as an aspiring makeup artist I haven't applied makeup on men before, but now I have this male client and I feel nervous! should I apply the same makeup application techniques on him, or is there a different way to do it?Is there a different way to apply makeup on men?
Yes, but much less, If he's going to be on t.v. you'll have to match his skin to a foundation and use a very light blush nearest his actual cheek color. Basically what you want to do is keep the shine down with men. I recommend any of Kevyn Aucoin's books, he is a genius.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
How do I apply makeup on my self and get the looks like the supper stars?
try gold eyeshadow - you can apply that with your finger
a thin line of black eyeliner under you eye
medium brown (or blue if you've got blue eyes) eyeliner on top
a very very small line of black eyeshadow on top, to highlight the eyeliner
two coats black mascara on top lashes
one coat on bottom
tiny bit loose powder in your shade to prevent shine
a gold or bronze powder on cheeks (very little)
lip balm while applying the rest of makeup
then switch to a gloss that suits you. lipstick can seem harsh unless its a formal event.How do I apply makeup on my self and get the looks like the supper stars?
try gold eyeshadow - you can apply that with your finger
a thin line of black eyeliner under you eye
medium brown (or blue if you've got blue eyes) eyeliner on top
a very very small line of black eyeshadow on top, to highlight the eyeliner
two coats black mascara on top lashes
one coat on bottom
tiny bit loose powder in your shade to prevent shine
a gold or bronze powder on cheeks (very little)
lip balm while applying the rest of makeup
then switch to a gloss that suits you. lipstick can seem harsh unless its a formal event.How do I apply makeup on my self and get the looks like the supper stars?
You need to be more specific, as each star has their own trademark look. But I would say the two main things are:
a white eyeshadow on the inner corner of your eyes. This also works with a white eyeliner and can be blended around. See link below and the pic on the right has the white shadow in the eye corner like I am talking about.
A high shine lipgloss, like Lipglass by MAC.
I get the look of a ';supper star'; by first using spaghetti sauce as war paint. When sufficiently camouflaged, I POUNCE! on my supper, attacking it, tackling it to the kitchen floor. I beat it into submission. Then I cook it. Then I eat it.
Then I, alone, am THE supper star!!!
Who are the supper stars?
a thin line of black eyeliner under you eye
medium brown (or blue if you've got blue eyes) eyeliner on top
a very very small line of black eyeshadow on top, to highlight the eyeliner
two coats black mascara on top lashes
one coat on bottom
tiny bit loose powder in your shade to prevent shine
a gold or bronze powder on cheeks (very little)
lip balm while applying the rest of makeup
then switch to a gloss that suits you. lipstick can seem harsh unless its a formal event.How do I apply makeup on my self and get the looks like the supper stars?
try gold eyeshadow - you can apply that with your finger
a thin line of black eyeliner under you eye
medium brown (or blue if you've got blue eyes) eyeliner on top
a very very small line of black eyeshadow on top, to highlight the eyeliner
two coats black mascara on top lashes
one coat on bottom
tiny bit loose powder in your shade to prevent shine
a gold or bronze powder on cheeks (very little)
lip balm while applying the rest of makeup
then switch to a gloss that suits you. lipstick can seem harsh unless its a formal event.How do I apply makeup on my self and get the looks like the supper stars?
You need to be more specific, as each star has their own trademark look. But I would say the two main things are:
a white eyeshadow on the inner corner of your eyes. This also works with a white eyeliner and can be blended around. See link below and the pic on the right has the white shadow in the eye corner like I am talking about.
A high shine lipgloss, like Lipglass by MAC.
I get the look of a ';supper star'; by first using spaghetti sauce as war paint. When sufficiently camouflaged, I POUNCE! on my supper, attacking it, tackling it to the kitchen floor. I beat it into submission. Then I cook it. Then I eat it.
Then I, alone, am THE supper star!!!
Who are the supper stars?
What is the correct way to apply makeup? What comes first?
So I grew up without a sister or close female friends. And my mom hardly wears makeup. My skin is very uneven and I've tried different makeups with no avail. The makeup either wears off and I'm left with nothinig at the end of the work day or it looks too powdery. So what comes firs? Foundation, right? And then what?!
HELP!What is the correct way to apply makeup? What comes first?
This is way i put my makeup on...
1. lotion
2. foundation
3. concealer(if you need it)
4. powder
5. blush
6. lip stick
I would suggest getting almay. It works good and is good for your skin.What is the correct way to apply makeup? What comes first?
Foundation
powder
blush
eye makeup
lip gloss
moisturiser should always come in first, then foundation which you should make sure always blends with your skin. Then eyeshadow always before masacara cuz if u wear the mascara first, you'll have a messy job when trying to apply your eyeshadow, then eyeliner if necessary. And of course the lip liner alway,always come before the lip gloss or lip stick. And sweetie your good to go. and always make sure that your eyeshadow compliments your lip stick.
There is no ';correct'; way to apply make-up. Just have fun, and use products in any order :-) Just use the right products for you skin, including concealer, powder, etc. The best foundation to use on your skin is powder, not cream. If you have light/med skin, you can use med/light lipstick and blush. If you wear contacts/none, exclude mascara, eyeshadow, and eyeliner. They cause infections and attract tons of bacteria! Keeping your eyelashes clean and using an eyelash curler is the best, safest and most natural appearance! Natural beauty is skin deep :-)
Well im not an expert but u apply the base /foundation then rub it in til it is smooth as possible then apply the powder its best to use a brush like a makeup brush and use eyeshadow that brings your eyes out.
(1) Cleanse skin
(2) Moisturized w/ something hypoallergenic...I use Aveeno
(3) Concealer...under the eyes, on blemishes, anywhere you want to lighten or blend SMALL imperfections without going overboard.
(3) Foundation...Foundation will help even out your skin tone. If u have sensitive/oily skin use one that's water based like Maybeline Pure...if your skin dries out and is NOT sensitive you could use something that is oil based but I don't recommend it. Powder foundations are good if you have very oily skin otherwise they may make you look chalky. When you use it, apply it all over your face and part of your neck to avoid a line along your jaw. Also, choose a color that is as close to your skin color as possible.
(5) Eyeliner %26amp; Mascara...If your trying not to look like you have a lot of makeup on but still want to use eyeliner and mascara apply eyeliner or dark eyeshadow along your top lash-line only (unless you have extremely light lashes, then you could apply some on the bottom). As far as mascara goes, use an eyelash curler first, sometimes this is enough by itself. But if you are going to use mascara, I would apply some only on the tips of your top lashes for a natural look that makes your eyes pop.
(6) Eyeshadow...look at some pics of makeup that you like of women with similar complexion or eye color. Apply eyeshadow that works with your skin color as well as your eye color. Neutrals always look good. Blues (if done right) look good on brown eyes. Lilacs (again, if done right) looks good on brown and green eyes.
(7) Powder...lightly dust (use a brush, not a pad applicator) powder all over your face.
(8) Blush...Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks and a little bit toward your temples. Use a color that gives you a flushed look, not 80s party girl pink.
(9) Gloss your lips with a complimentary color and your done.
*Make sure you always carry lip gloss, concealer, and powder with you. Also, these tips are very general so they may need to be tested out and adjusted before wearing it out. Something I would also suggest is going to a makeup counter at a department store and having someone there do your makeup. Even if you don't buy the stuff there, wear the makeup to a store that you like and buy closely matching products.
the best thing for u just keep some lip goss
Skincare is always first. The first make-up step is foundation. Then concealer only where you need it and around the eyes. Then lightly powder on top. Next your eyeshadows, crease first, then lid, then brow. Then eyeliner, browliner, then blush, if you use a bronzer, after the blush. Then lipliner, lipstick, and finally mascara. As for uneven skin, just get a good foundation that matches your skin tone and a powder and concealor to match. Try Mary Kay medium coverage foundation. It covers well and smooths the skin beautifully. Also the loose powder and the mk signature concealor or the facial highlighting pen. Click on the link below. Good luck!
moisturizer ( can be oil free)
Foundation or powder ( I love Lancome Dual Finish wet/dry)
Eyebrows pencil
Lipstick liner and lipstick or gloss
Blusher (the BEST is Nars Orgasm)
Eyeline or shadow or both
Eyelash curler
Mascara (Max Factor is the best)
The order is:
1) Facial Lotion
2) Foundation
3) Concealer)
4)Eyeliner, Eye powder or smudge, %26amp; Mascara.
