Arbonne`s About Face Line Defiance make-up

Do you have a rosy/pink hue to Zone 1, and…
cross over to a Neutral foundation, but never cross over
Do you have a golden/yellow hue to Zone 2?
to a Cool foundation.
If you said yes, then you have a Neutral or
Now that we have identified Neutral and Warm skin
combination skin tone. This should be easily
tones, what about the 20 percent of the population that
identified, so don’t stare at your skin until you think
you see a rosy tone as it will just be a figment of your
by Krista Embry
falls in the Cool skin tone? A true Cool is very easy to
detect.
imagination! However, if you see two zones, this is
what Neutral means, so consider yourself blessed as
Do you see rose/pink undertones in your forearm
“You have so much yellow in your skin, you should
The special
you can wear colors (especially pinks and corals) easily
(Zones 1 and 2)
only wear earth tones!” “Oh, you are definitely a cool
effects that I teach
without using tricks to make them work! Also, your
Are your veins easily seen?
because you have blonde hair and blue eyes!” “I’m a
in my DVD, Impact
foundation will be in the Neutral family. Now, let me
Do your veins around the wrist have a blue tint? (The
‘Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall’ so I can only wear…” “I
Your Image, will continue to complete your canvas;
make this a little more thorough for you. Sometimes a
best way to see “blue” veins is to lay your forearm on
have brown hair and brown eyes, I must be a warm…”
however, I am not the type of make-up artist that stays
Neutral will lean more toward the Cool foundations
a blue piece of fabric. This will highlight the color of
The scenarios go on and on… Is there truth to these
with Warm, Cool, or Neutral tones when applying
in the winter months, and sometimes a Neutral will
your veins.)
scripts? Sometimes; however, as with all rules, there are
color on the face. In other words, I am a Warm skin
tan easily in the summer and lean more toward the
Do you burn easily with sun exposure?
exceptions. I feature 13 models on my DVD, Impact Your
tone, but I love wearing pink lipsticks and purple eye
Warm foundations in the summer months. Don’t let this
Is your skin Ivory or Alabaster?
Image, which represent the majority of skin tones. The
shadows! Allow me to break you out of the mindset
confuse you, as that’s exactly what a Neutral skin tone
hair and eye color help in identifying the model that most
of “I can’t wear that eye shadow, it’s not in my color
should do; however, some Neutrals will stay in their
All of the above are indications that you have a Cool
represents you, but it truly is the skin tone that is critical.
family.” There are tricks in the application process that
same color family all year with no shading issues.
or blue-based skin tone. Very seldom does a Cool skin
When it comes to a foundation, choosing the correct skin
will allow you to cross over into other color families
tone is crucial. What I call “second skin” make-up will
regarding shadows and lipsticks, but a Warm skin tone
If you said “No, I don’t see two colors/zones on my
some cases, the summer months may dictate that a
either give you a look that will receive compliments, or a
can never cross over to a Cool foundation or vice versa.
forearm,” then let’s identify a Warm skin tone.
Neutral base is more appropriate.
look that can cause others to look at you in a side glance
(I am NOT speaking about your wardrobe! This article
leaving you wondering “Do I have something in between
is only regarding make-up.)
Do you see a golden/yellow hue that covers both Zone 1
Always test your foundation on your jaw line by
and Zone 2?
making a vertical line with the foundation you are
my teeth?” This is because your face will either be
tone cross over into a Neutral foundation; however, in
ghostly white or orangish-yellow if you are in the wrong
Let’s break this down to simple terms. A yellow base
Does your skin look thicker? In other words, does your
trying. This will allow you to see the
color family. We have all seen women walking around
would be a Warm skin tone, a rosy base (usually Ivory
skin hide veins easily?
foundation on the “least sun
with an orange face and an extremely white neck and
or Alabaster skin) would be a Cool skin tone, and a
Do your veins around your wrist have a greenish
damaged” part of your face,
body. There is usually a line around the jaw called a line
combination of the two skin tones would be a Neutral
tint? (The best way to see “green” veins is to lay your
and see if the foundation
of demarcation where the foundation stops, and the real
skin tone. I already know what you are thinking…
forearm on a blue piece of fabric. This will highlight
matches against your
skin tone begins. Remember, the point of foundation,
“How can I tell?” Once you train your eye to see the
the color of your veins. Neutral skin tones can have
neck. Unless you
whether it is a liquid or a mineral, is to look like “second
different zones in the skin, it’s a piece of cake! First, let
green or blue veins.)
compare two different
skin”. Can you leave your home wearing just your
me say that 80% of the population has either Neutral or
foundation and feel comfortable? If you said, “No, I need
Warm skin tones.
color in my face first!” then I can almost guarantee you
are in the wrong color family. I’m not condoning that
Our skin is what identifies our coloring. When
you only need foundation to get a beautiful finished
identifying skin tone, look at the wrist and forearm.
