|  You would say yes if:
You scratch your skin and end up with a fingernail full of foundation.
Friends don't recognize you when you go au naturel.
When you wipe your mouth at lunch, you're left with a streak of base and lipstick on your napkin.
These days, an overly made-up face is passe, and can make you look much older than your years.
To help you pare down, try these ideas:
Find your perfect-match foundation. A base that matches your skin tone exactly gives a more natural look than one that's
slightly off, and you're likely to use less of it.
Check your light.
If you apply makeup in a dark bathroom, you'll wind up looking too made up once you step outside.
Apply makeup next to a window; if that's not possible, invest in bright white light bulbs for your bathroom for the
next best thing to natural light.
Shape your brows.
Makeup artists swear that well-shaped brows give a face instant polish -- and that if you keep yours
groomed, you'll need less makeup to look like you're "done."
Stick to sheer textures.
Forego matte and cream makeup, and instead use products labeled "sheer" or "wash." They go on lighter, and give subtler color than heavier makeup |