5) Lipstick and/or lipbalm
6) Blush.
I hope that helps!
here is how I do it...
1. Moisturizer, this makes your face smooth and it is easier to apply make up evenly. Try to find an oil free one
2. Liquid Foundation- Use a foundation brush, start from your nose and go outward. This will help with the powdery look.
3. Conceler- if needed, brush on and blend with finger tip
4. Powder- Use a brush- it is much easier and looks smoother.
5. Blush- Roll brush in blush and then smile, apply on the apples of your cheeks.
6. Eye Shadow and Mascara.
7. Lipstick (optional)
I learned these tricks at a makeup counter. Many places in the mall will give you a free consultation. Thier tips are really helpful! Try the perscriptives counter at belk, they are great!
Also, don't buy the cheapest makeup- I use the Loreal True match- It lasts all day and is oil-free, It isn't expensive, but there are cheaper ones that don't work as well.
Also make sure you are using a good makeup remover at night. This can make a huge difference in your skin and how the makeup goes on.
GOOD LUCK!- I'm 23 and I am just now learning the make up that is right for me. I also grew up in a similar situation.
1. lotion
2. eyeliner
3. eyeshadow
4. mascara
5. foundation
6. blush
7. lip liner
8 lip gloss
well.. if this helps you this is the order that i tend to put it on
Facial moisturizer comes first (it might even out your skin tone) then foundation, powder,eyebrow pencil, (when doing eyes, if you are using multiple colors or blending, start from browline and go to eyelash) eyeshadows,eyeliners,mascara,blush and lips!
I don't use all of thes things. Just remember **less is more** You don't want to look like you have too much on. Focus on accentuating what you like about your face. I use subtle colors for the office and then more dramatic when it's time to go out.
When you have time, play around with your make-up!
GOOD LUCK!!
1. foundation
2. cover-up
3. powder
4. blush
5. eye shadow
6. eye liner
7. mascara
8.(optional lip liner) lip-stick or gloss
All of these are optional because I don't know what all you like to wear.....but this is for all makeup so if you don't use one of these...then just skip that step and go on...Hope it helped!!!
Well, you need to have a clean face. Wash with a mild cleanser, use a scrub to remove dead skin and make skin smooth, use a toner to remove any residue and a apply a light moisturizer...this helps the makeup stay fresher longer.
The first thing you want to apply is the foundation. Me personally, I like to use the triangle sponges to apply my foundation. It gives you a more natural look. You can also use a foundation brush also. Make sure that your foundation matches your skin tone. A little goes a long way. The way I apply is I put a dot on my forehead, cheek area and on the jawline. Make sure you blend in very well. Second is the concealer. Take a concealer brush and pat onto the blemish(es) that you want to cover. Third is setting the foundation with a powder. I like loose powder but you can use a pressed powder too. Take a powder brush and lightly dust powder on face to set your foundation. Now, you are ready to apply your eye makeup. I don't know if you wear eyeshadow or not but I usually apply a light shadow over the whole lid and then apply a dark shade in the crease and then a light gold on the brow bone to highlight. I like to use kohl liner and then a volumizing mascara. I use a little powder blush on the apples of my cheeks and then swipe on some gloss...I rarely wear lipstick. I've been wearing makeup a long time and a master at applying it. Its takes practice but you will get it.
1.Cleanser goes on first .2.Exfoliate 3.Mask 4. Toner 5. Moisturizer
Now you start with the makeup
1.Primer
2Concealer
3.Foundation
4.Powder
5.Eyeshadow
6.Eyeliner
7.Blush
8Lipliner
9lipgloss
10 Curl your eyelashes
11.Put mascara on your eyes
Viola your done
Now here are the following tips to do your makeup like an expert
How to apply concealer
Dot dot and dot underneath your eye and blend.
Also heres another tip to help conceal blemishes etc.
Correction of poor skin tones is achieved by using a correcting make-up base: a mauve base can conceal pale and dull skin tones and brighten the skin.A green base masks red blotches and ruddiness.The under-eye concealer camouflages dark circles under the eye.These correcting bases have to be applied before applying foundation.To improve facial features, use is made of the fact that pale shades lengthen, fill out, and brighten, while dark shades reduce, deepen, darken, and conceal.This form of correcting base is applied after the use of basic foundation.These correcting bases are available as liquids, creams and even as pencils
How to apply foundation
Put a little foundation on a makeup sponge (add a complimentary tone if necessary).Dot it over the face-on the nose, the cheeks, the chin and the temples and in between the brows.Using the tips of two fingers or a small clean, dampened sponge(from which excess water has been removed) blend the foundation.Always work from the face outwards, to avoid an accumulation of the foundation around the hairline-move from the cheeks to the ears, from between the brows down over the nose, from the chin out towards the jaw, then onto the neck.Work quickly, carefully and lightly.Blend well around the hairline, on the neck, below the eyes and behind the ears.Also take the foundation over the eyelids.Finally blot the face with a clean dry tissue, pressing it lightly over the skin.
How to apply blush
Use the colour on the blush area which is the apples of your cheek which you can find by smiling . This is the part of the face between parallel lines, one extending outward from the corner of your eye and the second from the bottom of your nose.Smile and lightly touch the blusher brush on the fatty part of the cheek and gently brush the blusher toward the temple, making a slight curve.A touch of colour across the forehead and on the chin cometes the look.The cream rouge is applied to the cheeks with the fingertips in small amounts and spread in the desired fashion.The powder blusher is applied with a brush.
Heres how to apply powder
Make sure the foundationis well blended.Blot the face lightly with a tissue, especially over the forehead, nose and chin.Pick up the powder on the puff and press it firmly on the face, one area at a time.Don't try to smooth it on by massaging the puff over the face.Now using a soft, thick powder brush, whisk away the excess, with downward movement to stop the powder getting caught in the fine facial hair.
Heres how to apply eyeshadow
Using a fine, blunt-ended brush, gently apply the base colour to the entire lid from the inside to the outside corner and from the base of the lashes to the eyelid crease.
ii.If the eyes need extra definition, a deeper shade is blended into the crease line.This gives depth to the eyes.
iii.The brow bone is highlighted with a light shade.This gives the eyes a wide, open look.The colour is applied to the most prominent area and blended up towards the brow and down to where the contour curves down, toward the eyelid creases.
Before using them on the lids, always test the colours on the back of the hand to test the intensity.You can use even 3-4 colours, provided they are blended well.Remember pale tones emphasize, while deep sooty
Heres how to apply Eyeliner
Application Technique For The Liquid EyeLiner:
Test, on the back of your hand, the amount of pressure you should apply.Unless you are a real artist, it is best to steady your elbow on a flat surface.Work from the inside of the eye to the outside corner and keep the line light and even.If you stop at the corner of the eyes, the effect will be round and wide-eyed;if you continue the line and sweep it up and out, you would get a more exotic look.Finally smudge the edges with a cotton bud to soften them.
Application Technique For The Pencil Eyeliner:
Pencils can be used in the same manner to define or extend the shape of the eyes, but they give a softer, more natural line.Keep them sharpened and ready for use, as blunted or broken points can spoil the whole effect.
Heres how to apply Mascara
For best results, first look down and brush the top lashes from the roots downwards, then look up and brush the top lashes upwards.Then still looking up, brush colour on the lower lashes.Wait for a minute for them to dry, and similarly apply a second coat.Finally brush with a clean dry brush, to separate the lashes.
How to use an eyelash curler
Open the curler and place your upper lashes inside its mouth. Close your eye slightly, then open it; all of the lashes should move into the curler's mouth. Always hold the eyelash curler so that the mouth is parallel to your lashes.
