Pale and Bronzed

I felt like playing with oxymoron's today, hence the post title. I am pale and fine with it; however sometimes I like to do my own version of bronzed without looking orange...at least I hope I don't look orange to other folks! Unlike most people these days it would seem, I don't actually think tanned skin looks "healthy". This is because if your skin has been coloured by the sun and UV exposure, that in turn means your skin has actually been damaged. In my mind, that's the opposite of healthy. Over-exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer and premature ageing. If you are considerate enough of your looks to tan because it "looks healthier", then be considerate of the long term affects this will have on your skin. If you feel you must tan, please fake it. (Note: I am not saying that if you naturally have a darker skin tone that I dislike it; I think all natural skin tones are beautiful. However orange is not a natural skin tone! I feel that the obsession with some women to tan themselves in an unhealthy way is best discouraged and I'm not a fan of the orange-skinned look personally).

I have bronze and gold tones on my eyes and a mix of

a baked shimmer bronzer and a peach blush on my cheeks.

Eye make up done using the Urban Decay Naked palette

Smile!

Face: Garnier BB Cream; e.l.f. Mineral Booster; Body Shop Baked Bronzer in 01; Benefit's Georgia blush.

Eyes: Toasted all over the lids; Smog in the crease; Half Baked in inner corner (all from the Urban Decay Naked palette).

Brows: Benefit Browzings in Light.

Lips: Just clear lip balm