subject: The Magic Of Makeup [print this page] Before applying makeup, one needs to know the following things.
Determine Type of skin :
Examine whether your skin is oily, perfectly moisturized, dry, or a combination of both. Many cosmetic shops have personnel who can do a preliminary analysis of your skin and advise some products.
Steps to Apply Face Makeup
Start up with a washed face and clean hands. Use a deep-cleansing mask. Then, apply toner by taking a cotton pad that has been soaked in warm water and sweep it over your face. Later, apply a moisturizer.
Application of a foundation primer is essential before application of any foundation or moisturizer. The primer will smoothen the skin surface and make foundation application easier and also your makeup will last longer.
Matching your skin tone, apply a sheer foundation.
Wear an illuminator that comes in the form of powder, cream or mousse to formulate your skins appearance more youthful compared with dull or matte makeup.
A microdermabrasion treatment earlier to make up is recommended. It is a unique technique using diamond tip technology to smoothen fine lines, refine the pore size and lessen skin imperfections. It treats with the sun damaged skin, discoloration of the skin, light scarring and even stretch marks.
Apply concealer to discolored spots. Apply concealer in the corners of your eyes, around the nostrils and also under the eyes, so that your eyes do not look puffy. Apply this after application of foundation, so that you do not use too much. After the application of the concealer pat lightly with your finger and blend.
Apply light powder all over the face by a powder brush. If you want to give a sun-kissed look, apply a bronzer to the forehead, chin and cheeks too.
Apply a small amount of blush to your cheeks. Start the application at the apple of cheek and drag the blush outward towards your cheek bone.
Line your eyes with a brown or a soft black liner. Apply liner with very loose strokes to the upper lid, strokes towards the outer corner of the eye, for a more appealing look. Use an angle brush to blend. Dip the angle brush in darker eye shadow, for a more natural look.
Most eye colors come with two or three eye shadow colors on the palette. The lighter color is generally for the lid. The darker color is usually for the crease on the lid that is just underneath the eye bone. First apply the lighter tone to the lid and then spread upwards to the crease. Use the larger eye shadow brush to merge all the colors.
Use eyebrow pencil color which is close to your natural eyebrow color. Just fill the missing areas. To make your eyebrow look natural, apply eyebrow pencil to a part of the eyebrow and then use the angled brush to mix to your brow with lighter strokes.
Depending on the look you want, there are various mascaras available. Ensure to use a lash curler before the application of mascara. If the lashes are short, use mascara that will add length and if your lashes are thin, use volumizing mascara. Start with the inner part and work toward outward. Apply on both eyes with two coats and let it dry. Then do the bottom lids. It's better to apply to the outer part of the lash of the bottom lid. This will help open the eye more.
Apply Lipstick by applying lip balm, primer or a sealer. This will help all lip products application last longer.
Matching your lip color, line the lips with a liner. Line around the natural line of your lips. After applying your lip line, rub the lips together to let the color spread equally inside your lips.
Finally, applying lipstick or lip gloss with a brush will spread it evenly will help you get the perfect look for your night out.