Move the curler closer to the eye until the tool comes to the base of the lashes, but not over the skin of the eyelid.
: Keep the eye open and slowly close the curler. Your eyelashes should fan out evenly across the upper bar. If at any time you feel pinching, readjust the curler.
: Hold the closed curler for a slow count of five, keeping your hand and face steady. Repeat for additional volume.
HELP!What is the correct way to apply makeup? What comes first?
This is way i put my makeup on...
1. lotion
2. foundation
3. concealer(if you need it)
4. powder
5. blush
6. lip stick
I would suggest getting almay. It works good and is good for your skin.What is the correct way to apply makeup? What comes first?
Foundation
powder
blush
eye makeup
lip gloss
moisturiser should always come in first, then foundation which you should make sure always blends with your skin. Then eyeshadow always before masacara cuz if u wear the mascara first, you'll have a messy job when trying to apply your eyeshadow, then eyeliner if necessary. And of course the lip liner alway,always come before the lip gloss or lip stick. And sweetie your good to go. and always make sure that your eyeshadow compliments your lip stick.
There is no ';correct'; way to apply make-up. Just have fun, and use products in any order :-) Just use the right products for you skin, including concealer, powder, etc. The best foundation to use on your skin is powder, not cream. If you have light/med skin, you can use med/light lipstick and blush. If you wear contacts/none, exclude mascara, eyeshadow, and eyeliner. They cause infections and attract tons of bacteria! Keeping your eyelashes clean and using an eyelash curler is the best, safest and most natural appearance! Natural beauty is skin deep :-)
Well im not an expert but u apply the base /foundation then rub it in til it is smooth as possible then apply the powder its best to use a brush like a makeup brush and use eyeshadow that brings your eyes out.
(1) Cleanse skin
(2) Moisturized w/ something hypoallergenic...I use Aveeno
(3) Concealer...under the eyes, on blemishes, anywhere you want to lighten or blend SMALL imperfections without going overboard.
(3) Foundation...Foundation will help even out your skin tone. If u have sensitive/oily skin use one that's water based like Maybeline Pure...if your skin dries out and is NOT sensitive you could use something that is oil based but I don't recommend it. Powder foundations are good if you have very oily skin otherwise they may make you look chalky. When you use it, apply it all over your face and part of your neck to avoid a line along your jaw. Also, choose a color that is as close to your skin color as possible.
(5) Eyeliner %26amp; Mascara...If your trying not to look like you have a lot of makeup on but still want to use eyeliner and mascara apply eyeliner or dark eyeshadow along your top lash-line only (unless you have extremely light lashes, then you could apply some on the bottom). As far as mascara goes, use an eyelash curler first, sometimes this is enough by itself. But if you are going to use mascara, I would apply some only on the tips of your top lashes for a natural look that makes your eyes pop.
(6) Eyeshadow...look at some pics of makeup that you like of women with similar complexion or eye color. Apply eyeshadow that works with your skin color as well as your eye color. Neutrals always look good. Blues (if done right) look good on brown eyes. Lilacs (again, if done right) looks good on brown and green eyes.
(7) Powder...lightly dust (use a brush, not a pad applicator) powder all over your face.
(8) Blush...Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks and a little bit toward your temples. Use a color that gives you a flushed look, not 80s party girl pink.
(9) Gloss your lips with a complimentary color and your done.
*Make sure you always carry lip gloss, concealer, and powder with you. Also, these tips are very general so they may need to be tested out and adjusted before wearing it out. Something I would also suggest is going to a makeup counter at a department store and having someone there do your makeup. Even if you don't buy the stuff there, wear the makeup to a store that you like and buy closely matching products.
the best thing for u just keep some lip goss
Skincare is always first. The first make-up step is foundation. Then concealer only where you need it and around the eyes. Then lightly powder on top. Next your eyeshadows, crease first, then lid, then brow. Then eyeliner, browliner, then blush, if you use a bronzer, after the blush. Then lipliner, lipstick, and finally mascara. As for uneven skin, just get a good foundation that matches your skin tone and a powder and concealor to match. Try Mary Kay medium coverage foundation. It covers well and smooths the skin beautifully. Also the loose powder and the mk signature concealor or the facial highlighting pen. Click on the link below. Good luck!
moisturizer ( can be oil free)
Foundation or powder ( I love Lancome Dual Finish wet/dry)
Eyebrows pencil
Lipstick liner and lipstick or gloss
Blusher (the BEST is Nars Orgasm)
Eyeline or shadow or both
Eyelash curler
Mascara (Max Factor is the best)
The order is:
1) Facial Lotion
2) Foundation
3) Concealer)
4)Eyeliner, Eye powder or smudge, %26amp; Mascara.
5) Lipstick and/or lipbalm
6) Blush.
I hope that helps!
here is how I do it...
1. Moisturizer, this makes your face smooth and it is easier to apply make up evenly. Try to find an oil free one
2. Liquid Foundation- Use a foundation brush, start from your nose and go outward. This will help with the powdery look.
3. Conceler- if needed, brush on and blend with finger tip
4. Powder- Use a brush- it is much easier and looks smoother.
5. Blush- Roll brush in blush and then smile, apply on the apples of your cheeks.
6. Eye Shadow and Mascara.
7. Lipstick (optional)
I learned these tricks at a makeup counter. Many places in the mall will give you a free consultation. Thier tips are really helpful! Try the perscriptives counter at belk, they are great!
Also, don't buy the cheapest makeup- I use the Loreal True match- It lasts all day and is oil-free, It isn't expensive, but there are cheaper ones that don't work as well.
Also make sure you are using a good makeup remover at night. This can make a huge difference in your skin and how the makeup goes on.
GOOD LUCK!- I'm 23 and I am just now learning the make up that is right for me. I also grew up in a similar situation.
1. lotion
2. eyeliner
3. eyeshadow
4. mascara
5. foundation
6. blush
7. lip liner
8 lip gloss
well.. if this helps you this is the order that i tend to put it on
Facial moisturizer comes first (it might even out your skin tone) then foundation, powder,eyebrow pencil, (when doing eyes, if you are using multiple colors or blending, start from browline and go to eyelash) eyeshadows,eyeliners,mascara,blush and lips!
I don't use all of thes things. Just remember **less is more** You don't want to look like you have too much on. Focus on accentuating what you like about your face. I use subtle colors for the office and then more dramatic when it's time to go out.
When you have time, play around with your make-up!
GOOD LUCK!!
1. foundation
2. cover-up
3. powder
4. blush
5. eye shadow
6. eye liner
7. mascara
8.(optional lip liner) lip-stick or gloss
All of these are optional because I don't know what all you like to wear.....but this is for all makeup so if you don't use one of these...then just skip that step and go on...Hope it helped!!!
Well, you need to have a clean face. Wash with a mild cleanser, use a scrub to remove dead skin and make skin smooth, use a toner to remove any residue and a apply a light moisturizer...this helps the makeup stay fresher longer.
The first thing you want to apply is the foundation. Me personally, I like to use the triangle sponges to apply my foundation. It gives you a more natural look. You can also use a foundation brush also. Make sure that your foundation matches your skin tone. A little goes a long way. The way I apply is I put a dot on my forehead, cheek area and on the jawline. Make sure you blend in very well. Second is the concealer. Take a concealer brush and pat onto the blemish(es) that you want to cover. Third is setting the foundation with a powder. I like loose powder but you can use a pressed powder too. Take a powder brush and lightly dust powder on face to set your foundation. Now, you are ready to apply your eye makeup. I don't know if you wear eyeshadow or not but I usually apply a light shadow over the whole lid and then apply a dark shade in the crease and then a light gold on the brow bone to highlight. I like to use kohl liner and then a volumizing mascara. I use a little powder blush on the apples of my cheeks and then swipe on some gloss...I rarely wear lipstick. I've been wearing makeup a long time and a master at applying it. Its takes practice but you will get it.
