...yes you too!
I can't believe I'm still surprised to find that some people expect one solitary product to do everything for them. We all have different skin types, and as far as I'm concerned, unless God blessed you with porcelain skin, you need a more than just a little help from one tiny little bottle. Yes ladies, we don't just wake up looking drop dead gorgeous, we work our damn butts off trying!
Firstly, I want to clear one thing (for those of you who went out and bought the BB cream I was raving on about), there is a very big difference between the look that BB cream and tinted moisturiser gives the skin and the look that concealer / foundation gives the skin. There is also a difference between BB cream and tinted moisturiser that I won't get into right now, as the point I want to make tonight, is coverage!
We all need a little coverage, be it on the face, the chest area, or the pink G-string strap riding up your butt crack - some things are just better left unseen.
If you have skin like mine, BB cream is a good idea, because over time it sorts out those nasty blemishes and acne scars (but note, that isn't done over night, although your skin might radiate with health, it can still appear spotty). While the nutrients in this cream take their time to heal the damaged skin cells, you need a little assistance with those spotty areas, and I find L'oreal's Infallible concealer does just the trick.
L'oreal Infallible Concealer
Foundation gives the skin full coverage. Obviously you'll chose a foundation that is fit for your skin type, and then you'll apply it to the face right after the moisturiser. A little press powder, and you should be good to go. Concealer works the same as foundation in that you get full coverage, only it's better for targeting an area, which is fantastic if you are only using a tinted moisturiser or a BB cream, as coverage from these products are minimal. This product from L'oreal's infallible range is fantastic, I call it my little magic wand! It's a thin stick of concealer making it easy to apply to that targeted area.
How should you be using it?
Firstly, you need to make sure your face is a clean canvas to work on, that means washed, toned and moisturised (depending on what product you'll be using). Once you've applied your tinted moisturiser or BB cream, apply a little concealer just under the eye area and use your fingers to blend it in. Make sure the concealer you are using is the same shade as the base product you are using, or you'll end up looking like a raccoon (the scary rabid kind, not the cute kind), which usually doesn't go down that well with the opposite sex (or any sex for that matter). I then recommend taking a step back, and having a good look at yourself in the mirror. Now be honest with yourself, or you aren't helping anyone here - any discoloured spot that shows through needs to be taken care of with the wand. Use your fingers to blend it in, and before you know it, you should have a smooth clear appearance.
Non-cute raccoon eyes
Mistakes!
Please ladies (and queer gents) look at yourself once you've applied your foundation. I swear people put their make-up on in the dark. Be careful not to cake on the make-up, especially if you have oily skin with big pores, or you'll end up with all the foundation sinking into the pores, and none on the skin and then you'll just look like a flipping burn victim. Also, remember to blend the foundation into the neck, the last thing you want to do is give people the impression that you're being cast in the next production of Phantom of the Opera! One more thing I have to mention; I've seen woman with foundation on where I don't know that the problem is that it's been applied too thickly, or that it's completely the wrong shade, but it appears green! Flip man, that's one way to scare the living sh*t out of a person in broad daylight! I don't know how they get that right, but please people, if you look in the mirror and you notice that you're a colour not typically that of HUMAN, wash the crap off, and try again.
Tip
If there is someone else in the house, ask their opinion, never be to proud to ask for help, we all could use a little every now and then.
Night night people, now get that beauty sleep, I want you all waking up looking like Goddesses in the morning ;-)
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