Makeup has long stopped being just for women. Yet it seems like so many act as if they (a guy)
wouldn’t be caught dead wearing makeup. What if you are that one guy who wants to learn
more about makeup, what to wear, how to wear it, what would work best for what you are
looking for? In fact did you know that the number one best seller for men in the field of makeup
is under eye concealer? Women are not the only ones who get bags under their eyes, dark
circles or fine lines.
 

There are many men who may wear makeup as part of their job.. In fact there are many male
actors that wear makeup on screen and off.  Johnny Depp wore so much eye liner in the Pirates
of the Caribbean series, but somehow it just made him look sexier, it smudged eyeliner at that!
 

What about the regular everyday guy who wants more information about how to wear makeup?

Here are a few tips that you might find helpful.

Visit a high end department store like Macy’s that carry high end products such as Lancôme,
Clarins, Clinique for example.

Wander around till you see a brand that interested you the most. See if they have makeup
artists that offer appointments. Because you see your best helper will be a makeup artist for
any brand that you are curious about. There are many that are very good at what they do and will
not laugh at you or think that you are silly for being interested in the field of makeup. Many
brands offer samples so if there is something you might be interested in ask if they have
samples of it.

When you find a makeup artist that you think would be most helpful, make an appt. and
understand that  you will be taking up about a hour of their time so be willing to buy at least two
items that they use on your face. Ask questions.  Lots of questions! How to apply, what to apply
where, how much and how to remove it at the end of the day for example. Have her show you
how to blend because that is the one of the most important things you need to know especially
if you are working with concealer.
 

 There are many concealers now that are formulated just for men to COVER-UP or diminish
skin blemishes, skin imperfections, dark circles under the eyes or around the eye area, small
scars and sometimes depending on the product they can even conceal  a small tattoo. If this
something that you want to do then ask which is the best one for you. Do realize that most
concealers are lighter than the rest of your skin so you might also look into a tinted moisturizer
as well.
 

 If you got fine lines around your eyes and you just don’t want to see them, ask about a good
eye cream. Don’t be afraid to ask questions that is why a brand will have a makeup artist
trained to apply their products.
 

If you are willing to sit in her/his chair and have someone apply makeup and show you step by
step what would make you look younger, correct your little skin imperfections, and still look like
you are not wearing any makeup at all? Then you are ready to wear makeup.
 

Also you do not have to wear all the makeup you would see a women wear, eyeliner, mascara,
brows, blush, foundation unless that is something you want to do.

 

 

 A lot of times a good skincare system for men goes hand in hand with makeup for men as well.

 

 

**This is just a few guidelines on tips for men who might be interested in learning more about
wearing makeup. I hope it was helpful. I have to thank a male customer for his tips he gave me
to use within this article. Thanks and you know who you are!!

Copyright 2011 Kim Snyder creator of Overall Beauty Minerals, self-taught makeup artist, avid beauty blogger, proud owner of Overall Beauty.com

Hi Kim, I just wanted to say how much I liked the article on men wearing make-up. You hit all the good points for reasons to wear make-up and when taught how to apply it, there is nothing feminine about the way a guy looks. Not only will the make-up artist show a guy how to apply make-up, she/he will enjoy doing it and will love answering any questions. I believe there is no such thing as a stupid question and the make-up artist will enjoy the session as much as the guy will. An added bonus is the guy will learn about skin care that goes under the make-up. There is nothing wrong with wearing make-up, looking younger, having healthier skin, and having fun with all the opportunities make-up has to offer. When the fabulous lady at a large department store took the time to teach me about make-up and skin care, it was some of the best time investment I have ever had. Thanks again for the article! Frank