Accentuate your eyes with right makeup

The pandemic is changing the world of beauty with lipsticks giving way to more eye products

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has changed the face of beauty with people using this as a time to care for their skin by experimenting with new products and at-home treatments. As masks, sanitisers and gloves become an indispensable accessory in day-to-day life, kajals, eyeliners and mascaras are the new upcoming beauty trends.

While the makeup habits of majority of women have still not changed, women are simply wearing less makeup now. Since face masks cover a significant portion of facial features, makeup enthusiasts are learning to adapt their beauty routines.

Women now rely on their eyes to communicate. Colourful lashes and graphic liner can match or complement the natural eye colour – and even coordinate with facial coverings.

You can still apply light cosmetic products above the mask line, but any skin that is covered by the mask should be left free from any makeup — as much as possible.

Since our skin needs a little breathing space too, try to switch to a cloth mask with cotton, bamboo or natural silk. Mask wearers may experience chapped or dry skin, especially in areas where the masks put extra pressure: under chin and beneath eyes. Hence, maintaining a good CTM (cleansing, toning and moisturising) day and nighttime is vital. Take mask breaks and spray some moisture mist onto your face before putting the mask back on again.

Apply gentle moisturiser, serums and creams rich in hyaluronic acid that is effective to combat skin flaking on areas covered by masks. Hydrate your skin by drinking at least 8-10 glass of water, juice, soup, coconut water, lassi, water-rich foods, etc.

With half the face covered by a mask, the use of lipstick and foundation has become less. Instead, many use a powder compact or a highlighter on certain areas of the face, like the cheekbones. If you must use foundation, make it a light, water-based one.

Another major change is that there is more emphasis on eye makeup. The trend is now to accentuate eye makeup. Now that all the focus is on eye makeup, pay extra heed to your eyebrows. Well-groomed eyebrows can change the look.

Kajal, eyeliner and eye shadows are becoming more popular. According to an expert, “Smoky eyes, glitter and pastel hues are 2021’s best picks for eye shadows. Be playful and experiment. Coloured mascaras and eyeliners should make a comeback.”

Many are also predicting that transparent masks will become the trend so that women can wear bright lipstick, which will be visible under the mask.

You may not be wearing your lipstick, but continue taking care of the skin on the lips, so that the skin on your lips does not suffer under sweltering heat and suffocation inside the mask.

Invest in a hydrating lip balm and lip masks to keep them supple. Or, apply almond oil on the lips at night and leave it on overnight.

Wearing a mask for long hours, while being outdoors in the sun can lead to partial tanning of the skin, with the area outside the mask becoming tanned. So, carry out treatments that help to produce an even colour tone. Apply a sunblock cream on the exposed area before going out in the sun. If your skin is oily, use a sunscreen gel. Anti-tan sunscreens are available.

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