Hot now – the “Dewy” complexion

We’re seeing it everywhere this spring - celebrities with beautiful, radiant, “dewy” skin. The dewy look makes you look younger, healthier, sexier, and a little bit glamorous. But, be mindful. If you overdo the dew, you’ll end up a big “don’t”. Too much of the dewy look, and you’ll look oily and in need of a wash. Here’s how to get the look just right.

• Start with a clean, bright face. Use a cleanser that’s perfect for your skin type and doesn’t leave your skin too dry. Also use a gentle exfoliater to lift off dead skin, which makes your complexion dull.
• After using your daily cleanser and moisturizer, smooth on a hydrating lotion. This will give you a subtle all-over glow and help foundation go on smoothly. For those of us with large pores, this is a great trick to make skin look smooth and flawless.
• Mineral powder foundation is very popular right now, but for the dewy look, I prefer a sheer cream.
• Think cream for cheeks, too. Use a cheek glaze, rather than a powder blush. It’s just plain hard to make powder look dewy.
• Apply your eye makeup like normal. You can use your powder here. If you try to go dewy on the eyes, you’ll end up looking oily instead.
• Finish the face off with a highlighting cream. Also called shimmer cream, apply the highlighting cream to your cheek bones and center of your forehead for daytime. At night, put a little on your brow bones (just under your eyebrows) and the inside corners of your eyes.
If you try it out, and end up looking too dewy, you can fix the look by brushing on a powder. Don’t be afraid to try something new. You can always wash it off!
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Spring 2010 Makeup Trend: Go tropical!

It’s time to break out of the dull winter colors and add life to your makeup wardrobe. Think beach holiday. Shimmering sun, warm sand, and bright, beautiful colors are all found in the makeup trends this season. You can have the popular tropical look even if you’re enjoying the Valley’s Blossom Trail, rather than sipping umbrella-covered Pina Coladas handed to you by an oiled-up cabana boy. Here’s how to do it:

• Start with dewy skin. Use a hydrating lotion before putting on foundation for a youthful all-over glow. This is great for casual daytime, when you don’t want too much shimmer.
• For nighttime, or a special daytime occasion, add shimmer cream to cheek and brow bones.
• Try something new with your eyes. Dump winter’s dark colors and lighten up with beautiful melon tones or green ocean colors. At night, add in deep navy blue as an eyeliner or accent.
• Use a pale tropical color on cheeks and keep them understated but fresh. If you use a melon shade on your eyes, try going a shade or two lighter for your cheeks. Even better – use a cheek glaze, rather than a powder, to keep that dewy look going.
• Lips should be a pop of color. You want to look like you just ate a juicy piece of fruit. Red, pink, melon, or peach all work as long as they’re fresh. Stains and shines are both perfect this season.

Overall, think fresh and fruity for your colors this spring. And, don’t be afraid to try something new.
Send your makeup questions or comments to me at: Sabrinahill@marykay.com or visit my website at: www.marykay.com/sabrinahill.