Your face is the first thing people are going to see when they meet you. If your makeup has not been applied correctly, you may give off a bad first impression. Whether you love makeup or have decided that it’s finally time to start wearing some, there are five essential tips for applying it to your face.
1. Start with Clean & Moisturized Skin
Think of your skin as the canvas and makeup as the paint. When working with a rough and dry canvas, the painting is not going to be as beautiful as it can be. The first step to applying makeup is to start with clean skin that has been cleansed thoroughly and moisturized using high quality products. It is best to use a gentle skin cleanser and a medicated moisturizer than using a harsh cleanser and a bad quality lotion. Be sure to cleanse and moisturize your face and neck twice a day.
2. Cover Flaws with a Concealer
Your next step when applying makeup is to cover up any flaws or marks you might have. This might include blemishes, dark marks or age spots. You will want to find a concealer that matches your skin perfectly. There are two types of concealers, one being a liquid form and the other being in the form of a concealer stick. Liquid normally does a better job at concealing marks and blemishes, but stick concealers are less messy and easier to work with.
3. Always Use Clean Brushes and Sponges
Most women just grab their makeup brush or sponge and use it each day in a hurry. The problem with this is that makeup brushes often carry thousands of bacteria and can cause breakouts if used on a regular basis. The best way to clean your makeup brushes is to use a baby shampoo and rinse them multiple times with warm water. Let them air dry upside-down so that no water accumulates inside of the brush. As far as makeup sponges, these can and should be replaced after several uses.
4. Choose the Right Colours for Your Skin
When it comes to foundation, blush, bronzer and eye shadow, you need to find the right colours to match your skin tone. Visiting a local makeup shop and trying out products before buying anything is one way to guarantee a perfect match. In general, lighter skin tones do better with lighter colours and darker skin tones can go with deeper colours. Don’t be afraid to play around with different eye shadow colours and blush hues to find a match that suits your needs perfectly.
5. Apply Makeup Slowly and Build Up
It is always better to apply your makeup lightly and build from there than to just apply a heavy layer of makeup to start. It is very easy to add more eye shadow colour or more concealer than it is to take some of it off. One of the best tips you can follow when applying makeup is that a little bit really does go a long way. You don’t need a full face of makeup all the time, even something as simple as applying mascara and lipstick can give you a beautiful glow on days when you’re in a hurry.
Tara is a Makeup Artist and Blogger from Sydney, Australia. She syas that if you follow her five tips you will be applying makeup just like the professionals. Tara recommends checking out the latest Good Price Pharmacy catalogue online at Lasoo, for the best makeup prices available.
