-accented eyes have made a sparkling return this spring. Precious metals like gold, platinum and silver are great for jewelry but even better for eyes this season. Glittery, not frosty, shadows with a smoky liner can look super sexy for Dickson Street bar hopping or scholarship banquets this spring. It can even make a teased hair-do, which nobody should ever do to their lovely tresses, look better.
To achieve this look, start by lining your eyes in a deep brown or black along your lash line. Then find your desired metallic shadow and brush it across your lid starting in the corner. Blend over and up, creating a soft shimmer up to your brow bone. The corners of your eyes should have the heaviest amount of metallic shadow, which will ultimately draw people's attention straight to your eyes. For dark skin, copper metallics look smoking hot. For pale skin, try a smoky gold or a shimmery taupe. Beware of putting too much on though. You want to look flawless, not freakish. Silver is risky because it's harder to wear and there is a fine line between metallic-y and frosty. Try Estee Lauder Pure Color Eye-shadow in Camouflage ($17.50 at Dillards), which is a glistening gold with flecks of green, or Smashbox's Flirt ($16 at Sephora), which is a glistening taupe shade that I cannot live without. For dark skin, Smashbox's Champagne is beautiful (also $16 at Sephora).
