ART OF USING COSMETICS

NZ Truth, Issue 1152, 29 December 1927, Page 15

ART OF USING COSMETICS

How To Accentuate Your Individuality

Should a woman use cosmetics ? In moderation, yes. Nothing is more objectionable than a too liberal use of powder and paint. It looks what it is — artificial.

THE use of cosmetics is not new. It 1 has been going on since the days

from the use of cosmetics, they accentuate this individuality — if used correctly.

of Cleopatra and will go on to the end of time.

Every woman, no matter in what walk of life she may move, uses paint, powder or rouge — and sometimes all three, but not always with success, because she uses too much. Just a little, and it looks well, but as already stated, too much is objectionable. Those dead-white faces and bright vermillion lips are still evident, despite the great , variety of powders on the market. Women will wear their frocks, their hair, their hats and their eyebrows in a manner that becomes them and yet they appear to pay little or no attention as to how they wear powder and paint — and it's equally important.

The fascination of woman lies in the free exercise of her individuality and nature has endowed every woman with an individuality entirely her own.

Quite apart from the benefits derived

If you cannot afford to pay an expert to blend your face powder, you can experiment yourself until you get one that is your own.

"Raw" colors are so often applied despite the fact that there is no such thing as a "white," "pink" or "ochre" skin, but by mixing a dash of white with pink or ochre,

you may get nearer the mark.

Or for a different tone of complexion, pale flesh color, deep rose and a dash of mauve may bring about the desired effect.

Then there are several shades of rouge and lip-stick, some suitable for day-time and others more suitable for night, but only by giving the matter some thought and attention will you obtain your color.

Dark shades in powders may be worn better in daylight than under artificial light.