For all those beginners: How do I do my makeup?

It is very important to start with a clean slate. Use a gentle cleanser with a light exfoliator. It is important to make sure that it is hypoallergenic. Your face is a very sensitive area and it won’t take much to irritate it and make things worse. Whether you’re in the shower or standing at the sink, gently apply a small amount, about the size of a pea, to the face and gently rub into face in an upward motion, forehead and left to right motion. right. Someday there will come a point where we are all worried about wrinkles and bags, and always touching our face in an upward motion will help slow down the aging process on our face. We shouldn’t be helping the aging process at all, even if our faces are fresh and wrinkle-free now. Gently rinse off the cleanser and pat your face dry with a soft, warm towel.

Smooth as a baby’s bottom! A good moisturizer is key. Your face will feel very itchy and flaky if you don’t keep it moist. I like, again, the Velocity facial moisturizer. It is light and does not leave the face feeling greasy. Plus, it helps absorb oil throughout the day. Apply a small amount, maybe a little more than the size of a pea, and gently massage into face. Make sure to keep using the upward motion we talked about in step 1. Massage your face until all of the excess moisturizer is absorbed into your skin. Doesn’t it feel good?

Build a solid foundation. Some people don’t like to wear foundation and that’s okay. But foundation is a great way to help protect your face from all those dangerous things you literally “face” every day. The sun, the wind, the rain, anything can irritate your face. A good foundation will help protect your face from whatever is out there. Try a foundation with a light sunscreen. The extra protection will make a big difference. Make sure you don’t get too light or too dark a color for your face or it will look too painted. It is important that it looks natural. If you really want a nice warm look on your face, a darker foundation is not the answer. Try some suntan lotion, which will be mentioned later. The general rule of thumb is to try to match your foundation to the color of your neck. This will ensure that it is the most natural color you can wear. Blend the foundation onto your face and make sure it’s fully absorbed before moving on to the next step. A triangular sponge is very useful to blend the foundation in the best way.

Hide those imperfections. Chances are, like most of us, you have some blemishes on your face. Try a slightly lighter shade of concealer than your foundation. You have the option to apply concealer before or after foundation, but it seemed to make more sense to put things in this order. Apply a very small amount of concealer to the tip of your ring finger and lightly dab it onto the desired areas of your face. The typical concealer is placed under the eyes and on any pimples that may be visible at the time. Dab on the concealer and let it dry for a few seconds and start carefully blending it into your skin to make it look as natural as possible. If needed, apply a little more foundation to help it blend even more. Let the concealer absorb completely before moving on to the next step.

Relax with powder. Get a nice big powder brush. After applying foundation and concealer, use a loose or pressed powder to help set the makeup on your face. Lightly dab your brush into your powder and place a small to moderate amount on the end of your brush. If you’re using a loose powder, tap the end of the brush lightly on the counter so the powder falls a little on the bristles so it doesn’t just land on the first part of your face it touches. Gently rub your face with the brush downwards until you have brushed the entire face and achieved a nice matte look on your face. This is the only time we would use a downward motion on her face. Unfortunately, we all have a small amount of “peach fuzz” on our faces, and by brushing our face down, it helps to set those little hairs down and make them less noticeable. Make sure your powder is applied evenly and continue to the next step.

You want your makeup to last all day, right? I thought so. To make it last, I suggest using an eyeshadow base before applying any eye makeup. Try Urban Decay’s First Potion. Apply it everywhere you apply eye makeup. Then that always slippery eyeshadow and liner will be left to you. Sounds good, doesn’t it?
Now it’s time to line up those precious gems of yours. Eyeliner is good to start with so you don’t mess up your mascara. Some of you don’t like eyeliner so you can skip this step.
Regardless, first you have to decide which eyeliner formula to use: liquid or pencil. Both have their advantages. Liquids tend to last longer as they don’t smudge and give you a clearer, more defined line. However, the fact that you have to “paint” it and wait for it to dry can make it tricky. The pencils give a more smoky, sensual quality and can be applied more easily and with more precision. However, they have a tendency to stain. Starting at the inner corner of your eye, slowly apply a thin line along the lash line. If you’re using liquid, air dry it, then open it up and see how you like it. Too skinny? Try again, this time a little thicker. Too thick? Dab a cotton swab with water or eye make-up remover and swipe until you are satisfied with the result. It’s also a good idea to make the liner thicker towards the outer corners of your eyes to make them appear larger. If desired, repeat the process on the lower lash line or just above the inner rim of the eye (this can be tricky for beginners).

Open your eyes to the wonders of eyeshadow! Yes, this sounds cheesy, but with practice, eyeshadow really is amazing. There are so many effects to choose from when using eyeshadow. But the basics are still good, so here goes. First decide what color family you want your eyeshadow to be. Pink and blue are popular, as are neutrals like brown, peach, and cream. From this color pool, choose a color as dark as your skin tone (think basic pink), one darker or brighter than your skin tone (think darker mauve or hot pink), and one much lighter than your skin tone. your skin tone (think pale pink) . Using an eyeshadow sponge, apply the darker or brighter shadow along the crease (basically the gap between the eyelid and the brow bone), applying more towards the outer half. Then, using the medium shade and an eyeshadow brush, dust off the lid and blend the edges of the darker color until it looks even. Then clean the brush with a towel or a piece of toilet paper and run it through the lighter shade. Then run the brush along the brow bone to taste. Modify your shadow as much as you like using our other tips sections.

Beat those tabs, girls! It’s time to put the final touch on your eyes: mascara. It is less versatile but can be the most beautifying part of your eye makeup. Start, if you like, by curling your lashes with a metal lash curler. Place it at the base of your lashes and gently squeeze. Then take your mascara wand, dab the tip with a towel, and place the brush at the base of your lashes, under your lashes. Wiggle the while pushing it up through your lashes. Repeat as needed, focusing on the tips after the first stroke. Cover your lower lashes as much as you like, but they are less important.

The apple of my…cheek? This is the easiest of all the steps. Get your blush and, using a nice medium sized blush brush, lightly brush across your cheeks in an upward motion. Starting at the apple of your cheek, just below the middle of your eye (in most cases), brush outward toward your hairline, lifting the brush off your face as you go. Doing this will focus the color where you first applied it and blend it out to create the desired effect. Use a triangle sponge to further blend if desired.

Delicious lips! There are many options when it comes to your lips. Lipstick or lip gloss? Matte or metallic lipstick? Bright or shiny glitter? In the end, the only thing that matters is what you like. If you want to use eyeliner, I suggest you choose a natural or neutral shade. You can switch things up a bit with different colors of lipstick or gloss, depending on your mood. If you want something a little more daring, try a liner one or two shades darker than your lip color. Take the eyeliner in your hand and hold it as you would a regular pencil. Using light strokes, “draw” an outline of your lips starting at the top in the center of your lips and working your way out and down. If necessary, lightly dab the liner on the inner area of ​​your lips to help blend the color so that there is less of a line. If you don’t want lipstick, skip this step. Take your lipstick and again start in the middle of your upper lip and work your way out and down. Rub back and forth until you get the desired amount on your lips, then pat to ensure evenness. Top it all off with a pretty light colored lip gloss. Apply as you would the lipstick mixture as you go. Smack your lips again and check your teeth to make sure you don’t have any stains.