Top 10 Makeup Felonies
No one is innocent, not even Paris Hilton. Celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles tells which beauty crimes to avoid
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9. Too Much Illumination
Problem: "Luminous particles have been added to everything in the past few years, most notably foundations, powders and highlighting products," says Stiles. "One or two [such] products can make a woman look fresh and glowing. Too many can make her look very, very strange." You run the risk of your face texture not matching that of your body.
Solution: There are a few places where luminizing products work: the cheekbones, the inside corners of the eye, and if the products are subtle enough, under the eye. (Concealers like YSL Touche Eclat, $40, that have a hint of luminescence can really combat dark circles.) Avoid using a luminous foundation with a shimmer powder on your cheekbones and a very shimmery eye shadow. "What looks good in magazines doesn't always translate well to real life, so approach with a restrained hand," says Stiles.
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Really Great Article-the best are The Bronzer-some woman look like they put mud on the face in order to look like they came back from the Caribbean Islands-ugh!!! The best was the makeup overload-I have especially seen this on older woman(maybe due to poor eyesight or not enough lighting in the house) The golden rule as we age is less is more.
by BlondeBabe Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 12:41PM Report as inappropriate
some of these are just HILARIOUS! :)
by MissXu Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 10:42PM Report as inappropriate
Oh the beautyblender! It seems like it would be worth the investment.
by sweettpea29 Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 11:01PM Report as inappropriate
Great article, I know a few people who don't blend well enough but I don't know how to tell them. I think I'm going to pass this article along.
by taryn.romero Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 09:41AM Report as inappropriate
amen on the over bronzing
by porsha_coleman_mcdaniels Sunday, July 24, 2011 at 08:09PM Report as inappropriate
i hate overplucked eyebrows!
by riley_beach Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 06:25PM Report as inappropriate
The worst combo is overbronzing AND not blending. Whenever I see someone on the street like that I always have to fight to urge to run up to them with a wet wipe...
by SShum Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 05:51PM Report as inappropriate
Ewww I hate it when people cake on their makeup. Men and women!
by theseattlesound Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 04:00PM Report as inappropriate
Amusing article, I loved it.
by MissPurple Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 03:48PM Report as inappropriate