“look,” but I believe you should be able to leave your
Be sure to have excellent lighting when making a
home wearing only foundation and concealer, and feel
decision. Look for “zones” in your skin. When you
“flawless.” Another indication you are in the wrong color
examine your forearm, turn your wrists up and extend
family is if your foundation changes colors throughout
them out in front of your body. The inner most part of
the day. If you are using a Warm foundation, and you are
the forearm, which will be next to your waist if you
a Cool skin tone, your foundation will turn orange after a
have your arms extended, will show a zone (Zone 1),
few hours. If you are a Warm wearing a Cool foundation,
while the outer part of the forearm, if you follow your
after a few hours your complexion will have a grayish
thumb down to your elbow, will be another zone (Zone
hue.
2). Here is what you are looking for:
shades of foundation,
If you said yes, you have a Warm or yellow skin tone.
it is difficult to spot
Warm skin tones are the most common, and are
an exact match.
typically the easiest to identify. A Warm skin tone can
Arbonne’s
About Face Line Defiance make-up
For that ‘second skin’ appearance.
For a beautiful, flawless finish
Arbonne’s
About Face Mineral Powder Foundation
u If you have an even complexion,
try wetting the cosmetic wedge
before applying the foundation.
This gives a more natural
uAfter applying foundation and loose powder,
use a mister to ‘set’ your canvas. I prefer using
Arbonne’s Rejuvenating Mist in “Awaken” (for dry
skin, try Arbonne’s Rejuvenating Mist in “Unwind”).
appearance to the skin while
creating a flawless finish.
uFor eye shadows on mature skin, focus on matte
tones. Matte shadows have no frost in them, so they
by Krista Embry
u If a mineral make-up is your
don’t reflect light easily. Frost shadows should be
preference, try using Arbonne’s
used sparingly.
RE9 Eye Cream to soften any
As women age, make-up techniques that compliment
well, for added life
mature skin can vary. On my DVD Impact Your
to eye shadows
Image, I teach the basic application of make-up from
and lipsticks. Being
foundation to lipstick, and I also feature four classic
a little generous as
eye techniques. While these applications work for
you apply the primer
all ages, there are steps to follow when using frost
around the eyes and over
eye shadow or mineral make-up that will make your
any frown or laugh lines will help
overall appearance smoother.
lines where the make-up has
uA cream blush looks softer on mature skin. The
settled. Here is how you would
apple of the cheek should ‘pop’ with color. To apply
use this technique: First, wash your
hands! After the mineral make-up is
applied, take Arbonne’s RE9 Eye Cream
thumbs. Gently blot your thumbs together and apply
only to the apple (i.e. center) of the cheek.
and apply a small amount (the size of a
pea) on your middle finger. Next, blot your fingers
So… whether you are 25 or 65… a make-up primer is
soften unwanted lines and smooth the entire
together until the cream feels ‘tacky’. Next, tap your
a must have product. Try these simple techniques to
canvas.
fingers gently over laugh lines, crow’s feet, between
create a flawless new you!
the eyes and across the forehead. Take a clean dry
Arbonne’s Virtual Face Primer is not only a must for
mature skin, but a must for all skin! This is the first
When selecting a primer for your cosmetic bag,
cosmetic wedge and lightly tap over the eye cream.
step to minimizing pores and softening wrinkles.
test the product first on the back of your hand – a
The mineral make-up will adhere to the eye cream
When applying a primer, use a cosmetic wedge to
good primer should deliver a velvety finish while
and the dry cosmetic wedge will pull out the excess
evenly distribute the product. Start in the T-Zone and
creating the illusion of smoother skin. In addition,
particles – leaving the appearance of a smoother,
work your way across the forehead, down the nose,
see if the primer gives a matte look to your skin.
radiant complexion.
across the cheeks and on to the chin. Apply over the
Primers create a barrier between your skin and the
eyelids and across
foundation, allowing the true tone of the foundation
uWhen using a liquid foundation, use a loose
to be seen. If an oily complexion is your challenge,
powder to set the make-up – but use it sparingly! Try
a primer also helps reduce oil throughout the day.
to leave a dewy look to the skin by applying the loose
Again, applying the primer with a cosmetic wedge
powder in the T-Zone only. Again, use a cosmetic
assures that excess oil from the fingers and bacteria
wedge for this application, as a fluff brush will leave
accumulated from under the nail will never be
brush marks in your foundation.
the lips as
the perfect cream blush, use the fatty part of the
added to your canvas!
When applying foundation to mature skin, a primer
will help reduce the appearance of age – and here
are a couple of tricks that will help soften lines as well:
u
When applying foundation, use a cosmetic
wedge. This allows the foundation to take on a
smoother finish. When using your fingers, it is a
Arbonne’s
Virtual Illusion
Makeup Primer
challenge to get the foundation evenly distributed.
You may feel like the consistency is smoother, but
that is only because of the excess oil from your fingers.
This refreshing mist is designed to hydrate and
invigorate skin, while delivering the aromatherapeutic
benefits of the Awaken Essential Oil Blend.
Arbonne’s
Awaken Rejuvenating Mist