Makeup tips for when you have a cold or flu

 

The holiday season can unfortunately be a time when many people get a cold or the flu. While looking good is usually the last thing on anyone's mind when they're sick, some women still have responsibilities that require them to leave the house when they're not feeling well.



If you're one of these ladies then never fear, your African American skin care product can help you look better than you feel by using a few simple tricks.

Beautylish.com spoke to celebrity makeup artist Jeffery Paul about how to apply makeup to hide the signs of being sick. First, the expert recommended using a concealer underneath the eyes to eliminate dark circles.

“I'll color correct before applying concealer if there’s strong discoloration, but a full-coverage formulation usually does the trick,” said Paul, quoted by the news source.

Paul also suggested using a powder foundation over a thick face balm to prevent makeup from rubbing off when you have to repeatedly use tissues.

DailyMakeover.com suggests doubling up on moisturizer when you have a cold, since beign sick can cause a dry-looking complexion.

 

Ways to fix common blemishes and makeup mistakes

 

Even if you feel like an expert while applying your African American skin care product, beauty mistakes can happen, and when they do, some women may be prone to panic. There's no need to worry, however, as there are simple fixes for most of the common errors that women make during their beauty routine. Recently, BecomeGorgeous.com explained some tricks for covering up beauty mistakes.

For example, most women know the experience of waking up on the morning of a special occasion, and finding themselves with a giant zit. According to the news source, there's a simple solution for this problem.

"Use a cosmetic or homemade spot treatment and then apply a tiny amount of concealer on your fingers and then on the zit. This fabulous makeup formula will mask your pimple perfectly. Finish up your makeup base by spreading a thin layer of translucent powder all over the face. This guarantees the uniform color effect," stated Become Gorgeous.

RealSimple.com also has some tips for avoiding a common mistake. According to the website, many women put on moisturizer, and then add foundation too quickly, creating a blotchy effect. The news source recommended waiting at least 60 seconds, until the moisturizer is completely absorbed, before adding foundation.

Makeup artists offer tips to get Beyonce's look

Recently, Beyonce appeared on 20/20 looking absolutely fabulous. US Magazine spoke to Mally Roncal, the makeup artist who worked on Beyonce before the show, and she offered some tips for how to use your African American skin care product to get the same look. 

First, Roncal said she used a combination of colors to highlight Beyonce's skin tone. She combined tan and medium concealer shades to enhance the performer's brow bone and the center of her nose.

"Next, she applied a liquid foundation, set with a powder foundation. Using a shaping powder, she contoured the hollows of Beyonce's cheeks, temples and jawline to enhance her natural bone structure," according to the news source.

Back when Beyonce's hit movie Dreamgirls came out, Glamour magazine spoke to makeup artists who worked on the film for some more tips for how to look like the star. They suggested using brown and sliver eye shadows and a lot of concealer under the eyes to keep bags from distracting from a dramatic look.  

Get Kelly Rowland's X Factor look

Former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland is now a judge on the UK's X Factor, and her use of African American skin care products is getting a lot of attention. Recently The Mirror explained how to get Rowland's look using your own makeup. The result is a smokey cat eye that can highlight most women's brightest features. 

First, the news source suggested using a light concealer on the cheeks, applying it with your fingers so that it doesn't look too heavy. Next, they recommended using a palette of different shades of brown eyeshadow to create a smokey look.

"With the lighter brown, sweep the color across the eyelid. Take the darker brown and blend it upwards towards the brow, then outwards to create a slight winged effect," according to the news provider.

Finally, the Mirror suggested using an eyeliner with a slight shimmer in it underneath your bottom lash, making sure to blend it in.

TotalBeauty.com says that in order to really make your eyes pop, choose a foundation that is slightly lighter than your skin and use it as a primer underneath eye shadow.