Makeup is an indispensable condition in daily life and social etiquette. Learn the common senses and basic steps of makeup are useful, which increase self-confidence, shape self-image, and represent the quality of your life. On social occasions, appropriate makeup is a sign of self-esteem and self-confidence, also reflects respect for others.
Now let’s learn the basic steps of makeup.
1. Use skincare products to clean the skin and replenish water.
In order to avoid inadequate skin hydration in process of makeup, basic skin care is vital.
2. Makeup primer/ Makeup base
Makeup primer/ makeup base can isolate the skin from makeup, modify the skin tone of the face, has the effect of moisture, brighten and isolation. (If the primer has the isolation effect, makeup base is not necessary.)
Pink primer is suitable for white skin, skin lack of complexion and luster; green prime is suitable for reddish skin, with acne marks and red blood threads; purple primer is suitable for dull and yellow skin.
3. Foundation
Foundation is divided into foundation liquid and foundation cream. Foundation liquid texture is light and thin, easy to smear on face, concealer effect relatively poor; foundation cream texture is coagulated cream, not easy to smear on face, but has the better concealer effect than foundation liquid.
4. Concealer
According to the type of concealer, there can be divided into concealer liquid, concealer cream, and concealer paste.
Concealer effect: paste＞cream＞liquid
Concealer thinness： liquid＞cream＞paste
Concealer lasting： paste＞cream＞liquid
Concealers can be used before or after foundation, depending on the product and your usage habits.
5. Makeup powder
The function of makeup powder is to absorb the excess oil on the face, keep the face fresh and comfortable, prolong the holding time of makeup.
6. Eye makeup
Eye makeup is the most difficult part of the makeup, the main eye makeup steps include eyebrow, eye shadow, eyeliner, and mascara.
Eyebrow products are generally eyebrow powder, eyebrow pencil, and eyebrow paste. Use the eyebrow pencil first to outline the eyebrow shape, and then fill the eyebrow with powder or paste.
As to whether to apply eye shadow or eyeliner first, this can be decided according to the effect you want. If you want to make your eyes more three-dimensional, it is recommended to apply eye shadow first and then eyeliner; if you want the natural effect of naked makeup, then eyeliner before eye shadow.
After all these steps, use mascara to make your eyelash thicker and longer.
7. Facial contour modify
Facial contour modify has three parts: highlight, shadow, and blusher.
The highlighted area is divided into the cheek and T area, use a highlight brush dip some highlight powder, sweep over the forehead, bridge of the nose, chin, and lip peak.
The effect of the shadow is to modify face contour, make the facial features more three-dimensional. When using shadow powder on the cheeks, apply it from the outside to the inside.
Blusher adds a natural glow to your complexion, there are many types and colors of blusher, choose the appropriate product for your skin.
8. Lipstick
Apply a layer of lip balm before lipstick can make your lips more moist and delicate. The color of lipstick can be chosen according to your preference, you can try it at the counter if you are not sure which one is suitable for you.
Here is the share for today, novice makeup can take your time, such as highlight, shadow and blusher can be appropriately omitted. The correct makeup set can make you look delicate and beautiful.