Makeup: where to start
The first thing you need to do is choose the products. Face cosmetics should be of high quality - only then will it lie flat, last all day and not harm the skin.
In addition to choosing cosmetics, it is important to follow the sequence of applying makeup. More about this below.
The main stages of applying makeup: step-by-step instructions
You can do professional makeup even at home, without being a makeup artist. To do this, you should know a few tricks. A short guide on how to apply makeup step by step will help you with this:
Skin preparation
The way makeup looks depends on how the skin is prepared before applying it. So, the first thing you need to do:
- cleanse your face;
- use a toner;
- apply a cream.
Cosmetics should be selected according to your skin type.
Evening out your skin tone
Uneven skin tone can be corrected with contouring. To get an even complexion, you should know the rules of neutralization:
- purple blood vessels are masked by a corrector with a yellow undertone;
- redness and pimples are hidden by a green corrector;
- grayish skin tone is evened out by a red or pink corrector.
After correcting the tone, you need to apply a primer. This is a makeup base, which evens out the skin surface, making it easier to apply the tone. How to apply the base? Simply - distribute evenly, slightly pressing into the skin.
Next, apply foundation. It can be distributed with a sponge, brush or fingers. It is important to apply a thin layer to avoid the mask effect.
Eyebrow shaping
To give your eyebrows the desired shape, you will need styling products: gel, wax or special soap.
It is better to tint light eyebrows with eyeshadow or pencil before styling.
Eye makeup
At this stage, you will need eyeshadow, eyeliner or eyeliner, mascara.
First, the inter-lash space is drawn, then eyeshadow is applied, if desired, arrows, and finally mascara on the eyelashes.
Blush and sculpting
At this stage, you can adjust the proportions and give your face a healthy look. To do this, apply blush to the "apples" of the cheeks and cheekbones, blending carefully.
Sculpting helps create harmonious features. The principle is simple - darken the areas you want to reduce, and accentuate them with light shades or a highlighter.
Lip makeup
You will need lip pencil, lipstick or gloss. First, you should make a contour. It is better to choose a pencil in the tone of the lipstick or a nude one. Then apply gloss or lipstick.
Common mistakes
Many girls often make the same mistakes when applying makeup. Here are the most common ones and how to avoid them:
- mask effect - occurs when blush or concealer is poorly blended;
- incorrectly selected foundation - the shade should match the skin tone: in summer - a little darker, in winter - lighter;
- contrast between the face and neck - a signal that the shade is selected incorrectly;
- uneven arrows - it is easier to draw at three points: the beginning, middle and end, rather than "freehand";
- smeared makeup - in the heat or rain, you should use waterproof cosmetics.
Knowing the stages of applying makeup is not enough - it is also important to choose the right cosmetics. It plays a key role in the durability and appearance of makeup.