HOW TO APPLY MAKEUP - STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL
Makeup, to me, is by far the best discovery so far. The power of makeup help us create the beauty looks we love, cover up our scars, enhance our favorite features, and encapsulate our individual definitions of beauty. The best makeup routines help the modern woman boost her confidence and face the world head on—no matter what the day has in store.
When it comes to makeup, skillful application can make all the difference. Applying your favorite products the correct way can do two things: help you achieve the beauty look you crave, and help you get the most out of your makeup.
The secret behind a 'beat' face, is proper application.
Learn how to apply your makeup with these important beauty tips. From primer to contouring to using a gel eyeliner, these tips and tricks will help you create a flawless look that you can be proud of.
Steps to Applying Makeup:
1. How to Apply Moisturizer
3. How to Apply Liquid Foundation
5. How to Apply Foundation Powder
15. How to Apply Setting Spray & Powder
Before you begin applying your makeup, take the time to properly prep your skin with a high-quality moisturizer. Incase you're confused, Let’s take a look at the different types you can use, listed from light to heavy:
Face Mists: These are water-based solutions that may contain certain skin-boosting vitamins and fragrances. Facial mists can be a helpful tool for maintaining a dewy look all day long. Simply spritz throughout the day when your skin is feeling dry.
Serums: This is a lightweight solution that’s easily absorbed by the skin. Serums contain a lot of beneficial Vitamins, some contain gold minerals(elixir). There are a wide assortment of serums designed to target specific problem areas. Some serums help you moisturize the skin to prevent wrinkles, while others contain ingredients that may add brightness to a dull complexion.
Lotions: Lotions are the most common type of moisturizer, and can benefit a variety of skin types. Opt for lotions that are labeled as “non-comedogenic”; these products are designed to avoid clogging the pores.
Creams: If you have dry skin, it might be time to invest in a cream moisturizer. This is a thicker, heavier solution that can hydrate excessively dry complexions. Day creams can be used as a base under your makeup, but night creams are designed to give your skin an extra dose of moisture while you sleep. Apply before bedtime, and you’ll be greeted with soft, supple skin in the morning.
Oils: If you need further moisturizing, consider oils. Certain oils can be a great option for those with dry, sensitive, or normal skin. However, if you’re acne-prone or struggle with oily skin, use plant based oils, Natural oils, like olive oil, coconut oil, Shea butter, and almond oil. These oils won't clog up pores.
Proper moisturizer Application: Pour a small amount onto your fingers—roughly the size of a quarter. Start with 4 dots, one on your forehead, two Dots on your cheeks and one directly below your lips(chin); begin from the center of your face, then move outwards and up, spreading the moisturizer across your cheeks. Ensure you’ve rubbed in the moisturizer evenly across your skin to avoid clogging your pores. Once you’ve applied enough moisturizer, gently rub it in using circles, and give it a few minutes to dry before moving onto the next step.
You can also mix with your foundation.
Step 2: Primer
Now that your skin is well moisturized, prep your face with primer. Whether you’re planning on applying a light coat of foundation or a full face of makeup, primer is an important first step. Using primer before makeup will make your look last longer. So DON'T Skip it.
Seriously, think of primer as a base for your makeup that will help it go on smoother and last longer. Primers are silky smooth gels and creams that fill in the lines and pores on your face, smoothing out uneven textures and creating the ideal canvas for your makeup.
Invest in a good primer (try Huda Beauty or Maybelline. )
To apply your primer, begin by squeezing a small amount onto your fingertips, or onto your preferred makeup brush or sponge. A little bit goes a long way. Start with a dime-sized amount of primer in the center of your face, and slowly work it out towards your cheeks, forehead, and chin.
If you've got oily skin, focus your application along the "T-zone" region on your face. As it reduces shine.
Also, Our eyelids collect a lot of grease/sweat throughout the day, giving a “creased” look in eyeshadow. If your eyelids are oily and you apply eyeshadow or eyeliner without primer, application may prove to be tacky, patchy and uneven.
Step 3: Liquid Foundation
Finding the perfect shade and tone for your skin is priority number one when it comes to foundation. The wrong shade of foundation can make all the difference. So how do you go about picking? Test foundation colors against your jawline. After blending, if the foundation disappears without any sort of blending, you’ve found your true match. This may take a bit of trial and error, but taking the time to pick the right shade is crucial.
