DON'T HURRY YOUR MAKE-UP

New Zealand Listener, Volume 1, Issue 9, 25 August 1939, Page 11

DON'T HURRY YOUR MAKE-UP

* ON’T hurry your make-up. Not that it can’t D be done, it can. You can see it any day and everywhere, in tramcars and shops, in tearooms, and even private homes — hurried make-up. And the result is just depressing, not only to your friends, but to you. It is at once conspicuous. And once make-up becomes conspicuous it has failed in its purpose. It no longer enhances your beauty or makes the best of your features. It makes you a guy, and you know it. That is the reason your conversation is forced, your gestures spasmodic, your expression exaggerated. You’re miserable’ and you wish the party would end. You might be surprised if you were suddenly told why. You hurried your make-up. Your guests may have telephoned to say they are just leaving. How can you be ready to receive them? Hair’s important. Gowning is important. But nothing will give the impression of serenity and poise like a good make-up, And there’s not the slightest reason to panic. If you get the essentials of the business, the basic principles, well and truly fixed in your

* mind, the likelihood is that you'll make the very most of even the fewest minutes. First, cleanliness-and no time for a bath. Well, wring out a small towel in very hot water and press it over your face, as hot as you can bear it, like a pad. Now a cleansing cream, plenty and all over. But don’t be vigorous. Remove it at once and very gently. Now an astringent if you have one handy. If not, some splashings of plain cold water. Now follow up with your usual powder base, powder very liberally, dust lightly away. Liquid rouge must be used at the vanishing cream stage, and evenly. Powdered rouge can come last of all but must be dusted over. Brows and lipstick should be slowly and carefully drawn, and both must be carefully pressed with a pad of tissue to remove that "shiny surface." Well, you’re ready. And you're astonished to find that the whole thing has only taken ten round minutes. Pull your frock on over your head. Slip your feet into the right shoes. Give your hair a final pat into place, let your nails have a final rub over with the polisher, and there you are.

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