Do you remember the first time you put on face paint? The freedom of using just a paintbrush to transform something unexplored into an almost palpable sense and feeling… That’s a lot like creative makeup only bigger, brighter and much more invigorating. It ‘s a mixture of color and a little bit of magic. Most of it is right there on your face.
Glitter, for example, is like fairy dust in the hands of adults. Dab a little bit On and suddenly you’Re shimmering down a runway-or so It feels. But how do you deal with such a sparkly creature without it turning into a Jackson Pollock-your-cheeks? A little in the corner of the eye raises that drama without so much glitter as to resemble a ravenous raccoon.
Eyeliner? It’s a jack-of-all-trades. When you feel bold, you’re Cleopatra one day with a dagger-sharp cat-eye; the next–well, maybe it’s simply teaser eyeliner to look awake at that 8 a.m. meeting. Even a single flick of the pen can carry a look from day to night faster than you could say “wing it.” Pro-tip: If your lines begin to look like a reading On the Richter Scale, just label it abstract and move right past. It’s the spirit that counts, honey.
And what-s up with Weir d colors for lips? Yes, red is perpetual, by The introduction of blue or green into the lips seems to prompt people to stare – not in a bad way. It’s like waving a neon flag that says, “Hey folks, here I am!” Lips, potent stor ytellers that they are; sometimes they manage to say more than we could ever have put into words. Just make sure they’re speaking the right language for you-your grits are Ade.
Play doesn’t stop at colors. Have you ever thought of applying beads or tiny pearls? It’s as if Day of the Dead and Studio 54 had a child. Stick them on the forehead, or smear them over the brows-just let the lights come on and enjoy. But please don’t be shocked when someone asks you if you lost a fight with a bedazzler.
In the course of having all fun it’s also good to wash your face night ly. Think of this as having shut off the switch for today so you can start anew tomorrow with fully revitalized powers of concentration. A fresh canvas awaits the next masterpiece. And who can resist that first moment of a fresh face after washing? Like throwing off a heavy winter coat in the spring is simply irresistible!
Creative makeup is an art form where mistakes are part of the appeal. You might have smeared lipstick beyond recognition or your vibrant eyeshadow fades into rainbowy territory. Whatever it turns into wear it with pride because real art is that which speaks to you most deeply. So next time you pick up a brush remember this rude fact: the rules are just hints.