Light Makeup For Men

The metrosexual man is out of the closet and doesn’t mind doing a bit extra for looking good. In fact, mens grooming has recently caught the fancy of many men around the world.

The mens beauty segment did not exist until few years ago. It is only recently when big brands started understanding the importance of mens grooming.

The need to enter a man’s territory was felt only recently, until then it was considered a stigma. In fact, grooming was looked down upon and men who took care of themselves were considered sissy and pansy.

Nevertheless, the new change is welcome and certainly a good sign of changing trends. Now that men are aware about skin care, let us go a step further and take this awareness to level two. Well, we are trying to talk about light makeup for men. Occasionally men too should indulge in makeup, it is not a sin.

In fact makeup is worn to cover the minor imperfections of skin. When we say makeup we don’t mean using eyeshadow and blusher and so on. We just mean a light coverage. Are you thinking, what is this all about? Well, then read tips about makeup for men.

Foundation - This is the most important part of makeup. It covers all the skin imperfections like fine lines, marks and spots, shaving scars and so on. It gives an even tone to the skin. Though there are limited choices available for men, it is safe to use the foundation meant for women. Also buy a product that has a matte finish, this will take care of the oiliness of your skin. Men’s skin is oilier than that of women.

Lip Tint – Well, we are calling it lip tint since this is how it should appear. Men too can have pinkish lips. In fact, it is good to cover the brown and chapped lips with some tinted lip balm or lip gel. This will moisturise the lips and also make them appear kissable. But please do not go too dark with the shade, a light natural pink lip tint is good enough. Its ok even if your lips don’t look pinkish, at least they will be moisturised.