How to Get Out of a Makeup Rut
Are your cosmetic choices the right colours for the season and for your age?
Mar 4, 2006
Is your makeup adding beauty to your look, or are you just doing the same thing every day over and over out of habit? Beware falling into a makeup rut. Even small changes may be needed on a day-to-day basis.
The liquid eyeliner you used yesterday for your lunch in a dark restaurant will be overkill at an afternoon in the park. Likewise, your high school look may not be serving you as well in your 30s.
Seasonal changes also call for different colors. Your foundation especially should change from winter to summer. Even if you regularly use sunblock, the shade of your face will change from occasional sun exposure, and your overall look in a warm climate may call for a deeper shade.
Foundation is tricky to get right. If you're not happy with the shade you bought, take it back and exchange it for another. You can also keep a darker and lighter shade, then use a fresh container to blend your own shade. Messy, but probably more accurate.
Start small. Experiment with new lipstick colors rather than the same old shade everyday. If you recognize a need for change but can't identify what to do, seek professional help.
Quality cosmetic lines often have free makeup lessons in hopes of enticing you to buy their product. If you're happy with the results, it's a fair trade. When you're really at a loss, less is better.
Too much of a bad thing can look plain clownish. And a lighter hand as we age is always more flattering. Keep a fresh eye on your mirror, and you will ensure that your makeup really is a time investment in beauty.
For more makeup tips, visit Chrizzy Dolezal, our Cosmetics Writer.
