Professional Advice – How to Apply Makeup Correctly~

Ever want to know how to apply makeup like a professional?

There are so many products available that its hard to know what you should use and what you should not use. Time is key when you wear makeup. Knowing how much to use and what colors you want to wear is the first step to application.

One thing you might not know is that you really need to change your makeup every now and again. Using the same brand, routine, and style makeup, can make you and your skin look older as you age.

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Choosing products is confusing so I suggest that you buy brands you know and trust. Any brand that’s available from Walmart or other online superstore is absolutely fine to use. Maybelline, L'Oreal, Cover Girl, Lorac, Du Wop, Too Faced, Nars, Smashbox, M.A.C., Stila etc.

Applying makeup

is much the

same process

as painting

a picture.

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Trial and error will help you choose what brands work best for you. If you buy products from a superstore or from e.l.f., (where all makeup is only $1), at least you won't be wasting loads of money on expensive brands you may end up not liking but have to buy
first to try!

If you are going to work or school or shopping, then you won’t need much. (foundation, mascara, eyeliner, and/or lipstick is enough, or any combination of them~) If you are going out for a night on the town, then you’ll need to apply more. (Apply it all for night life~)

There are a couple of steps to learn how to apply makeup for a more natural look. Natural looking makeup is definitely fashionable, but color is really RED HOT, so add it where you can.

Get in mind what look you want before you start. It’ll help you in the process to know before hand what you’re trying to achieve. Knowing how to apply makeup is tricky but it can be fun too.

I don’t suggest heavy, cakey makeup ever. Don’t do it!~ You will only look like you're wearing heavy makeup instead.
(unless that is your directive:o)

If learn how to apply makeup correctly, you’ll look naturally beautiful. Remember that makeup should enhance your natural beauty not diminish it~

Get the right mindset first. Learning how to apply makeup can be and should be fun!

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Clean Your Face

Moisturizer

Foundation

Blush

Eye Liner

Eye Shadow

Mascara

Lipstick

Finishing Touches

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Instructions on How to Apply Makeup

Before you start any makeup application, you should pull your hair back off of your face. Use clips, hair tie's, or headbands to get your hair off your face. If you can't see it, you won't be able to apply it. (correctly)

Step ONE: How to Apply Makeup - Clean Your Face – If you don’t clean your face before you apply makeup, you will be painting a dirty picture. Use a good facial soap and toner and get it clean. Toner's are all about the same however Olay Refreshing Toner works for most skin types. Any artist will tell you that you can't paint a beautiful picture on a dirty surface!

This would also create a good opportunity to pluck and shape eyebrows.

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Step TWO: How to Apply Makeup - Apply a Moisturizer - Apply a good moisturizer AND serum before make up. Personally I use the generic brand Oil of Olay daily moisturizer first, then apply Olay Regenerist serum over it.

On days when my eyes are a little ‘puffy’, I like to use an eye gel to help firm the skin around the eyes. Neutrogena makes a good one but I also like Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum. There are of course, other brands that are inexpensive yet effective. These work great to relieve puffiness.

I also use Olay All Day Complete UV Defense Moisture Lotion facial sun block during the hot summer months. I am definitely out in the sun more during the summer months. Apply sunblock last.

Let any lotion you use absorb into your skin for about 10 minutes or so before makeup application.

When you apply lotion to your face be especially careful around the delicate eyes. ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS use gentle strokes. I suggest using your middle or ring finger for lotion application.

Application should be circular and should start at the outer eye, under the eye toward the nose. Then move up the inner part of the nose and back around the top of the eye, over the eyebrow and down to the outer eye.

Most women do this the wrong way. Don’t stroke the skin underneath the eye outward. Stroke it inward. In the mirror this would be a clockwise on the right side and counter clockwise on the left side. Most people massage the eye area the wrong way. If you apply lotion this way, you will stretch your delicate skin and GIVE YOUSELF MORE WRINKLES!***

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Step THREE: How to Apply Makeup - Apply Foundation – Foundations are the base of your makeup. I hope you do use one as they help protect the skin from pollutants and sun rays!

Personally I use Sheer Cover Mineral Makeup but find that Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse works well for me too. Just use whatever works best for you~

Before you apply mineral makeup, always pat a light layer of loose translucent powder on first. I've been using CoverGirl Translucent Loose Powder but also read that CoverGirl Luminous Loose Powder works even better. (I'll be trying it next time I buy it!) It really helps give a base for the minerals. Use a brush and lightly cover the entire face, into the hairline, nose, and under the chin, blending it down onto the neck. Be sure not to leave any areas that have lines of demarcations. BLEND IT~

Use the same method for applying liquid, mousse, or cream foundations. You'll just be using your fingertips or makeup sponge instead of a brush. Just DON'T apply loose powder first. Apply it last, over your foundation.

To learn how to apply makeup and how to choose the right foundation, here's the link.

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Step FOUR: How to Apply Makeup - Apply Blush – Lightly apply a bronze or blush onto the cheek areas, high up on the cheek bones in a triangular pattern that follows the cheek bones. The longer part of the triangle will go over your cheek bone downward. The skinnier part of the triangle will be toward your nose~

If you don't have high cheek bones, envision where they would be and create them with your blush. To create high cheek bones, simply use your regular blush where cheek bones would naturally be on your face. Use a contrasting darker color underneath your cheek bone application. Use a larger brush to sweep over the blush and blend them together.

Remember, you are the artist and this is your picture!

