All you need to know about Cream Make Up
The Benefits:
-Easy & quick application
-Creates a fresh natural youthful appearance
-Looks great on all skin types
-Leaves your skin looking hydrated, glowing and dewy
-No cracking, caking or sitting into fine lines
-Easily touched up!
I am a big fan of cream based make up for your everyday quick looks! If you are busy like most of us and you don’t have time for a full face of make up but yet want to make a little effort then the cream products are perfect for you! Application can be so quick and these products need very little skill! They are easily applied and you can use your hands & fingers, brushes are not essential! Cream products really leave your skin looking hydrated and fresh! Great for all skin types but especially for dry/mature skin. It really brings back a natural dewy look to your skin!
Foundation
Cream foundation will give your skin a more smooth and youthful appearance. The make up does not set, crack or cake on the skin! The cream texture almost sits on your skin and moves with it giving it the freedom to breathe. Suitable for all skin types especially dry and mature skin. The cream foundation will minimise wrinkles and fine lines which we do not want emphasised! Overall a beautiful fresh finish!
My favourites: Bobbi Brown stick foundation & MAC studio tech foundation
Eye Shadows
Most of the cream eyeshadows have a glossy or satin base. The cream eyeshadow doesn’t need much work with application, it is very easy to apply using both fingers or brushes. It is creaseless and that makes it good for dry or mature skin as it doesn’t crack!
My favourites: Stila Glow & Glitter liquid eyeshadows and Giorgio Armani eye tint liquid eyeshadow
Blusher
Cream blushes are very moisturising and dewy. They give a youthful and natural appearance. Apply light layers with your fingers or synthetic brush! Great product on dry or mature skin.
My favourites: Stila convertible colour & MAC blush creme
Bronzer
A cream bronzer has a natural sheen due to its cream texture. It leaves your skin looking dewy and fresh To give a subtle appearance apply light layers and build up to desired contour look!
My Favourite: Benefit Hoola quickie contour stick
Highlighter
A cream highlighter creates a fab subtle glow that is very natural looking. Cream highlighters are never shimmery! Great for dry skin or any skin seeking a natural dewy appearance
My Favourites: Sculpted by Aimee cream highlighters & Benefit Watt’s Up
Lipsticks
Cream lipsticks are very moisturising and easy to wear. The waxy texture clings to your lips without creating dryness. The long-lasting formula is very smooth and looks great on! Ideal for women with smaller lips who are looking to create a fuller lip look!
My favourites: MAC Satin, Cremesheen & Amplified lipsticks and Charlotte Tilbury k.i.s.s.i.n.g lipsticks
The Pro’s & Con’s to using both Cream & Powder make up products
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Cream Make Up Pro’s |
Cream Make Up Con’s |
| Easy to apply | Eye cream shadows can crease |
| No brushes required-use hands only | Can appear shiny especially if you have oily skin |
| Great for all skin types-esp dry/mature skin | Not very blenable |
| Only need to use small amounts as highly pigmented | Not as long lasting as powders |
| Leaves your skin with a hydrated dewy glow appearance | You can’t apply creams on top of powders |
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Powder Make Up Pro’s |
Powder Make Up Con’s |
| Creates a flawless matte finish | Requires technique especially on the eyes |
| Easier blend especially eye shadows | Can age the skin as powders can settle into lines & wrinkles |
| Make up lasts longer using powder | Doesn’t appear as natural looking as the powder is obvious |
| Helps preventing creasing | Can make dry skin flakey |
| Helps oily skin by absorbing oils from the skin | Excess powders can make the skin look dry and dehydrated |
If you like a natural, dewy youthful uber quick look then give this demo a try!
Thank you for reading my little piece today! I hope you enjoyed it and maybe picked up a few tricks of the trade.
Love, Sharon xxx