Makeup! Many woman shy away from it, thinking it’s too complicated,
that they won’t get it right. But with a few simple and basic makeup
tips anyone can up her glam quotient every day, whether for office or a
cocktail party.
In this post, you will learn:
• What to do before applying makeup?
• What are some basic makeup tips to follow for a simple makeup routine?
• Concealer or foundation – what comes first?
• What are some good eye makeup tips to follow?
What to Do Before Applying Makeup
Before we get into listing those basic makeup tips, you need to learn how to prepare your face, even when you plan to wear simple makeup. A pre-makeup routine is nothing a but your regular simple cleanse-tone-moisturise regime to cleanses your face of excess oils, as well as keeps it hydrated, so that the makeup sits properly and evenly on your skin.
Wash your face
Use a cleanser suitable for your skin type; dry skin types should use cream-based cleansers while oily skin types should use gel-based cleansers.
Tone the skin
This step is essential for oily and acne-prone skin types to reduce the oily appearance. Using a cotton ball, dab some toner over your face and neck.
Apply moisturiser
The
most important of all basic makeup tips is to hydrate the skin with a
moisturizer before applying makeup. Besides keeping the skin healthy and
supple, a moisturiser helps achieve a smooth finish of makeup. While
dry, and sensitive skin types should go for oil-based moisturizers, oily
skin types should opt for water-based moisturisers that won’t clog the
pores.
How to do Basic Makeup
Start With a Face Primer
A
primer sets the base for the makeup, giving it a smooth appearance, and
even makes it last long. You could either buy a face primer suitable
for your skin type, or use BB creams, CC creams, and tinted
moisturisers. These are good cross between makeup primers and
moisturisers, and come added with sunscreen too!
Conceal Dark Circles and Blemishes
In simple makeup routines, a concealer helps cover dark circles and blemishes, while in more complex makeup routines, like HD and airbrush makeup, concealer palettes are used for color corrections, and mask any spots, dark circles, blemishes and large pores. Choose a concealer two shades lighter than your own skin
Apply Foundation Evenly
A
foundation evens out the skin tone without making it look unnaturally
bright. This, of course, depends on whether your chosen foundation is
right for your skin type and complexion. To begin, put some foundation
on your hand and apply it on your face using a brush. Use a sponge to
blend the foundation evenly on your face.
Sweep a Single-Colour Eyeshadow
For a simple makeup routine, you can sweep a soft eyeshadow colour across the lid. You can try o in dull pink or nude shades. If you are not very comfortable applying eyeshadows, give it a miss, and try coloured eyeliners instead.
Line and Define the Eyes
Lining
the waterline, or the bottom of your eyes is simple. Many women,
though, find using an eyeliner on the lash line quite a challenge. But a
simple makeup look doesn’t need a fancy winged-liner look or
double-liner style. A simple stroke is more than enough to define the
shape of your eyes. You can experiment with different types of liners to
get difference effects. For example, you can use a pencil eyeliner for a
soft but thick stroke, while a liquid eyeliner would have darker,
sharper finish.
Colour the Lips
Before
applying any makeup on your lips, use an old toothbrush to gently scrub
away dead skin on and around the lip area. Next, moisturize your lips
using a lip balm. Finally, choose a lip color that can complements your
overall look. You can use a lip liner to create a shape and define your
lips if they are thin and uneven.