Make Up Games and Dark Circles

Dark circles are a problem for many women – some are hereditary and others are simply the product of bad sleep habits or a rough night. But what is most important for make up games is knowing how to make those dark circles virtually disappear with just a few sweeps of the make up brush. And you can mask dark circles under the eyes with a few tricks.

Use a lighter foundation rather than a concealer. Concealers are often too light and bright to blend naturally over a large area. Use instead a foundation that is a shade or two lighter than the one you’re using on the rest of your face.

Pat the concealer in place. Using a sponge or your finger, carefully pat the foundation into place under the eye. Pat it so that it covers the area you’re trying to address completely and so that it is smoothly blended and appears natural.

Blend well with your regular foundation. You’re playing color tricks, so blend the light foundation under your eyes with your regular foundation just below it. The end result should appear to be totally seamless and smooth.

Make Up Games and Fake Tans

If you enjoy make up games, you probably already know the power of the tan. A tanned face appears healthier and many of the fine lines and veins that are visible under pale skin disappear. Of course, when you get a tan from the sun, you’re playing with danger – that same tan that looks so healthy now is actually harming your skin well into the future when you’ll have more than just fine lines to deal with as you age. Fortunately, you can enjoy make up games without having to scortch your face under the sun – you just need a bit of fake tanner.

There are several types of fake tanning products, but among these the two that you need to know most are bronzers and aerosol tanning sprays. Bronzers are products designed for your face. They are essentially a special type of powder or perhaps a cream that you apply to your skin and it instantly appears a few shades darker – as if you have a light tan. When you use bronzer, however, your face may suddenly appear tanner than your arms, legs or even neck. To keep things in balance, use a spray tanner to give the rest of your body a light tan as well. It makes for a much more satisfying make up game.