Shahnaz Husain
In keeping with the spring season, the make-up should be one that is fresh and youthful. Try to achieve a more natural look. Yellow and green are the main colours of spring. For clothes, colours like leaf greeen, olive green, lime green, lemon, yellow, cream, light brown, pink, mauve, turquoise blue, light blue would be suitable. Floral prints, checks and dots look pretty, or you can use lace or light embroidery on your clothes.
For make up, leave out foundation, if the skin is clear. Apply a light liquid moisturizer and a touch of baby powder for a translucent look. Or, use compact powder. For the night, a light, liquid foundation would be appropriate. If the skin is too dry, use a creamy one.
When you apply make-up, remember not to smear too much or rub it. Whether it is foundation or blusher, it is best to dot it with a light touch, using a finger tip, or an applicator. It can also be applied lightly and evenly with a damp sponge.
If you wish to cover a pimple or spot, it should be done before applying foundation or powder. Concealing sticks are available for this. Using a thin brush, paint over the spot with a little concealer, or a shade lighter you’re your normal foundation. Then, apply a little powder.
For the natural look, use lip gloss, instead of lipstick, during the day. At night, you need more colour. Applying lipstick with a lip brush helps it to last longer. The lip colours for spring can be light brown, rose, mauve and pink for the day, while bronze, coral, copper, burgundy and even red would look good for the night.
Apply a hint of lip gloss after applying lisptick. This gives a fresh and youthful look.
A hint of blusher should be used on the cheeks. A powder blusher is easier to apply. Use it after you have applied powder and at the end of your make-up. Apply on the cheekbones and blend it outwards and slightly upwards.
Perfume is also a part of making-up. During spring, use light floral perfumes. A cologne would be ideal during the day.
Tips:
Beige shades of foundation, rather than pink, suits most Indian skin tones.
Try tinted powders. Warm yellow tones of powder may suit. Bronzing powders may also be better. If you want a really healthy glow without the shine, go for a bronzing powder. Avoid applying too much. It should be lightly applied, using a big powder brush.
Bright lip colours look good, especially with dusky complexions and traditional Indian clothes. Coral lipsticks are in fashion. A coral or dark pink lipstick may look very attractive, even with light coloured clothes.
Lip liner colour should be as close to the lipstick colour as possible. Obviously lip-lined look is out.
Removing make-up daily at night is most important. Use a cleansing gel, applying it on the face with a light massage. Wipe off with moist cotton wool.
To make thin lips look fuller, use light and glossy lip colors. In fact, only lip gloss can be used.
Don’t use too much powder. It takes away the natural glow.
Don’t use very dark lipstick. Colours like dark brown or maroon can actually have an ageing effect.
Don’t use too much foundation or concealer under the eyes or at the sides. These make lines and wrinkles more obvious, as they can settle into the lines.
Don’t apply foundation on the eyelids. The skin of the eyes is very thin and delicate. The foundation can make the eyelids look creased with tiny lines.
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