1.Cleanser goes on first .2.Exfoliate 3.Mask 4. Toner 5. Moisturizer
Now you start with the makeup
1.Primer
2Concealer
3.Foundation
4.Powder
5.Eyeshadow
6.Eyeliner
7.Blush
8Lipliner
9lipgloss
10 Curl your eyelashes
11.Put mascara on your eyes
Viola your done
Now here are the following tips to do your makeup like an expert
How to apply concealer
Dot dot and dot underneath your eye and blend.
Also heres another tip to help conceal blemishes etc.
Correction of poor skin tones is achieved by using a correcting make-up base: a mauve base can conceal pale and dull skin tones and brighten the skin.A green base masks red blotches and ruddiness.The under-eye concealer camouflages dark circles under the eye.These correcting bases have to be applied before applying foundation.To improve facial features, use is made of the fact that pale shades lengthen, fill out, and brighten, while dark shades reduce, deepen, darken, and conceal.This form of correcting base is applied after the use of basic foundation.These correcting bases are available as liquids, creams and even as pencils
How to apply foundation
Put a little foundation on a makeup sponge (add a complimentary tone if necessary).Dot it over the face-on the nose, the cheeks, the chin and the temples and in between the brows.Using the tips of two fingers or a small clean, dampened sponge(from which excess water has been removed) blend the foundation.Always work from the face outwards, to avoid an accumulation of the foundation around the hairline-move from the cheeks to the ears, from between the brows down over the nose, from the chin out towards the jaw, then onto the neck.Work quickly, carefully and lightly.Blend well around the hairline, on the neck, below the eyes and behind the ears.Also take the foundation over the eyelids.Finally blot the face with a clean dry tissue, pressing it lightly over the skin.
How to apply blush
Use the colour on the blush area which is the apples of your cheek which you can find by smiling . This is the part of the face between parallel lines, one extending outward from the corner of your eye and the second from the bottom of your nose.Smile and lightly touch the blusher brush on the fatty part of the cheek and gently brush the blusher toward the temple, making a slight curve.A touch of colour across the forehead and on the chin cometes the look.The cream rouge is applied to the cheeks with the fingertips in small amounts and spread in the desired fashion.The powder blusher is applied with a brush.
Heres how to apply powder
Make sure the foundationis well blended.Blot the face lightly with a tissue, especially over the forehead, nose and chin.Pick up the powder on the puff and press it firmly on the face, one area at a time.Don't try to smooth it on by massaging the puff over the face.Now using a soft, thick powder brush, whisk away the excess, with downward movement to stop the powder getting caught in the fine facial hair.
Heres how to apply eyeshadow
Using a fine, blunt-ended brush, gently apply the base colour to the entire lid from the inside to the outside corner and from the base of the lashes to the eyelid crease.
ii.If the eyes need extra definition, a deeper shade is blended into the crease line.This gives depth to the eyes.
iii.The brow bone is highlighted with a light shade.This gives the eyes a wide, open look.The colour is applied to the most prominent area and blended up towards the brow and down to where the contour curves down, toward the eyelid creases.
Before using them on the lids, always test the colours on the back of the hand to test the intensity.You can use even 3-4 colours, provided they are blended well.Remember pale tones emphasize, while deep sooty
Heres how to apply Eyeliner
Application Technique For The Liquid EyeLiner:
Test, on the back of your hand, the amount of pressure you should apply.Unless you are a real artist, it is best to steady your elbow on a flat surface.Work from the inside of the eye to the outside corner and keep the line light and even.If you stop at the corner of the eyes, the effect will be round and wide-eyed;if you continue the line and sweep it up and out, you would get a more exotic look.Finally smudge the edges with a cotton bud to soften them.
Application Technique For The Pencil Eyeliner:
Pencils can be used in the same manner to define or extend the shape of the eyes, but they give a softer, more natural line.Keep them sharpened and ready for use, as blunted or broken points can spoil the whole effect.
Heres how to apply Mascara
For best results, first look down and brush the top lashes from the roots downwards, then look up and brush the top lashes upwards.Then still looking up, brush colour on the lower lashes.Wait for a minute for them to dry, and similarly apply a second coat.Finally brush with a clean dry brush, to separate the lashes.
How to use an eyelash curler
Open the curler and place your upper lashes inside its mouth. Close your eye slightly, then open it; all of the lashes should move into the curler's mouth. Always hold the eyelash curler so that the mouth is parallel to your lashes.
Move the curler closer to the eye until the tool comes to the base of the lashes, but not over the skin of the eyelid.
: Keep the eye open and slowly close the curler. Your eyelashes should fan out evenly across the upper bar. If at any time you feel pinching, readjust the curler.
: Hold the closed curler for a slow count of five, keeping your hand and face steady. Repeat for additional volume.
How do I apply makeup properly?
Iv'e seen alot of hot girls around that have thick black eyeliner on their eyes and it looks amazing, but when I try it, it ends up smudging and looking terrible. Am I doing something wrong? What do I need and what do I need to do in order to obtain this really nice look? Please don't say, Oh you don't need makeup! Because im not gonna listen. Can someone help me with this? Or at least give me a website with tips on how to apply the thick look?How do I apply makeup properly?
first make sure the area is clean pretty well and oil free, with good soap or eye make up cleansers.
then never use liquid eyeliner if ur hand is not steady ...and if its ur first time using it.
so go with a nice soft pencil and follow the shape of your eye...start from the inner eye and go out.
hope that helpsHow do I apply makeup properly?
go with a pencil not liquid, way easier, and practice at night, and wash it off and practice again. make sure your face is clean, and you use a little bit of powder etc, on your eyes and go over your lid with a light colour so it has something to stick to
if you don't do well with stick eyeliner, try liquid! it takes a while to get used to but once you get used to it you can do it with your eyes closed. put the eyeliner at the bottom of your lashes and at the top of your eyelid....in the beginnning i had to hold down my eyelashes with one hand and apply with the other because i couldn't keep my eyeclosed and still long enough. Good luck! it takeS ALOT of practice, but after it dries liquid eyeliner doesn't smudge!!!
Almay black liquid eyeliner. When you put it on, close your eye and pull your eyelid out to the corner to make it into a nice straight line and then apply the liner as close as possible to your lashline. You can make it as thick of a line or as thin as you want.
With a little practice, this should give you the look you are going for.
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http://www.makeup-product.com/eyeliner_m鈥?/a>
These websites will give you a lot of tips on appling make up. Hope it helps. Have fun with make up and don't try for a look that looks good on someone else apply make up to focus on your best facial features and find the right colors for your eye, skin, and hair colors.
What i use is a black pencil and i apply it to the inner lids on my bottom lid. i dont wear it on my top lid. then use a little spongy thing (lol) and gently smear it down so it is thicker and more smoky looking. then apply dark gray eyeshadow for an amazing smoky look. good luck!
I personally think pencil liner is the best for the look you want, so don't use liquid.. just keep practicing applying it I guess. When you put it on, stand close to the mirror you are using and go slow until you are better at putting it on, and try to get the liner close to where you want it.
Go to a make-up store or Macy's and go to any make-up department. They will show you the correct way for sure! Good Luck!
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first make sure the area is clean pretty well and oil free, with good soap or eye make up cleansers.
then never use liquid eyeliner if ur hand is not steady ...and if its ur first time using it.
so go with a nice soft pencil and follow the shape of your eye...start from the inner eye and go out.
hope that helpsHow do I apply makeup properly?
go with a pencil not liquid, way easier, and practice at night, and wash it off and practice again. make sure your face is clean, and you use a little bit of powder etc, on your eyes and go over your lid with a light colour so it has something to stick to
if you don't do well with stick eyeliner, try liquid! it takes a while to get used to but once you get used to it you can do it with your eyes closed. put the eyeliner at the bottom of your lashes and at the top of your eyelid....in the beginnning i had to hold down my eyelashes with one hand and apply with the other because i couldn't keep my eyeclosed and still long enough. Good luck! it takeS ALOT of practice, but after it dries liquid eyeliner doesn't smudge!!!
