Truth be told, when it comes to asking yourself, “Should I try concealer?” The only real answer is: “Why the hell not?” Anyone who’s used the stuff knows it can camouflage eye bags, hide a pimple, and disappear a sunburn all in a matter of minutes. This is the exact mentality I have when it comes to concealer. Beauty is the most fun when it’s framed as an option, not an obligation. The question for every person, regardless of gender identity, should be: Do you want to wear makeup? This is about choice, and maybe a little about desire, too. This makes the lips look plumped, hydrated and shiny – with a flash of colour.Ever since I was a 22-year-old beauty editor, I’ve been asked the question: Should men wear makeup ? And every time, it’s the “should” that bothers me-beauty and grooming, like all things pertaining to vanity in this life, are rarely about “should” and “should not,” modals designed to instill shame or duty (or both). And finally the Clarins Lip Oil in shade Raspberry.To get a healthy blush, I use the Clarins Blush in shade 02 Soft Peach.Then the Duo Bronzer in shade 01 because, well, who doesn’t love to be tanned!.
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For a foundation that’s super lightweight but still gives good coverage, Tyler uses the Clarins Skin Illusion Foundation in shade 108 Sand.The SOS Primer in 00 Universal Light, which gives the skin a beautiful glow.The Clarins makeup which Tyler uses includes: It’s lightweight, gives a matte finish,’ he said.
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‘Then I use UV Plus for Men, which is an SPF 50 sunscreen. It gives my skin an energy boost and helps with the first signs of ageing. ‘After this, I’ll go in with a lightweight moisturizer, so I normally grab our ClarinsMen Revitalizing Gel. ‘It goes deeper than a moisturizer and can help with my skin’s five vital functions – hydration, oxygenation, nutrition, protection and regeneration.Ĭlarins Beauty Coach Tyler Holdom. ‘If I was stuck on a desert island and could only take one skincare item, my go-to product is the Clarins Double Serum. ‘This is important to make sure it lasts all day and my skin looks perfect whatever the time. Tyler said: ‘Before I apply my makeup I always like to make sure my skin is hydrated, primed and protected. ‘There is a lot of stigma around guys wearing makeup, but hey, if it makes you feel good then who the hell cares! He continued: ‘Some days when I’m not feeling my best… its like an instant pick me up – I feel ready to conquer the day. Tyler doesn’t wear it everyday – rather, for a night out or to look fresh for work. He believes it can make you feel more ‘confident, powerful and happy.’ ‘I wear makeup because I love the way my skin looks once I have applied it,’ Tyler told Gay Star News.
So we asked Clarins Beauty Coach Tyler Holdom to take us through what to wear for a natural look and what to do to protect your skin before and after applying makeup. There’s no doubt there’s an undeniable stigma surrounding guys wearing makeup.įor this reason, there’s loads more skincare information for women, but little for men.