As women, we all love to use makeup to enhance our features and improve our appearance. Based on our mood, the occasion and time of day, we change our makeup to bring out the best effects. But most often women wonder, ‘am I wearing enough makeup’ or ‘is my makeup a bit too much’. I am sure you too have been in doubt about the amount of makeup you should apply and would suit you best.

How do you determine the right amount of makeup for your face? The following pointers would help you in coming to a decision on your makeup usage and guide you towards achieving the right amount of makeup for yourself.

· Foundation – If the color of your neck and hands stand out from your face, then you are obviously using the wrong shade of foundation. Where as caked up foundation is definitely ‘too much’ makeup, the wrong color also brings out the same disastrous effects. So when you choose a foundation, match it against the darkest shade on your cheek, thus enabling it to blend with your overall skin tones
· Mascara – Do not over do your mascara, you may lose the feel of your eyelashes and your eyes may seem heavy and brooding. Two layers should do the trick to add volume to even the most scanty eye lashes, enhancing them in a most natural and attractive manner. Take short breaks between applications, allowing for the mascara to dry on your lashes and prevent clumping
· Eye shadow – If your eyes appear overly highlighted, making them look like two blotches on your face, then you have too much eye shadow on. Apply your shadow to blend with your skin tones, with lighter tones at the periphery. Never use excess eye shadow during the day, as this can make you appear presumptuous
· Lipstick – It is very important to choose the right lipsticks shades to suit your face and skin tones. Where as excess lipstick may not bring out dramatic effects, unsuitable shades will definitely make you appear to be wearing too much makeup

Always strive to achieve that ‘natural’ look, avoiding the ‘made up’ look that makes your makeup stand out over your features. Make sure each section of your face blends with one another and with the overall effect. Also try to match your clothes according to your makeup, for even better results.

The amount of makeup you should use may also vary according to the occasion. For example, special occasions may call for more emphasis on your makeup, while, day to day activities would be best suited with minimal makeup.

Also remember, no matter how much makeup you use, if you do not maintain your skin, following a healthy beauty ritual, no amount of makeup can give you that healthy, wholesome beauty. Although you can hide those pores, pimples, saggy eyes and sunburns under layers of makeup and concealer, the final effect would never be as natural and attractive as the healthy, flawless skin you can achieve through better beauty practices.


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