Choosing Your Colors

In the following article we will discuss make up tips. You will find tips on how to choose your eye color, blush, lipstick or gloss, and the foundation. Each element is important to carrying off the look you wish to have. Keep in mind of course there are a variety of styles that are popular, so you may find that there are more than just one way to apply the makeup and the colors you choose. For an example a person that is into Goth makeup is going to choose black despite their complexion. For most of us looking to apply makeup we are looking for our features to be enhanced in a subtle manner. For this application of makeup you will find that colors are extremely important.

Have you ever heard the terms winter, autumn, spring, and summer applied to make up and clothing? If you have not, don’t worry, all will be explained. In the fashion world colors are referred to by seasons. In this analogy each person is considered to have a color that looks best on them. This means that when you are choosing makeup you are going to choose the color or season that you are. To figure out what your color is you will find it is best to seek a professional in the cosmetics world. You will find that many of the retail stores will offer free professional advice in order to encourage you to purchase their products. If you don’t want the hassle of a professional you can follow the information below in how to determine your color.

First we will start with the winter color. To be considered winter you will fall into two categories. You will either be fair skinned with light hair or you will be an olive skin tone with dark hair. As you can see it will vary depending on the hair and skin tone. Another aspect of figuring out your makeup color is going to be your eyes. You will also note that there is an extreme to this particular season. You have the fair people, and the olive or darker colors that will match in this category. Typical colors in winter are going to be purples, pinks, blues, greens, and a variation on these particular colors from light to dark. A winter person should never wear orange reds, yellows, or browns. This tends to create a washed out look for that person, even in makeup.

For autumn or fall you will find a different extreme. Most autumn individuals are going to be redheads, with the fair skin. Most redheads are able to wear browns, reds, oranges, and yellows without being washed out. A color to stay away from is a darker pink. With makeup for autumn you will find that the darker pink will cast a sickly glow to the skin and be rather ostentatious.

As you can already see the color you are will set your style. It will give you a more natural look for makeup once you know your skin tone and the colors you are able to wear.