Do the Perfect Makeup for Fair Skin

It can be difficult to find makeup that complements a very fair complexion. Many colors end up looking overly heavy or garish against fair skin. However, there are many colors and styles of makeup that suit pale skin well. This article covers how to determine which colors suit you best as well as a basic day and evening look that suit fair complexions.

Steps

Find the Color Family that Suits You Best

  1. Determine your skin’s undertones.
    • You will have either warm undertones (yellow, peach or red) or cool undertones (pink, violet or blue).
    • A quick trick is looking at the veins on the underside of your wrist. If they are blue or purple, you have cool undertones. If they appear greenish or even yellowish, you have warm undertones [1].
    • Cool skin tones look best in white, black, gray, navy blue, blue-toned red, bright pink, jewel tones, and icy pastels [2].
    • Warm skin tones look best in orange, gold, olive, ivory, peach, light pink, aqua, and bright green. [2].
  2. Choose makeup within your color family.
    • Avoid very bright or dark makeup, as it can look garish against very pale skin. Choose muted shades in your color family or apply makeup lightly.
    • In general, pinks, nudes, and cherry reds suit fair complexions [3].

A Makeup Look for Everyday Wear

  1. Cover any imperfections. Choose a fair concealer that matches your skin’s undertones. Apply the concealer with a light hand to avoid a cakey look, and leave freckles uncovered.
  2. Apply a light dusting of matte powder. Many powders and concealers have an orange tone which can look odd on fair skin. Make sure you find one that matches your undertone or opt for a translucent powder that won’t add any artificial color to your face. A large, rounded kabuki brush is best for this, as it covers a large surface area and distributes powder evenly.
  3. Apply a light blush to your cheeks. Choose a blush in your color family, but make sure it is light. Smile to locate the apples of your cheeks and apply blush in a circular motion using a small powder brush.
  4. Curl your eyelashes and apply two coats of mascara. Opt for clear or brown mascara if black is too strong a look for daytime.
  5. Line your bottom lashes with white eyeliner. White liner makes your eyes appear bigger and makes you look wide-awake.
  6. Apply a tinted or clear lip balm. Choose a shade in your color family appropriate for day. A pale pink is always flattering.

A Makeup Look For Evening Wear

  1. Repeat steps one and two.
  2. Apply a highlighter. Using your fingers or a small brush, blend highlighter onto your cheekbones, under your eyebrows and under your eyes. This will make your skin look luminous and will cover up under-eye circles.
  3. Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks. For evening, you can choose a darker or more pronounced blush shade, just remember to apply it lightly.
  4. Create a smoky eye.
    • Sweep white eyeshadow over the eyelid up to the brow bone.
    • Cover the eyelid up to the crease in a light grey shadow.
    • Shade the crease of the eyelid with a dark grey eyeshadow and blend.
    • Apply a quick sweep of liquid eyeliner across the top lashes and grey pencil eyeliner along the bottom lashes.
  5. Curl eyelashes and apply three coats of black or brown mascara.
  6. Apply lipstick or gloss. Darker lipstick or gloss is appropriate for an evening look. Try a darker pink, mauve, or plum. Avoid exceptionally bright or dark shades.
  7. Finished

Tips

  • If you use foundation, MAC has a good range for fair skin.
  • If you are having trouble determining your color family, visit a department store makeup counter, salon, or Sephora. Employees will be happy to help you find which colors look best on you.
  • Fake eyelashes look fantastic and really make eyes pop.
  • Browns and yellows have a tendency to make fair skin look washed out [4]. Avoid these colors.

Warnings

  • Wash off makeup before going to bed.
  • Make sure to apply sunscreen every day. This is especially important for fair skin which can burn easily.

Things You'll Need

  • Makeup brushes
  • Eyelash curler
  • Concealer
  • Matte powder
  • Blush or cheek stain
  • Clear, brown or black mascara
  • White eyeliner
  • Highlighter
  • White, light grey and dark grey eyeshadows
  • Black liquid eyeliner
  • Grey pencil eyeliner
  • Lipstick or gloss

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/determine-your-skin-tone.htm
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://voices.yahoo.com/wearing-right-color-skin-tone-466340.html?cat=69
  3. ↑ http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/match-colors-to-your-skin-tone1.htm
  4. ↑ http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/beauty/match-colors-to-your-skin-tone1.htm
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