Pale-skin problems solved

Hey there fair friend! Jamie King, Emma Stone, Scarlett Johansson and I welcome you.
As I’m sure you’re well aware there are many positives to being a porcelain beauty: berry lipstick looks fantastic on you, your skin tends to look younger, and you make a convincing Daenerys from Game of Thrones at dress-up parties.
But there are some perils of having paler skin. So read on to ensure you’re not falling for any of these beauty blunders.
Pale girl problem #1 TANNING
Just because you’re on the fairer side of the skin tone spectrum, doesn’t mean you can’t channel a little bronze glow every now and then. You just have to be smart about it and choosing the darkest tan in a range ISN’T smart. A dark shade of tan won’t turn you into a chocolate goddess, but instead the orange pigments will become more prominent against your skin. Result: Oompa Loompa. So stick to the lighter shade in the range and apply light layers.
Try: Bondi Sands Self Tanning Lotion Light/Medium and TanOrganic.
Pale girl problem #2 BRONZER
No matter how many times you try to achieve a ‘natural looking glow’ using bronzer, it often looks far from it. Instead, learn to embrace blush. Us paler beings are lucky to have a skin tone that allows almost every shade to show up. From the sheerest of pinks to shimmery peaches, embrace the ability to look rosy-cheeked year round and ditch the bronzer that will never be your friend.
Try: Natio Blusher in Peach Glow and Mirenesse Marble Mineral Blush Face Powder.
Pale girl problem #3 :LIGHT NECK & CHEST
Finally, a foundation that doesn’t make you look ill! But don’t forget the crucial step of blending your new fave shade into your neck and chest. Because if your foundation has altered the skin tone of your face, chances are it’s no longer going to match these areas and the contrast will only enhance paler skin. Alternatively, if you wear make-up every day and find this to be a waste of make-up, use a light gradual tanner on your chest so that less make-up is needed.
Try: Tuscan Tan™ Gradual Self Tan Milk and Le Tan SPF15 Daily Glow.
Pale girl problem #4 NUDE LIPS
Oh yes, this 90’s trend is back. And as tempting as you may find it in the next couple months I urge you my fair friends, steer clear. Because do you know what happens when you mix nude lips with pale skin? The frozen bodies at the end of Titanic – that’s what happens. We are the lucky ones who can pull off the boldest reds, the brightest berries and the prettiest of pinks, so let’s stick to that yeah? Unless Emma Stone does it, then I guess it’s okay…
Try: ModelCo Party Proof Matte Cream Lipstick in Bimbo and NYX Cosmetics Creamy Round Lipstick in Snow White.
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101 Member Comments
I'm guilty of so many of these it's terrible!! One day I'll find a nude lip and accept my natural skin colour instead of using a darker shade to give me some colour!!
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Porcelain skin is fine with me as I've always burned so badly with limited sun exposure that I've avoided the sun - my skin has benefited from that.
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I always thought it would be nice to have olive skin with no imperfections, but instead I have fair skin with a smattering of freckles. But, that's me so I simply use a BB cream (which is a perfect match for my skin) and stroke on a bit of blusher. Nude lips don't work so I use either berry or brown gloss.
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Awesome advice, thanks Beauty Heaven!
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5 Contouring - it always just looks like dirt on my face!
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I can't do a fake tan - I can do a natural tan. But nude lips... urh!
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Damn it... I love a nude lipstick, but one that isn't too fair..
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Yeah, nude lipstick doesn't suit my pale skin. I prefer to opt for bright lipsticks.
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I could never understand why people would complain about blush not looking good on them, until now. I am lucky, I can pick up any blush and it looks good on my pale skin.
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Great tips for those of us with pale skin. I would still love to have olive skin, but thems the breaks!
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Definitely relate to these!
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Great tips for my pale skin, thank you :)
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There's actually quite a few people that are beautifully pale. Looking pale can look great with red lippy and enhance your features to go a little paler.
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Ugh, i just wish us pale kids could rock a nude! I'm so desperate for nude lips but I Just can't, they just look horrible! Sigh.
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I'm amazed again and again what fantastic tips and tricks you can find on BH
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so glad i stumbled across this!
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I have never used bronzer and don't think I ever will. My skin is very fair with pink undertones. I'm not brave enough to do bright colored lipstick and usually stick with balm, gloss or anything shimmery and sheer.
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Some good ideas for people with pale skin.
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Love Emma Stone look, there is a lot of beauty pale women out there
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These are great tips to take advantage of a great asset :) All colours of skin are beautiful but knowing how to do the best with what you have is awesome!
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Emily blunt and emily vancamp have gorgeous face
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hahaha! Nice post...love the nude lips bit!
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This article is literally my life story!
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Cannot do nude lips
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My skin is 73 years old and I have never had a tan in my life. I have been thinking about getting a fake tan before going away to Queensland in February. Has anyone my age had the courage to do it?
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