How to Apply Makeup
Applying makeup properly takes lot of research and practice. There are various types of makeup and makeup tools. And therefore, it’s vey important to know what to use and for what purpose. Makeup for office is very different from wearing makeup for a party. While applying makeup, your goal must be very clear.
Makeup has been around for almost as long as human civilization. Even ancient civilizations like Egyptians used to apply makeup. Who can forget Cleopatra known for her elaborate beauty treatment and makeup? Nowadays, makeup is evolved so much further and continuous improvement has led to greater range of styles. But the basic steps to a proper makeup still are essentially the same. Here is a brief write-up on how to apply proper makeup.
Foundation is the first step of the facial routine. Some people prefer to put on a lot while others just dab it on lightly. A brush or a damp sponge or fingers can be used to apply foundation. Though, the oils from fingers can cause the makeup to smear. Foundation is very good for hiding pores, black heads and evening out skin tone.
Nowadays, foundation contains sun screen and others claim to help acne breakouts. Choose the foundation to choose your skin by testing a small amount out on the back of your hand and see if it blends. If it does then it is perfect. You can dab a dot on your nose, cheeks and forehead and use the tool to blend the cream around your face. Take extra care around your hairline and chin to ensure it is well blended.
After foundation you can add some corrective concealer if needed it. A mauve color helps to hide dark circles. Green concealer helps to hide red blotchy skin and pimples. Concealer can come in a cream, powder and pencil form.
Lipstick instantly lights up a face and create the finished look to a face. There are several kinds of lipstick available in market. Lip gloss, puts a shimmer and gloss to the lips. There are also lipsticks that are meant to stay on for a long time. This is usually put on and then you need to paint on a thin layer of sealer. It usually comes with the lipstick. Lipstick can be applied on its own or you can line the lips with a slightly darker shade. The liner helps to make lips look fuller and keeps the color on the lips bit longer.
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