Have you noticed? It’s that time of the year when everything in sight seems to be covered with ‘sale’ signs. Anywhere you look there is something you can get at a 15, 25, or even 50 percent discount, but at the same time something you can’t seem to get any cheaper. Well, thanks to the internet, we can look for a bit of peace of mind and ease a bit of hardship from our shoulders. That’s right, light makeup is available at a fraction of the cost of full-price products.

It’s true that makeup and beauty products are often very heavy. They take up a lot of space and few of us are really able to carry our entire make up bag, so that we really have to spend time and effort in looking for the right shade, or using the wrong shade, or using a wrong brush. So, if we want to look good in whatever we decide to use, we are constantly looking for new products and trying to duplicate what we already have.

More often than not, we are trying to be too trendy. And what is more trendy than a woman wearing heavy makeup, a man wearing sleeveless shirts and business women wearing pants? And what is more business women wearing stripes and dresses that are not professional in any way? Nothing is going to look right, so why not just try to be safe?

It is a well known fact that women are very affective when it comes to choosing the right shade of foundation, eyeshadow and lipsticks. Many Cosmetic companies bring out different shades for different types of skin. Well, if you want to find out what shade suits you the most, don’t skip on the foundation. Remember, there are different shades for different kinds of complexion.

Foundations differ on each kind of complexion. So, to find out what works best for you, you need to know what you have. There are different types of skin, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. For instance, those who have greasy, oily or combination skin type, as well as those who have darker skin tone, can use a fire-engine red instead of beige, for it is more flattering. However, if you have other types of skin, such as medium, dry, normal or a combination, beige is perfect.

We often use the wrong shade of foundation to even out our skin tone. For example, if our skin is dark, we usually choose a shade of pink foundation to make our skin look as pale as possible. The flaw in this act is that not all shades of pink are considered appropriate for dark skinned people. A better way to choose the correct foundation shade is to consult with a make up artist at your local department store.ategories of foundation help us decide what cosmetic products to buy. However, you should always use your judgment when buying one.

When you are buying foundation, you should pay attention to the color enveloped in the bottle and the tube. Also, how much does it cost? As much as possible, choose a foundation with a golden hued undertone. This will make your skin seem a little yellowish still.

Your skin tone will fall into one of the following: fair, light, medium, olive, dark or deep. When you choose the correct foundation shade for your skin, you will have to choose either “oil based” or “water based” accordingly.

accordingly. If you have a medium skin tone, you should choose a shade of yellow-olive or orange. If your skin is dark, you should select a shade of brown.

The color of the concealer is important as well. It is thought that it is most advisable to use a concealer that is a couple of shades lighter than what you need. By using a concealer that is too dark, you will get a fake look.

What you should pay attention to is the “elasticity” of the product. Make sure that the concealer stays. If it begins to constituent, it will soon start to melt.

And in case you are wondering, Yes, you can totally wipe the smudge off with a makeup wipe.

You want to get the most out of your makeup, so that you can get a natural look. As mentioned in the beginning, there are ways to get the perfect look. Follow these tips, and you’re sure to get what you’ve always wanted.