If you are a makeup beginner, trying to navigate the world of makeup can be truly overwhelming. When it comes to makeup, there is no right way or one way to do it. When you have a makeup routine and know the best option for each category of makeup, it will make your life a lot easier.
If you want a polished and confident makeup look, you would need to have the right products that suit your skin type and the best way to apply them. Here are the basic 4 steps that are important to get you started. These general techniques can help make your makeup application effortless and last longer.
Skincare
The first step is an important one and it is all about skincare. We all want our skin to have a healthy glow so the best way to achieve that is through skincare. We have to apply skincare such as toner and moisturizer at least twice a day, once in the morning and at night before bedtime.
Once you have cleansed your skin and applied moisturizer, you have to prime your face with a primer. Choose the right primer for different skin. Applying primer will help prepare your skin for the following makeup so that it will last throughout the day.
Foundation
If you want to prepare your skin for makeup and want a flawless look, you would need a foundation. Dab several dots on the T-zone and keep the focus on the forehead, nose, cheeks, and chin. Use a makeup sponge and blend the foundation all over the face. Start by blending up and outwards, and do make sure that you extend it to your neck for balance.
Concealer
Once you are done with applying foundation, the next step is to apply concealer underneath your eyes. This is to brighten up your face and draw attention to your eyes. It is also great to hide dark circles. You can also use it to hide any dark spots or blemishes. Always remember to dab it in place so that it will blend into the area that you trying to cover.
Apply Blush
Dab some blush onto your cheeks and extend up towards the temple with a rounded brush. This will give your face a youthful glow.
Eyeshadow
Use a brush or your fingers and apply the eyeshadow of your choice to the eyelids.
Eyebrows And Eyeliner
Fill in your eyebrows using a brow pencil if you have sparse brows. Use a gel if you have thicker brows. To define your eyes and enhance their shape, finish off with an eyeliner, either gel, liquid or pencil type. If you are not sure how to draw eyeliner, there are many tutorials on Youtube that you can follow.
Lips
Finally, the last step is to apply your favorite lipstick. There are many different types of lipstick products and colors to choose from. There is lip balm, lip gloss, and liquid lipstick. If you are not sure what color suits you, well here are some tips for the lips. For daytime color, find the lightest color on your lip. For the evening, find the darkest color on your lip.
Before you apply lipstick, you can find a lip primer to create a smooth canvas for your lipstick. A lip pencil will enhance the shape of your lips and is used as an outline before you apply the lipstick. Lip gloss creates a glossy finish and comes in a variety of colors from translucent to highly pigmented type.
