Makeup Tips from a Maternity Model

Looking great throughout pregnancy is definitely an art form, but for some people it is what pays the bills. Here are a few makeup tips that can be utilized whether you are taking professional pictures or just striving to look and feel your best during pregnancy.

1. Keep Foundation Light.

Skin can be sensitive and unpredictable during pregnancy. To avoid clogging newly sensitive pores, keep the foundation and cover up light. Focus on moisturizing and exfoliating your face for a healthy natural glow.

2. Make Long Lashes to Wake up Your Eyes.

Feeling tired with sagging eyes is something every pregnant woman goes through. Use an eyelash curler and a thin coat of waterproof mascara for a dramatic but natural looking change in how awake your eyes appear. Clear gel mascara meant to define your lashes is a great choice for women who rub their eyes often or are sensitive to mascara.     

3. Utilize Eyeliner for a Dramatic Change from Day to Night.

Eyeliner is a great tool that can be thrown in a purse and makes a woman look totally different once applied. If you have a busy day and night where you are going to be out and about but you don’t want to fuss with a lot of makeup, wear a thin coat of eyeliner on the top lid during the day and apply another coat on top and add liner to the bottom lid for an evening look.

4. Wear Lip balm over Lipstick to Soften the Color and Hold it in Place.

Constant snacking and a lot of drinking are both attributes of the expecting mother. To keep your lipstick looking fresh, apply lip balm after the lipstick has dried. Lip balm will make the color glossy but more subtle, and it will not be as noticeable as it wears off between nibbles.

5. Keep Personal Fragrance to a Minimum.

The nose of a pregnant woman is finicky. Perfume that smelled fantastic at the store last night can make her sick the next day. To avoid nausea from a scent that smells great when you put it on but may turn your stomach mixed with fast food on the go, stick to natural and fresh scents as opposed to heavy perfumes. Use a lotion or oil that is scented instead of using a spray-on fragrance.

6. Carry Nail Manicuring Tools in your Purse.

Avoid toxic nail polish during pregnancy, but keep your nails looking their best by having what you need on hand. A small pair of nail clippers and a file with a cleaning tool should be enough to keep your nails looking clean, health and pretty.