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Applying Makeup Tips
How to Apply Makeup
There is no set way to apply cosmetics, but there are some tricks you can use to get the best results from your application.
The first step is to have a clean, moisturized face.
Then start with your foundation. If you have discoloration or trouble spots on your face you may want to dab some concealer on the problem areas before you apply the foundation. By using concealer first you can get extra coverage. Foundation should be applied with a clean make up sponge or a foundation brush. Using your hands can spread bacteria or add extra oil.
Once you have your foundation blended evenly then you can finish it off with a loose or pressed powder.
The last step is to put on your mascara. Before the mascara is applied, put on your eyeliner. It is appealing on most individuals to line the top eye with a thin line along the length of the eye/eyelashes and not to line underneath, this can cause eyes to look tired.
When your eyeliner is done then you can apply eye shadow. Light colors for the base look best on most people. You can use a darker color in the outer corners to add depth and highlight your eyes.
After the eye shadow application is complete, carefully brush away any excess make up that may have fallen under your eyes. Lightly brush some powder all over your face one more time to set look.
Next add the blush. You don't want to use too much just enough to put the color back in your cheeks. This should be applied to the upper cheekbones and blended out toward the hairline. A bronzer can be used in place of blush for a more natural look.
The next application should be on your lips. You may want to use a lip base to ensure longer wear. Carefully line your lips along your natural lip line, and then fill them in with the desired color of lipstick. Make sure to use a gloss if your wanting a pouty look.
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How to Apply Mineral Makeup
Mineral makeup is an alternative option to traditional cosmetics. Pure mineral cosmetics do not contain chemicals, additives, dyes or fragrances. Mineral makeup offers protection from free radicals but still allows your skin to breathe.
With mineral makeup foundation, you can apply the powder dry or add water to create a liquid foundation. To apply dry mineral makeup, tap a little bit of powder into the lid of the container. Swirl your brush into the powder. Tap the brush on the container to get rid of any excess.
An important piece of makeup advice is that when applying mineral makeup, it's important not to use too much. The pigment in mineral makeup is very concentrated therefore a little goes a long way. In a circular motion, swirl the powder onto your skin. Start at your hairline and your jaw line, working your way into the middle of your face, and finish with your nose. If you have any area that needs extra coverage, use a smaller brush to apply a more concentrated amount into the particular spot on your face.
To use the mineral makeup as a liquid, tap a little of the powder into a small container. Add just a bit of water and use a small makeup brush to mix the powder into the right consistency. Use a makeup sponge to apply the product to your face by dabbing it onto your skin.
The key for a flawless finish with mineral makeup is to apply it in light layers. Using too much will make your skin look cakey. After you are satisfied with the coverage on your face, you can begin applying your eye makeup and the rest of your cosmetics. Makeup.com offers mineral makeup from top name brands such as Alison Raffaele, Avanya and many others.
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Makeup Brushes
The quality of brushes does make a difference. Natural bristled brushes are best as they are soft to the touch and apply powder blush,face powder,eyeshadow or lipstick most effectively. Synthetic brushes are best to use for eyeshadow base,cream eyeshadows,and concealers. They should all be washed with a gentle foaming cleanser,hair shampoo or just plain soap and water. Squeeze out excess water with a towel,lay flat and air dry.
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Making Your Makeup Last
Nothing is worse than having your makeup melt or fade throughout the day. Here is some advice to help your makeup last all day.
Apply a primer. Applying primer before your foundation will help set your makeup. It also creates a barrier between your skin and your cosmetics. Therefore the oils of your skin won't break up the makeup and cause creasing and fading.
Use powder. Use a powder puff or big brush to add a light dusting of translucent powder to your makeup. The powder will set your makeup and give you a flawless finish.
Set your eye makeup. Apply eye shadow primer or pressed powder to your eyelid before applying any eye shadow. This base will stop your eye shadow from creasing or melting.
Fill in your lips. To make your lipstick last much longer, line your lips with a lip pencil and then fill in your entire lips with the liner. Apply a matte lipstick, and then blot your lips with a tissue. Add a second coat of lipstick in a more glossy formula.
Carry blotting papers. Don't leave home without makeup blotting papers. They remove oil without disturbing your makeup and will leave your skin looking great.
At Makeup.com, you can find makeup from a variety of top brands such as Alison Raffaele, Becca Cosmetics, Cargo, Paula Dorf, Too Faced Cosmetics and several others.
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Selecting Make Up for Red Heads is Easy
A lot of natural red heads have a hard time finding make up to match their hair and complexion. Here are some great pointers: Women with red hair, pale skin, and freckles should use a sheer foundation. Let your freckles shine through! As far as eye shadows, lipsticks, and blushes are concerned go for natural, neutral colors. When shopping, choose browns, camels, and neutral golden tans. For a little more color, a golden coral brown color will look beautiful on lips and cheeks. If you want to achieve a more dramatic look you can also pair a vivacious red with a gentle brownish-red blush. Or try a great purple eye color! As far as mascara is concerned, brown is your shade.
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Types of Eye Shadow
When applying eye makeup, you can select from different forms of eye shadow such as powder, cream and liquid.
Powder The most common form of eye shadow is powder. Powder is very portable and comes in pressed compacts. These compacts can contain one or many coordinating shades. You can apply powder eye shadow with the sponge applicator that is usually included with the compact. But for more precise color, you should invest in a professional makeup brush set, that includes several brushes of varying sizes. To get deeper color, wet your sponge applicator or brush before applying shadow. For a smudged look, use your finger tip.
