Makeup
artists are not only responsible for a model’s or celebrity’s face but
sometimes her body too, so knowing how to give the illusion of long, toned legs
is crucial, even for six foot tall supermodels. These techniques are not the sole domain of
the leggy set but are easy enough to make anyone’s legs appear longer, leaner,
and more like you spend the balance of your day working out. It just takes a little prep time and a bit of
practice, but it can be really worth it if you are attending an event, having
photos taken, or just want to make your friends wonder how you fit in all those
workouts when you wear shorts to weekend brunch.
Preparation
is everything to achieving the best look so take time to get your skin
ready. First exfoliate your legs in the
shower and follow up with a moisturizer while your skin is still a slightly
damp to lock in the hydration. If you
are really pale-skinned and like a bit of color on a regular basis, try
Jergen’s Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse which is quick-drying
and self-adjusting, every few days.
After
prepping your skin, apply Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs, either in lotion form, or
in a spray, which is best if you spray it first on your hands and then rub it
into your legs. It won’t come off on your
clothes, dries quickly, and gives a streak-free realistic glow that never
appears orange. You can build up the
depth of the color by applying more product, but remember that your leg color
should match your arms, neck, face, and décolletage or you will give yourself
away immediately.
Next use a
cream highlighter product down the front center of your legs but don’t
highlight the knee. Do the same down the
back of your legs if you are dexterous enough to reach that area. Makeup artists for celebrities and models all
swear by PRTTY Peaushun Skin Tight Body Lotion which comes in five shades and
is genius at giving a slimming effect to the legs.
To give definition,
just as you would contour your face, you can contour the outline of your
muscles on your legs. Don’t be
heavy-handed or you will look like you are wearing vertical stripes – not a
good look. Use a Body Blender sponge to
apply a product such as Say Hello To Sexy Legs Body Contour Stick, by tensing
your leg muscles and darkening the area along the edges of the muscle areas on
both sides of your thighs and calves.
Finally, wear
heels in a color close to your skin color to lengthen the appearance of your
legs without breaking the visual lines. Legs for days!
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