I used to want to be a makeup artist and dream about that every night. My friends and I would spend hours doing our makeup in different styles, then we’d take photos and analyze which looks worked and which didn’t. I pored over books about the craft, and I was a fixture at a local beauty studio run by a well-known professional makeup artist, literally sitting at his feet to soak up his wisdom and get some practical ideas. But, how well was I informed? Not either like you.
My love of makeup has always stuck with me, and I’ve continued to experiment and learn over the years. Women look beautiful without makeup, of course, but I love the way it can give you that fresh new, juicy look with just a little effort.I hope this article might be helpful to those of you who have rarely used makeup much but might like to try, or even those of you who do wear makeup but have never spent zillions of hours studying it.
1. Use a BeautyBlender to apply foundation
If you look in any makeup artist’s kit, it’s almost guaranteed you will find a BeautyBlender. This revolutionary makeup sponge’s patent-pending shape allows you to access every contour of your face. It is meant to be used damp, allowing for a flawless application and ensuring that makeup never looks heavy. It also comes in a variety of colors and even mini-sizes.
2. Get rid of redness with eye drops
Eye drops contain ingredients that constrict the blood vessels in your eyes, therefore making the redness go away. This same principle applies to pimples or other redness on the face as well. Just saturate a cotton swab with some Visine Original Eye Drops and dab it onto the specific area. In a few minutes, the redness will be gone.
3. Create a radiant base with Embryolisse Moisturizer
A staple in every pro makeup artist’s kit, Embryolisse’s Lait-Crème Concentré is a rich moisturizer perfect for all skin types that hydrates and preps the skin, leaving a gorgeous, dewy glow.
4. Brighten up skin with peach or apricot toned primers
Peach and apricot toned primers, such as Smashbox’s Photo Finish Color Correcting Foundation Primer in Apricot are fantastic for brightening up dull and tired skin, especially for those with darker complexions. The colored tint in the primer helps correct hyper-pigmentation and is also excellent for counteracting blue or purple-toned dark circles.
5. Powder in-between primer and foundation
One way to make sure your makeup lasts all day is to set your primer with a powder before applying foundation. It sounds odd (since we’ve always been told to never apply liquids on top of powders), but it actually works. Apply your regular face primer and dust a lightweight translucent powder over top. By doing this, you are locking it in, ensuring that the primer won’t slide around and disturb your foundation. But remember, moderation is key—applying too much powder will make the foundation application cakey.
6. Make “peach fuzz” disappear
Every woman can relate to the struggle of applying foundation only to have all the baby hairs on your face be emphasized. If you’re not into the idea of shaving your face, there is a little application trick to ensure that peach fuzz stays invisible. After you apply your foundation and powder, take a makeup brush and run it along your entire face in a downwards motion. This will make sure that those baby hairs lay flat against your skin.
7. Apply cream blush, bronzer, and highlighter underneath foundation
But doesn’t that defeat the purpose of applying it? Not exactly. By applying a cream bronzer, blush and/or highlight underneath a lightweight foundation, you’re creating that natural “lit from within” glow that we all desperately want.
Color theory is the foundation of good makeup application. Most of the time we actually use the wrong colors and undertones for our skin. To master color theory, look to a color wheel. Opposite colors, such as red and green, cancel each other out. So if you have a red pimple, applying a green toned concealer first will make concealing it 10 times easier. It’s also important to take into consideration the undertone of your skin, your eye color, and what works best with them. For example, purple makes green eyes pop and golden hues work best on warmer skin tones.
10. Use thin, hairlike strokes for natural-looking brows
The best way to create natural-looking brows when your hairs are sparse is to use thin strokes that mimic the natural hairs. Use a small, thin, angled brush, a tiny artist brush, or even a slim brow pencil, like Anastasia Beverly Hill’s Brow Wiz to create small strokes in the direction your brow hairs grow. Set with a texturizing brow gel, such as Benefit’s Gimme Brow, to create a fuller, more natural effect.
11. Castor oil to grow brows and lashes
Admit it, you probably over-tweezed your brows as a teen and are now kicking yourself for it. But now, a natural and effective way of growing out brows and lashes has been discovered. Castor oil is rich in ricinoleic acid and Omega-9 fatty acids, which nourish the hairs and help growth that has been inhibited. Just apply a few drops every night to your brows and lashes using a disposable mascara wand or a Q-tip and watch as they become longer and stronger.
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