Makeup Before and After: A Perfect Example of Why Not to Cover Up Freckles

Another day, another beautiful bride. Here’s a recent trial run with the low down on her look.

Lips:

I combined a nude liner with tipsy, a LipSurgence light coral gloss from tarte to make her lips look a little fuller. These shiny glosses get a lot of use in my kit especially for girls who aren’t die-hard lipstick wearers but still need some color and shine.

Highlighter:

Just two days after Hourglass sent their Ambient Lighting Palette to me, I tossed out 4 other highlighters I was carrying in my kit. This one is incredible and all I’ll need. It’s this fine powder that isn’t heavy or shiny looking, almost  like a movie effect, or an Instagram filter, or a dusting of Photoshop for your real life face. Use it on cheekbones or wherever you’d like to highlight, since it’s so light it’s tough it over-do. Here I dusted some along her cheekbones so you can just see a glimpse of it from a forward facing angle. It’s a must-try for those looking for an instant boost to their complexion.

Concealer:

Her slight discoloration around the eyes was easily zapped using Miracle Skin Transformer’s Treat & Conceal concealer. I’ve used it off and on in my kit, but I’m personally on my 3rd tube since discovering it years ago on a California trip. I was having some issues with the concealer I’d been using for years attracting powder to it (shadows) thus causing darkness under the eyes about 20 minutes after I’d finished an application. The best thing about Treat & Conceal is its consistency which feels like a whipped primer – not heavy or overly creamy so it settles into skin quickly and completely leaving the surface feeling like there’s nothing there.

Foundation:

I never cover freckles. They’re adorable and such a big part of what makes someone look like ‘them,’ but it also adds some color so if you do try to erase them you’ll just end up looking pale. I use Koh Gen Do’s Maifanshi Moisture Foundation a ton because it makes skin look better, and not like a mask. This is a perfect example of evening out the skin without over-doing it to death. That’s why this is a great pro foundation and everyday choice too.