For a pale complexioned woman, it is extremely important to pick up the right make up shades. Choosing shades on the brighter side can make you look more pale. Medium colored shades should be selected to match up to the skin type and color. We have put together make up tips for pale skin. Read on and select the best for your complexion.
1. Matching foundation
You should not be afraid to use Foundation on your skin. But remember, it is very important to find the best one that matches the skin or otherwise it could go away. Visit a make up counter and test different shades on your skin before deciding on the perfect match. Light coverage foundations suit pale skins the best. Since the skin is very transparent around the more sensitive areas like eyes, the blood vessels are visible and so you have to get a color that closely matches your skin tone.
It is important to avoid darker shades as this could look like you are wearing a mask. For a flawless finish, build up the colors in layers and blend it in with a brush. This will give you a more natural and softer look and also add some color to your face, without making it look unnatural. Ideally translucent colors with reddish undertones go hand in hand with pale skin. Remember to go for foundations with a high SPF value as it would slow ageing process and also prevent sun damage on sensitive skin.
2. Concealers
Concealers work very effectively on your skin. Although the task of choosing the perfect shade can be daunting but once you get it right then you will have nothing to worry about. For those with pale skin, a yellow based concealer is perfect as it would cover those dark circles under the eyes and also minimizes the redness caused by blemishes, without being too obvious. Remember to go two shades lighter than the foundation and try in on at the make up counter before you purchase it. There are various brands available in the market and choosing the right one for your skin type will add that extra warmth and glow to your face.
3. Blush
For pale cheeks get the help of a Blush. Delicate pink or coral shades do wonders on pale skin bringing more life to your face. if you think you are too pale then perhaps a cream blush in a light pink shade should work. The natural rosy glow on your cheeks will give you a more youthful and feminine touch immediately transforming your confidence. However, make sure you avoid bold and strong colors as they can look immensely artificial on pale skin.
4. Eye make up
Similar to the cheeks, the eyes also need to be worked in such a way that they complement the fair complexion. Sheer pastel color and a bit of a shimmering eye shadow should do the trick often. They will stand out a bit but not too much so it looks weird. They add warmth to your skin tone, especially during the day time. But for the night go for a black mascara which would give a stronger effect to your face.
If you want to dress it up for a night party, then use dark brown eye liners that would work best for porcelain complexion, as opposed to the black ones that would be a bit too harsh on pale skin. Use an eyelash curler to emphasize those lashes before you apply make up and maybe even use a grey eye shadow to create a glamorous smoky effect for your eyes. Getting an eye shadow the same color as your eyes will also enhance the feature a bit more.
5. Lip colors
Enhancing your features using make up can improve your natural beauty drastically and also draw attention away from your pale skin. Getting the right lip color is one of the ways to make your complexion work to your advantage. Nude lip glosses and coral, pink or berry shades suit pale skin tones perfectly. If you are heading out for a dinner party then accentuate your lips with a classic bright red lipstick or any other darker tone which will make your perfectly pale skin look stunning. If that’s a bit too much for you, then go for a shimmering lip stick or gloss to make that pout stand out and make heads turn at the party.