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How to Apply Flawless Makeup

In today's world, everybody is worried about how they look. However, looking great doesn't have to take too much time or effort. All you have to do is be optimistic as well as know what you're doing.

1. Have an expert analyze your skin to see what type of skin you have: oily, combination, dry, etc. Many cosmetic counters have someone there that can do a preliminary analysis of your skin, as well as recommend some products. If you are on a budget, see what the professional at the cosmetic counter recommends, then go to your local drug store as well as find a similar product for way less money!
2. Start with a freshly-washed face.
3. Take a light moisturizer as well as massage it into your face. Wait a few hours for it to soak into your skin.
4. Apply a sheer foundation that matches your skin tone. To find the right one, go to the makeup counter at a local department store as well as have the artist there help you. Use a makeup sponge or wedge, starting around the jawbone as well as working your way up. Remember to apply the make up all the way down to your throat area as well as keep blending so you can't see where the make up ends. Around the eye area, do very light strokes inward, toward the inner corner of your eye. Use the Wedge for this routine because you can be more precise about where the make up goes. Of course, don't get any in your eye. Don't forget to apply it to your upper eyelid too. Remember to blend all the makeup into your hairline. (Use downward strokes when applying to your cheeks as well as jawbone. Upward on the forehead, as well as outward around the temples.)
5. Apply concealer to any red or discolored spots. Do this after applying foundation, so you don't use too much (many makeup artists do this the other way around). When applying concealer under the eye, try to use your fingertip. First apply the concealer, then pat very lightly with your finger to blend. Only apply concealer to the area that you want to conceal. Don't use too much by spreading to areas that don't need to be concealed. Afterwards, use the Wedge to blend the concealer in with the foundation. St as well as backward away from your mirror to see if you have effectively concealed the areas. They should look natural as well as well blended.
6. Apply a loose powder all over the face using a powder brush. Pat it into the powder; then, with a paper towel, tap the brush so the excess falls off the brush. Lightly brush across the whichle face. Use a powder puff (small) to apply powder on the upper lid. Brush across your whichle face to blend. Apply a bronzer to your forehead, cheeks, as well as chin, if wanted.
7. Highlight your brow bone as well as cheek bones by applying a dark powder just below the brow, as well as to the highest part of your cheek.
8. Apply a small amount of blush to the apples of your cheeks. Smile so you can see the apple of your cheek. Start the application at the apple of your cheek. Drag the blush outward toward your temple...following your cheek bone. Blend the color down a bit below your cheekbone in towards your earlobe. If you added too much color to the brush, use the clear side of your Wedge to blend it in more until the color is faded out a bit. Your cheeks should have a hint of color. You don't want to look like a clown!
9. Take a fluffy powder brush as well as blend everything together, so that there are no visible lines or excess powders.
10. Line your lips with a liner that matches your lip color. Make sure your lip liner pencil is sharpened...but not too sharp. Line around the natural line of your lips. Trying to create a fuller lip by dragging the lip pencil outside your lipline is for professionals. You might just look like you've been slapped in the lips!
11. Apply lipstick or lip gloss with a brush.
12. Lightly pull one closed eyelid straight to the side as well as line it with a brown or soft black liner. Liquid eyeliners are best for special occasions. For everyday makeup, just use a pencil. Black or Dark Brown will do. For a more appealing look, apply liner with very light strokes to the upper lid, stroking toward the outer corner of the eye. To blend, use the Angle Brush. For a more natural looking eyeline, dip the angle brush in some of your darker eyeshadow. A very light amount...or use the applicater tip. Your eyeliner should be more natural looking for day makeup, as well as can be a bit heavier for evening looks. For the bottom lid, use a very light amount on the outer corner. If you want a more dramatic look, dot the eyeliner under the lash line, then use the angle brush to blend. Your mascara will bring the eyes out more.
13. Most eyecolors come with two or three colors on the palette. The lighter color is for the lid. The darker color is for the crease on the lid, just below the eye bone. Apply the lighter tone first to the lid, spreading upwards to near the crease. For this, use the applicator that came inside the package. For the darker color, using your eyeshadow brush, dip into eye color as well as tap the brush to lose the excess. Apply inside the crease of the eye. You can find the crease by looking straight ahead. Your eye makes it's own crease. Blend the color toward the outer corner of your eye. Sometimes you can blend it around to the bottom lid, but very lightly. The lightest color is for under the browbone. Use the applicator to apply right on the browbone just under the brow line. Make sure to use the larger eyeshadow brush to blend all the colors.
14. Use eyebrow pencil color that is very close to your natural eyebrow color. Here you just want to fill in missing areas. (it might behoove you to visit a makeup person that can arch your eyebrows correctly. If you've never done it yourself, have someone do it for you.) Your eyebrow should look very natural. If you do apply eyebrow pencil to anypart of your eyebrow, use the angled brush to blend it into your brow. Very light strokes. This is a very delicate technique. Ask for guidance at the make up counters at the department store.
15. Use a lash curler first before applying any mascara. There are several mascara's to choose from depending on the look you want. If you have short lashes, use a mascara that will add length...if you have thin lashes, use a volumizing mascara. (i.e.: Fabulash by Maybelline). Never pump your mascara brush in as well as out of the mascara. This causes air pockets. Dip the brush in the mascara once as well as lightly wipe off the excess onto a paper towel. Looking downward, apply to the top lash with upward strokes. Start with the inner part as well as work your way outward. Do both eyes with two coats then let dry. After a few seconds, do the bottom lids. It's better to apply to the very outer part of the lash on the bottom lid. This will open your eye more.
16. Use a pressed powder to lightly powder the rest of your face, as well as the area under your eyes. Use very light pressure. Keep your pressed in your purse for touch ups.

• Make sure all of these colors go with your skin, eyes, as well as hair colors.
• Use a liquid-to-powder foundation to save time as well as skip powder application.
• Always use fresh, clean, as well as moisturized skin.
• For the best results, apply your makeup with good lighting. Go away from windows as well as do not use as well as use direct sunlight.
• Trick for lips: After applying your lip pencil to your lip line, rub your lips together so the lip pencil color spreads inside your lips...just a bit. Now you can apply your lipstick, gloss, whatever color you prefer. Use a lip brush! It will spread it evenly. It's a good idea to brush your lip brush in your lipstick then some of your lip gloss for a nice light shine. Always blot lightly with a tissue.
• Apply some of the foundation to your lips. This allows lip color to be more prominent.
• If you have acne problems, visit an Esthetician for tips.
• If you're going to utilize a make up artist, get a facial, or do one yourself. You want your face to be a clear as well as smooth canvass for the artist to do his art on. Exfoliate lightly as well as use a good deep cleansing mask. You will make it easier for the make up artist to apply your make up flawlessly. Get your beauty rest so you won't have bags under your eyes.
• Keep in mind the difference between day makeup, night makeup, as well as special occasions. Day Makeup is light as well as hinted with neutral colors. Night makeup is more strongly hinted but never very heavy or caked on. Use stronger colors. Special Occasions take special items like false eyelashes, liquid liners, as well as highlighting under the eyes. Look at the magazines around awards season.

• Make sure you are not allergic to any products you use.
• Don't make any straight lines or visible lines with your blush or foundation. It's not attractive.
• Always try to keep it simple.
• Don't spend big money on small items like lip pencils, mascara, eyebrow pencils. You should frequent beauty supply stores. Target discount stores are fast becoming a great place to go for several make up tools.

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Added: Thu Feb 02 2006

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