Almay black liquid eyeliner. When you put it on, close your eye and pull your eyelid out to the corner to make it into a nice straight line and then apply the liner as close as possible to your lashline. You can make it as thick of a line or as thin as you want.
With a little practice, this should give you the look you are going for.
http://www.lhj.com/lhj/category.jhtml?ca鈥?/a>
http://www.makeup-product.com/eyeliner_m鈥?/a>
These websites will give you a lot of tips on appling make up. Hope it helps. Have fun with make up and don't try for a look that looks good on someone else apply make up to focus on your best facial features and find the right colors for your eye, skin, and hair colors.
What i use is a black pencil and i apply it to the inner lids on my bottom lid. i dont wear it on my top lid. then use a little spongy thing (lol) and gently smear it down so it is thicker and more smoky looking. then apply dark gray eyeshadow for an amazing smoky look. good luck!
I personally think pencil liner is the best for the look you want, so don't use liquid.. just keep practicing applying it I guess. When you put it on, stand close to the mirror you are using and go slow until you are better at putting it on, and try to get the liner close to where you want it.
Go to a make-up store or Macy's and go to any make-up department. They will show you the correct way for sure! Good Luck!
check the links below for beauty tips to:-- Makeup - how to apply.
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2006/08/free-鈥?/a>
check the links below for beauty tips to:-- # Cosmetic tips and tricks
http://geebal.blogspot.com/2006/08/cosme鈥?/a>
How do you apply makeup for someone with chinky eyes?
My best friend is 100% Korean and has REALLY chinky eyes.
She doesn't even have that fold everyone has.
And she's always complaining how she can't put on makeup because of it.
So ... how do you apply makeup for someone with chinky eyes?
Thanks.How do you apply makeup for someone with chinky eyes?
Chinky is one of my favorite words!
Tell her to use a darker shade where her crease should be and a light shade on her lid and just below her brows. Use white (not black) eyeliner on the ';waterlines';. Use curling mascara. Have round slightly arched eyebrows.How do you apply makeup for someone with chinky eyes?
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Your use of the word 'Chinky' is racist. Your friend may not be bothered or may have learned to deal with racism by pretending it doesn't matter, but you use the term 'chinky eyes' to describe the eyes of a whole race of people, not just her in this instance. Chinky is often used derogatively and to stereotype and you have just endorsed and promoted that, even if in ignorance.
Oddly, in an earlier question you describe yourself as Chinese?
I'm a proud asian, and I actually have big eyes and the ';fold';, actually called a crease.
But I have some friends that don't, and my biggest suggestion is don't use dark makeup too much above the eye, but enough to actually see some of it, and use a light color to highlight the browbone. BLEND BLEND BLEND. Try to line the eyes on the waterline, which is the place behind your eyelashes, so the eyeliner doesn't make the look too harsh, lining on the waterline, or the ';inside'; as some people call it, looks more natural and makes eyes look bigger, find an eyeliner that won't sting your eyes, and try a mascara that isn't too black, maybe soft black or dark brown.
Don't use the word ';chinky'; since that's rather rude/offensive.
Just say that she has smaller, almond shaped eyes?
Apply black eyeliner on the lashline. Then white eyeliner on the waterline to make your eyes stand out.
For eyeshadow, you should extend it to the browbone (since she doesn't have a crease). Eyeshadow should be a neutral light color, that's a few shades lighter than her skin tone.
And don't forget the mascara! Dark, volumizing, lengthening BLACK mascara will make anyone's eyes POP!
Curling the eyelashes is a great way to make her eyes apear more open. She shouldn't use dark eyeshadows or wear eyeliner on her top lid... there are makeups that are called highglighters than can make her eyes apear more open or more bright and less slinty looking
Youtube has great makeup tutorials for Asian eyes.
Here is a great natural one:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OB8nfJCOIeE
Here is a great dramatic one:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5XIvGT5SB-c
Hope it helps!
do you think your Korean friend or any Korean for that matter likes you to refer to their eyes as ';chinky';....that is an insult!
with a light cover, dont tell yourself chinkyFish
She doesn't even have that fold everyone has.
And she's always complaining how she can't put on makeup because of it.
So ... how do you apply makeup for someone with chinky eyes?
Thanks.How do you apply makeup for someone with chinky eyes?
Chinky is one of my favorite words!
Tell her to use a darker shade where her crease should be and a light shade on her lid and just below her brows. Use white (not black) eyeliner on the ';waterlines';. Use curling mascara. Have round slightly arched eyebrows.How do you apply makeup for someone with chinky eyes?
You're welcome! Report Abuse
Your use of the word 'Chinky' is racist. Your friend may not be bothered or may have learned to deal with racism by pretending it doesn't matter, but you use the term 'chinky eyes' to describe the eyes of a whole race of people, not just her in this instance. Chinky is often used derogatively and to stereotype and you have just endorsed and promoted that, even if in ignorance.
Oddly, in an earlier question you describe yourself as Chinese?
I'm a proud asian, and I actually have big eyes and the ';fold';, actually called a crease.
But I have some friends that don't, and my biggest suggestion is don't use dark makeup too much above the eye, but enough to actually see some of it, and use a light color to highlight the browbone. BLEND BLEND BLEND. Try to line the eyes on the waterline, which is the place behind your eyelashes, so the eyeliner doesn't make the look too harsh, lining on the waterline, or the ';inside'; as some people call it, looks more natural and makes eyes look bigger, find an eyeliner that won't sting your eyes, and try a mascara that isn't too black, maybe soft black or dark brown.
Don't use the word ';chinky'; since that's rather rude/offensive.
Just say that she has smaller, almond shaped eyes?
Apply black eyeliner on the lashline. Then white eyeliner on the waterline to make your eyes stand out.
For eyeshadow, you should extend it to the browbone (since she doesn't have a crease). Eyeshadow should be a neutral light color, that's a few shades lighter than her skin tone.
And don't forget the mascara! Dark, volumizing, lengthening BLACK mascara will make anyone's eyes POP!
Curling the eyelashes is a great way to make her eyes apear more open. She shouldn't use dark eyeshadows or wear eyeliner on her top lid... there are makeups that are called highglighters than can make her eyes apear more open or more bright and less slinty looking
Youtube has great makeup tutorials for Asian eyes.
Here is a great natural one:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=OB8nfJCOIeE
Here is a great dramatic one:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5XIvGT5SB-c
Hope it helps!
do you think your Korean friend or any Korean for that matter likes you to refer to their eyes as ';chinky';....that is an insult!
with a light cover, dont tell yourself chinky
Is there a certain way to apply makeup to make my nose seem smaller?
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I have both foundation %26amp; a bronzer.
So any tips/directions would be great. Thanks :)Is there a certain way to apply makeup to make my nose seem smaller?
Apply a matte bronzer with an angled brush like this one: http://www.target.com/Sonia-Kashuk-Large-Contoured-Angled/dp/B000FRCUMO/qid=1224727590/ref=br_1_16/602-3805415-3239000?ie=UTF8%26amp;node=13418071%26amp;frombrowse=1%26amp;rh=%26amp;page=1 to each side of your nose. That will create the illusion of a smaller nose. Here's a great makeup tutorial from MakeupGeekTV on YouTube on how to do it properly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWq-LN4Qd6YIs there a certain way to apply makeup to make my nose seem smaller?
There's a kit you can buy from ben bye that is exactly for that. I have it and in my theatrical makeup class we were doing that just the other day. It cost like 18 bucks.
http://www.amazon.com/Creme-Personal-Mak鈥?/a>
Trust me bronzer will come off in a matter of minutes. You have to use some sort of creme color. Like a creme blush.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2qaattKS鈥?/a>
One of my best friends came over my house before the dance one year and she put a darker shade of powder foundation on either side of her nose, and a lighter/translucent powder down the middle. It made her nose look narrower. Hope this helps. ;)
~Vikki
I have both foundation %26amp; a bronzer.
