Banish the Mask….

   Usually summer brings trends of flowing clothes, hair, a natural sunkissed theme and a general feeling of less is more. Make-up trends usually are the same, bronzed or peachy cheeks, lighter colours, and in some cases, bare skin. With the heat and the constant temperature changes from air conditioned buildings into the sweltering outside, your pores get quite abused. That alone is a good reason to go about skin foundation with a minimalist approach. Also, it makes your skin look better.

   I’ve counted a few too many beautiful women lately with no blemishes or bumps, sporting a mask made of layers of concealer, liquid foundation and powder, all of which is unneeded. When I do someone’s foundation I focus first on if they have any blemishes, and pat on with a finger or small brush any colour corrector concealer. If there are no blemishes, no concealer. Then a light dusting of powder just over the spots helps soften and blend the edges into the bare skin. Then onto under eye issues. Usually a cream consistency is best, with no powder over top as that makes wrinkles more apparent. If there are blackheads or large pores on the nose or forehead, maybe a touch of liquid on those areas.

  And that’s it. Onto bigger and better things such as eyeshadows and lipgloss. If there’s nothing to cover up, when you put  make-up on nice skin, it gives it a not nice texture and unattractive layer on an otherwise pretty face. Soon fall trends will emerge with darker and heavier make-up, so in the mean time, lets all give our skin a break and let it breathe and enjoy the lightness of summer!

 Courtney Costa,  POP Make-up Artist