By Audrey Dao, on March 25th, 2009,
In response to Haley’s question:
What is a good bronzer to use during this time of year?
There are a lot of bronzers available, so picking one can be overwhelming. The most important thing is to pick one for your skintone. According to Cosmo,
- If you’re fair with yellow undertones, look for a palette that has a combination of warm peach, apricot, and bronze shades – it’ll warm up your complexion without overpowering it.
Too Faced Caribbean In A Compact ($25)
- If you’re fair with pink undertones, use both bronzer and blush to get the most natural effect. Dust a medium bronze shade over your forehead, nose, and cheeks first, then sweep a bright pink blush just on the apples of your cheeks.
Sephora Duo Bronzer ($16)
- If you have olive to dark skin, you can pull off deeper hues like terra-cotta and copper. Apply it only where the sun naturally hits (cheekbones, nose, forehead), since an allover monotone hue looks fake.
Cargo Bronzer ($25)
Be sure to check out my bronzer reviews:
Bronzers
Drugstore Bronzers
High End Bronzers
By Audrey Dao, on March 25th, 2009,
From Instyle Makeover
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How to Pick Blush Color For Your Skintone
By Audrey Dao, on March 9th, 2009,
Powder
- Skin Type: All skin types, but best for oily skin.
- How to Apply: Use a blush brush. Smile and apply blush to the apples of your cheek in circular motions moving from the cheeks towards the temples.
- Finish: A soft, long-lasting matte finish.
Cargo ($24) Loreal True Match ($10.95) Nars ($25)
Cream
- Skin Type: All skin types, but best for dry or mature skin.
- How to Apply: Smile and apply several small dots onto the apples of your cheek. Use fingers to blend using circular motions.
- Finish: A natural, luminous finish that imitates a flush from within your skin.
MAC Blushcream ($18) Revlon Cream Blush ($9.99) Stila Convertable Color ($25)
Gel/Liquid
- Skin Type: For all skin types, but best for normal to oily skin
- How to Apply: Smile and rub blush onto the apples of your cheeks. WARNING! You must work quickly because gels and liquids dry quickly.
- Finish: A sheer touch of color that won’t budge until you wash it off
Benefit Benetint ($28) Lorac Sheer Wash ($20) Tarte Cheek Stain ($28)
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How to Pick Blush Color For Your Skintone
By Audrey Dao, on March 7th, 2009,
There are no rules or punishment if you don’t stick to the blush color for your skintone. Wear whatever color you feel comfortable wearing. Experiment with different colors. If you’re lost and don’t know where to start, use the colors suggested for your skintone listed below as a guide. Experts say the best blush color for you is the color when your cheeks are flushed.
Fair Skin - stick to soft pinks
Shu Uemura “Glow On” in Pink 31 ($21)
Shu Uemura “Glow On” in Pink 31A ($21)
Olive-Skin/Asian-tone – stick to browns and copper colors
Shu Uemura “Glow On” in Amber82 ($21)
Shu Uemura “Glow On” in Brown 77 ($21)
Golden Skin – stick to golden pink or apricot colors
Shu Uemura “Glow On’ in Pink 36D ($21)
Shu Uemura “Glow On” in Vicious Apricot ($21)
Dark Skin – stick to plum and bright fushcia colors
Shu Uemura “Glow On” in Purple 05 B ($21)
Shu Uemura “Glow On” in Wine 25 ($21)
Redheads - stick to peach and coral colors
Shu Uemura “Glow On” in Brick 65 ($21)
Shu Uemura “Glow On” in Peach 44 ($21)
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