So any tips/directions would be great. Thanks :)Is there a certain way to apply makeup to make my nose seem smaller?
Apply a matte bronzer with an angled brush like this one: http://www.target.com/Sonia-Kashuk-Large-Contoured-Angled/dp/B000FRCUMO/qid=1224727590/ref=br_1_16/602-3805415-3239000?ie=UTF8%26amp;node=13418071%26amp;frombrowse=1%26amp;rh=%26amp;page=1 to each side of your nose. That will create the illusion of a smaller nose. Here's a great makeup tutorial from MakeupGeekTV on YouTube on how to do it properly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWq-LN4Qd6YIs there a certain way to apply makeup to make my nose seem smaller?
There's a kit you can buy from ben bye that is exactly for that. I have it and in my theatrical makeup class we were doing that just the other day. It cost like 18 bucks.
http://www.amazon.com/Creme-Personal-Mak鈥?/a>
Trust me bronzer will come off in a matter of minutes. You have to use some sort of creme color. Like a creme blush.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2qaattKS鈥?/a>
One of my best friends came over my house before the dance one year and she put a darker shade of powder foundation on either side of her nose, and a lighter/translucent powder down the middle. It made her nose look narrower. Hope this helps. ;)
~Vikki
How do I wear and apply makeup?
I'm in my 20's and have never worn makeup but I would like to finally start. I need help from you ladies out there on how exactly to find the right colors for me and how to even apply it. I have brown eyes and white skin that never gets any sun. I have acne scars from my teenage years and it lowers my self confidence immensely since I can tell that is all strangers focus on at times. What would be a good cover up to hide that?How do I wear and apply makeup?
Analyze your skin to see what type of skin you have: oily, combination, normal, dry, etc. Many cosmetic counters have someone there that can do a preliminary analysis of your skin, and 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 and find a similar product for way less money!
Start with a freshly-washed face (and hands, too). Get a facial, or do one yourself. You want your face to be a clear and smooth canvas for you, the ';artist,'; to do your art. Use a good deep-cleansing mask. Do not exfoliate if you have oily or sensitive skin. It will spread bacteria around your face from the already existing blemishes. Use antibacterial soap if you have acne. Also be sure that you replace the towel you use to dry your face every week. Lastly, apply toner by taking a cotton pad that has been dampened in warm water and sweep it over your face. Toner will restore the pH level of your skin and pick up any remaining dirt.
Massage a light moisturizer into your face no matter what type skin you have, avoiding the eye area! This will help oily skin dry, and dry skin become smoother. Wait a few minutes for it to soak into your skin. After letting it sit for a while, rinse face with warm water, and pat dry.
Apply a sheer foundation that matches your skin tone.
To find the right one, go to the makeup counter at a local department store and have the artist there help you.
Wear illuminator to make your skin appear youthful and dewy compared with dull, matte makeup. Skin illuminators come in powder, cream, mousse, etc. L'Or茅al, Revlon, Neutrogena, and other brands make them - it's like make up with tiny particles that reflect light.
Use a makeup sponge or wedge, starting around the hairline and working your way down. (Use the wedge for this routine because you can be more precise about where the make up goes.) If you want a proper look that looks as if it has been done by a professional makeup artist, try using a foundation brush.
Remember to apply the makeup all the way down to your throat area and keep blending so you can't see where the make up ends. Nothing is worse than looking like you have a mask on your face!
Around the eye area, do very light strokes inward, toward the inner corner of your eye. Don't apply it to your upper eyelid! All of the professional makeup artists say not to apply foundation to this area. This is why you need a foundation that matches your skin. If you want foundation to darken your skin then try putting it above your eyes, and see what you like. Be gentle with this part, because the skin is very delicate and sensitive here.
Remember to blend all the makeup into your hairline. (but not so that your hair is another color!)
Apply concealer to any red or discolored spots. In the corners of your eyes, where it's blue, and around the nostrils are good places for this. Do this after applying foundation, so you don't use too much (many makeup artists do this the other way around). First apply the concealer, then pat very lightly with your finger to blend. Only apply concealer to the area that you want to conceal. Afterwards, use the wedge to blend the concealer in with the foundation. Stand back away from your mirror to see if you have effectively concealed the areas. Try to stand about the distance away from the mirror that you stand away from people when you talk to them. Another way to conceal blemishes is to pat green concealer on the blemishes and red spots, then put foundation over top (the green reduces redness).
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 whole face. Use a powder puff (small) to apply powder on the upper lid. Apply a bronzer to your forehead, cheeks, and chin, to give a sun-kissed look,if wanted.
Highlight your brow bone and cheek bones by applying a light powder just below the brow, and to the highest part of your cheek.
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 and 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!
Take a fluffy powder brush and blend everything together, so that there are no visible lines or excess powders.
Line your eyes. Lightly pull one closed eyelid straight to the side and line it with a brown or soft black liner. 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 an angle brush. For a more natural look dip the angle brush in some of your darker eyeshadow. Use a very light amount, or use the applicator tip. For the bottom lid, use a very light amount on the outer corner.
Put on the eyeshadow Most eye colors 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 and 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 its 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 brow bone. Use the applicator to apply right on the brow bone just under the brow line. Make sure to use the larger eyeshadow brush to blend all the colors.
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 any part of your eyebrow, use the angled brush to blend it into your brow with very light strokes.
Use a lash curler first before applying any mascara. There are several mascaras 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. Never pump your mascara brush in and out of the mascara. This causes air pockets. Dip the brush in the mascara once and lightly wipe off the excess onto a paper towel. Looking downward, apply to the top lash with upward strokes. Start with the inner part and 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.
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 lip line is for professionals. Usually it makes you look like you're just plain bad at applying makeup! After applying your lip pencil to your lip line, rub your lips together so the lip pencil color spreads inside your lips.
Apply lipstick or lip gloss with a 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. Blot your freshly painted lips lightly with a tissue.
Use a pressed powder to lightly powder the rest of your face, and the area under your eyes. Use very light pressure. Keep your pressed powder in your purse for touch ups.
[edit] TipsDon't apply harsh colors to cheeks especially if you have larger pores, this will help with the invisibility of your pores. If you don't have visible pores still use this tip because it will look fake and you will get the stripe that is mentioned a few tips down.
Focus on one part, or two at most, of your face. Don't use a bold hue of lipstick with stand-out eyeliner and a bright shade of blush. Instead, zero in on the eyes and lips, or blush/skin. Keep it simple; don't over-do your makeup applications.
Quality is always better than quantity. If you have $50 for your entire face, don't get 10 cheap things, get 4 good-quality things ($25 foundation, $10 mascara, $10 for blush, and then a $5 lip-gloss
When you apply eyeshadow, it's common for specks of color to fall onto your face. This is a pain to get rid of after you've already perfected your foundation. If this happens frequently, apply your eyeshadow first, clean up the mess and then apply foundation. Alternatively, if there are only a few specks, you can just very carefully pick them up off your skin with tweezers.
Eyeshadow sometimes falls onto your eyelashes and on oily skin, and it can smudge underneath your eye. To avoid this, use a make-up wipe or a cotton bud with a little make-up remover on it, and gently sweep it over your eyelashes from root to tip to pick up any leftover eyeshadow.
To prolong your eyeshadow staying power use an eyeshadow base. A really good one is Urban Decay Primer Potion (UK 拢9.50, US $15.) Or you can use a good vitamin E cream (this also moisturizes your skin)
Try to buy non-comedogenic makeup (it won't clog your pores; it says on the back if it's non-comedogenic.)
Make sure all of these colors go with your skin, eyes, and hair colours.
Use a liquid-to-powder Foundation to save time andHow do I wear and apply makeup?
Covergirl Aquasmooth is great. It is easy to put on and it is really natural looking. I have had a number of people comment on how great my skin looks and they usually think that I don't wear makeup. Unfortunately, I'm beginning to sound like a commercial, lol, but I really do recommend it.
