Winter dates are beautiful and romantic, especially if you’re lucky enough to get a little snow falling. But winter dates mean winter skin, which pose special problems for makeup. Make sure your skin is in the best shape possible, so that you look your best for your date night. Make sure to cleanse, exfoliate, moisturize, and protect, so that your skin is happy and healthy. Then follow the rest of these ideas for your most romantic, winter date.
Start with moisturizer. Skin is always drier in the winter, so you’ll want to apply a moisturizer before you continue on to apply your makeup. Choose something suited to your skin type, and gently pat in into your skin with soft, circulation motions. For best results, use a moisturizer with built in SPF. This will protect your skin from regular sun damage.
Use a rich foundation. You’ll need to wear foundation in winter to even out your skin tone. If your skin is dry, choose a richer foundation and a heavier coverage. If your skin is very oily, choose a lightweight coverage and then top it off with a dusting of powder foundation. Remember that the condition of your skin sets the look, so take care when applying foundation and powder. Try to avoid having the powder fall into any fine lines around your eyes to help you look younger.
Warm up with bronzer. We tend to get a little pale in the winter, since we spend much more time indoors. Use a light dusting of bronzer over your cheek bones and forehead to give you a little more glow. If you choose a matte version, it can double as a contouring powder.
Use rich warm tones on eyes and lips. Pastel colors are perfect for spring, while hot pinks and orange are better worn in the summer time. For winter dates, stick to rich, warm colors.
Wine lipstick. A wine colored lipstick makes a great splash, and topping it off with a hint of gold gloss makes it right on trend. Or choose a deep, dark, red lipstick for a special occasion, just be sure to keep the rest of your look neutral. Dark lip glosses are another way to look exceptionally romantic this winter.
Taupe eyeshadow. Taupe on the eyes looks soft and romantic, especially when it is matched up to a rich, black eyeliner and heavy mascara. Gold is a very trendy eye color to wear, but the golden flecks make it messier than most. Rim the lower lash line with a light or white colored pencil to make the eyes appear bigger. Keep in mind that a smokey eye is always right in style. Finish your eye makeup with a great brand of mascara.
Always choose colors that flatter you, no matter what the season or trend. And always wear your makeup with a confident, happy smile.
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