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POWER MAKEUP
ooking great in the executive suite isn't the same thing as looking like a
runway model. It's much trickier -- either too much or too little can send the wrong message. Here are 10 do's and don'ts to help you walk that fine line between exquisite and excessive.
DO
maintain a rigorous skin regimen. Great skin is a prerequisite to any power
makeup.
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DO
use sheer foundation to get that flawless look, but the single most
important goal is achieving consistently even coverage, especially for the area around the eyes.
DO
use concealer to add radiance to your face. While foundation creates an
even canvas, concealer adds three dimensionality. And strategic blending of
the concealer can enliven your whole face.
DO
use transparent powder. This helps yield a naturally flawless face.
DO
stay with your natural lip line. It's that simple. Any other adjustment
signals that you're more interested in your appearance than your work.
Pay careful attention to color selection and clean lip lines. Colors depend
largely on the occasion and your occupation. Generally, stay with deeper reds and
burgundies for times that demand assertiveness, and leave the
stains that are the current rage for casual days. Just remember to check frequently
throughout the day if you wear intense shades. While pinks may
spell lightweight, a shade that's too deep can also leave an unpleasant
impression. Don't be afraid to mix shades to get just the right coloring for
you. Finally, always make sure the outer corners of your mouth stay crisply
clean.
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DON'T
over-pluck your eyebrows. Brow shape is a part of your facial
personality. Pluck only tiny loose strands without straying from your natural
brow shape. If you must re-shape your brows, consult a professional.
DON'T
stay with one eyeshadow color. It is the
layering of colors with proper blending that gives a minimally made up natural look. Often, applying a
single shade can make the eyes look too strongly made up. Try a brown base
followed by careful layering of oranges and wines. Of course, when in doubt,
always resort to browns, browns and browns.
DON'T
use darker shades all over the eyelid if you have double eyelids. If you
are single-lidded, darker areas around the eye socket will do the trick but
for creased lids, make the outside of crease lines darker.
DON'T
overdo mascara and do use eyeliner. Too much mascara attracts dirt
throughout the day, leaving you with a 5 o'clock gob on your lashes. And
liquid eyeliners add crisp lushness to your lashes. If you are unsure about
application, apply a line with an eye pencil before tracing the line with liquid
eyeliner. Just be sure to fill in between lashlines. If you have smaller eyes,
skip the liner under the eyes or add undereye lines only toward the outer
edges.
DON'T
follow trends too avidly. An executive doesn't have the time for that.
Leave room for individuality.
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