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Fashion & Beauty
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Brighten
Up a Winter-Washed Face
By
Juliana Day
Ah,
the winter blahs. Some of us would love to escape
the season altogether and hibernate. You look
in the mirror and see pale skin, droopy eyes
and a pink nose. What happened to those easy
sun-kissed days of summer?
Gazing
sullenly into the mirror won't help. It's time to shake
off those winter blues and rediscover the woman your husband
thinks is beautiful. There is a quick and easy way to brighten
up a winter-washed face.
The
solution: bronzing powder - every glamour girl's must for
that grey skin remedy. After all, with our busy lives, who
has the time to go to a tanning salon?
Tools:
• Large Powder Brush
• Bronzing Powder
Choose
a place with natural light. It is far too easy to turn yourself
orange with this stuff.
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First apply your regular moisturizer,
concealer and foundation. You may not
need all or any of these - just ensure
that your skin tone is even.
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It is important to make sure that all
other make-up is set before applying bronzer.
If you have any excess oil or wet make-up
on your face, separate a two-ply tissue
and gently blot skin. Otherwise the bronzer
can stick to your face and appear splotchy.
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Dip the brush into the cake. You will need
to use a circular motion in order to mix
the colors and keep the powder in its container.
Tip: If your bronzer is loose powder, make
a little pocket in your hand with a tissue
and pour a tiny bit into your covered palm.
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Start at the top of your face and brush
in long, sweeping downward strokes.
Tip: Brushing in an upward motion will
cause the tiny hairs on your face to stand
up. Most women would not want to highlight
punk inspired facial hair as their best
feature.
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Check your results under good lighting.
If you have applied too much bronzer, simply
blot with a tissue. Be sure the powder is
evenly applied to all parts of your face.
If you are splotchy, I suggest you wash
your face and start over, rather than try
and correct the problem.
Bronzer
may not melt the snow and cause the sun to shine,
but it could give you the little boost you need
to beat the winter blahs!
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