By What’s in your makeup bag? For most women, makeup and beauty tools are essential kit for feeling and looking the best we can. But when was the last time you cast a critical eye over your kit? Here, we give you a rundown of everything you need to feel fabulous for 2017.
A great foundation is a vital component of your beauty arsenal. A good base makeup will look like your skin, only better, rather than a mask that gives you a bronzed or even the dreaded orange look. This is a common mistake, but the skin on your hands is not the same as the skin on your face – so it’s important to test your base on areas like your jawline to see if it is a good fit for your skin. If you’re struggling to find the right base, ask for a consultation with a beauty expert: these people want you to buy, so they will work hard to make sure you find the products you are looking for.
Find your signature scent to create a gorgeously glamorous impression with everyone you meet. Decide whether floral, fruity, fresh or musky suits you best, and shop a range of ralph lauren perfume to get the right one for you. Don’t test too many at once, or your nose will become confused and you won’t be able to distinguish one scent from another.
The eyes have it when you’re wearing a really good mascara, which can transform the most ordinary of peepers into gorgeously lashed beauties. If you tend to touch your eyes a lot, or find that being outside in cold weather makes them a little watery – a waterproof mascara is your best friend. A good waterproof mascara will stay put all day and help you to look good no matter how much pressure you’re under. Find out about some other ways to make sure your eyes shine with beauty by reading this article.
Love your lips by making sure you have a great lipstick that complements your colouring and helps to accentuate what God gave you. Don’t assume that that lovely lippy your friend wears is the right one for you, as the colour that works best is very much dependent on your skin tone. Pale skinned gals should go for pink or peach tones, those with medium skins usually suit purple tinged or bronze tones, and darker skins will look great with dark purple or red tones. Take a friend shopping with you and ask her to cast a critical eye over any shades that you’re thinking of trying.
Once you’ve assembled your perfect beauty tools, remember that most products have a shelf life, just like food products. If you’re in any doubt about the quality of something you’ve had for a while – throw it out and replace it. Apart from ensuring that you are treating your skin with the best possible products, replacing old with new means that you have a legitimate excuse to hit the shops – and we can’t get enough of those!