In addition to pressed compacts, powder eye shadow can come in loose powder form in a small plastic container or tub. Normally, mineral eye shadows come in this form. The only disadvantage of loose powder shadow compared to pressed eye shadow is the risk of spilling it.
Cream Cream eye shadows usually come in compacts or small tubs. You can apply cream shadow with a brush or your fingertip. The main disadvantage of cream shadow is that it tends to crease easily. One way to prevent creasing is to apply a thin layer of primer or concealer to your entire eyelid from the lash line to the brow bone. This base will create a barrier between the oils in your skin and the shadow, reducing the chance of creasing.
To further set your cream eye shadow, use a powder puff to apply a thin layer of translucent powder over the eye area after you have applied your eye shadow.
Liquid Liquid eye shadow normally comes in a bottle resembling a small nail polish bottle. To apply the shadow, shake the bottle, then dip a brush or sponge applicator into the liquid. Sweep the liquid over your eyelid evenly. You can use your finger tip to smooth it out. Liquid eye shadow has a lot of pigment, so a little goes a long way.
Other Forms You can find eye shadow in a pen-like form with a built-in sponge applicator at the end. This eye shadow is usually a thick liquid, but not as thick as cream. Apply the shadow directly from the container and use your fingertip to blend. You can also buy liquid eye shadow in wand form, similar to lip gloss. Use the wand to apply the color directly to your lids.
At Makeup.com, you can find a multitude of different eye shadows from Too Faced Cosmetics, Suki and Bloom.
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Removing Makeup Before Going To Sleep
When going to sleep, makeup should definitely be removed. Cleanse and tone your skin and apply the appropriate night cream for your skin type. Nighttime is when your skin regenerates cells and rests. If you sleep with makeup on, your pores will become clogged from the makeup. Use your three step skin care regime (cleanse, tone, moisturize) religously.
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Disguising the Shape of Your Face
If you want to make a round face look longer and thinner it's all about shading. Darker colors make things look smaller. Contouring your cheeks and your jaw with a darker shade will help give the illusion of a thinner, longer face and disguise the round shape.
Using a bronzer or a brown tone on your cheeks and jaw will dramatically change the shape of you face, but you have to be careful you are using color that match your skin tone and look natural; otherwise you will defeat your purpose.
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Skin Tone Color Analysis
Today the cosmetic industry is moving away from color analysis as far as seasons. Most makeup lines are paying more attention to skin tones like pink or yellow hues. Any major department store will have several cosmetic counters where there are professional make up artists just waiting to help you select the proper colors and skin care for your specific needs.
Lancome, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Mac, and Prescriptives are some of the major cosmetic chains that have a large selection to choose from and they are competitively priced and less expensive than some of the other exclusive cosmetic lines.
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Shelf Life For Makeup
The shelf life for mascara is 3-4 months max. For eyeshadow and lipstick it could be a few years. Rule of thumb is if it smells bad or the texture has changed, it´s rancid. You don´t want to use a contaminated product in the eye area. When in doubt, throw it out.
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Brighten Makeup
You can use a highlighter to brighten your makeup. They come in cream or powder form. Frosts or off white are best. Apply directly over blusher, mix with blusher, or use just above blusher and around the eyes. Also use under the eyebrows and a touch down the nose. This will significantly brighten the face.
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Night and Day
Applying makeup to turn your day look into a night one is simple. Here are some great tips: Apply eyeshadow that is darker than your day shadow to the crease or in the back corner of the lid. Use an angled brush or sponge to add extra definition to the arches of your eyebrows. Make yourself shine by adding sparkling highlights to the forehead, neck, decolate, and cheekbones. Apply a brighter lipstick to make your evening look more dramatic (red is always a good choice—especially coupled with a black outfit). Give your daytime lipstick a lighter, juicier look by blending it well with a darker lipliner. Then, apply a brilliant gloss. Apply a bronzing powder to the cheekbones instead of a blush; this will accentuate them without overdoing it. Don't apply additional mascara, if anything try re-curling them.
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Gentle Cosmetics
Gentle cosmetics and skin care products should not contain alcohol. They should be made from natural ingrediants and have vitamins and nutrients even sensitive skin can tolerate. Make sure to read the ingrediants on the side and not just what the product says on the front. If it says alcohol in the ingrediants, put it down and find something else.
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Highlighter Stick
A highlighter stick is very versatile. First see if it is opthalmologist tested. If so, you can use it as a highlighter under the eyebrow as well as high on the cheekbone to brighten the eye area. You could also try it on your lips and follow with a lip gloss. Highlighters are usually frosted in a white, off-white, or have a pink or yellow undertone. They are fun and illuminate a tan nicely.
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Makeup gifts
Makeup can always be a fun gift to give, but you have to be able to choose the right colors! Try staying with colors that are close to the receivers' skin tone. You can never go wrong with neutrals!!! Another great gift idea is a gift-certificate for a makeover and let the receiver pick out their own colors! The receiver can also learn how to put the colors on and how to pick out complimentary colors in the future.
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Prevent Makeup From Flaking
Powder cosmetics like eye shadows can flake easily and mascara tends to have a similar problem. The excess make up can fall into your eyes and cause a build up. Skin that is not conditioned well can easily flake or look dehydrated. Make sure to use a three step skin care regime (cleanse, tone, moisturize) and exfoliate weekly. Also using cream shadows may eliminate the problem of shadow appearing in other places.
Mascara is not a long lasting product. It is recommended you replace your tube of mascara at least every 3 months if not earlier. This product dries out quickly and if it is not stored properly it doesn't stay fresh. If you are rubbing your eyes or have allergies you might want to look at changing brands. Watery eyes or excessive rubbing may cause the make up to flake or come off.