As for colors and ways to apply the makeup, you can go to most department stores and get a free makeover. They will probably give you some good tips. JCPenney's is a good place to go because the people aren't usually as snobby as they are at Nordstroms, and they won't make you feel really dumb for not knowing much. You could also ask your girlfriends for a makeover. Many of my female friends love giving makeovers.
Try Mineral Makeup. I like Maybellines Mineral Power line of makeup. I would try the powder to have more coverage.
To find your color, alot of websites have a colormatch type thing where you pick what your skintone, eyecolor, and hair color is and they tell you what shades would look the best. Its a hard thing to find your true color, even I have a hard time and I've been wearing makeup for years now.
Good luck!!
Mineral powder foundation is the best for controlled coverage. Plus, it's one step for maximum coverage, flawless finish, and shine control.
Go to my website: www.marykay.com/meganwojtas and follow these steps to figure out what colors look best for your face type, shape, hair color and eye color:
www.marykay.com/meganwojtas
Click on: What's New
Click on: NEW! Virtual Makeover
Feel free to send me a message on the site for a discount on your first order!!
taking Zinc and vitamin A are very good for your skin. The results are very similar to or better than using typical acne drugs like Tetracycline and Accutane.
MAC Foundation, green, gold, and purple eyeshadow.
I suggest the book ';The 5 Minute Face'; by Carmindy!!
go to like bon-ton or macy's and ask them to help you with make up
Well, I started to wear make-up when I started to enter high school. Anyway, I would start out with the colors that would match my skin tone, and eyes. It would depend on the brand of make-up you are using, I use like maybelline or how you spell it! Lol, anyway, and also, covergirl. Some CG are good and some are not.
1. I put on a little bit of concealer since I had some terrible acne scars from middle school, I wouldn't exactly use my fingers that much because it can cause some oil to the face, I sometimes use them a little and then use a sponge or brush to do my face. You shouldn't put concealor around your eyes like eyelids-I don't know why but I was told that.
2. Then sometimes I would put on foundation and then mineral powder or use powder alone. Blending is the key.
3. Then I would use an eyebrow pencil and do my eyebrows since I hardly have any, I do 4 light strokes and then blend them, then I put on mascara on my eyebrows to make it natural, sometimes I put on eyeshadow on my eyebrows but not all the time.
4.With my eyes, I use an eyeliner, start at the inner eyelid and then start drawing out smoothly toward the outer corner of the eyelid.
5. Then I would use my curler to curl my eyelashes since my eyelashes don't curl, and also, makes your eyes alittle bit bigger and bright I guess. While curling my eyelashes, I count to about 10-30 seconds. I sometimes blowdry my curler for about 7 seconds and then curl my eyelashes because it pretty much helps my eyelashes to stay (not against water though!)
6.Then I put on mascara, I go for volume,definition, length, and separation, I would start at the roots and then toward to the tips. I apply coats and not really let them dry till I am satisfied.
7.Then I apply eyeliner at the bottom, going back %26amp; forth for about 4 times or more at the corner of my eye and then smudge it w/ a sponge.
8.Then i apply mascara on my bottom lashes.
9.When i make a mistake on my eyes, I would use an ear q-tip to clean it up. Usually w/mascara on my eyebrows, if I mess up I clean it up with an ear q-tip along with lotion.
10. And there, I am done =)
I hope that helps....
Here is a pic of me before and after, of course my before pic doesn't show my scars because of the camera I used. In the before pic, I did wore some eyeliner
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj268/Christiangirl7777/makeupdifference.jpg
Concealer would be the obvious option to hiding your acne scars, however, I recently discovered a great mask that helps exfoliate and get rid of your acne scars (it's long-term, however, so you're not going to see results in like a month)
If you're just starting off with makeup, I'd recommend getting some mascara, pencil eyeliner, blush and lip gloss. Those are items I started up with - As you get more experienced, you should start using liquid eyeliner, lipstick, and of course, eyeshadow. It really depends on what kind of look you are trying to create.
For a natural look, all you need is:
- Concealer
- Foundation (to make skin virtually flawless)
- Eyeliner (line top lids ONLY, lining the bottom will make it more obvious that you're wearing eyeliner)
- Mascara (this could be optional depending on the thickness and the length of your mascara, if your lashes are like mine, which are straight and medium-length, then invest in a good eyelash curler and a curling mascara, or at least one that holds curls well)
- Blush (for a natural flush, however if you already have pink cheeks, there's no need to ever buy blush, except for maybe when you're wearing a frosty lip gloss, which can make your face look washed out)
[If you're not much of a blush person, a bronzer's not a bad idea either)
- Lipstick (for a natural look, either choose a pink-ish nude color or just nude)
- Lip Gloss (optional, depending on whether you want some shine or not, or if you don't like lipstick but would like some color on your lips, choose a natural colored lip gloss [pink, peach, nude])
Sorry if my answer is too long, if you have any questions email me at cwnever@yahoo.com
Analyze your skin to see what type of skin you have: oily, combination, normal, dry, etc. Many cosmetic counters have someone there that can do a preliminary analysis of your skin, and 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 and find a similar product for way less money!
Start with a freshly-washed face (and hands, too). Get a facial, or do one yourself. You want your face to be a clear and smooth canvas for you, the ';artist,'; to do your art. Use a good deep-cleansing mask. Do not exfoliate if you have oily or sensitive skin. It will spread bacteria around your face from the already existing blemishes. Use antibacterial soap if you have acne. Also be sure that you replace the towel you use to dry your face every week. Lastly, apply toner by taking a cotton pad that has been dampened in warm water and sweep it over your face. Toner will restore the pH level of your skin and pick up any remaining dirt.
Massage a light moisturizer into your face no matter what type skin you have, avoiding the eye area! This will help oily skin dry, and dry skin become smoother. Wait a few minutes for it to soak into your skin. After letting it sit for a while, rinse face with warm water, and pat dry.
Apply a sheer foundation that matches your skin tone.
To find the right one, go to the makeup counter at a local department store and have the artist there help you.
Wear illuminator to make your skin appear youthful and dewy compared with dull, matte makeup. Skin illuminators come in powder, cream, mousse, etc. L'Or茅al, Revlon, Neutrogena, and other brands make them - it's like make up with tiny particles that reflect light.
Use a makeup sponge or wedge, starting around the hairline and working your way down. (Use the wedge for this routine because you can be more precise about where the make up goes.) If you want a proper look that looks as if it has been done by a professional makeup artist, try using a foundation brush.
Remember to apply the makeup all the way down to your throat area and keep blending so you can't see where the make up ends. Nothing is worse than looking like you have a mask on your face!
Around the eye area, do very light strokes inward, toward the inner corner of your eye. Don't apply it to your upper eyelid! All of the professional makeup artists say not to apply foundation to this area. This is why you need a foundation that matches your skin. If you want foundation to darken your skin then try putting it above your eyes, and see what you like. Be gentle with this part, because the skin is very delicate and sensitive here.
Remember to blend all the makeup into your hairline. (but not so that your hair is another color!)
Apply concealer to any red or discolored spots. In the corners of your eyes, where it's blue, and around the nostrils are good places for this. Do this after applying foundation, so you don't use too much (many makeup artists do this the other way around). First apply the concealer, then pat very lightly with your finger to blend. Only apply concealer to the area that you want to conceal. Afterwards, use the wedge to blend the concealer in with the foundation. Stand back away from your mirror to see if you have effectively concealed the areas. Try to stand about the distance away from the mirror that you stand away from people when you talk to them. Another way to conceal blemishes is to pat green concealer on the blemishes and red spots, then put foundation over top (the green reduces redness).
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 whole face. Use a powder puff (small) to apply powder on the upper lid. Apply a bronzer to your forehead, cheeks, and chin, to give a sun-kissed look,if wanted.
Highlight your brow bone and cheek bones by applying a light powder just below the brow, and to the highest part of your cheek.
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 and 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!
Take a fluffy powder brush and blend everything together, so that there are no visible lines or excess powders.
