How To Lessen the Appearance of Wrinkles with Makeup

A common question I get is how to lessen the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.  The quickie makeup fix uses concealer and highlighter.  The resulting look softens the lines, especially diminishing their appearance in photos due to the light reflecting pigments found in highlighter.

1.  Even your skin tone as you normally would.  Always start with a moisturizer.

2.  Dab a concealer that is not drying along the lines you are targeting.  Dry concealer will settle in the lines making them more obvious so choose wisely.

3.  Using a highlighter pencil draw on top of the lines, dab with your finger to soften the edges.  Use your pinky finger to apply on top of the lines if your highlighter is not in the pencil form.

Simple, quick and easy!

Makeup for a Summer Bride

Get a flawless complexion.

• moisturize for the correct skin type
• prime for long wear and oil control
• conceal complexion imperfections
• apply foundation for even coverage
• add bronzer lightly along the apples of the cheeks through the temples, making a C shape
• brush blush along the cheek bones and blend the edges for a natural glow
• set with powder   

Romanticize the eyes. 

• apply a neutral shade all over the lid, lash line to brow
• contour with a few shades darker in the crease of the lid blending out well
• add a darker shade just in the center of the crease where you contoured for depth
• line the upper lash line and smudge only enough to create a soft line rather than harsh, repeat on the bottom
• use a shimmering white highlighter shadow to line the eyebrow arch
• highlight the inner corner by sweeping just a dab on
• fill in eyebrows with brow pencil and blend
• finish with mascara

Finish with a natural pout.

• line lips with a lip toned liner
• fill with a pale natural shade with lip conditioners 

Wedding day makeup varies based on the season and the bride.  This makeup collection is for a bride wanting a romantic natural look for a summer wedding that is outdoors.  For any outdoor event in the hot summer season a natural look works in your favor.

For your best looking face with any makeup look, know your skin type and pay attention to your skin care.  

Best Makeup for Hot Days

If you will be out in the heat, hot sun and maybe sweating a bit minimal makeup is a great option.  The less you have on the less greasy puddle and maintenance required.  I recommend the following beauty routine for a fresh summer face.

• Moisturize before starting any makeup look using a moisturizer for your skin type, for days in the sun don't forget to choose one with SPF. 
• Spot conceal blemishes, hyper pigmentation, dark circles or other problem areas.
• Brush on Mineral Powder Foundation makeup to even out skin tone.  No mineral makeup for you?  Try a light weight tinted moisturizer followed up with a light dusting of loose powder.
• Sweep on bronzer or blush, don't get crazy, keep it light.
• Do something fun on the eyes using waterproof mascara and eyeliner that is smudge proof.  Pictures of my go to eye makeup for the beach will be this Tuesday's tip, come back for the easy how to.
• Dress your lips up however you like with a lip product containing SPF.

Tote some blotting papers.  **Tip**The mineral makeup will have the least amount of makeup rub off when absorbing oil with the blotting papers.

If forehead shine is a problem use an oil absorbing primer to start with.

Both tinted moisturizer and mineral powder foundation is available with SPF.

How to Even Skin Tone | Get the Look for Less

Evening out the skin tone is the foundation of makeup.  If your goal is to achieve a smooth and even complexion or create a canvas for countless makeup looks here is where you start.  These products are all inexpensive to get a flawless finish.  Using these items in conjunction with the right technique you can achieve high end results.

How To: Even Out Skin Tone for Less. by amariebeauty featuring a matte makeup

1.  Moisturize.  This step helps smooth the surface and prime the skin, Garnier BB cream lives up to all the hype and truly is a multi functioning product.

2.  Conceal any dark spots, redness or acne marks.  Lightly blot concealer over dark under eye circles as well.  Using your finger tips for max blendability and control. 

3.  Stipple on foundation.  What is stippling?  Watch my short video and read the notes here.

4.  Using  loose powder lightly dust over to set the makeup.  Too much well settle into the lines and look cakey.

To get more information on taking care of the foundation of your skin and knowing your skin type read the following posts.
How to get a fresh facial glow at home.
Knowing your skin type.

How to Stipple on your Foundation

Stippling is, was and always will be the most valuable makeup lesson I was taught.  You want coverage?  You'll get it with this quick and easy technique.  First some general notes about applying liquid foundation.

Always apply to moisturized skin.  Skipping this step causes the makeup to settle into fine lines, highlight dry spots and wear off faster.  Moisturizer acts as a primer and preps the skin.  Primer can also be used after moisturizer, not in place of, to get even longer wear.



Video notes.

• Apply a light, even amount of foundation with your sponge.
• Load your sponge with foundation, using about a pea size amount per facial area.
• Pat the makeup on to your face, pressing the sponge into your skin and lifting it on to the next space without rubbing or wiping it on.  Wiping or dragging the sponge removes some of the makeup. 
• Do a second layer where more coverage is needed.
• Finish with powder.

I used Revlon Photo Ready Airbrush in Nude and Cover Girl loose powder in translucent fair in this video. 

naked face

stippled coverage

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