Barbara Harrington Shares Her Make Up and Skin Care Tips to Create That Perfect Finish
Many of my clients ask me, well...how do you create a flawless finish on my face? What we want to do is enhance one’s own beauty in applying makeup, but to do this...it begins with having good skin. You see, your skin is like a canvas. And the first place to start is with is foundation, the building blocks to a beautiful face.
I know, I know...Foundation....Yeah, Right?!
Many women skip this step altogether or simply use the wrong shade or type of foundation. But what we’re all forgetting here; to get that clean, fresh start...we need to start with a great canvas to support our master piece.
Ok...I think you are getting the picture.
Here are some of my best tips for enhancing your own beauty personality Style in creating your best face forward. And it’s not as hard as you think.
One of the biggest questions I get from my clients is this: Do I Really Need Foundation???
And ...let’s say you have great skin....I’d say. You are one lucky person. Then...all you need is first to apply a good moisturizer (SeneGence SeneDerm) Day Time Moisturizer, which has been tested to be an SPF equivalent of 15). Next, you need is a little concealer and blush. Now...if you are bit red, or pale, has uneven tone, large pores, or acne, etc., then you need to cover your skin with foundation (perhaps mix the moisturizer with the foundation to a tinted moisturizer really) to create that flawless finish.
How does that sound?
Most of the complaints I hear....it is so hard in choosing the right shade of foundation. What is interesting with the SeneGence’s MakeSense Foundation is that it does a color correction within your family of colors. But again....to really do your face justice and choose the right color for you, what I need to know to help you is ...your color tone – warm or cool and to pin point the tone of foundation, what you skin looks like...is it pale, medium or darker shades. Then, the idea is to really blend with your own coloring, because it is very hard to exactly match. What I do next is choose three colors and see which one basically disappears into the jar line area...so that I can see if it is appropriate for you neckline as well. What you don’t want is a demarcation between you neck and you face. The next step is to see how it looks on your skin. Please know that I have many clients I have never met, and what I do is ask a series of questions, a talk about color so that I can choose the best color for you.
Make Sense?
Most women don’t think about this, but a wonderful aspect about wearing foundation, is its ability to fight the elements like sun, wind and cold, harsh winter air. Even a foundation, even without the SPF still provides a good barrier, especially against sun damage. With SeneGence’s Foundation, it does have an SPF equivalent of 15 and couple that with the moisturizer, and it has been rated as an SPF equivalent of 30 by independent laboratory testing Then truly, you will never regret saving your skin. It’s all about beautiful skin.
To Blush or Not to Blush.....Now that is great question:
Please know that by only applying foundation or base, you have that look that is flat in my opinion. It is kind of a dead look. To put your best face forward, you really want to create a three-dimensional face--- one that provides warmth, and enhances skin and bone structure. In order to give your face that depth....one of the things you need to do is add some blush to highlight the “structures” of your face.
A real common question – can I sleep in this make up? . No....If you are going to sleep for the night, it is best to wash your face. Yes...Mom was right.
Ok....many of us are guilty of sleeping with our make up on. So understand, it really isn’t good for your skin. So..it is essential in having an easy, simple routine. Make sure you have a good cleanser and skin protector steps...since these are essential. And the same for your morning routine.
I know when I sleep in my makeup....my skin doesn’t feel its best and when I sleep with eyeliner or mascara, oh...I know that I didn't give my eyes or my skin a chance to relax as well.
Senegence’s Anti-Aging Skin Care is great for waking up to refreshed skin. At night, your first remove the color technology with Foops! And then, your wash your face with a 3-in-1 cleaner that cleans, exfoliates, and tones. Next apply an eye crème, SeneGence’s feels so silky and smooth and melts like butter, and finally apply the night cream. It feels so luxurious.
SeneGence’s Skin Care System (Day, Night, Eye Crème, and Cleanser) costs $135 (plus handling/shipping) and my clients all admit it’s worth the investment.
In the morning, you will repeat, with the 3 - in - cleanser, moisturizer with a lighter moisturizer for day, and then apply your makeup steps.
Remember, whatever you do, treat you skin with TLC (tender loving care), because it is never too late improve the canvas you were born with.
Barb's Basic Foundation Tips
1. Tips in Selecting Foundation
a. Select a foundation that matches your underlying skin tone exactly.
b. Experiment with three shades on your face that you think will work…and see which one disappears.
2. Application Tips
a. Apply Foundation with a brush, a slightly damp sponge or on the tips of your fingers. If you want our foundation to last, don’t use fingers.
b. Start at the top of the face and work in a downward motion.
c. Blend well along the hairline
3. More Tips
a. Foundation application can be heavy or light; Fast application – mix foundation with day time moisturizer
b. More dewy look – use alittle of the night time moisturizer mixed in your foundation as well.
About the Author
Barbara Harrington is one of the Nation's leading skin care and make up experts. She has advanced knowledge of ingredients, and how they function, how the products are made, and how cosmetic companies as are regulated by Health Authorities. If you would like to get in contact with Ms. Harrington, feel free to contact her by telephone (302-507-3927, 877-771-5296) or visit her websites (http://www.healthyskinreport.com or http://www.facesentation.com).
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