Your Skin Profile
Hyperpigmentation
Splotchy skin can have several causes, including your health, sun damage, skin care history and certain cosmetic procedures. This affects people of all skin tones, though darker skin can be more sensitive to irritants that can cause hyperpigmentation. If this is a concern for you, focus on caring for your skin and protecting it with SPF. You can also consult a dermatologist about a chemical peel.
SPF Myths and Tips
You might have heard that those blessed with darker skin tones don't need sun protection. Wrong! Every skin type and tone needs SPF year round. Sunscreen can leave a noticeable white cast on our skin due to its active ingredients. Avoid this by dabbing SPF into your skin and waiting until it's fully absorbed, at least 15 minutes, before applying makeup.
Outlast 3-in-1
Between getting lunches and backpacks packed, busy Moms don't have time for laborious beauty regimes, but we still want to look our best. Not an impossible request, right? CoverGirl has just the answer to your morning routine. Their 3-in-1 everything foundation is a primer, concealer and foundation in just one step. The result is always a lightweight feel with full coverage. So now that your morning beauty regime is set and you look flawless before 8 a.m., maybe now you can sleep in a few extra minutes or finally get to enjoy that cup of coffee before the morning mayhem starts.
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Rethinking Nude Lips
If you search for nude lipstick, you'll find plenty of pale pink shades out there. But these may not look nude on many of us. Experiment with different colors. You might find your true nude lip with hues more along the lines of apricot, dulce de leche or chocolate.
Your Natural Beauty
For the longest time, our beauty ideals were controlled by others and you might have felt as if you had to change yourself to fit the mold. More than ever, unique beauty is what's in style. So wear those lush full brows if you have them. Don't feel you have to conceal those beauty marks that make you, well, you. Take a day off from makeup altogether. Our real beauty lies within.
Pigment Matters
It's all about color payoff when it comes to makeup. Pearl eye shadow may pop on dark skin but look like a mere highlight on lighter skin. Likewise, a blush that looks bright on lighter skin might look muted on darker skin. Always consider your makeup's pigmentation. If you want bolder makeup looks, you need products with richer pigments.
