Makeup for the Soul’s Beauty

  • A spiritual practice is intentional. A beauty routine can be too. The intentions are obvious for something like a shower (getting clean) or putting lotion on (moisturizing).  They address physical results. But what if there was an added intention that spoke to the heart and soul? Intention for today’s shower is to get clean and clear away unresolved anger. Or putting on lotion is for moisturizing and connecting deeply with the self and gratitude for the physical body.
  • A spiritual practice connects us with the divine. So can a beauty routine. Whether the divine, or God, or whatever one calls it, quietly reflecting is a solid way to be in communication. A beauty care routine can be a place to quiet down, still the mind and open up that channel of connection. (https://www.truthbeautyandgoodness.net/post/beauty-as-a-spiritual-practice)
  • “Garden Sanctuary”: Share gardening tips, plant care advice, and reflections on how nature and gardening can nurture the soul and promote well-being.
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8956164/ Excerpt from case study related to makeup usage amongst women and positive body image and confidence: omen wearing makeup are perceived by others as more attractive, competent, dominant, and more socially prestigious. Individuals differ in how much and how frequently they use makeup. Some studies show that women with lower self-esteem use more makeup, probably to hide imperfections. However, women with higher self-esteem can also use makeup to attract attention. This study verified whether social and general self-esteem and body image are associated with makeup usage in Brazilian women. We collected data from 1,483 women (Mage = 31.08; SD = 11.15) about body image (appearance orientation and appearance evaluation), social self-esteem, general self-esteem, and makeup usage (frequency of makeup usage, time spent applying makeup per day, and money spent on makeup per month). Appearance orientation positively predicted frequency of makeup usage, time spent applying makeup, and money spent on makeup, whereas appearance evaluation inversely predicted money spent on makeup per month. Social self-esteem and general self-esteem also positively predicted money spent on makeup, but in different directions. The results suggest that the significance given to appearance and social interactions are importantly associated with makeup usage in women. Mafra AL, Silva CSA, Varella MAC, Valentova JV. The contrasting effects of body image and self-esteem in the makeup usage. PLoS One. 2022 Mar 25;17(3):e0265197. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265197. PMID: 35333869; PMCID: PMC8956164.
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Makeup Foundations: Where to Start?

  • Here are some basics about makeup: 
  • Primer: Primers come in gel, cream, or spray form and can create an the predecessor to foundation, without it, foundation would not be applicable, or looking as well as it could. This helps with covering up frown lines and pores to get even distribution. 
  • Foundation:Even if you’re only into makeup for beginners, you’ll want to have at least one trusty foundation at hand. Foundation comes as a liquid, cream, or powder, and is meant to even out your skin tone and smooth over imperfections. Tip:Figre out the amount of coverage you would like to achieve. You can get foundations ranging from sheer coverage (like a skin tint or tinted moisturizer) to full coverage. 
  • Concealer: Concealer is meant to provide the under-eye brightness or additional coverage over select areas, like dark circles, breakouts, acne scars, and other skin blemishes. Depending on the look you want to achieve, you can opt for a concealer with either a matte or dewy finish. Dewey means shiny, and matte means non-shiny. The level of coverage can be altered based on personal preference.
  • Highlighter and Contour: These two are the secret behind the perfectly chiseled faces we often see on celebs and influencers. “Contour colors always recede, meaning they will add depth, where highlighter brings that light forward,” says makeup artist Robert Sesnek. Together they add an overall dimension. Because everyone has different skin types, we recommend playing around with liquid, powder, and cream formulas to figure out what’s most flattering on your own individual face. 
  • Blush and Bronzer: There’s often confusion between contour and bronzer when it comes to makeup for beginners. But it’s important to remember that contour creates shadows, while bronzer creates a natural, sun-kissed glow that accentuates and lifts your cheekbones and other features. Bronzers come in liquids, creams, and powders (brush up on the differences with our tips for how to apply bronzer). On the flip side, blush is used to add a hint of color to your cheeks and comes in liquid, powder, and cream formulas.
  • Setting Products: You have a few options to set your makeup. When we want to lock a look in place, we love the way setting powder does the trick. When we want to smooth fine lines and blur pores, we apply finishing powder, which also gives an airbrushed finish. And when we want to secure our look while adding a little dewiness, setting spray gets the job done. Sesnek says he never skips the setting step. If setting the whole face feels like too much product or leaves the skin too matte, we just powder select areas (like our T-zone and under our eyes), while leaving the other areas dewy (https://www.ipsy.com/blog) Tried to make it more objective. What do you think?
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