Also go for a foundation containing SPF, as normal foundations tend to darken(oxides) over time. SPF foundations have more coverage, protection from UV rays and has the ability to last for longer periods of time. If you don't want an ashy, dark, grease filled face, over a lighter neckline and shoulders, after spending a fews outside, consider this in mind.
Especially during Summer time.
Foundations to try
Maybelline Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation
Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 20
After you’ve selected a product shade, look at the tone or hue and ensure its your match. Then consider the tools you’ll use to apply it. Some women prefer to use their fingers, while others opt for beauty tools like brushes and sponges. If you’re looking for a light coverage look, your fingers may prove to be the right applicator; however, never touch your face with unclean hands, be sure to wash them before and after application—to avoid staining. For a more full-coverage look, opt for an applicator brush or beauty blender.
Start from the center of your face and blend the liquid foundation outwards. As you sweep your foundation across the skin, be sure to buff it in. Some women like to stipple a damp sponge over their foundation to help ensure it gets into those lines and creases, which can create a smoother, more even texture. Certain types of makeup brushes are also great for buffing foundation into the skin.
Step 4: Concealer
There are two main categories of concealer: liquid and stick/compact.
Liquid concealer is best for the times you want light coverage over a large area of your face. Liquid concealer also works well for those looking to create a light finished look, especially in areas of wrinkles, like around the eyes and mouth. As using a lot causes creasing.
Stick and compact concealers are well-suited for heavier coverage on smaller, more specific areas of the face.
Selecting Your True Concealer Shades
When it comes to selecting Concealer shades, It’s wise to invest in two shades of concealer. One should be very similar to your skin tone, and can be used to cover dark spots, pimples, and other facial blemishes. The other should be lighter than your skin tone, and can be used to highlight certain areas of the face or add clarity to your makeup look.
Note: Some women prefer to apply concealer before liquid foundation. The order of these two steps is truly a matter of preference—and trial and error. Try out both and discover which method works best for creating a smooth, radiant finish on your skin. However, when using powder foundation alone, always apply concealer first.
Where/How to Apply Concealer: To reduce the appearance of dark under-eye circles and create a glowing, bright look, apply light concealer beneath the eyes with a damp sponge or makeup brush.
If you’re using a concealer to minimize the appearance of blemishes, apply directly to problem areas. Do not blend, only press in/buff in. Blending out won't give enough coverage.
To highlight your face using a liquid or cream concealer, place small dots in the following areas: At the center of your forehead, Down the center of your nose, Under your eyes, at the top of your chin, just under your bottom lip.
Gently blend it into the surrounding skin, and always be sure to cover with a setting powder about the color of your skin tone.
Step 5: Foundation Powder
Applying foundation powder can be a tricky process; too little and you may as well have skipped the step altogether, too much and you’ll be sporting the dreaded “cake look”. Keep these tips in mind to get that perfect complexion.
Using a large, fluffy powder brush, begin by dusting a light coat of powder all over your face. Press the bristles into the powder, then sweep across the skin in long, arching strokes.
If there are certain areas of your skin that need more coverage (the oily parts of your face are generally found in the center), you may want to apply a bit more powder.
Either way Makeup so light, you'll forget you're wearing any!
Try M.A.C , L'Oreal , SmashBox , Tarte Amazonian Clay , Neutrogena
Step 6: Bronzer
Bronzer can give your skin that sun-kissed glow all year long. Use a dedicated bronzer brush to sweep a golden tan across your face; bronzer brushes are crafted with more bristles, and placed much more tightly together, ensuring you get the most out of your colorful bronzer with each and every swipe.
How to Choose the Right Shade of Bronzer
One of the most common bronzer blunders comes in choosing the wrong shade. If you’re not used to working with bronzer, use one that’s two shades darker than your skin at most.
Where to Apply Bronzer
Once you’ve got the right shade, apply your bronzer in the inverse shape of a number “3” more like "E" on both sides of the face. Start at your forehead, pull the bronzer along your cheeks, then sweep it across the jawline, reaching all the way down to the chin. Repeat on the opposite side.
Try: Rimmel London Natural Bronzer, $5,
Milani Baked Bronzer, $9,
Wet n Wild Color Icon Bronzer, $4,
Zaron face definer, $13.
