How to Apply Make-up
Kathryn Kritzeck
Everyone
loves to be beautiful. With the multitude of beauty products out
there,
where does one begin to create just the "right" look?
Applying make-up can be
really confusing. From keeping your skin healthy, to applying the
final touches on your color, I have tips,
suggestions
and the basic know-how to apply the perfect make-up.
Step One: Face
To begin with, you need
to have a clean face. An artist doesn't paint on a dirty canvas,
and neither should you!
- Wash face and neck thoroughly
- Apply a water-based moisturizer
Step Two: Concealer and
Base
If there are any blemishes
that need to be covered, begin with a concealer.
- Use a yellow-based concealer
to match your complexion
without adding unnecessary color
- Dab on all locations
that you wish to cover. Gently rub in, but
do not rub off
After
that is complete,
you are
ready to apply
a base foundation.
- Choose a color that matches
really closely to your actual skin tone
- Test the foundation to
make sure the color blends nicely
- The right foundation
will seem to "disappear" on your face
- Cover
entire face, blending into the neck
Step Three:
Cheek Color
Color is used to accentuate
features.
- Make sure to use a darker
shade to lift your cheekbones
- Apply from the earlobe
down towards the cheek. This prevents leaving a blob of color in the
middle of your cheek!
Using a coppery color will
accentuate the darker skinned, while a peach or pale pink works nicely
with more fair skin. Lighter colors can be used to highlight as well,
following the same pattern.
Step Four: Eyes
To apply eye make-up, it
works best to have two or three shades of one color.
- Apply the lightest shade
to the entire eyelid
- The middle shade is applied
to the lower part of the eyelid, closest to the lashes
- The darkest shade is applied
to the corners of the eyes to create a sense of depth
- Eyeliner is used to blend
the color into the lashes
- Start in the middle
of the eyelid, moving out toward the corners
- Make sure to blend
it into the eyelid
- It can be covered
with a small amount of lighter eye shadow to make it less dramatic
- Mascara should be last
- If you have fair skin,
lighter mascara, like brown, would be less dramatic and more natural
- Apply two coats and
wait for it to dry
Step Five: Lips
There are numerous combinations
to use when applying lipstick. Lip liner does not necessarily need to
be used, but it helps to bring out the color and shape of your lips.
- If lip liner is used,
make sure that the lip liner and lipstick blend nicely
- Start lining from the
inside and move out towards the edges
- Then, taking a lip brush,
apply the color
- Using a brush allows
more even coverage and helps control the amount of color applied
- Finishing off with a shine
gloss gives lips that "kiss me" glow!
Finished Product!
Make-up takes time to perfect.
Practice is the best way to achieve the look that you want. Spend a
little time in front of the mirror everyday. Soon you will find the
look that is right for you and you will find that you ARE beautiful
...inside and out!
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The
Basics of Applying Make-up
- wash face thoroughly
- dot on concealer and rub
in
- cover face completely
with a base that matches your complextion
- apply blush from the ear
down toward the center of the cheek
- apply eye shadow, light
to dark
- blend eye liner into the
lashes
- mascara goes on last,
2 coats
- apply lipstick starting
from the inside and moving out towards the edges
Fast Tips
- skin should
always be clean before applying make-up
- use colors compatible
with your complexion
- make sure to
use a yellow based concealer and foundation
- test the foundation
to make sure that the color matches before applying (you can do this
on the jaw line, the forehead, or the back of a hand)
- don't use a
foundation that will look too pink or too orange, as this will look
fake
- set your foundation
with a loose powder to prevent shine
- keep a powder
compact with you for quick and easy touch-ups throughout the day
- use lighter
colors throughout the day; darker more dramatic colors for late night
Cosmetics to choose from
Looking for the
right cosmetics can be tough. There are so many companies that make
a variety of colors and selections that it can be hard to choose. Here
are a few links to take you to some homepages of familiar companies.
Related How-to Sites
Searching for different
styles and looks? There are so many different ways to apply make-up.
Here are a few to try out.
How
to Apply Make-up in Five Minutes
The
Step-by-Step Guide to the Professional Look
How
to Apply Make-up to Achieve the Natural Look
Summer
to Fall: Transition Your Beauty Routine
Looking for a little
more dramatic look? Need a few pointers on applying the perfect stage
make-up? Check out these sites.
Making
Faces: Stage Make-up
Make-up
for the Stage
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