Hellos ...Welcome to Mascara Monologue!!! This is my first post from my blog . I am as excited as you can imagine me to be!!
So I thought how about starting right from the very basic - Getting the skin right before the application of make -up. As we all are aware the 3 basic skin types are Normal, Oily & Dry & then ofcourse we have some combination skin types too.
Personally, I find dry skin the most difficult to apply make up on. Reason being, the skin is flaky & peeling - resulting which the make up collects around the flakes & the application looks patchy. Dry skin is parched - so no matter what you do the glow is missing.
How to fix it : I recommend using a heavy moisturiser minutes before you start the application of concealor. If your skin is peeling off (literally) specially after over exposure to sun, you must apply Aloe Vera to the skin a night before & moisturise & leave a thick layer of moisturiser on your skin before you hit the bed. Need I say you need to drink a lot of water & stay off alcohol & smoking??
P.S: The moisturiser I completely recommend is Morning Nectar by Biotique & Shaflight for extreme dry skin.
Application of make -up on Oily skin is easy . The only problem? It eats away foundation too soon & shines a bit too much.
How to fix it : A primer works wonders for oily skin type. Its helps the make-up last longer too. Translucent powder (loose powder) is a must buy for people with oily skin. I apply a wee bit more of this on oil prone areas , without over doing it. Remember a bit of shine on the skin makes one look younger too. Very matte skin is a complete no-no! Also tea tree oil products does wonders for oily skin - face wash, toners - just stock 'em up!! Blot paper is also something that will help keep the oilyness at bay. But if the skin oils up too much your best bet is a touch up with translucent powder applied with either a powderpuff or a large powder brush.
P.S : I love the entire collection of Bodyshop tea tree oil products! The translucent powder I love is from Chanel , MAC ain't bad either.
Normal skin - don't we all wish we had one!! Sigh! Just a wee bit of moisturiser & the skin is all prepped up for application of make -up!
So I thought how about starting right from the very basic - Getting the skin right before the application of make -up. As we all are aware the 3 basic skin types are Normal, Oily & Dry & then ofcourse we have some combination skin types too.
Personally, I find dry skin the most difficult to apply make up on. Reason being, the skin is flaky & peeling - resulting which the make up collects around the flakes & the application looks patchy. Dry skin is parched - so no matter what you do the glow is missing.
How to fix it : I recommend using a heavy moisturiser minutes before you start the application of concealor. If your skin is peeling off (literally) specially after over exposure to sun, you must apply Aloe Vera to the skin a night before & moisturise & leave a thick layer of moisturiser on your skin before you hit the bed. Need I say you need to drink a lot of water & stay off alcohol & smoking??
P.S: The moisturiser I completely recommend is Morning Nectar by Biotique & Shaflight for extreme dry skin.
Application of make -up on Oily skin is easy . The only problem? It eats away foundation too soon & shines a bit too much.
How to fix it : A primer works wonders for oily skin type. Its helps the make-up last longer too. Translucent powder (loose powder) is a must buy for people with oily skin. I apply a wee bit more of this on oil prone areas , without over doing it. Remember a bit of shine on the skin makes one look younger too. Very matte skin is a complete no-no! Also tea tree oil products does wonders for oily skin - face wash, toners - just stock 'em up!! Blot paper is also something that will help keep the oilyness at bay. But if the skin oils up too much your best bet is a touch up with translucent powder applied with either a powderpuff or a large powder brush.
P.S : I love the entire collection of Bodyshop tea tree oil products! The translucent powder I love is from Chanel , MAC ain't bad either.
Normal skin - don't we all wish we had one!! Sigh! Just a wee bit of moisturiser & the skin is all prepped up for application of make -up!
Lovely post Chandni, really looking forward to read more of your insights!
ReplyDeleteloved the post! esp loved the profile fact of not having trained for being a make-up artist and attributing your success to your passion for your art. kudos to that! also loved the advise about not seeking fairness and learning to love your own complexion....very sound and practical....way to go!
ReplyDeleteWay Too Goo My Friend :)
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ReplyDeletei lov it..i lov it...i simply lov it...thanx fr a lovely tips chandini...count me in as one of ur regular followers of d blog..gud luck wth it..m sure its gona b a huge hit!!!lots of lov n luck...
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