Look Prettyâ€”Amazing

Look Pretty-Amazing
by author Beth Goldman

Beauty may only be skin deep, but that’s a perfectly good reason to put your best face forward.

Now, where to begin?

If you’re like me, you’re always looking for ways to look and feel better. You eat right and get plenty of sleep, already. Still, you’re searching for that perfect look to enhance your inner beauty.

But what colour is in? What colour is out? Chances are if your makeup bag is full of products that are more than six months old, you need a makeup makeover.

One of the best ways to find what works best for you is to experiment. Here are five easy steps to the new you.

Grab a bunch of beauty magazines and look for some new styles you’d like to emulate.
Take these ideas to your local natural beauty shop to pick up some new–and different–makeup. Their beauty expert can help you choose a lipstick colour to achieve your new look. Pick up mascara with a special brush to curl your lashes and while you are at it, look for eye shadow to complete your makeup update.
For not much more than the cost of a night out, you can revitalize your whole look.
Now, pour yourself a fruit spritzer and you are ready to experiment.
Make sure you have sample sticks, a box of tissues, and some soap and water on hand to keep the makeup clean and safe.
Now let loose! Boldly go where you haven’t gone before. You may be surprised at what you learn about your look. Most importantly, have fun—and before you finish for the evening, make sure you gently cleanse all that makeup off your face and moisturize generously.
Enjoy the new you!

Natural

Achieve that natural glow with soft pinks and neutral tones–you’ll look great and
no one will think you’re wearing makeup

Bronzed

Enriched with antioxidants for that sun-kissed look. As an alternative, use a natural bronzer as your foundation.

Dramatic

A sophisticated palette takes you from day to night

Beth Goldman never tires of changing her look and the looks of her friends.

Source: alive #294, April 2007

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