Makeup is one thing that the male sex doesn’t grow up thinking about – from a young age, things like concealer and eyeliner are only used by their mothers, sisters and other women in their lives. In fact, young boys tend not to think about their appearance much – it is only during the teenage years when they start to develop pimples that they begin to wonder how they can have better looking skin. Most older men will balk at the suggestion of makeup to hide even their worst blemishes, but the younger generation seems to be much more receptive when it comes to improving their looks. Many makeup companies now have lines that are exclusive for men as they realize that there is a real market for their products.
Can all men wear makeup?
Now that you are considering makeup you may be wondering whether just any man can wear it. Some men will refuse on the grounds that they don’t think they need it or they don’t feel that it will bring out the best in them. The truth is that any man can wear makeup so long as he takes the time to understand his face and choose correctly. If you feel that you look good enough without makeup you are lucky – there are millions of men who have tried it and now cannot do without it because they have come to understand that it helps them bring their best face forward.
Choosing the right makeup the first time around may not be so easy because you have no experience at all. Do not fret – so long as you have someone in your life who uses makeup – your mom, wife, sister, girlfriend they can help you buy the right kind of makeup for your skin tone.
In fact, most women’s makeup is safe for men to use. Manufacturers use different packaging so that they can entice men to buy their products, but if you use woman’s makeup it will do you no harm at all. Start with the basics – try some concealer on, for example, to see how well it hides your scars and pimples and also give you a fair idea of what tones and shades are best for you.
There are many companies now that have exclusive makeup lines for men – L’oreal, Dove, AmazingCosmetics and Formen are just a few. All these make excellent products for men and you can find something for every skin type. Their products are available online, but it is a good idea to find a brick and mortar store where you can try their cosmetics before you buy them – what may look great in a picture online may not look so good once it is applied on your skin. There are also many vendors that sell products from some of the top men’s cosmetics companies in the world. You should find one that is reliable and test their products until you find a combination that you are happy with.
What are the best tips for men’s makeup?
Taking care of your skin in the right way is the best thing that you can do for your skin if you will be wearing makeup. These products contain oils and chemicals that can clog your pores and lead to pimples and other skin problems. It is therefore vital that you cleanse your face properly every single day and make sure that all makeup comes off. Moisturising is also essential – it ensures that your skin retains its elasticity and allows you to look young for many years to come.
One common mistake that beginners to men’s make up make is wearing too much of it. Unless you want to look like you are in drag your makeup should always be understated. It should be blended in perfectly so that it doesn’t show at all.
You can check online for tips on how best to wear men’s make-up – some websites have excellent tips.
