Give Yourself A Make Under

We love to see a woman who radiates natural beauty. Beauty comes in so many forms and colors, and we think it’s important to celebrate it in all of its variations. Makeup is such a fun part of discovering your natural beauty, because it can help to gently accentuate your favorite features and boost your self-esteem. We’re big proponents of that.

Although make up can be a lot fun, there is such thing as too much! For people who are a little heavy-handed in the makeup application department, we’d like to recommend a make under to get back in touch with your naturally beautiful roots.

• Not sure if you need a make under? This article from iVillage will help you determine if less could be more for you. If you have clumpy eyes weighted down by mascara or lips that never go bare, you may want to consider toning it down a bit. These are just a few of the warning signs that you’ve gone overboard.

• Good skin care is the root of good health and a natural, radiant glow. In this piece by ABC news, Erin Flaherty of Jane Magazine says that laying off the thick layers of makeup can help to give your skin a much-needed breather. She says that reminding yourself of how good you look without makeup can also help to boost your confidence, so feel better about yourself with your natural face forward.

• This article on Carefair.com is written for parents trying to teach their daughters how to wear makeup, but it’s a great reminder for the rest of us about how to look our best without looking like someone else. Their advice: don’t trash your skin with cheap makeup! Keep your skin healthy buy purchasing a few, high-quality essentials.

• If you’re confused about how best to apply foundation, let this article guide you toward a flawless glow rather than makeup that looks (and feels) like a mask. The trick is to be careful about buying a shade that exactly matches your skin tone, and applying a little at a time. You can always go back and add more, if you need to. There’s also a little secret tip at the end to give you that dewy-fresh look.

The trick with makeup is that you’re supposed to look like you aren’t wearing any. It’s just supposed to help bring subtle attention to your favorite features, not turn you into someone unrecognizable! So lay off the heavy face lacquer and focus on revealing the true, natural you underneath.

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