Makeup How-to: Shine Over!
September 4, 2009 by Guest Blogger
Filed under Makeup
By Guest Blogger Sidory Dan-Perry
Shine, shine, oh why do we shine all the time? I hear this so much from my clients. They ask, “How do I control this?” Proper skincare products are a must but for a quick easy fix there is M·A·C Cosmetics “Matte.”
Image: M·A·C Cosmetics
It’s a cream based product that is much more than an anti-shine. It works as a primer, creating a smooth finish to your foundation. In addition, apply it to your eyelids and it helps increase the longevity of your eye shadow.
How to use:
This product can be used before and after makeup application. But for the best results apply a small amount after you clean and moisturize your face. Remember use a sponge and blend it in really well. Another way to apply it is just to your “t-zone,” cheeks, and chin; the places where you suffer shine the most.
You can also apply the product on your eyelids. It will extend the life of your eye shadow and also prevent oily creasing. I recommend using a small brush or your fingertips for application.
Shop:
You can purchase M·A·C Matte online at maccosmetics.com or at your local M·A·C makeup counter for $18.
Sidory is a freelance make-up artist based out of Washington D.C. She is also a contributing beauty writer and blogger for several online fashion publications and web sites. If you think she doesn’t do enough already, she’s also the Editor in Chief of her own beauty blogzine, beautyverve.com. Somewhere in between all this, she is a mother of two girls, wife, and abstract artist. Her friends call her a workaholic; she calls herself a rock star.
