Red Honey Magazine 2013 Archive Edition | Page 19

Relationships/Beauty/Health I’ve heard that many women are scared to wear makeup because they do not want to look unnatural. Most women think that makeup cannot look natural, but they are wrong. They just need to find the right colors to go with their skin. There are even some women and young females that are too scared to start wearing makeup in the first place. I know from experience that I wanted to wear makeup but I did not want to start out with it packed on. That all changed when I learned how to put it on so that is looked more natural. Here I’ve gathered up some tips on ap- The “Natural” Look plying makeup to medium and darker skin tones. MEDIUM SKIN TONES For medium skin tones first find a foundation that closely matches your skin color. Medium skin tones usually have a yellowish tint and sometimes there’s even a red undertone. Many experts recommend testing a small amount on the inside of your wrist or elbow to check the color blend and for any possible allergic reaction. Better yet, after allergy testing, I’ve found the best way to test foundation is simply to apply it on a clean cheek. To reduce shine, buff a small amount of powder over your face after applying foundation. The best color palettes are browns and a deep gold. First apply a deep brown in the crease of your eye. Start out with light strokes and gradually darken to the shade of your desire. Next, apply a deep gold shimmer underneath your eyebrow and to your eyelid. Blend the shimmer shadow in good because it gives it a nice glow without looking obvious. If desired you ca