Color choices for fall and winter can be a bit more sensual and moody. For eyes, play with jewel tones or smoky, mysterious shades like silvery taupes or chocolate browns. For lips, try staining or painting them with berries, wines, or reds. Just pick your one feature focus, and power up the intensity. Smashing!
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When holiday parties hit, get your fun and festive on. Rosy up those cheeks to bring warmth to paler skin, and play with false lashes, a bit of sparkle, or a reflective eye shadow for flirty flair. Your glorious presence will be the prettiest present ever!
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Carmindy Fan Q&A
Q: How can I make my olive complexion look soft, dewy, and smooth in a dry climate?
—Liz, 37, Denver, CO
A: Remember to exfoliate a few times a week to keep your skin smooth and polished. Use a good moisturizer in the morning and then follow with an application of primer. Next, smooth on a liquid foundation and choose cream-formula highlighter and blush. You may want to skip powder, as it may make your skin look drier. If you want to control shine, powder just the T – zone.
Q: How should I moisturize my sensitive skin during the long Canadian winter?
—Kathleen, 38, Ottawa, ON
A: Switch up your morning moisturizer from a lotion to a richer cream and apply a primer before smoothing on foundation. Apply powder sparingly so that most of your skin stays looking hydrated and fresh. Choose formulas that are paraben-free and filled with natural
ingredients to keep sensitive skin happy.
Q: I have seasonal allergies. How can I disguise morningpuffiness and darkness around my eyes without applying heavy products that settle into fine lines?
—Julie, 25, Denver, CO
A: Blasted allergies! So many of us suffer from them, but there are few remedies to ease the puffies.
• First, try a good nasal cleansing using a neti pot. Nasal irrigation is an ancient Ayurvedic practice from In-dia that helps your sinus cavities flush out nasty allergens, calming and soothing swollen areas. I have seen this work, and it’s amazing.
• Get a good night’s sleep, drink plenty of water, and do at least fifteen minutes of heartpumping exercise each day. I know this is more than a quick tip, but trust me, cardio is the best beauty secret for puffy allergy eyes.
• Apply a foundation that’s one shade darker to the swollen areas. Then, in the deeper crease, apply a brightening concealer to bring in a little light. Stay away from heavy concealers, and don’t make yourself crazy trying to re-create your eyes. Instead, choose a fun lipstick color, and draw attention to your unstoppable grin.
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