MAKE-UP FOR WORK
Women who work in nine-to-five jobs then spend nearly the entire day
in the office, where there is usually very little if any natural light.
Being well groomed is just as important as being good at the job for
which they were hired, and the right office make up can actually make a
very big difference.
Office make-up should always be subtle, soft, and almost
unnoticeable. It is important to always strive for a natural look when
applying makeup for the office. This by no means is
an indication that you should try to look dull or boring, because you
should always look your very best. What it does mean is you should look
confident and allow your winning personality to shine through. What
looks good in the bathroom mirror or in sunlight may not look good at
all under harsh fluorescent office lights. After office makeup is
applied in the morning, it should look fresh all the day long and
require very little touching-up.
After mastering the right way to apply makeup for the office, it will
not be difficult for any woman to achieve the perfect workday look.
First of all, make-up to be worn in the office should never be
exaggerated in any way. It should at all times be as natural as
possible. A fresh clean look is best for the office, so it is best to
avoid using a lot of foundation. Even if a foundation is normally used
to cover flaws in the skin such as pock marks or scars, light skin
mousse is more suitable. In lieu of foundation, it is better to use a
moisturizer with SPF topped with face compact powder which can be stowed
in your desk for touch-ups whenever necessary during the course of the
day.
Healthy skin is a prerequisite for any makeup regimen. The first step
before applying make-up is to thoroughly clean the face and follow with
an astringent or a toner to make sure the pores are clean. This step is
followed by moisturizer. Choosing the right moisturizer is key. Water
based moisturizers are excellent f or
people with oily skin. However, water based moisturizers are deadly for
people with excessively dry skin, who must use a moisturizer with a
light oil base. The cleansing, toning and moisturizing process is
essential for maintaining skin that is soft and supple. A face that is
clean and free of blemishes can go without foundation, which may look
spotty and unnatural under fluorescent lights. If necessary, a concealer
may be used to cover spots or flaws in the skin. Just be sure to blend
it in completely.
Natural shades of blush and light eye shadow paired with long lasting
eyeliners accentuate the eyes without making them appear garish. Warm,
earthy gold tones on the cheeks produce a more natural appearance in
fluorescent lighting. Pink blush tones should be avoided because
fluorescent lights often make them look muddy. It is best to use light
eye shadow colors like gold, peach or rose and to avoid dull colors like
gray or blue. Brown eyeliner and mascara appear more natural than black.
Some women mix of both colors to achieve the look they want. A long
lasting lipstick or lip gloss in a medium natural shade is also a must
have for any office setting. It is best to wear medium shades of
lipstick such as brown, mochas or peach shades. It is also acceptable to
wear lip-gloss. Shimmering lipstick shades should be avoided for work
altogether and reserved for nighttime wear, as well as lipstick colors
like beige, taupe or earthy tones because they tend to take on a muddy
appearance in office lights. Women who choose to wear heavy eye makeup
should avoid lipstick and opt for lip gloss in order to look natural in
the work environment. |