Step 7: Blush
Flushed cheeks have been a mainstay of makeup glamour for centuries. If you want to add a bit more color and vibrancy to your complexion, blush may be the key. Use a dense brush with plenty of bristles to apply your blush—this will make sure you get the most out of every blush sweep.
Where to Apply Blush
The color of your blush will help you decide where to apply it.
Pink blush: When using pink blush, apply it only to the apples of your cheeks. Pink blush is designed to mimic the natural flush your body creates, during which blood pools into your cheeks. To find the apples of your cheeks, put on your best smile. The “apple” refers to the front part of the cheek that becomes more pronounced when you sport a grin.
Plum blush: Those with medium to dark skin tones can use plum blushes in the same way those with fair complexions use light pink blushes.
Peach blush: Instead of using pink blush on just the apples of the cheeks, utilize these shades to help sculpt your face and add just a tiny hint of color. Twist one side of your face (as if you were pursing your lips and directing them to the opposite side of the face). Then, sweep the peach blush along your cheekbones, starting near your ears and ending at the apples of your cheeks.
Try: Orgasm by Nars, Too faced.
Step 8: Highlighter
The right highlighter adds a bit of glam and glow to every makeup look. Whether you’re opting for a more natural look or want something bold and beautiful, highlighter can complement your makeup application.
Highlighters come in a variety of forms, including liquids, creams, and powders. You can choose to use one, or find your favorite combination of two or three. Whatever you choose, the application process remains the same.
Where to Apply Highlighter
After you’ve created a flawless canvas with your new foundation routine, map out the areas on your face that you wish to highlight.
Using a liquid or powder highlighter, first, Apply Highlighter in the following areas:
Down the bridge of your nose,
Across the tops of your cheekbones,
In the inner corners of your eyelids,
On your brow bone,
The indent above your upper lip (also called the Cupid’s Bow),
The center of your forehead,
The center of your chin
Once you’re happy with your liquid highlighter application, blend it in using your fingertips or a sponge. To maximize the effect of your highlighting, layer in cream or powder highlighter over the areas you wish to accentuate.
Enhance your look and put your best face forward!
Step 9: Eyebrow
Wave your hands if you have difficulties sculpting the 'perfect' eyebrow -we've all been there. From 'Permanent marker' style to 'tick' to 'wavy' to 'box' -mehnnnnn have we graduated.
When it comes to eyebrows, continuous practice is Key. You need to find the brow that is right for you. Just for you. I know you can do it. I believe in your process.
A properly sculpted eyebrow, begins with a well shaped brow. Check your brow hairs, are they roughly dispersed or nicely combed? If your brow hairs are full, will you shape (trim) or leave them? You decide.
Things you'll need:
2 shade of brow pencils or gel
A spooly/mascara wand
An angled brow brush
Concealer
Brow definer (https://www.milanicosmetics.com/products/brow-fix-kit)
Setting powder
Clear Gel
Using a brush, Begin with a light fluff of setting powder, take the darker shade of brow pencil, outline your brow, follow its natural shape. Take the spooly and comb gently, to blend any harsh lines. Fill in lightly using the two shades of brow pencil(or gels if you prefer), combing at intervals. Take your time. When this is done fill in with a brow defining powder. Use a concealer close to your skin tone to conceal mistakes and make it look more natural. Apply a light sweep of setting powder. Finish up with a coat of clear gel, brush gently. And Voilà! You have perfect brows.
Step 10: Eyeshadow
Start off by priming your eyelids. Using a brush, apply a little amount of translucent powder over them. Blend out properly. Apply some concealer using a beauty blender or Eyebrow brush. Pat some powder on again.
Next, use a white or a light pinkish brown (dust) eyeshadow from the inner corner to the outer corner of the eyes, just beneath the brow bone. This is your base. Doing so will pop the colors and ensure they stay in place throughout the day.
Next, go in with your pigmented eyeshadow palette, whatever color you choose, start with the lighter shades first, then work your way up to the darker ones. This is called transition, unless your doing a 'cut crease' look.
Use a black or dark brown eyeshadow directly on your brow bone and blend into the outer surrounding areas. For extra definition.
Finally, apply a shimmer/Highlighter shade on the center of your eyelid. For a sunset look.
