Bobbi Brown's Makeup Manual

In an attempt to master the art of barely there makeup, I decided to spend $30 at Borders on Bobbi Brown’s Makeup Manual. If there’s anyone who knows how to create the perfect natural makeup look, it’s definitely Bobbi Brown. She’s been in the business of beauty for longer than almost all of her competitors, but she has yet to be outshined by any of them. I figured that this all inclusive how-to guide would help me develop the basic skills of makeup application as well as present me with some day to night transitional looks.

Less is More.

We all know what makeup is AND more importantly, what it does for us. Could you imagine leaving your house in the morning without it? No way! At least we hope you take pride in yourself and respect how you present yourself to the outside world. There is a fine line because at times (usually if you don't know what you're doing) makeup can make some look worse. When that happens it is called wearing too much makeup. We don’t want to look fake, we want to look natural and beautiful. The CHAOS quote of the day is ‘less is more’, write it down, keep it natural and stick to the tones that match your skin color. First off, what every lady needs is a good foundation, one that matches your skin tone. So many people go wrong here and are mismatched, and that my friend, is the beginning to a gigantic problem. We love the flawless look so make sure you are wearing the right color, it should BLEND into your natural skin tone.

Make sure you pick a blush or bronzing balls that will show off your cheek bones. The color can only be a few shades darker than your foundation. Obviously, a great mascara is needed, eyes can be what makes your face stand out. It is important to know what your best feature is, if it is your eyes focus on your eyes and tone down the lips, draw attention to one facial feature at a time. If your lips are full and you posses the perfect pout, focus on that.  Makeup should only highlight your features, it isn't there to create them. So remember, look fresh faced, feel natural and remember less is more! 

Text Laura Woodbury-Smith