How to Get a Perfect Match With Liquid Makeup
Finding the perfect liquid makeup can be tricky. Dozens of options and harsh lighting in the store can confuse even the most savvy makeup shopper. The key to liquid makeup is getting to get a "perfect match" to your skin tone. The perfect match means that no one will know you're wearing makeup but you. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Liquid makeup in different shades and colors
- Cotton swabs or makeup sponges
- Clean skin surface
- Mirror
Instructions
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Visit a cosmetic counter at your favorite department store or drugstore in order to test the makeup color before you purchase it.
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Decide what formula of liquid makeup will best fit your needs by determining your skin type. If your T-zone is oily, but the rest of your face is normal, you likely have combination skin. If your skin flakes or feels tight, it's dry. You have oily skin if it's shiny or if you have large pores. If none of these describes you, you have normal skin. If you have oily skin then a water-based makeup is best. For dry skin, a moisturizing makeup may be your best choice.
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Apply a small amount of makeup to a clean jaw line or on the inner part of your forearm. Be sure to cleanse the skin first to remove any old makeup or oil before applying the liquid makeup.
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Examine the area where the makeup was applied and see if you can see the color. For a "perfect match" you should not be able to see the makeup or any color on the skin.
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Tips & Warnings
You may need to buy two shades for different seasons to account for darker skin in the summer and lighter skin in the winter.
Make sure the color of liquid makeup you choose matches your neck so you don't have a makeup line.
Stand in natural light if possible to get the best result from your color match.
If you are matching the makeup on your forearm, match it in an area where the sun does not hit, this will help ensure the skin is the same color as your face and neck.
Decide what skin tone you have: cool or warm. The cool tone has pink undertones and the warm skin tone has yellow undertones. If you know your skin tone then you can focus on liquid makeup with the right color of undertones.
References
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