Playing With Colors

The right makeup colors for Asian skin.

Sometimes we need a little help choosing the right colors for our makeup! Nothing seems to work and you either look colorless or over-done. Here are a few things to try.

Most women need a little foundation to even out skin tones, and cover minor imperfections. The easiest way to get the best coverage is to use a sponge. The sponge prevents you from using too much and also aids in getting into those little crevises.

Pressed Powder or Loose? Actually, you might prefer both. Loose powder gives a matte finish which is nice to start with. The compact can be packed into your purse for quick touch ups. One powder that you might want to check out is the wet powders. They look dry, but go on wet to give you a dewy complexion!

Use a touch of your blush shade as a crease shadow for your eyes. Balances the face nicely.

If you are using a stick blush, use your latex sponge to work the color into your foundation. You have the color you need, but no lines.

When you travel, take notes. On a recent trip from British Columbia, I people watched and noted the colors that Asian women preferred.

Because of golden skintones, anything in the warm tones will work well for you. It is a good place to start when you are putting together your first makeup bag.

While discussing colors, I heard recently that if you have difficulties finding a blush that works for you, combining a pinky tone with an apricot shade will work every time. You applied too much?? Take a latex sponge dipped into a little powder and smooth it over the cheeks. Tones it down nicely.

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