They advise us to trick the eye into seeing what is not true. Their techniques emphasize contouring a face to conform to a certain beauty standard and they push flaw-concealment as priority one.
Well, not here. Not me. No way. Because your beauty is no illusion!
Readers of The 5-Minute Face will recall how my inspiration to become a makeup artist came from watching my mother paint her canvases with watercolors. She used gentle brushstrokes, swirled in soft washes of color, and played with light to draw the eye to what was wonderful about her subject.
Ladies, today our subject is you. And Mom’s modus operandi still applies. (Thanks, Mom!)
Since reading the last chapter, I hope you’ve already started seeing your features in new ways and found a favorite or three. What you’re about to learn is how to light up your best features by using the right products in the right places. Step-by-step, I’ll show you how to illuminate your natural assets so your unique loveliness shines through. All you. All true. Positively beautiful.
As you explore each of the following chapters, set your attitude on playful adventure. You may consider your eyes your best feature, but there’s every reason to try new ways to showcase your lips, cheeks, or skin. Let your spirit be your guide. Is today a sexy-lips day or a bronzed-cheek day? Does tonight call for a moody eye or an elegantly minimalist look? Remember, it’s makeup. There are no goofs you can’t wash off, so why not go for it?
Now let’s have some fun getting your gorgeousness on!
Article Source: Get Positively Beautiful The Ultimate Guide to Looking and Feeling Gorgeous by Carmindy
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