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APPLYING A FOUNDATION Before you apply a foundation, you must cleanse the skin and apply moisture. If the skin is dry the make up will not set well because of cracks in the skin. Choose a foundation that matches your complexion by testing different colors at the shop on the back of your hand. If the color blends well then it will probably suit your face. If you have patches of dark skin, apply the concealer before you apply foundation. The best way to apply foundation is by putting drops on your forehead, nose, and chin. You can the spread it around your face. You do not need to apply a heavy coat unless you are taking photos. To set the foundation, apply powder over it.		*LIPS* Moisturize the lips lightly before you apply anything. Use a brush to apply lipstick in order to fill lines. Line lips with a lip liner before you apply lipstick. If you want to have the appearance of fuller lips, apply the liner slightly outside you lip line.
	*SKIN TYPES* There are several types of skin. 1)Normal: This is neither dry nor oily. It is generally smooth with few blemishes. 2)Dry Skin has few natural oils. This happens because of exposure to the sun or aging. 3)Oily skin is generally shinny with blackheads. 4)Combination Skin is dry with oily patches. 5)Delicate skin is the type that easy gets irritations such as rushes easily.	*EYE MAKE UP TIPS* There are many colors and styles of eye shadow that one can apply. Here are some tips to help you get better results as you apply eye make up. Apply highlight color under the eyebrows to make them stand out. If you have small eyes and you want them to appear large and bright, apply a white eyeliner on the inner side of the lower eye lid above the lashes. You can also extend the eye liner past the end of the corner of the eye. Apply you eyeliner beginning from the corner of the eye towards the center. Use a small brush to apply liner for a more professional look. Apply the eye shadow before the liner. This will make the liner more visible. Apply the mascara last. This will define the eye well.
SKIN CARE WASHING The type of face wash you use depends on the types of skin type you have. For example, fragrance free face wash is best for sensitive skin. *MASK* A mask must be applied to your skin every week. There are two main types of masks. These are clay or peel off masks. Many are made to deal with specific skin problems such as wrinkles or oiliness. Read the label to see what problems the musk deals with. *SCRUBS* When you use a scrub, mix it with water and apply it circular motions. Your face can be scrubbed once a week. If you scrub too often, your skin will produce excessive amounts of oil.


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SKIN TONE AND MAKE UP

In order for make up to sit well on your skin, you need to make sure that the product matches your skin tone. Generally people have different skin undertones. That is why certain cosmetics look great in the store but don’t look as flattering when we try them at home. Not all colors will suite your skin. Your have to know the tone of your skin before you decide to buy make up. There are several skin tones these are; Yellow, olive, dark, tan, fair, and rosy. Your foundation should disappear into your skin and make it look more uniform. It should not be visible. If you have a fair skin tone use soft colors such as pink and beige. Dark skin blends well natural brown tones and other intense colors like purple and maroon that you can apply to you lips and eye area. Copper and almond suit olive and yellow skin while tans go with peach and orange shades. To sum up, the darker your skin, the more intense the color. A light skin needs softer colors. Make up should be done to enhance your natural features without being too obvious. Strong make up should only be applied if you are going to be on TV or taking photos. You can also use black on mascara and eyeliner to bring out the beauty in your eyes.