If you’d like a more intense look, reapply the darker shadow once more.
Don't forget to do the same to your lower lids as well.
Step 11: Eyelash Application
False lashes bring attention to the eyes. The right Lashes and a properly done eyeshadow brings drama to the eyes. See here for more details.
Step 12: Eyeliner
Applying eyeliner can be difficult—one little mistake and you’re stuck with “raccoon” eyes.
Types of Eyeliner
Liquid eyeliner: If you’re looking for precision, liquid eyeliner is your new best friend. You can find liquid liner in bottle form, which is applied with a fine dipping brush. You can also find liquid liner in a marker-type pen.
How to apply: With liquid eyeliner, start thin at the inner corner of your eye, then make the application thicker towards the outer corner. You can start lining at the middle of your eye, or in the inner corner, and keep the liner tip or brush as close to the lash line as possible. Use small strokes of your liner to create small dashes along the lash line, then connect them to fill in the gaps. If your hand slips, don’t worry! Apply a bit of eye makeup remover to a Q-tip and clean up the area.
Gel eyeliner: This type of eyeliner typically comes in a small pot, with a thin brush for application. Gel eyeliner is fantastic for creating a cat-eye look.
How to apply: Dip a flat, angular brush into the gel eyeliner pot. Swirl the brush to ensure both sides have product on them, and start application in the middle of the lash line, working outwards. Then, draw a line from the inner corner of your eye towards the middle, connecting the two lines.Pencil eyeliner: This is typically the best eyeliner option for beginners. A sharp pencil eyeliner is easy to use on your waterline, and is great for creating a smoky eye.
How to apply: Sharpen your liner pencil each time you use it. After pulling your eyelid taut, draw small light dots starting at the outer corner of your upper eyelid. Work your way into the inner corner of your eye to create a thin dotted line, as close to the lash line as possible. Connect the dots with your pencil or use a small shadow brush to blend them in.
Step 13: Mascara
If you’re going to use only one makeup product, mascara should be at the top of your list. A few swipes of mascara can make your eyes look brighter in a single step.
You can find mascara in a variety of colors, but black and brown tend to be the most popular. Start by curling your eyelashes with an eyelash curler.
How to curl your eyelashes:
Place the curler at the base of your upper lashes, being careful not to grab any of the sensitive skin around your eyelid Slowly close the curler, Hold it in place for a few seconds (count to 10) Release gently.
After your eyelashes are curled, grab your tube of mascara. Gently swirl the wand around to ensure all the bristles are coated in mascara. Don’t pump the wand into the tube, as this allows air to get in and may cause your mascara to clump. Wriggle the mascara brush lightly across the roots of your lashes out to the ends, to create more volume. Another Volume trick is using baby's powder. If your lashes clump together, grab a clean wand and brush through them. Apply a second coat for even more volume.
Step 14: Lip Gloss/Lipstick
Before applying gloss, prep your lips. If your lips are chapped and cracked, be sure to use a balm. After your lip balm has absorbed, blot any excess.
Use a lip pencil to outline your lips, this is an effective trick that can either enhance or reduce your lip size. Begin applying your lip gloss or lipstick from the center of your lips, and drag the applicator along the length of your pout. Try to avoid pulling any gloss above your natural lip line, and smack your lips together lightly to ensure your lip gloss reaches all the nooks and crannies of your lips. To fake a cupid's bow draw a bold "M" above your upper lip and fill in.
Step 15: Setting Spray & Setting Powder
Setting spray or setting powder can be the final touch for your makeup routine. If you want makeup that stays on all day long, without greasing, creasing, or shine, it’s important to invest in a quality setting solution.
Setting sprays are designed for all skin types, and can be used to set a variety of looks, whether you’re rocking light coverage or sporting a full face of beautiful makeup. Setting spray keeps your makeup in place. Hold the bottle at least 8 inches away from your face, then spritz lightly a few times to ensure all bits of your face are covered.
There’s no need to rub the spray in once applied, as it will dry naturally within seconds.
Final Look
Your makeup is complete. Thanks to these makeup applications tips, it’s easier to create a variety of beauty looks, whether you’re headed to the office or going out on a date or spending hours long outside.
Now that you know how to apply makeup perfectly, make sure you have everything you need in your makeup bag!
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