Back to Basics Makeover
Become your own makeup artist. Here are several steps to enhance
your makeup techniques and applications.
Step One
We are going to makeover our eyes first.
You need the following:
•Concealer, cream eyeshadow or eyeshadow base
•Light eyeshadow color
•Medium eyeshadow color
•Powder, liquid or pencil eyeliner
•Shimmer eyeshadow(Optional)
•Mascara
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Take concealer/base and apply over the entire lid.
Using a concealer/base will give you an even surface
to apply your eyeshadow.
Apply your light color eyeshadow over the entire lid.
It will seal your concealer/base.
To contour the eye, add a medium color eyeshadow in the
crease of the eye blending from the outer middle of the eye to
the inner middle eye area.
4.
If you like shimmery colors, apply and blend a highlighting
eyeshadow color to the brow bone, inner crease and/or lower lid.
5.
Before applying mascara, line your eyes top and/or bottom
with a pencil liner, powder line or liquid liner. For added
enhancement, blend a touch of the shimmery color to the
inner corner of the lower lid or blend over the entire lower lid.
6.
Mascara comes in many different formulas and colors. Find
your favorite by trying different brands. When applying mascara
top and/or bottom, stroke the mascara wand on top and underneath
the lashes to completely cost and achieve full lashes.
7.
If you choose to fill in or shape your eye brows, there are brushes
specifically shaped for giving you an even perfect brow along with
the product which will be a powder or gel texture, to adhere then
transfer from the brush to the brow. Another option is using a
pencil. If you choose to use a pencil, use one with a powdered
texture for a more natural look. Once you have brushed or combed
your brows in place, simply take your brow brush with product or
pencil and gently sweep over your brows to fill in or shape.
Note: Now that we have finished applying makeup to the eyes, take
a little eye makeup remover and gently wipe underneath your eye to
make sure that no excess eyeshadow has settled under the eye.
Step two
Foundation comes in many different formulas
and textures. There are a few ways to determine
which formula is best for you.
•If your skin oily, you may want an oil free foundation.
•If your skin is combination, you may want a sheer or
lightweight foundation.
•If your skin is dry, you may want a cream or oil based
foundation.
•Another option is a powder foundation. If your skin is dry,
you may not feel this is an appropriate option.
•The best tool for applying foundation is a brush. Many
cosmetic lines now make a special brush to apply foundation.
This brush is best with liquid or cream foundation.
1.
When applying foundation, dot a small foundation on the face and
then blend with the brush until smooth.
2.
Underneath the eye should be ready for concealer. Dot a little
concealer underneath the eye area. Take your concealer brush and
gently blend.
3.
Finishing powder is an optional step. If you choose to use a
finishing powder, it will set the foundation and help minimize
the production of oil.
Note: If you prefer a dewy look to your skin, you may want to skip the powder.
Step Three
Now it’s time to add cheek color, highlighters
and perhaps a bronzer to add color to the face.
•Select your favorite cheek color or choose one
from the current seasonal favorites.
•When selecting a blush brush, it is best to consult
a makeup artist to find the style that works best
for you.
•Bronzing powders are great for your skin, if you want color or
a tanned look but don’t want to self-tan or sun bathe.
•Highlighting powders or sticks can be used all over the
face to give a subtle luminous glow or dewy look to the skin.
1.
Apply the blush on the apple of the cheek and work back
blending to desired color application.
2.
Using a powder brush, sweep your bronzing powder all over
for desired color application.
3.
Using a powder brush or shimmer stick, gradually sweep
your shimmer color over the cheeks or allover the face.
Note: Remember that bronzers can be worn all year. During the winter months,
use a bronzer to enhance a healthier look to the skin.
Step Four
To complete our makeover, lips must be polished
to perfection.
•Experiment with different types of lip textures to
determine what feels and looks good to you.
•Remember that a lip liner is important to the total
look and finish of the lips.
•For fun try using a lip gloss to add some color or
texture to finish off the lip look!
1.
There are many formulas of lip color such as cream texture, semi-matte or matte
and sheer lip formulas.
2.
Lining your lips is very important. To achieve a blended lip liner look,
line your lips after you apply your lip product. For a more pronounced
lip liner look, line your lips first followed by your lip color.
3.
Now it’s time for some fun! If you like lip gloss, there are so many textures
such flat, shimmery, some with glitter and two tone glosses.
There is no right or wrong way to apply makeup.
This is a guide to help you get started.
It’s up to you to practice and create
your own individual style.