Category: Get positively beautiful

Carmindy Fan Q&A

Q: How can I make my aging skin look smooth and even-toned without looking heavily made up? —Becky, 49, Peotone, IL A: The trick here is to choose the right foundation. Go for a liquid formula that melts right into your skin for a natural finish. Stay away from heavy concealers and powders that dull […]

BODY BARING MAGIC

Whether you’re showing off your treasure chest of decolletage, wearing a shoulder-baring top, or working a leggy mini, your body’s skin deserves enhancing treats, too! After showering, apply moisturizer to your entire hot bod, then smooth or spray on a bit of body shimmer. Sprays go on fast and easy— no need to rub them […]

SHIMMER AND GLOW SKIN

Festive, ethereal, and so unbelievably alluring! Highlighter is the crucial product for this look. First, apply your primer, foundation, concealer, and powder. Then, starting at the temples, sweep shimmering highlighter down and across the top of your cheekbones in a C formation. (If you use cream highlighter, apply it before the powder.) For extra drama, […]

SUN-KISSED BRONZED SKIN

Oh goodness, oh goddess! Start with primer, foundation, concealer, and powder to set the stage for golden gloriousness. Next, apply powder bronzer on the sides of the forehead, along the temples, and under the cheekbones. This frames the planes of your face. You can blend a slight amount onto the center of the forehead and […]

SATINY MATTE SKIN

Some women still love the retro chic, matte look. But let’s take a more modern approach. The key is in the placement of satiny sheer, finely milled powder. This will give you a refined, elegant appearance without any of that old-school chalkiness. After your applying primer, foundation, and concealer, dust loose powder lightly over your […]

DEWY SKIN

Think fresh, natural, and youthful. Dewy is, in a word, divine! The trick here is after you apply your primer, foundation, and concealer, skip face powder in a few key places. Leave the top of the cheekbones, center of the forehead, bridge of the nose, and chin free of powder. Your skin’s natural oils will […]