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for men
 make-up
for men we are in favor of make-up for men, provided that it is
totally invisible. in fact, we are talking about concealers, rather than
actual make-up. thanks to the products available on the market today you
can revive your complexion, conceal fatigue and cover up under-eye shadows.
here is how.
skin care
first of all, it is important that you look after your skin, especially
the face. even though men's skin is much less sensitive than women's one,
this does not mean that it does not need adequate care. it is good practice
to apply a day cream every morning with a uv protection factor 10 or 15
(at least in the summer).
lips
the lips are among the most sensitive parts of the body. they need to
be protected from external factors like wind, sun and cold. there is nothing
uglier than chapped lips, so always keep some lip balm handy.
eye contour and under-eye shadows
the skin under your eyes is very thin and needs extra care. remember therefore
to apply an eye contour cream every morning. if it is those bluish under-eye
shadows that bother you, you can camouflage them using a concealer. but
be careful with the color. concealers should not be too light, neither
too gray or pink. choose one with warm colors that 'awaken' your eyes
straight away. avoid stick concealers because they are too doughy and
so they might become visible.
spots and blemishes
skin problems like acne, spots and other blemishes should be covered up
and made invisible. choose a concealer with the same color of your skin.
to test the color, apply a small amount on the neck. as for eye contour
and under-eye shadows, it is recommended not to use stick concealers because
they are too visible.
an even complexion
if you wish to give uniformity to your complexion and remove oiliness
you can use the blot powder without color or talc. use it after applying
the day cream and the concealer and it will fix your complexion in a completely
natural way. in the summer it is better not to use powder as the intense
light and heat tend to make it more visible. replace powder with a colored
gel mixed with a foundation cream.
eyebrows and eyelashes
far too often eyebrows are completely neglected, despite the fact that
in men they need special care. obviously we are talking about concealing
them. maintain their natural shape and intervene only to clean their natural
line. in order to remove dust and grease from the face that end up on
your eyebrows, comb them with a colorless gel. the same gel can be used
also for eyelashes.
bronzing powder for a healthy look
apply the concealer as usual and fix it with blot powder. then put on
the non-shiny bronzing powder with a yellow component. avoid the red tints
as they do not look natural. to apply the bronzing powder, brush in a
circular motion from the outside towards the inside of the face.
some extra care does not hurt
it is very important to cleanse the face well in the evening, to avoid
that powder and gel clog up the pores. men's daily shaving provides a
good peeling to their skin, at least in the shaven area. however, before
exposure to the sun, it is better to do a complete peeling.
always remember to apply the after-shave balm or even better a day cream,
which unlike the aftershave does not contain alcohol.
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