Make-up For Men

Beauty care is no longer only a woman's prerogative. Skin Care products for men, ranging from facial scrubs and packs, to nourishing creams and moisturisers, adorn the shelves of nearly all cosmetic stores. Hence, why should make-up be far behind? In fact, since male models started walking the ramp, make-up for men has steadily caught on. Of course, there is an art to applying make-up, more so where men's make-up is concerned. Needless to say, it should be so subtle that it is hard to know that the look is the effect of make-up! First things first Regular skin care is important. So, exfoliate regularly with facial scrubs. Don't apply scrubs on pimples or touchy skin. Regular exfoliation helps to remove dead cells and lighten the skin. Tone the skin daily with a rose or mint based skin refresher. If the skin is dry, apply moisturiser and nourish the skin regularly. And, get a close shave before applying make-up.

Do you know, applying make-up is an art, more so where men's make-up is concerned. Needless to say, it must be so subtle that it is not easy to know that the look is the effect of make-up! It is critical to keep to cosmetics with a matte (non-shiny) finish. Gloss, shine and frosted make-up are not for men.

Blend outwards. The foundation for the face should be the same shade as your usual skin tone. If you have a beard or moustache, avoid applying foundation on those areas. Pressed powder can also help, especially in humid weather and for oily skin.

Leave out foundation and use powder. It helps to reduce shine. It can be used on oily areas, like the forehead, nose and chin. Opt for a light matte powder in a beige tone. Clear the mess Stray hair from eyebrows can always be plucked to give them a better shape. To make the eyes look brighter, a hint of shadow can do the trick. A dark grey or dark brown shadow can be used to line the eyes, just below the lashes. The aim should be to achieve a natural look.

Unification helps. One coat of perfume can also be used to make the eyes look darker and brighter. Comb out the lashes after applying eye shadow, so that the lashes don't stick together.

Look for lip balm to create the lips appear smoother. They also add a hint of shine and are perfect for winter care. A neutral colour or transparent lip-gloss would be best.

By: Kamaldeep Singh

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