How to Use Almay's Smart Shade Products to Achieve a Natural Skin Look
Almay, a cosmetic line that is often on the cutting edge, now provides a line of high-tech foundations and blushes that work with each woman's individual complexion. This revolutionary product produces the right amount of coverage for each woman's skin, adjusting it to her perfect shade. Called "Smart Shade," the makeup uses gentle moisturizers and microscopic color beads that do not activate until it is actually applied on the skin. Follow the steps below to achieve a sheer wash of color on the face and cheeks that will product that coveted natural skin look. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Obtain Almay Smart Shade Products. You may be able to get free or low-cost trial samples through Almay. Otherwise, the products can be purchased at most discount department stores as well as many drug stores.
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Cleanse your skin thoroughly before applying any Smart Shade product. Always pat it dry before apply other skin care products or makeup.
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Apply your usual regimen of daily skin care products. However, make certain that everything is thoroughly absorbed and the skin is dry and ready to receive the makeup before applying. Since Almay's foundation contains its own moisturizers, you may not feel the need to apply additional products of this type.
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Apply the Almay Smart Shade foundation that most closely matches your complexion. The foundation comes in light, light/medium, and medium. Be sure to blend the foundation in thoroughly with a makeup sponge. It is the blending process that activates the color beads. Activation is necessary in order to provide your skin with the perfect hint of color.
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Blend Almay's Smart Shade Bronzer in with your foundation, or apply it separately on top of the foundation if a more bronzed look is to your liking. The most natural look is to blend the foundation and bronzer together in a single application. However, feel free to experiment with the two products until you get exactly the look you want.
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Apply the Almay Smart Shade Blush of your choice to the apples of your cheek. Blend it in lightly with a triangle makeup sponge so that it fades naturally from the apples of the cheek into the line of the cheekbone.
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Set with translucent powder. Do not apply additional colored powder over your Almay Smart Shade if you want a true natural skin look. Stick instead with a translucent powder or a sheer mineral veil that will set the makeup just as it is.
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Tips & Warnings
Try different techniques in applying your Smart Shade until you get the look that is perfect for you.
Some people prefer blending this foundation with their fingers. That is another option to try to achieve your perfect look.
If you are uncertain which foundation shade is best for you, the majority of women find that light/medium is sufficiently adjustable to achieve their perfect look.
Try blending blush colors together to create your own perfect shade.
Don't apply another foundation on top of Smart Shade. That will negate the effects of the color bead technology and may look too heavy.
Don't apply the blush too heavily. Start with a sheer wash, and add small amounts until you get the perfect look for you.
Never apply too much bronzer. It will look fake and unnatural.
