When properly applied, makeup is an art that can improve upon what you physically are. Whether you are a beginner, or long term kind of enthusiast — these tips will ensure your makeup process doesn’t turn out just plain bad and looking janky.
1. Prep Your Canvas
How to apply makeup: always start with a freshly cleaned and moisturized face before applying any kind of cosmetic products. Wash skin with a cleanser that suits your skin type and follow up by toning to balance pH, then finish off by moisturizing the face. That makes your makeup apply more smoothly and last longer!
2. Prime for Perfection
A primer acts as a base to create an even surface, and hides pores and fine lines. Apply a matte primer if you have oily skin, or, alternatively use moisturising for dry. This also acts as a base layer which helps in making the makeup stay longer.
3. Foundation Fundamentals
When choosing a foundation, choose the right one for your skin tone and type. Use Wet beauty sponge or brush to get airbushed look. This will prevent the harsh lines and make for more of a seemless finished look also blending is your friend LOL remember blend welllll, mostly around that jawline/hair line.
4. Conceal and Highlight
Conceal any imperfections, dark circles etc with concealer. Now blend the highlighter in a gentle upward curve along your cheekbones, brow bones and down the bridge of nose for that luminous look. It blends smoothly and well for a seamless effect.
5. Sculpt with Contour
Can contour your features Use a CASE contour powder that is opaque in nature and comparative darker than your foundation to look like you have defined someone else’s bone structure leaving this effect subtly for very real feel. Mix well for a smooth amalgamation.
6. Eye Essentials
Eye makeup — finish with your choice of eyeshadow to match clothes or eyes. The one thing you should definitely spend on is a good eyeliner and mascara. Dont forget about those well groomed eyebrows — your brows frame the face beautifully.
7. Blush and Luminance
A nude pink blush can liven up your face. Smile and gently tap onto the apples of your cheeks, blending it back to your temples. Choosing the perfect blush for your skin tone boosts how you look.
8. Finish with Lips
Keep your cupid´s bow color matching the entire lip. If you want it to last,maybe use a lip liner,defining the lips and preventing feathering. Choose matte for a clean look, or gloss for added flash.
9. Setting Spray To Make Your Makeup Last
Seal your makeup with a setting spray after doing all these things. This is very important, for long hours or events where you want to keep your make up looking fresh and all day.
10. Practice and Personalize
The first tip to it is — practice on a regular basis. Everyone has their own journey with makeup and what works for one, may not work as well or at all on others. Experiment with various methods, shades and styles until you hit something that makes you feel confident.
With these steps, anyone can become a makeup artist and enhance their beauty with styles that best suit them. And remember… practice makes perfect so have some fun and enjoy the ride!
