Make-Up Essentials

If you have your job interview or you are going to a party, you must ensure yourself that you are properly groomed before you face the people. You need to look presentable and one way of doing that is by applying make-up. So, you have a lot of make-up stuff in your home and the problem is you can't bring all of them on your way to the occasion. Well, don't worry... I'm here to help you out with that. Let us now enumerate what stuff do you need to bring that you can use for your make-up be it first application or for retouch purposes:

One Foundation. This is the beginning of every make-up regime. If you have a good complexion and just want even color and smoothness, go for a tinted moisturizer.

One Concealer. For touch-ups of discoloration or blemishes. Most brands now have good liquid concealers that work well as an overnight healing application, as well as offering concealing protection during the day. Liquid concealer make-up goes on light and smooth and blends well. The pen-style applicator tube unfortunately doesn't contain a lot of product, so it can get a bit pricey to keep up with, but you'll be pleased with the smooth finished results.

One Eye Shadow. For me, face make-up boils down to two ranges of colors--pink tones or peach tones. Regardless of your skin coloring, there are make-up hues in pink or peach that you can wear. If you're wearing pink or blue or purple, pink toned make-up works best. Wear green or brown or peach, and go with peach-toned make-up.

One Blush. The same rules go for blush. Blush should look as natural as possible, so an array of colors is not necessary. Use them separately to complement pink or peach toned looks, or use them together for the perfect sun-kissed appearance. With a combo make-up case like this, you can once again limit that pile down to just one container.

Two Mascaras. I prefer to have two mascaras, both in black. Women with light hair and eyes should try a brown, or brown/black shade for day so lashes don't provide so much of a stark contrast. It separates lashes and doesn't smudge; it's great for those with contact lenses and sensitive eyes as it never irritates.

One Powder. Several make-up brands now have multi-hued powders that mimic the skin's natural combination tones. Skin looks more radiant and natural, rather than flat and uniformly bland.

Two Lip Glosses. Gloss works well for day and evening looks, and is a nice subtle counterpoint to dramatic eyes. There are a variety of shades available, but once again, all you need are one pink shade and one peach. Don't be afraid to get a little sparkle in the pink shade, but keep the tones neutral. Those with darker complexions should go for deeper rose and reddish-brown colors.

One Red Lipstick. Every woman should have a good red lipstick. True red is difficult to pull off, so most women should find a red that harmonizes better with their overall coloring in the burgundy or reddish-brown families. Those with darker complexions can go with brighter and more dramatic colors. Paler women might want to try a red gloss or lip stain, that adds color without overpowering their other features. The idea is to look sexy, not cartoonish.

Now that we have identified what are the essentials when it come to make-up, we won't be having problems in the stuff that we will bring wherever we go.