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  • The color of make up you wear should accentuate not overtake your natural skin color. For foundations, choose colors that seemingly blend with your skin, not ones that look like you've caked on a darker or lighter version of yourself. For eye shadows, choose colors that bring out your eyes. For blushes, don't shy away from color, but the application must be light.

    Foundation

    According to Molly Stern of Covergirl.com, your foundation should never be overtly noticeable. For instance, if you have a lighter skin tone pick the color that most closely matches your skin. Sometimes it's hard to pick out the right color under the harsh lights in department or drug stores. Always consult a makeup expert or even a friend. A second opinion can help you avoid embarrassing makeup mistakes.

    Cheeks and Lips

    It's hard to find someone who has wrinkled cheeks. Don't be afraid to dress up your cheeks. Glowing cheeks are a nighttime accoutrement that no woman should feel shy about applying. But stay away from the Santa Claus look. Use less blush or none during the day, provided your eyes are done and your lips have some kind of light color tinge to them. A glossy nude is fine for daytime. If you are confused about which shades of blush would highlight your overall look, follow this simple guide. Blondes generally do well with pinks and rosy colors, darker haired women including redheads can get away with the more tan or peach shades of blush. For those with gray or white hair, avoid reds. Instead think rosy, pinkish, peachy. Bronzer is for everyone. For lip shades, the best choice is one that closely matches the color inside your bottom lip.

    Eyes

    Always choose an eyeshadow color that makes your eyes pop. A smoky eye continues to be an attention-getter. If you have blue eyes, both dark and light browns applied with a light sweeping motion can bring out your eyes. Green-eyed gals can also benefit from neutral palate colors. The smokiest of blacks, blended with dark grey eye shadow, can also be dazzling on green eyes. For people with brown eyes or darker, choose something from a neutral palate as well. Hazelnut colors look great. Brown-eyed girls can even get away with a form of darker blue or green. Remember to always blend the colors so there are no harsh lines leftover on your eyelid and brow bone. Always finish off eyes with a healthy dose of mascara. You can't go wrong with black. Other mascara colors are best left for themed nights out or the teeny bopper set.

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