By Bhawna
When you have fair skin, applying makeup can be a little challenging. Applying eye makeup can also be more challenging. Darker looks like smoky eyes can be dark, if the wrong colors are applied. Also, while lighter colors are better, they can leave you with veins and dark marks showing through your makeup. But the good thing is that you can apply eye makeup and create all the amazing looks when you have fair skin. But the hack lies in finding the right colors and matching your makeup with undertones.
Prepare your face
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You should have a fresh canvas before you apply makeup. This is because any leftover makeup can appear more prominent than it might otherwise. So, wash your face with a soft cream cleanser. Lather the cleanser in your hands. Then, use circular motions and massage it on your face. Then rinse your face with water, and then wipe your skin. When your face is slightly damp, then apply moisturizer, serum, or toner.
Choose a correct primer that also protects
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Fair skin is less prone to hyperpigmentation. It does not have pigment. It has a thin structure that makes it vulnerable to sun damage. It also makes it vulnerable to photoaging. So, you should begin your makeup application with a primer that also protects- a skin-protecting primer. It also makes the skin firm. It regenerates the skin.
Mix your foundation
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For full coverage and natural glow, mix your foundation. You can mix it with a facial oil, a hydrating serum, or a liquid highlighter. This will give you a beautiful long-lasting finish. This will also give you a flawless complexion. Instead of adding on layers of foundation, apply a light layer, then apply a cream concealer and a cream bronzer to add dimension.
Another way is to add color-correcting concealers. These will help you balance your skin tone and your makeup will also not look cakey.
Don’t use powder highlighters
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Powder highlighters can look heavy. Instead of a powder highlighter, use a cream or liquid highlighter. You would get a more natural and dewy glow.
For eye makeup: less is more
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For fair skin, eye makeup is not about color, it is about the application. Fair skin has both its advantages and disadvantages. For fair skin, it is easy to overdo. But the good part is that your makeup will last longer than those with tanned skin as you won’t require to use as much product.
For eyes, creamy eyeshadows can be really good. They blend easily and last all day. The texture of creamy eyeshadows is really nice. Metallic hues add all the more fun without adding too much pigment.
While considering other makeup colors, pastels, greens, and purples are really nice. Avoid colors that contrast with your fair skin tone. Do not choose deep earthy colors like gray and white. For brows and lashes, you should opt for something other than black. Brown color for liner and mascaras will make your eyes look bigger.
Put a primer, concealer, or foundation on your eyes
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To create a good base so that makeup sticks, and covers veins and redness, use a pea-sized amount of primer, concealer, or foundation onto your eyelids, and below your eyes. Also, apply it under the brow line. This step is especially important if you are using a light shade of makeup.
Apply eyeshadow
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The first step is to pick colors that match your undertone and are not too dark for your skin and then start applying makeup to your eyes. For a more basic look, start with three colors: a base color, a light color for highlighting, and a darker color for contouring.
Apply a small amount of base to the eyelashes’ root. Then build the color and move up toward your brow bone. Then, take a lighter color of a similar shade and apply it below your brow line. Use the darker color in the crease of your eye for contouring.
Put some eyeliner and mascara
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Use a drying eyeliner and use a lighter color such as gray, brown, or even blue. Apply a line of eyeliner from the inner corner of your eye to the outer corner. This should be along your lash line. Then, apply one to two layers of mascara to the upper lashes.
Add more definition to your eyebrows
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Those with fair skin need to add some extra definition to their eyebrows. Also, you may want to add some extra darkness to your brow if you have dark hair with fair skin.
So, choose a brow pencil or tinted gel. It should match your eyebrows’ shade. Apply small strokes of color to your eyebrows. These should start from the inside corner and worked toward your temple. You can use a brush to work through the color through your brows.
Apply blush properly and blend also
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You should choose a blush that is buildable, blendable, and gives you a natural glow. Start with subtle color and then build up to a good look. A coral or peach-colored blush will give you a natural look.
Go for cool-toned bronzer
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Bronzer is a good tool for contouring, giving a warm complexion, and adding a subtle glow. But you should use cool-toned bronzer instead of warm-toned. A cool-toned bronzer is great for the skin. The formula is concentrated. You need only a little to achieve a natural glow. For a subtler look, mix a few into your moisturizer or serum and apply.
Conclusion
The term “fair skin” means that the skin color is the lightest natural shade. On fair skin tones, cooler colors should be used like pink, purple, green, and cool browns. Do eye makeup carefully. The above-mentioned tips for eye makeup should be followed. You should protect your skin from tanning. Fair skin is a good thing to have but if you have fair skin, there can be some difficulties as it requires a lot of care.