Male Make Up

Like it or loathe it, some men wear make-up. 

Sometimes it is for fun, sometimes 

it’s almost necessary – whether it’s covering up unsightly bags 

before or after a night out, or, in a more

 serious scenario, covering up scars to give you confidence.

 Following the years of metrosexuality there is an apparent trend where

 men are returning to be ‘real men’. However, this trend is contradicted by the rise in

 sales and wealth of make-up products on the market, from concealers to bronzing

 powders. So So Gay has taken a look at some of the best products to help those that

 will help you look like a natural male beauty rather than a tangerine queent

First up is Yves Saint Laurent’s Touche Eclat pour Homme from their 

L’Homme range (Selfridges – £24.50), a light concealer for the eyes which not only

 covers unsightly bags but also illuminates, providing amazing coverage without

 being greasy. A must for the overworked or those who enjoy a good party and

 don’t want to wear the signs on their face. It has been a staple in women’s daily 

routines for many years and now thankfully they have repackaged it for men, not 

that it ever stopped any guys desperate for cover up whipping out the gold wand

 in a time of need. 

If you require more of an all over cover up solution then Jean Paul Gaultier’s 

Monsieur Range bronzing powder is a must (Boots - £30.65). Giving naturally

 bronzed all over coverage, the light powder contains reflective pigments that 

help even out the complexion leaving a smooth, even finish. Be sure to cover 

your neck and decolletage that is on show, otherwise you’ll run the risk of a 

make-up ‘tide line’ if you aren’t naturally tanned elsewhere.

For something offering a bit more cover then try the Keromaskrange. 

developed for use by the Red Cross to cover up war 

wounds and skin disorders in poverty stricken countries.

 Unfortunately, from time to time accidents happen and 

although many people might choose to wear their scars 

with pride, for some confidence can be knocked and they

 might feel they need a solution to cover the marks. 

This range includes a some great products, one of which

 is a plain uncoloured powder which covers rosacea extremely well.

Whatever your requirements there is a product for you. If you want to cover up

 blemishes or even out your skin tone then there are plenty of products out there

 to give you the result you require. Male skin is different in many ways from female

 skin, so try to invest in something designed specifically for your skin type – 

otherwise you may end up with your make-up running down your face at the 

worst possible moment.

by Stuart henshall  http://sosogay.org