Various makeup "artists" have their own formula for makeup application, but what Im showing here is basics easy enough for anyone to follow. ENJOY !
The smoothest way to apply a foundation is with fingertips - blending one section at a time. Then evenly blend around the jaw, and hairline with a small dry sponge.
Translucent Powder lightly applied gives a refined velvety finish.
Blusher adds colour and contours the face. Pick the right colour in either cool or warm tones. Apply under the cheekbone structure brushing gentle slanting strokes up towards the temple. Be careful not to use too much.
Start light and build up colour as needed (see pictures further on). {Check LINKS below}
Eyes can be made to appear larger or smaller through eye shading. Light brings out, dark conceals. Keep eyeliner thicker at outside end of eye graduating to middle of eye with a thinner line. Apply Mascara, and eyebrow pencil with a steady hand. The finishing touch is Lipstick. This will last longer if foundation and powder is applied to lips. Outline lips with a soft lip pencil and define the shape and prevent "bleeding" into tiny lines around mouth. Fill mouth with chosen colour, using a lip brush for application.
Following are great tips for perfect makeup, enjoy the experimentation.
A bad makeup is unflattering and can make you look tired and haggard, whilst a good makeup can bring out your best features and take years off your face, and give confidence.
* work your foundation onto the face with fingers in circular motions, working one area at a time, say from forehead down one side of face, then down the other side with quick motion. Blend downwards and outwards with a dry sea or makeup sponge.
* concealor is best applied after foundation - apply small dots where needed and gently pat into the skin, then wipe with a sponge to remove excess. Concealer can be applied with a sponge flusk or lip brush using the tips. If you feel a little more colour is needed add to the spots, and blend again with sponge.
* use Translucent Loose Powder to set the makeup using a large soft brush and dusting over the face quickly in a downward motion. If the skin is more mature just use powder in the T-Zone of forehead, nose and chin.
* to work out where to apply blusher, place finger along bottom of cheekbone and apply blusher in soft circular motions above that area. Never apply below the bottom of cheekbones, nor past a line from the centre of your eyes. refer face shapes - click here
*foundation over the eye lids provides a smooth matt base and it helps stop creasing.
This shows where brows should start and finish. To keep tidy, brush with
Colour has the power to transform your face - and your mood - completely. Palettes of colour in pure pastel shades and vibrant true colours offer choices for every woman to celebrateall her many facets of a very definite femininity.
The right lip colour can make all the difference. If there's one cosmetic you should have in a wide range of shades, its lipstick. For colour that clings to your lips, in radiant warm earthy tones and classic natural cool shades, both matte and gloss.
Make sure your lips have been moisturised, and foundation/powder applied. Outline your shape with a lip pencil in natural or a toning shade to the chosen lipcolour.
Apply lipstick with a lipbrush. Then blot by "kissing" a tissue held between the lips, then reapply more colour. Choose colour tones in either warm or cool tones to suit your complexion.
If you have had your "Colours" done, you will know what shades to go for, but as an example if wearing a Red outfit, dont wear Pink or Orange lipstick because it is your favourite. Look for something in browny red, pinky red, or red red - depending on your skintone and age.
foundation 1 year, lipstick 1 to 2 years,powder 2 years,
mascara 3 to 4 months, shadow/blush 2 years.
ALWAYS keep brushes clean - wash very regularly in mild natural shampoo and let dry naturally.
Sponges should be washed weekly and thrown out every 4 to 5 weeks.
For ladies over 40 to 50 years of age, simplify your style - in clothes and makeup. Blend more carefully, and make sure foundation is a good match for your skin.
