Is Less /Really More. .?
It's been stated that beauty is in the eye of the beholder,
but how does the beholder of that eye start off? Heres what I mean.
Every girl remembers her mother or a woman figure in her life standing
in the mirror putting on makeup OR getting dress. As a young girl I remember thinking I can't
wait to do that. Putting on makeup and dressing up was, The definition of being woman and being
beautiful to many. Actually becoming a woman and becoming more informative
about makeup beauty makes you wonder is less really more?
There are many reasons why you might want to try wearing
less make up. Whether your employer/school doesn't allow it, or if you just
want to bring out the "real" you, wearing less make up can bring out
your natural beauty while still giving you a bit of enhancement. There are many
advantages to limiting your make up regimen, including less money spent on
cosmetics, healthier skin, more confidence and less time spent on make up in
the morning.(I sure have this problem) Despite this, wearing little or no makeup
can be daunting, and sometimes it can be difficult to decide which parts of
your beauty regimen to cut out, so read ahead for tips and advice on how to
successfully pull off the no make-up look.
Can make up, make you up or take you under?
“Many women are using over 20 different products a day,
bombarding themselves with hundreds of different chemicals.
A lot of women use more than 20 different beauty products a
day striving to look their best while nine out of 10 apply make-up which is
past its use by date. Ladies please be
sure to clean your make up properly , to avoid infections.
Did you know that our bodies absorb about 5lbs of makeup
chemicals a YEAR through your skin?
That means in a lifetime, if you were to live until you are
80, assuming you started wearing makeup daily at 16, you would have absorbed
approximately 320 pounds of makeup.
Did you know that women eat up to 4 lbs. of lipstick?
But I’ll bet you that any person, who thinks a fresh-faced
woman doesn’t wear makeup, may not realize that in a lot of cases, she has SOME
on, she’s just skillfully applied it.
However, studies have shown that if women wear just a bit of
makeup, they are taken more seriously at work, are seen as more professional
and polished.
Women who wear makeup earn up to 30 percent more than those
who “can’t be bothered,” according to a study in the American Economic Review.
Note that they are probably referring to women who are
wearing SMALL amounts of makeup, rather than caking on the foundation or
concealer and looking like they’re wearing a flesh-colored masque instead.
I know it a little crazy to read every single ingredient on
your make up jar, but try being a little more informed. Try cleaning your face more
and eating better for a healthier glow . Like the old saying goes, if look good
you will feel good. Below are some major make up products that are constantly
used, be aware of the following
-Powder /while powder is useful for eliminating shine or
setting makeup, it doesn't even out skin tone or cover imperfections. One doesn’t need to use powder all over the
face—only on the t zone, which is the oiliest part of the face. Some don’t need
to really use it at all! If you live in a dry climate or its winter, you might
be able to get away powder with being powder free. Skin looks young when it’s
dewy and radiant, so why eliminate the glow?
Also: It’s just not ideal to powder and powder throughout
the day- it gets caked up in the face’s oils. Use oil blotting sheets (like
these) to prevent shine.
-Foundation
Just like powder, not everyone may need foundation. If
you’re blessed with a gorgeous complexion, let it show (and let us all envy
you)! While foundation can even out skin tone, that doesn't mean it needs to be
used all over the face. Less is always more.
(so they say ,lol) If, for example, the skin on your forehead has no
blemishes or you have bangs , well then why apply foundation there?
Try using concealer, which is more pigment-dense, to cover
small imperfections rather than applying all-over foundation for a few days. If
you feel uncomfortable, swap your foundation for a tinted moisturizer. Even
though it seems counterintuitive, the moisture will help combat the summer
sun’s drying rays.
-Eyebrow Pencil
If you must,( I love this part ,because I feel eyebrows are
an extensial part of you face) instead
of filling the entire brow, use an eyebrow pencil I prefer a eyebrow powder ,it
feels lighter and look more natural and softer. Remember to fill only on areas
that need it like in the sparse areas and create your desired shape with short
strokes that look like brow hairs. Then go back with a stiff angle brush and
blend the strokes in.
-Eye shadow
Now this all depends on the time of the year. If its summer
time, hell why not, have fun be creative, just remember not to go so heavy.
For every day, stick to eyeliner and your favorite eye
shadow shade lightly pressed on, You’ll feel confident knowing it looks great
and won’t draw any stares. At least not any for the wrong reasons. ( for
example being in drag make up ,without being a drag queen) lol.
-Full-Face Makeup
For everyday life, full-face makeup is too much. So avoid
dark shadowed eyes with bronzer, blush, and red lipstick. Unless you’re going
out or are on TV, chances are you will look over-the-top, overdone, you get my
drift.
A makeup look that leaves no part of your face natural can
look like a mask, so choose which areas to focus on and stay minimal with the
rest.
So sexy ladies, beauties, hot momma, fashionista please
share! We want to know: What are some of your everyday beauty tips to look
better by using less? Here are a few questions to sit upon your thoughts on
what beauty is, when answering the question is less really more ?
Who defines beauty?
What is beauty?
Do you feel beautiful, honestly with or without makeup?
Make up throughout the years and many cultures have made women
feel beautiful. How do we erase societies views good or bad depending on one’s
own preference toward the phrase is less really more or vis versa?
