Your face is your first impression, no doubt about it. But have you ever stood in a sea of cosmetics, brushes, applicators, and color and saw only question marks? Matte or shimmer? Warm or cool? Pressed powder or loose? It can be a little overwhelming. You can buy a handful of things that seem right and hope for the best, or you can arm yourself with info and make informed decisions that flatter you. When it comes to cosmetics for sissies and cross dressers, a feminization Mistress is your first line of defense for intel on cosmetics. This week and next, it’s all about the little things that help you make a big impact.
Basic fundamentals for the feminine face
Many natural-born women already know a few key things that I want to teach you. Some others are still figuring it out, too. So you’re not alone! Looking more like a woman doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Cross dressers and sissies just need some straight talk, and that’s what girlfriends are for!
This week, we’ll be talking about skin tone. It can’t be ignored if you’re serious about cosmetics. Do you have a warm or cool tone? Not sure? Consider this:
Warm tones:
* wear browns, dark greens, navy, plum, maroon, pumpkin, gold and peach well
*have naturally brown or hazel eyes
*tan easily
*look best in gold jewelry
*have more of a peach, golden or olive complexion
Cool tones:
*wear pinks, purples, blues and bright reds well
*have naturally blue or or grey eyes
*sunburn easily
*look best in silver jewelry
*have more of a pinkish, pale complexion
Still unsure? Hold the inside of your wrist up to natural light. If your veins are greenish, you are warm toned. If they are more bluish, you are cool toned.
It’s essential that you know about warm and cool tones because the answer will point you toward the right cosmetic colors that will flatter you best.
Picking the best foundation and powder for your skin tone
If you are a warm tone, you will want to pick a foundation that is more yellowish. If you are a cool tone, pick a foundation that is more pink.
When picking a foundation, hold the bottle to the inside of your forearm and match the color as best as you can. Remember, make-up should look natural. Deal with any facial imperfections and blemishes with a concealer a shade or so lighter than your foundation and then blend in a foundation that evens your complexion. Never choose a foundation that you hope will cover a multitude of issues at once. You’ll end up with more of a mask than a natural face, and it will be apparent to everyone. When choosing a concealer, follow the same test you did for foundation. Concealer is for marks, pimples, age spots and dark circles. They won’t be gone, but they’ll be lessened and can then be blended into your foundation. Foundation will come in oil free formulas (best for oily skin) and sensitive formulas. Consider your skin type when selecting products.
Whether you choose pressed or loose powder depends on your skin type. Pressed powder is great for non-oily skin, and loose powder can help control oily skin and the shine that comes with it. Personally, I’m a loose powder girl. Just make sure that you pick the right shade (follow the same test above) so that you don’t have powder that is noticeable. This looks unnatural. After applying concealer, foundation and powder, always ensure that everything is blended and no makeup line is noticeable from your chin to your neck. Blend, blend, blend! Use a makeup sponge rather than your fingers, which will have oils. Make sure that sponges are cleaned and changed often.
Next week, we will be discussing tips on picking color for rosy cheeks, luscious lips and eyes that dazzle based on skin tone. Don’t miss it!
