How to Do Makeup for a Quinceanera With a Purple Dress
According to Kalyan V. Meola from the Hohonu Journal of Academic Writing, Americans see purple as a dignified color, but it also can symbolize mystery and religion. For some people, purple is associated with fog and shadows. Of course, some people like purple for more personal reasons. Whatever your child’s reason for choosing a purple quinceanera dress, you must choose makeup colors which complement the dress and the skin tone. If you worry about which colors to use, practice with several different shades a week or so before the event. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Cover the face with appropriate primer, concealer and foundation to match your skin tone. Blend the makeup around your chin to avoid makeup lines.
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Apply an eye shadow in the same color family as your dress, but chosen for your coloration. For example, you may choose a medium amethyst for dark skin tones or a light mauve for lighter skin tones.
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Affix blush to your cheeks, according to your skin tone. Stay with light, neutral blushes; sometimes, pink and purple clash.
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Spread a neutral lip gloss over the lips. Neutral shades help retain a youthful appearance; rich or shocking colors could make the teen appear more mature than she is.
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Tips & Warnings
Less is more when it comes to makeup for teens, according to Yan Wang of CBS News. This means that many teens can skip concealer and blush, use a light foundation and just apply enough eye makeup to add depth without aging the face.
When it comes to eye color, experiment with different shades to correspond with the final look. Different colors give different effects, as well: orange and green contrast brightly with purple (and might work for an 80s style quinceanera), gold stands out against purple, and reds and blues highlight purple shades.
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