How to apply Face Makeup - Applying Make up Tips
APPROPRIATE APPLICATORS - SPONGE-TIPS AND BRUSHES
The most successfully made-up face has fundamentally a natural look. Applying go-anywhere face makeup is
quick, simple and easy to achieve, and it gives you confidence, because you know it looks good.
Rely on the basic look during the day, then adapt for stunning evening effect. Let's have a look at the simple steps on how to apply makeup for day and night.
How to Apply Foundation Base
FOUNDATION
DAY BASICS: For a base that lasts with the minimum of build
up caused by retouching, go for a powder-cream compact
foundation, and sponge-blend lightly over the skin. Try not to
overload oily or crease-prone zones. Lift off excess from the
hairline and jawline with the clean side of the sponge.
NIGHT EXTRAS: Foundation absorbs, settles and wears off in
patches, depending on how dry your skin is. Tissue-blot your
skin to absorb surface oiliness and get a more accurate picture of your base. Be selective with retouching: blending
lightly with a clean sponge may be enough to redistribute
foundation. Check shadows and blemishes with concealer. If
you need to, apply a light layer of powder-cream foundation,
or fluff over a loose translucent powder. Those with light-
reflecting pigments and a delicate peach or rose tinge give a
soft, attractive evening glow.
How to Apply Blush
BLUSH
DAY BASICS: Warm cheek apples and browbones with your
regular, neutral powder blush.
NIGHT EXTRAS: Adopt make-up artist Bobbi Brown's blush layering technique. Top up your daytime blush with a slightly
brighter tone, high on the cheek domes. Buff the two together for a glowing finish.
Applying Eye Make-up
EYES
DAY BASICS: Nude-look lids are obviously the easiest to build
up later. If you feel "eyeless' without some colour, choose a
neutral tone, such as soft beige, over lids with deeper brown
definition next to the lashes. Apply a single coat of mascara.
NIGHT EXTRAS: The merest touch of a sheeny shadow blended
over the lid domes gives eves sparkle. Retouch the lid line by
re-blending existing colour with a cotton tip or clean sponge
applicator, then adding a touch more if you need to.
Strengthen your lashes with a second coat of mascara. To
open up and glamorize eyes without looking too obvious,
attach two or three separate false lashes to your natural lash
base at the outer corners of your upper lids only
Makeup Application for Beautiful Lips
LIPS
DAY BASICS: Use a natural beige or lightened lipstick for an
all-day ally that can be easily adapted. Make the lip contours
as soft as possible.
NIGHT EXTRAS: Retouch or redefine your lip outline. Echo the
blush effect on your lips — top up the basic tone with a more
vibrant colour, but apply to the centre of your lips only.
Alternatively, cleanse your lips, prime with foundation to
blend with the surrounding skin and redo your lips with a
bolder evening colour that will strengthen your entire look.
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