How to apply makeup?

Guys, I’m so excited to do this as this is my first contribution to the Go-to Gurls site. I have been meaning to write about applying makeup for sooo long.

Applying makeup is easy, but i think you'll still be needing a professional makeup artist's advise (like moi!) so you'd know if your getting on the right track. Here are a few tips:

1. CLEANSE, TONE & MOISTURIZE!!!

To prepare a smooth canvas, always start off with cleaning, toning, and moisturizing your skin. You'll find that your makeup glides on and blends more easily. Please follow these steps:
A. To keep my skin free of buildup, I use my favorite Shu Uemura cleansing oil in the morning and at night. When cleansing your face, do so gently in upward motion stokes - do not tug, pull or scrub too hard to prevent irritation.
B. Freshen up your skin with a toner containing ingredients that suit your skin type. I recommend tea tree toner of body shop. I love its menthol feel, keeping my face fresh and dirt-free.
C. This is the best anti-aging secret. Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize! Indulge your skin and keep it hydrated with a moisturizer that is compatible to your skin type. I have a combination skin and I use Celeteque moisturizing gel. Its water based formula will help prevent my skin to be oily and shiny.
D. Wait for the skin to absorb moisturizer (about 5 minutes) before applying makeup.

E. Sun protect! I strongly recommend Elizabeth Arden oil-free sunblock. Trust me, it’s a good product.

2. CONCEALER

On undereyes: Apply a concealer that is one shade lighter than your foundation. Gently dot it on your under-eye circles and blend with your fingertips or a makeup sponge. If your concealer tends to cake, apply eye cream first. Tusche Eclat is a good concealer for under eyes,

On blemishes: Dot concealer on your blemishes that is exactly the same shade of your skin tone. A concealer that is one shade lighter than your skin tone will not cover the blemish. Cinema Secrets concealer for the blemishes.

3. FOUNDATION:

This is the most important facet of makeup, as it preps the skin for makeup. There are different types-- liquid, cream, stick, and compact or two way. If you have oily skin or if you are acidic, choose a fonda that is one shade lighter than your skin tone because oil has darkening effects. If you have normal to combination skin or if you are not acidic, choose a fonda that matches your exact skin tone. Apply it in dots over the central part of your face, blend it out with a makeup sponge or your fingertips until it covers your entire face. I’ve always been a fan of MAC when it comes to liquid foundation.

4. PRESSED POWDER:

Use pressed powder to keep foundation and concealer on longer. I recommend Paul and Joe powder compact which has SPF 25.

5. EYEBROWS:

Fill in the brows with lighter shade of pencil then apply powdered eyebrow shadow for soft, natural look. Apply it with a slanted brow brush.

6. EYESHADOW

Choose three colors of eyeshadows: light, medium and dark. For day makeup, choose the neutral colors – brown, light brown, olive or dark brown. Use the dark only to line your upper eyelid, in a fairly thin line along the upper lashes. Use the medium shade for the crease and the lightest shade on the brow bones.

7. EYELINER

Use liquid or cream eyeliner with a thin liner brush and line the upper lid just above the lash line. Use pencil when lining the lower lid. Line only the outer two-thirds of the lower lid, or all the way across if you're trying to achieve a darker look.

8. MASCARA

Who says you can’t apply mascara while your mouth is closed? Of course you can, but it will be harder for you to apply it since it will keep your eyes from blinking. Apply mascara to upper and lower lashes, in two thin coats to avoid clumpiness. Start from the roots coz applying mascara from the roots will give the lashes the illusion of length. Choose brown mascara if your coloring is fair; black or brown-black works well for darker coloring. Or try a colored mascara such as navy or plum for fun, but don't go too bright if you want to be taken seriously. Lol! Wait, have I told you to curl your lashes first? Shu Uemura has the best lash curler, but I don’t need it anyway. I have natural lash curls. Lol! My fave mascaras are paul & joe and fasio.

9. BLUSHER

The blusher restores the “natural flush” of the skin. For God’s sake, you never use a blusher in contouring your face! It’s one of the most common mistakes. You only apply blusher on the apples of your cheeks. Smile, blush and blend.

10. LIPCOLOR

What I do, I put spice lip liner of MAC all over my lips, for longer effect. Then I choose a lipstick color that's suited to my mood and that's perfect for my look. You can play with the colors and textures to suit your moods and your outfits. TIP: DO NOT BE AFRAID TO WEAR RED LIP COLOR DURING THE DAY, JUST DON’T OVER DO IT. Hehehe!

Excess:

Refresh with MAC charged water or Watercolors mineralized spray. Retouch with Paul and Joe compact powder.

Hope you liked this little sharing.

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