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Step up your office make-up

Last Updated 02 March 2018, 15:57 IST

Working women should keep their make-up simple and subtle in the office. Remember that you must look attractive and professional at the same time. Moreover, your office make-up should last through out the day.

If you have a desk job in an air conditioned office, chances are your make-up will last longer, but if your job involves travelling or you are exposed to the sun, you will need frequent "touch ups".

Let's take a look at the different kinds of make-up you need according to your office atmosphere and skin type:

* As far as office make-up is concerned, it should be done according to the lighting in your surroundings. If your office has fluorescent lighting as most offices do, your make-up should be applied in the same lighting. If you have a clear skin, leave out the foundation. After cleansing, apply a sunscreen with a built-in moisturiser.

* For oily skin, apply astringent lotion, instead of a moisturiser. Wait for a few minutes and then apply some powder. Avoid applying too much and pay more attention to the oily areas of the face. Press the powder all over the face and neck, with a slightly damp sponge. This helps it set and last longer. Avoid using too much powder around the eyes. Brush off excess powder with cotton wool. Or, you can use pressed powder (powder compact). It reduces oiliness and lasts longer.

* If you have a dry skin condition, try a creamy foundation, but add a few drops of water to it. The foundation should be as close to your skin colour as possible. For your eye make-up, stick to eye pencils. Or you can line your eyelids with brown or grey eye shadow. This gives a softer effect.

* Apply a mascara, as this makes the eyes look brighter. Mascara should be applied in two light coats, rather than one heavy one. Apply one coat. Allow it to dry. Comb out the lashes with an eye lash comb or brush, and then apply the second coat.

* For lipstick, avoid very dark colours, especially those with bluish tones, like dark maroon. Go for copper, bronze, burgundy or wine colour. Or, try light pastel colours like mauve or pink, provided they complement your skin colour. First, outline the lips with a lip pencil of the same shade as your lipstick. Fill in colour with a lipstick brush. Obviously outlined lips are out of fashion. If you like, you can wear only lip gloss.

* Apply a light cologne or perfume. The fragrance you wear to work should not be too heavy and overpowering.

* Cleansing is of utmost importance for working women, who battle the traffic and expose themselves to the grime and pollutants in the air. Always cleanse the skin at night, this will rid your skin off make-up, stale sweat, oil deposits, as well as dirt and pollutants.  

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(Published 02 March 2018, 05:38 IST)

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