Evening journal., 1918-09-20

their corsets in order 10 have a smaller
waist. In the first instance you will be
pretending that you have prettier COM
plexion than you really have, and in the
other you will be pretending that YOU
have a prettier figure than you really
have il seems TO me that the balance Is
decidedly in favor Of the makeup. as
in this day Of pure drugs one can rouge
without the slightest injury to the skin.
while in the matter Of lacing it is sure 10
result in impaired digestion. and may
even cause a displacement Of some Of
the organs So IL just this needed some
thing" is lacking in the complexion.
think you are very foolish to cling to
a silly prejudice, which is entirely
groundless at the present time
But the only way TO make up is the
right way. and this is to do so in such
a way that it is not noticeable. There
is no use Of rouging, il you make il per
feeily apparent that il is rouge. Is
there? As / said before, the whole Sc
cret lies in that one word. judieious And
] am going TO try to tell you how you
csni make up successfully.
The foundation, or basis, Of al make
up should be a thin coating Of good
cold, cream. This should be rubbed
gently into the skin. and then the SUI
perhuous cream wiped of with a soft
towel The next essential is a good
mirror, preferably one that magnihes.
This should be resorted 10 in every
stage OF the process, as much Of the
too-plentiful use Of rouge and powder
is due to the fact that the mirror. the
never-failing truth-teller. is not con-
suited half enough. Now take your
rouge and very carefully apply il, then
smooth il out with the hngertips. And
let me say here that the woman who has
passed her first youth should not put the
color too high on her cheek bones. She
should strive 70 secure a more even
glow. as this will make hollows and
wrinkles less evident A little touch OF
rouge on the chin and on the lobes Of
the ears should complete the second
stage in the beautifying process
Now comes the powder. A good-siIed
lambs wool powder puff. which may be
purchased at any drug store, is far the
best thing with which to apply IT, The
best results arc obtained by applying a
little bit too much. and then taking il
off with another puff. kept specially for
the purpose. II close inspection in the
mirror will show you the powder forms
in little ridges and cakes, il may then
be smoothed down with the fingers
Good powders are now sold in different
shades 10 suit different compilations. so
If your skin is dark do not use white
or pink powder, and vice versa. The
neck and ears should also be treated to
a coat Of this powder. as the face will
stand out otherwise by contrast. By
the way do not neglect TO give the eye
lids their share, il you wish to have
a successful whole. And be very care
ful to remove all trace Of powder from
the eyebrows and lashes.
Now comes the question of eyebrows.
OF course. many women are blessed
with eyebrows that are quite dark and
thick enough The less fortunate wo-
man may help her thin or light brows
by the use OF the eyebrow pencil. But
she must know how to do IT, The hairs,
not the skin. should be peneiled. If you
do not wish to appear artificial And il
should be very lightly done at that. II
the brows are pinehed into as fine a line
as possible with the fnger-tips, il will
make the impression Of delicate brows"
far easier. OF course, a little heavier
use OF the pencil may be used to bring
out some expression. For instance,
slight pointing up of the brows will give
a rather wistful expression. but unless
you have had a good deal of practice.
it is better not to attempt this artistic
touch
The lipstiek is the most misused of
cosmetics. There is no objection to sup
plying little color to the lips. but to
put it on thick, as some women do, will
give an impression Of ooarseness to al
most any face. And be careful not to
run it over the natural line of the lips.
Again, it is a good plan to put on little
too much, and then take most Of It Of
Il is better for the average woman
not to attempt to make up her lashes,
but, il necessary, be careful not to put
it on so that it is visible. Sometimes.
little touch in the corner Of the eye
will be all that is necessary. And never
let the stick smear the lid itself.
Last OF all, after the makeup process
and when you are fully dressed for the
street. or ballroom, walk slowly up to
the mirror. and try to view yourself as
another person would This IS the best
test that YOU can make yourself. OF
course. some women who makeup all the
time. lose their judgment, and become
so accustomed to adding color that they
sometimes put too much on. This is
known as losing your eye for color"
and il you feel that you are beginning
to do so, it is wiser to consult some per
son whom you know will tell you the
truth before going out.
hope that this little talk will help
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