Makeup can complement the natural look, especially for those with a light skin. Generally, beautiful women in Nigeria have a fair complexion, but regardless of the color, they are beautiful.
However, as we know, this country is very hot and this can be disadvantageous when applying and even fixing makeup. It is important to select the right products and techniques that will give you the natural glow you desire.
As promised in the earlier post, in this episode, we shall take a look at those makeup tips which are particularly useful for ladies in Nigeria with a fair complexion. I will also offer tips on how they can achieve the perfect appearance.
Fair Skin Makeup Tips
Here are the tips that will help everyone with fair skin to attain the best make-up look;
Know Your Skin Tone and Undertone
The first thing to consider when choosing makeup products is the skin tone and undertone.
Light skin in Nigeria mainly refers to a lighter skin color, however the tones may differ. Your undertone can be warm (golden, peachy, or yellow), cool (pink, red, or blue), or neutral.
Knowing this will help you in choosing foundations, powders and other makeup products that will match your natural skin tone.
Well, how can you know this, you might ask. All you have to do is find your natural-color skin near your wrist and examine the veins there in the daylight. If they appear greenish, you have warm undertones.
If they look bluish then you have cool undertones. If it is difficult to decide or if they look like they are in between, then you are likely to have a neutral undertone.
Use a Good Primer
The climate in Nigeria is hot and humid which in turn makes makeup fade or run especially in the course of the day.
A primer is a great solution to the problem. It acts as a primer for your face and ensures that any subsequent make-up applied lasts longer on your skin.
If you are going for fair skin, the type of primer that would be useful to you is one that would reduce oil on the skin or one that gives the skin a touch of moisture.
As a rule, use it after your moisturizer but before your foundation. This step will make sure that your makeup does not fade especially in harsh conditions such as hot weather.
Choose the Appropriate Foundation Color
Selecting the correct foundation for fair complexion isn’t easy, but here are some tips. However, you should be careful not to overdo it and make your face too dark or even too light.
While some beauty brands in Nigeria may not have many products for those with lighter skin, there are many international brands that have.
When choosing your foundation, apply it on your jawline to see if it blends with your face and neck.
My advice for you when buying online, make sure that the brand has the options of changing the color using a virtual tool.
In my opinion, it is better to take a foundation that matches with skin tone rather than the one that is lighter and makes your face have an unnatural complexion.
Set Your Makeup with Powder
Most times, makeup is shiny, and there is nothing wrong with that. A good setting powder will set your makeup and minimize shine.
I find that translucent powders are best for fair skin because it doesn’t contain color, so your foundation stays loyal to its color.
The powder should be applied in a thin layer using a big brush or a beauty sponge. However, do not overdo it, this may lead to makeup looking heavy and you may end up with a caked-on look.
Use Soft Blush Tones
There is no better friend for fair skin people than a good blush.
There are many of them but some of the recommended natural blush colors are soft pinks, peaches and corals. Do not use dark or bold blush shades, as these products look rather unnatural on women with fair skin.
Cream blushes can also be a good choice for a nice appearance, particularly during the dry harmattan season in Nigeria when a skin might become even drier.
Highlight and Contour
Yes, contouring can give some shape to the face, but it’s best not to go very dark when contouring fair skin. I would advise you to buy a contour powder or cream that is one shade darker or two at most from your skin tone.
As for the highlighter, there is nothing better than selecting a color of this product that would match the undertone of your skin.
Pick the Right Lipstick
Do you know that lipstick shades look very good mostly on fair ladies? However, one must ensure that the lip color he or she applies-match the rest of the makeup that they are using.
The most appropriate color for casual or natural makeup is nude, pink and peach. However, it is also important not to choose dark shades of lipsticks as they will completely dominate fair skin.
If you want your lip color to last longer you should use a lip liner before applying the lipstick especially if you are in Nigeria where we have warm weather. This will assist in shaping the lips and ensuring that your lipstick does not wear off very easily.
Drink plenty of water as well as take care of your complexion.
Lastly, makeup looks best on a fresh and clean skin. It is recommended to drink a lot of water and take proper care of the skin.
Take a mild soap while washing, apply a lot of cream daily, do not neglect your sun cream even during the cloudy morning.
Also, if the skin is well taken care of, your makeup will go on smoothly and will also look good.
Last Notes
In summary, it is easy for fair skin ladies to achieve the perfect makeup look. This all depends on your skin tone, the correct products to use, and what changes you need to make to your skincare. With these tips you can be comfortable walking out there looking good.
I hope you enjoyed reading this article and you were able to learn something new from it.
