Fair skin

Dec 16, 2010

Tree S.

What are the best colors for fair skin?

Dec 16, 2010

Erin Z.

do you mean eye shadow colors? or blush? lips? lol! Or just in general?

My skin is EXTREMELY fair. I actually pride myself on my "alibaster" complexion! lol. So, when it comes to lips, I'm drawn to soft golds, pinks, and blue based reds, as they play very nicely on my skin tone.

I have a bit of redness to my cheeks, so I choose blushes that are very soft plum pinks.

For eyes a usually do nudes on a daily bases, and rely on wing tipped lingers and mascara for definition. But, as with any "rule" its always fun to break. So I like to mic up eye colors. I'm pale to bright colors are VERY bright on my skin. I can wear yellows, whites, and neon colors without any issues. Hope that helps!

Dec 16, 2010

Tree S.

I need help with everything. My skin is very very pale pink. Like you, bright colors are VERY bright on me. I think I've got it right until I see myself in a photograph. So I'm starting over. Your advice does help. Thanks!

Dec 17, 2010

Ashley C.

i am very fair and have light hair and blue eyes. i Def. need some color on my face.

For my eyes i stay on the "earth tone" side using browns, oranges, creams ivorys, yellows, gold, red toned browns or light reds,greens (the Urban decay naked palette is perfect or the Too faced naked eyes palette) For going out i use taupe's, purples & dark browns but i do love to mix it up! i normally stay away from blues & grays because they dont do anything for my eye color (my personal opinion)

For Liner i use brown gel liner for my everyday look when im running around town its so natural and it doesnt stand out as much as black does. I wear black winged out liner atleast 4 times a week its very retro and flattering and really helps your eyes pop plus it makes any "natural" eye look more dressed up! I love to wear purple liner every once in awhile its totally fun and looks amazing on lighter skin because it stands out more (physicians formula green eyes tower)

I would stay away from white liner on the waterline i find it just makes me look paler almost plus its a pain to keep re applying. i purchased stilas topaz liner because its a peach skin toned liner and it just looked fake and it doesn't work with half of my looks, BLAH!

My cheeks i always stick with a nice contour color( buff or sincere by MAC or Physicians Formula Mosaic powder), pink or peach blush ( MAC peaches or Benefit coralista) . for more dramatic i go a pink berry( dallas by benefit) or a shimmery pink on top of a more brighter pink (MAC desert rose & pur minerals rocks blush)

Lips i always go for Red (In the red or really red by relvon matte collection or Make up forever matte red, MAC Russian Red) i use them all! its so classic and retro. i also love to go for fushia lip colors (Fushia by revlon or lime crime)
Mauve colors are the best "nude" lips for the fair skin! i cannot no matter what wear nude lipstick so i always go for a pink or peach based lipstick (in the mauve by revlon matte col. , MAC Angel or hug me or shy girl. As fair as lipgloss goes if im not wearing lipstick i thrown on pinks or peach color lipgloss or liptints. i love maybellines new liptints over all!

As far as bronzers go because im so fair it can look like dirt on my face, especially if it has too much glitter in it! I use Benefit hoola to contour or as a medium when i apply my bronzer. i personally use sephora brand bronzer or MAC refined Golden but you have to use a light hand as well!

I hope this helps!

Dec 17, 2010

Tree S.

Thank you so much, Ashley and Andrew. I really want to stay away from colors/shades that look bad on me. I'll take my new list with me now and go shopping.

Dec 17, 2010

Ashley C.

You are so welcome, you should try the revlon colorstay 12 hour eyeshadow quads, i adore them and they are perfect for everyday wear, i use them alot and throw on a bright lipstick!!
Have fun shopping!!!

Dec 17, 2010

Tree S.

I will. I always have too much fun shopping! I've learned how to trick myself, though, and not buy everything!

Dec 19, 2010

Breanna B.

I am as white as they come and I have dark eyes and black hair, pretty rare in LA lol. I stay away from foundation mainly because I'm too lazy to put it on but sometimes I choose the lightest tinted moisturizer I can find. I use very light pink blush and usually just black winged liner on my eyes. But sometimes I rock the red lips (blue undertones). Also I feel like since I have such light skin, there are really no color rules, wear whatever you want! But for everyday I stay with the light brown neutral colors. I'm a huge fan of translucent cheek highlighter too! 

Dec 20, 2010

Tree S.

Breanna, thank you. Which translucent cheek highlighter do you recommend?

Dec 20, 2010

Breanna B.

I like Fresh Twilight Face Glow which is completely translucent and really subtle. Also I really love Origins Halo Effect in Pink Poison :)

Dec 21, 2010

Tree S.

Thanks so much. I going to look at both of them. I think I'd like them.