Article by BR Tabatha
As soon as Summer is in our sights the glossies and beauty websites are full of tips for looking like a bronzed goddess. But what about those of us with pale skin? Is our skin only en vogue in Winter?
Not here at Beauty Review! Pale is gorgeous all year round, so here's our 10 tips to get the most out of your pale skin.
- Sunscreen. Everyone should use SPF regardless of their skin tone or colour, but for our pale skinned girls - a high SPF should be used daily.
- Moisturise. Pale skin is often dry, so never skip the moisturiser!
- The two Bs. Use both blush and bronzer to add a glow to your skin. Choose a bronzer 2 shades darker than your skin and use it on the 'high' points of your face. Cheeks, cheekbones, browbone, cupid's bow. Choose a peach / pale pink blush and use it on the apple of your cheeks. Sweep the remaining product on to your temples.
- Brighten your eyes. Don't use pale eyeshadows on your eyes. This is especially important if you also have light hair! Make your eyes stand out by using colours that compliment your natural eye colour. Or, try just eyeliner alone!
- Avoid the powder. Setting powder can create a mask effect on pale skin - even if it's just the tiniest bit darker than your natural skin tone. If you must use a setting powder ensure it's translucent and use sparingly!
- Don't go nude. Nude lips on pale skin tend to look wash-out / living dead. It's a look that's very difficult to achieve, so opt for colour instead.
- Never skip the mascara! A gentle sweep of brown/dark brown mascara will instantly lift your face. Black or blue-black mascaras can be too much for pale skinned girls, so find a good shade of brown, particularly for everyday wear!
- Be gentle. Fair skin can be more prone to irritation and redness, so choose gentle skin care products and if a product irritates your skin stop using it and try something else! Rose water is great for soothing inflamed or irritated pale skin and is great for daily use as a toner.
- Be naturally bright. Lightening creams are incredibly popular for pale skin girls who don't want to tan. But you can use potato paste or unflavoured yoghurt (apply to clean skin for 10 minutes, 3 times a week), to naturally and lighten unwanted tan.
- Go sheer. Avoid full coverage foundations and opt for something sheer. BB Creams, tinted moisturisers or even tinted primers are going to give you a healthier look - you don't want cake face!
So there's our top ten tips for pale girls - do you have any to share? Get chatting below!
this article is fab! I'm so pasty (I embraced this finally a few years ago and I'm super picky with fake tanning products as I;m mindful of looking orange) but it's great to get some tips - especially when summer is approaching!