Being fair-skinned can be a little challenging when it comes to getting made up. Your undertones play a role in your overall approach, and you need to be cautious about going too bold on the eyes.
Now, don't get me wrong. If you can rock a bold color with confidence, go for it. But if your smokey eye makes you look more goth than glam, take heart. Mastering your makeup doesn't have to be complicated. You just need to know what you're working with before you start.
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1. Work with, not against, Mother Nature
Just because you're pale, doesn't mean you have porcelain skin. It's possible to have pink or yellow undertones, and you want to neutralize any redness to keep your face from looking ruddy. If you can't find the perfect foundation shade, don't be afraid to mix them yourself. Most of us have to do that.
Just because you're pale, doesn't mean you have porcelain skin. It's possible to have pink or yellow undertones, and you want to neutralize any redness to keep your face from looking ruddy. If you can't find the perfect foundation shade, don't be afraid to mix them yourself. Most of us have to do that.
2. Contour with caution
When picking out a contour shade, look for one that's about two shades darker than your natural shade. Any darker, and it will be difficult to blend believably.
When picking out a contour shade, look for one that's about two shades darker than your natural shade. Any darker, and it will be difficult to blend believably.
3. Blush is life
To avoid looking like one of Casper's long lost relatives, be sure to use a blush that complements your skin tone. That colorful kiss keeps you from looking washed out. P.S. Avoid anything too sparkly. It just emphasizes your pale skin.
To avoid looking like one of Casper's long lost relatives, be sure to use a blush that complements your skin tone. That colorful kiss keeps you from looking washed out. P.S. Avoid anything too sparkly. It just emphasizes your pale skin.
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4. Go easy on the eye shadow
A dark smokey eye looks great, but your fair skin will make it look twice as dramatic if you're not careful. Skip the ultra dark shades and opt for a softer, more natural smokey eye in the brown family instead.
A dark smokey eye looks great, but your fair skin will make it look twice as dramatic if you're not careful. Skip the ultra dark shades and opt for a softer, more natural smokey eye in the brown family instead.
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5. Black eyeliner is not your friend
As disappointing as this may sound, you need to switch to a softer color when it comes to lining your peepers. Brown, navy, and amethyst are equally dramatic but not nearly as harsh as black.
As disappointing as this may sound, you need to switch to a softer color when it comes to lining your peepers. Brown, navy, and amethyst are equally dramatic but not nearly as harsh as black.
6. You can absolutely do a red lip
Red lips will always be classic, so don't shy away from them if you like that look. You can also wear other bold shades just as long as they're not competing with your eye shadow.
Red lips will always be classic, so don't shy away from them if you like that look. You can also wear other bold shades just as long as they're not competing with your eye shadow.
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7. Powder with precision (or not at all)
The last thing you want to do is make your face look even more pale. Try dusting a colorless powder just on your oily areas. P.S. Finishing with a setting spray will keep it from looking dry or powdery.
The last thing you want to do is make your face look even more pale. Try dusting a colorless powder just on your oily areas. P.S. Finishing with a setting spray will keep it from looking dry or powdery.
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