Brush blush lightly onto the tip of the nose and the base of the chin and the mid part of the forehead.

Blend any blush you use into your foundation with a large brush. You should not see any lines of demarcation where your makeup ends and your blush begins.

You only want to give a ‘hint’ of blush, for a natural look. Do not apply too much. You will only look like a clown instead and also like you don't know how to apply makeup!~

To learn more about blush application, here's the link.

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Step FIVE: How to Apply Makeup - Apply Eye Liner – Use a black eyeliner pencil most of the time if you have dark eyes or brown eyes. Use dark liners if you want your eyes to look more dramatic and draw attention to them. If you have light colored eyes, like green or blue, use brown or grey eyeliners. Black liners are OK to use too. Just use whatever you like best on you! Ask your friends too for their advice if your not sure what looks best. Most friends will tell you the truth. You can apply pencil liners to the inside rim of the eyes or outside of the eyelashes underneath and above the eyes, and that’s fine too. Just don’t apply too thick a line. If you create too thick a line, just use a q-tip and gently remove some of it~ Liquid eyeliner is a wonderful way to draw attention to the eyes, especially the top of the eye. Use them only occasionally, like for night life though. For work, school and errands around town, you don’t need that much make up. You should NOT apply liquid eyeliner inside of the eyelashes. (In case you didn’t know~) To learn more about eyeliner application, here's the link. Back to List

Step SIX: How to Apply Makeup - Apply Eye Shadow – If you use eyeshadow, then apply it first before you apply mascara. Follow manufacturers directions that’s on the packaging. (Usually found on the back of it~)

If you buy eye shadow that comes as a blend of color, for example it has 3 shadow colors, there will be instructions as to where to apply which color on the eyelid. They usually give a diagram so it's easier to understand.

If you want a smokey look, then buy a gray blend or a black and white blend. If you want a natural look, then buy a brown or tan blend.

Eye shadow has come a long way baby!~ You don’t need nearly as much of it as you used to. A little definitely goes a long way. There is a large variety of colors to choose from. Just use one that compliments your own skin tone~

To create dramatic eyes using eyeshadow, here's the link.

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Step SEVEN: How to Apply Makeup - Apply Mascara – I used to use mascara a lot more when I was younger. I don’t bother much with it anymore unless I have a HOT DATE. If you use one everyday it’s fine. Its just not a necessity if you use eye liner and eye shadow too.

For best results, always curl your eye lashes before applying mascara if you can. Eye lash curlers are cheap at Walmart or on the net. The problem that I have with most curlers, is that some of the less expensive brands leave an imprint on your face after using them. The Tweezerman Deluxe Eyelash Curler seems to be a better choice as it takes less pressure to use and works quickly. When you curl lashes, thats what you want it to do! Learning how to curl them does take a bit of time but it is doable~ You may also want to brush your lashes before mascara application too. This will help get rid of any lashes that are ready to fall out and will help separate them before you apply mascara.

After curling and brushing eyelashes, apply mascara first to the base of the lashes and then stroke outwards towards the end of the eyelashes. Be sure to separate the lashes. Apply to both top and bottom lashes, or any one of the two if you like.

For a more dramatic look, apply it to the outside of lashes and then to the inside of lashes. Also apply more than one coat, making sure to let lashes dry in between applications. Be careful not to get mascara in the eye. It will hurt if you do.

To create alluring eyes with mascara, here's the link.

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Step EIGHT: How to Apply Makeup - Apply Lipstick – If you like to use lipstick, then apply it last. You can either wear it alone or outline your lip with a lip pencil and fill it in with lipstick.

I usually only apply lip liner at night, but you can get away with it during the day too. It will make your lips look fuller, more voluptuous, and sensual. Don’t line too far outside the lip line though. You will only end up looking like a clown.

Follow the natural line around your lips and don’t make the angles too pointy. That’s a look that’s more for the movies~

After you apply lip liner, fill in with your choice of lipstick. You can either brush it on or use right out of the tube.

To keep lipstick in place longer, apply a moisturizer to the lips first. Chapstick moisturizer works well and is fine to use!

For a MATTE look, apply a bit of loose powder to the lips after you apply lipstick. For a GLOSSY look, apply a bit of lip gloss after you apply lipstick!

If I were stuck on a deserted island and could only have one makeup item, it would be lipstick. Lipstick will enhance your appearance even if it's the only makeup you're wearing. Not so true of mascara, eye shadow, eyeliner, or foundation!~

TIP: Using darker colored lipsticks will make your teeth look whiter.

To find out more about lipstick and lip liner application, here's the link.

Final Step: Finishing Touches – You might want to apply another light layer of loose powder over your makeup to help 'set' it.

If you need more of anything at this point, add it. It really helps to look away for a few minutes and then look again. When you look again, you might see something you really like from the reflection in the mirror! You have painted a beautiful picture~

If you have imperfections that you are trying to hide, you can buy concealers or just use your foundation. Concealers generally come in a long tube and are cream based.

Apply concealers BEFORE you apply your foundation. You can use concealers or use mineral, liquid, or cream foundations as concealers too.

Apply a small amount to the area you want to conceal BEFORE you apply foundation to the entire face. Keep adding more of the foundation until the desired concealment is achieved. Apply foundation to the entire face AFTER you hide imperfections.

For more information about how to conceal skin imperfections, here's the link.

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So now you know how to apply make up just like professionals do!

Enjoy~

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