Using make up and cosmetics products is a great way to show your personality in addition to complimenting your own natural beauty. Knowing how to apply make up correctly is essential if you want to create the best look.
First, you will need to determine which makeup and beauty products are right for your individual coloring such as your hair color, skin tone, skin shade, eye color and skin texture. The right beauty products will help you create a flattering look that will look natural and enhance what you already have.
Initially, you should select a high quality foundation that complements your skin tone and goes will with your skin type and texture. For instance, if you have oily skin, you may want a lighter foundation. If you have dry skin, you should try a few oil-based or liquid foundation formulas. To apply foundation and the rest of your makeup products, you need to have good quality brushes. Don’t skimp when choosing your brushes. You’ll use them over and over again, so they are a beauty investment.
Before you put on any makeup, remember to first gently wash and exfoliate your face and neck. Cleansing and exfoliating will help reduce bacterial build up. It will also provide you with a clean, fresh look. Next, apply a toner to help tighten your pores, and then follow up with a daytime moisturizer to match your skin type.
Next, you should consider applying a primer prior to any makeup. Not everyone uses makeup primer, but a good face primer will make a noticeable difference in how the cosmetics products end up looking. MAC Cosmetics has great makeup primers. You may also want to try SmashBox photofinish, a fan favorite. If you aren’t sure which brand to try, you can often test out a few free makeup samples at any cosmetics counter. This can help you find the proper product before you make a purchase.
Next, apply your foundation. If you haven’t tried MAC’s Studio Fix, you may want to test that one out first. It’s a high quality, all purpose foundation. For specific usage of MAC’s Studio Fix Fluid, for instance, your ideal coverage would depend on the type of coverage you personally like or choose. Though originally created for professionals to be used inside studio settings, make no mistake that this foundation is used world wide, as part of a daily makeup routine by millions of women and girls. This product is high quality, at a price worth every penny and is offered to the public for a good reason. You can use it everyday, or when ever you choose.
Next, dab a bit of foundation to the top of the hand (the one you will not be using the brush with) and gently dip your foundation brush in it. Next, brush the product evenly all over your face. To avoid typical beauty “don’t's” be sure you blend around the hairline and neckline. It is important not to use too much, and to use a shade that matches your jawline to avoid lines.
After you’ve finished applying foundation, create your eye makeup look with eyeshadow using the eyeshadow brush. Typically, the darkest shade should go on your lower lid, the medium shade should go in the crease, and the lightest shade should be lightly applied to your brow bone to add a touch of highlight to the look.
Next, apply your eyeliner to your lash line. You can choose to do just your upper eyelid, or both upper and lower. Be sure to blend, so you don’t end up with harsh lines.
Finally, finish off your eye makeup look with a couple coats of a pretty mascara. Move the brush in a “zig-zag” motion while pulling it from root to tip of your lashes. Do the same for your lower lashes, and then double check your entire look for any areas where you need to blend again.