Skin Care:

Healthy skin starts with clean skin. But, should you use soap or cleansing lotion? Some women are afraid of washing their face with soap. But if you follow up with a nice moisturizer, there is no reason not to use it. In fact, soap is one of the most efficient ways to get rid of bacteria and dirt as long as you use soap with neutral PH to keep the natural balance of your skin. If your face is too dry, then it may be better to use cleansing lotions and creams that hydrate while they cleanse your skin. A good night's sleep is key for healthy skin. Dermatologists can determine which side of our face we sleep on by looking for fine lines. This can be avoided sleeping on a non-synthetic pillow with a satin cover and, of course, using a moisturizing and nourishing cream for your type of skin.

Foundation:

Use foundation to even out the tone of your skin, neck and, whenever needed, your cleavage. Compact foundation is ideal if you have big pores because it fills them in and creates a smoother look. Yellow foundation is perfect for sallow complexions or to revitalize darker complexions like those of some Latin women. Also, liquid foundation can be applied much quicker than compact foundation, and it looks more natural, but it covers less. When buying makeup at a store, go outside on the street and check how it looks under daylight and also if the tone go well with your complexion.

Cheek Bones:

A touch of blush on the cheeks gives you a more healthy appearance and helps define your cheekbones. If you want a longer face, simply move the brush from the side of your mouth to right above the ears. If you're using too many colors, a natural brown, slightly darker than your skin, would be a wise choice. And for sheer luminosity and a festive look use a silver shade. A little shine highlights and stands out in the dark, but apply only a little bit on the upper part of the cheekbones.

Lips:

For fuller lips, follow the edge of the lip with a light lip liner. This highlights and accentuates at the same time. Trace the shape or your lips just outside their natural contour using a natural rosy brown. Next, fill in with a glossy beige shade. Lip-gloss adds more volume and life. Very accentuated lines usually made with dark browns, that contrast with your lipstick are out. You'll be better off with a subtle lip liner. A peach-colored pearl gloss gives a fresh and youthful look; choose a creamy and glossy texture instead of a mute one. Glossy lips are fuller lips. If you have thin lips, define them over their natural contour to give the illusion of fuller lips, and avoid dark colors because they make your lips look even thinner. Lip liner is better than regular lipstick for a more precise outline. Fuller lips can handle darker tones. Use a burgundy shade and fill in with a same color in cream. Or you can use more dramatic colors like dark red or purple. When you outline your lips with dark colors like that, the tip of your pencil must be very sharp, plus, you have to make a perfect line because mistakes will be more noticeable in this color. If you go with a stronger color like cherry pink, you can highlight your teeth and make them look whiter.

Make-up Tricks:

Facial corrections are as important as color. A simple dark line on the cheek makes for higher cheekbones. As weird as it may sound, the shape of the nose can also look different with some makeup. Dark tones on each side of the nose will make it look thinner, and a light straight line down the middle gives the optical illusion of a straight nose. A line along the jaw line makes your cheekbones look higher. And a few highlights on your forehead help relax frown lines and give your face a fresher look. Another trick is to use a dark tone to shorten the chin. Always remember to blend well with the puff, this will soften fine lines and give a supple finish. In short, highlights in lighter tones accentuate and give volume, while darker shades are used for hiding and giving depth.