Make-up artist explains how to choose the best bronzer

Make artist explains how to choose the best bronzer

Skin Care How Tos

Keep African American skin glowing a little longer through the fall with  some new bronzer. Recently, The Denver Post spoke to makeup artist Michael Moore who explained how to choose the bronzer that will work best for you and how to apply it.

How to pick the right color
"The correct product should be two to three shades darker than your facial skin. Use a sponge applicator to apply the bronzer to the top of your arm. The inside of your arm is too pale to tell if it is the right color. If it blends into your arm, you've got a winner," said Moore.

Bronzer is not blush
Bronzer, should be applied all over the face. It should particularly highlight any area where the sun would hit your skin.

Get the right brush
Cosmopolitan magazine recommends that if you get a new bronzer, you should get a bronzer brush as well. These brushes have more bristles and are packed tightly together to get more color with each swipe. 

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Keep African American skin glowing a little longer through the fall with some new bronzer.

What to do about seasonal body acne

Beat body acne this summer

Skin Care How Tos

Every season, your African American skin faces different challenges. In the winter, your skin may feel dry and cracked, while the summer can bring about sweat and oil that can clog the pores. Recently, BangStyle published an article with tips on how to avoid developing body acne that may pop up as a result of the summer heat.

Back and Shoulders
If you find acne on your back or shoulders, consider using a medicated body wash. These products may help clean your pores and prevent bacteria from causing breakouts. Also, be sure to exfoliate and moisturize your whole body in the summer, not just your face.
"Just like your face skincare routine, it is really beneficial to exfoliate your body once a week to slough off dead skin cells that clog your pores. Don’t go overboard on the exfoliation because it can result in irritated and dry skin that can also lead to body acne. Be sure to moisturize for optimal skin health," according to the news source.

Neck, Chest and Forehead
Allure magazine has a very simple suggestion for avoiding body acne: wear your hair up. According to the information provider, wearing your hair down on hot days may cause the oil from your scalp to end up on your neck, causing breakouts. 

Survey shows women spend weeks applying makeup in a lifetime

How much time to do you spend each day applying your African American skin care products? According to a recent survey of British women, the average woman spends 91 hours a year applying makeup. That amounts to 43 weeks over the course of a lifetime.
The Daily Mail reported on the study, which also found that almost one-third of women surveyed would like to reduce the amount of time they spend each day applying makeup, but only 13 percent would be willing to leave the house with no makeup on. Furthermore, 8 percent of women admitted to spending at least 30 minutes a week altering images of themselves on social media sites.
"All the time spent worrying in front of the mirror could be spent having a good time with family or friends who will appreciate your company whether you're wearing makeup or not," said researcher Leah Doherty, quoted by the news source.
Bella Sugar reported on a 2010 study, which found that the average woman will spend approximately $15,000 on makeup in her lifetime and shop for makeup five times a year. These surveys show that clearly, women love their makeup. 

Tips to keep your summer makeup from slipping away

If you're like most women, then even when it's 100 degrees outside you probably wear makeup on your African American skin. However, it's important to remember that in the summer you need to change your skin care routine. Recently, the Los Angeles Times spoke to Allie Lapidus, a commercial makeup artist, who offered suggestions on how to switch up your makeup routine in the warmer months.

First, Lapidus said to use oil-free, highly pigmented concealers and moisturizers rather than foundation.

"When it's hot, makeup doesn't stick. It will literally slide off the face," said Lapidus, quoted by the news source. "In the summer, be sure to create a really good base so that everything stays on better."

The expert also recommended that in the summer, you put a little foundation primer on your eyelids before applying eyeshadow. Also, you might want to use a gel liner, instead of the more waxy, melt-prone pencils.

Real Beauty states that when it comes to eye makeup, bronze is the summer version of winter's black-and-silver smoky eye, so you should go for this golden color when getting ready for a night out. Also, to complete this look pick up some brown eyeliner to go with your bronze eyeshadow.