Male Make Up 101
So you think women are the only ones who need a real cover up? Think again. Men need just as much of a facial fix as they do, only with a lot less color. Like women, men also need to take care of their skin. Becoming more aware of good grooming and personal hygiene do not mean less manhood. A lot of males, and not just celebrities, already make this a routine. Whether you’re out on a date, going to work, or attending important events, make sure you have these to put on for a better and brighter look...
- Moisturizer – Men, no matter how much less of a worrier they are compared to women, are also prone to premature aging and unwanted wrinkles because of the sun and other environmental pollutants. Besides that, they too can have really dry skin. So it is advisable to put on some moisturizer with sun protection factor (SPF) to keep the face moisturized and protected all day long. A handsome face is never handsome enough unless it’s crack-free.
- Concealer – A lot of men resist using this product because they might be referred to as cake-boy. But it’s really no big deal if you apply a bit on certain blemishes to keep the skin tone even. Whether it’s an old zit, dark under-eye circles or other impurities, concealers are there to give you a quick fix.
- Chap stick – Men with red luscious lips can be so alluring. But putting red lipstick on during a date would be really wrong. Your lips might look darker than your partner’s and you’d end up looking like girlfriends instead. Good thing there are lip balms in cherry and strawberry flavour. If you put on a bit on your lips you’ll get the right natural hue that leaves you kissable yet masculine at the same time. If you opt for a natural look go for the flavor-less ones. Keeping your lips moisturized is also very important.
- Face powder – Using this application can be a bit tricky. If you use too much or the wrong shade, you’ll definitely suffer from doubtful stares. Face powders are often used by women to even up the skin tone and as secondary make up base next to a foundation cream. In the case of men, face powder is used to cover up oily skin and make the skin look even. Apply minimal amount on occasions where you really need to look gorgeous for hours. Choose the natural shade or the duller ones to avoid looking like a girl and to achieve a natural look.
- Night cream – The skin is under so much stress all day. Other than cleaning and exfoliating the face, you need to put on some facial cream that helps tone the skin and rejuvenate the skin cells. Night creams also have a way of infusing minerals onto the skin that remove the impurities. So you get to sleep well and wake up the following the day with better skin. Some night creams also come with day creams that you can use in the morning together with you moisturizer to protect your face all throughout the day.
So you still think you don’t need any make up? Now you do, and you won’t get arrested for it...
Juliana Alano
(Keywords: men’s make up, make up for men, flawless skin)