Line your eyes. Lightly pull one closed eyelid straight to the side and line it with a brown or soft black liner. 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 an angle brush. For a more natural look dip the angle brush in some of your darker eyeshadow. Use a very light amount, or use the applicator tip. For the bottom lid, use a very light amount on the outer corner.
Put on the eyeshadow Most eye colors 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 and 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 its 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 brow bone. Use the applicator to apply right on the brow bone just under the brow line. Make sure to use the larger eyeshadow brush to blend all the colors.
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 any part of your eyebrow, use the angled brush to blend it into your brow with very light strokes.
Use a lash curler first before applying any mascara. There are several mascaras 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. Never pump your mascara brush in and out of the mascara. This causes air pockets. Dip the brush in the mascara once and lightly wipe off the excess onto a paper towel. Looking downward, apply to the top lash with upward strokes. Start with the inner part and 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.
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 lip line is for professionals. Usually it makes you look like you're just plain bad at applying makeup! After applying your lip pencil to your lip line, rub your lips together so the lip pencil color spreads inside your lips.
Apply lipstick or lip gloss with a 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. Blot your freshly painted lips lightly with a tissue.
Use a pressed powder to lightly powder the rest of your face, and the area under your eyes. Use very light pressure. Keep your pressed powder in your purse for touch ups.
[edit] TipsDon't apply harsh colors to cheeks especially if you have larger pores, this will help with the invisibility of your pores. If you don't have visible pores still use this tip because it will look fake and you will get the stripe that is mentioned a few tips down.
Focus on one part, or two at most, of your face. Don't use a bold hue of lipstick with stand-out eyeliner and a bright shade of blush. Instead, zero in on the eyes and lips, or blush/skin. Keep it simple; don't over-do your makeup applications.
Quality is always better than quantity. If you have $50 for your entire face, don't get 10 cheap things, get 4 good-quality things ($25 foundation, $10 mascara, $10 for blush, and then a $5 lip-gloss
When you apply eyeshadow, it's common for specks of color to fall onto your face. This is a pain to get rid of after you've already perfected your foundation. If this happens frequently, apply your eyeshadow first, clean up the mess and then apply foundation. Alternatively, if there are only a few specks, you can just very carefully pick them up off your skin with tweezers.
Eyeshadow sometimes falls onto your eyelashes and on oily skin, and it can smudge underneath your eye. To avoid this, use a make-up wipe or a cotton bud with a little make-up remover on it, and gently sweep it over your eyelashes from root to tip to pick up any leftover eyeshadow.
To prolong your eyeshadow staying power use an eyeshadow base. A really good one is Urban Decay Primer Potion (UK 拢9.50, US $15.) Or you can use a good vitamin E cream (this also moisturizes your skin)
Try to buy non-comedogenic makeup (it won't clog your pores; it says on the back if it's non-comedogenic.)
Make sure all of these colors go with your skin, eyes, and hair colours.
Use a liquid-to-powder Foundation to save time andHow do I wear and apply makeup?
Covergirl Aquasmooth is great. It is easy to put on and it is really natural looking. I have had a number of people comment on how great my skin looks and they usually think that I don't wear makeup. Unfortunately, I'm beginning to sound like a commercial, lol, but I really do recommend it.
As for colors and ways to apply the makeup, you can go to most department stores and get a free makeover. They will probably give you some good tips. JCPenney's is a good place to go because the people aren't usually as snobby as they are at Nordstroms, and they won't make you feel really dumb for not knowing much. You could also ask your girlfriends for a makeover. Many of my female friends love giving makeovers.
Try Mineral Makeup. I like Maybellines Mineral Power line of makeup. I would try the powder to have more coverage.
To find your color, alot of websites have a colormatch type thing where you pick what your skintone, eyecolor, and hair color is and they tell you what shades would look the best. Its a hard thing to find your true color, even I have a hard time and I've been wearing makeup for years now.
Good luck!!
Mineral powder foundation is the best for controlled coverage. Plus, it's one step for maximum coverage, flawless finish, and shine control.
Go to my website: www.marykay.com/meganwojtas and follow these steps to figure out what colors look best for your face type, shape, hair color and eye color:
www.marykay.com/meganwojtas
Click on: What's New
Click on: NEW! Virtual Makeover
Feel free to send me a message on the site for a discount on your first order!!
taking Zinc and vitamin A are very good for your skin. The results are very similar to or better than using typical acne drugs like Tetracycline and Accutane.
MAC Foundation, green, gold, and purple eyeshadow.
I suggest the book ';The 5 Minute Face'; by Carmindy!!
go to like bon-ton or macy's and ask them to help you with make up
Well, I started to wear make-up when I started to enter high school. Anyway, I would start out with the colors that would match my skin tone, and eyes. It would depend on the brand of make-up you are using, I use like maybelline or how you spell it! Lol, anyway, and also, covergirl. Some CG are good and some are not.
1. I put on a little bit of concealer since I had some terrible acne scars from middle school, I wouldn't exactly use my fingers that much because it can cause some oil to the face, I sometimes use them a little and then use a sponge or brush to do my face. You shouldn't put concealor around your eyes like eyelids-I don't know why but I was told that.
2. Then sometimes I would put on foundation and then mineral powder or use powder alone. Blending is the key.
3. Then I would use an eyebrow pencil and do my eyebrows since I hardly have any, I do 4 light strokes and then blend them, then I put on mascara on my eyebrows to make it natural, sometimes I put on eyeshadow on my eyebrows but not all the time.
4.With my eyes, I use an eyeliner, start at the inner eyelid and then start drawing out smoothly toward the outer corner of the eyelid.
5. Then I would use my curler to curl my eyelashes since my eyelashes don't curl, and also, makes your eyes alittle bit bigger and bright I guess. While curling my eyelashes, I count to about 10-30 seconds. I sometimes blowdry my curler for about 7 seconds and then curl my eyelashes because it pretty much helps my eyelashes to stay (not against water though!)
6.Then I put on mascara, I go for volume,definition, length, and separation, I would start at the roots and then toward to the tips. I apply coats and not really let them dry till I am satisfied.
7.Then I apply eyeliner at the bottom, going back %26amp; forth for about 4 times or more at the corner of my eye and then smudge it w/ a sponge.
8.Then i apply mascara on my bottom lashes.
9.When i make a mistake on my eyes, I would use an ear q-tip to clean it up. Usually w/mascara on my eyebrows, if I mess up I clean it up with an ear q-tip along with lotion.
10. And there, I am done =)
I hope that helps....
Here is a pic of me before and after, of course my before pic doesn't show my scars because of the camera I used. In the before pic, I did wore some eyeliner
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj268/Christiangirl7777/makeupdifference.jpg
Concealer would be the obvious option to hiding your acne scars, however, I recently discovered a great mask that helps exfoliate and get rid of your acne scars (it's long-term, however, so you're not going to see results in like a month)
If you're just starting off with makeup, I'd recommend getting some mascara, pencil eyeliner, blush and lip gloss. Those are items I started up with - As you get more experienced, you should start using liquid eyeliner, lipstick, and of course, eyeshadow. It really depends on what kind of look you are trying to create.
For a natural look, all you need is:
- Concealer
- Foundation (to make skin virtually flawless)
- Eyeliner (line top lids ONLY, lining the bottom will make it more obvious that you're wearing eyeliner)
- Mascara (this could be optional depending on the thickness and the length of your mascara, if your lashes are like mine, which are straight and medium-length, then invest in a good eyelash curler and a curling mascara, or at least one that holds curls well)
- Blush (for a natural flush, however if you already have pink cheeks, there's no need to ever buy blush, except for maybe when you're wearing a frosty lip gloss, which can make your face look washed out)
[If you're not much of a blush person, a bronzer's not a bad idea either)
- Lipstick (for a natural look, either choose a pink-ish nude color or just nude)
- Lip Gloss (optional, depending on whether you want some shine or not, or if you don't like lipstick but would like some color on your lips, choose a natural colored lip gloss [pink, peach, nude])
Sorry if my answer is too long, if you have any questions email me at cwnever@yahoo.com
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