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Master the basics
To prepare a smooth canvas for your makeup, always start off with
clean, moisturized skin. You’ll find that your makeup glides on and
blends more easily.
1. Keep your skin free of buildup by using a gentle cleanser in the
morning and at night. When cleansing your face, do so gently in upward
motion - do not tug, pull or scrub too hard to prevent irritation.
2. Freshen up your skin with a toner containing ingredients that suit
your skin type.
3. Indulge your skin and keep it hydrated with a moisturizer that is
compatible with your skin type. Make sure your daytime moisturizer
contains SPF to protect your skin from harmful rays.
4. Treat yourself to an at-home-facial 2 to 3 times a week. Use a
mild cleanser and then exfoliate with a gentle scrub that contains
exfoliants that are round and non-abrasive.
 5. Apply a facial mask after exfoliating. Rinse off thoroughly and
get a good night’s sleep!
Tip: Even when you’re steering clear of the sun, or it appears to be
a cloudy day, always be sure your makeup foundation or moisturizer
contains SPF 15 or higher.
Secret to a natural, flawless look
1. Apply foundation to your cheeks, forehead, and chin using a
foundation brush, sponge, or clean fingertips. Blend the foundation all
the way to your natural hairline with long, light strokes.
2. Continue blending over the jaw line and onto your neck to achieve
a natural, seamless look. Check your face and neck in natural light to
make sure the foundation is completely blended evenly.
3. If under-eye circles or red spots remain, do not add more
foundation; it can look heavy and cakey. Instead, try a concealer.
Tip 1: Choose the shade of your foundation carefully. When testing
out shades, pick one that matches the tone of your jaw line exactly. It
helps to use a mirror outdoors to see how shades look in natural light.
Tip 2: Begin by applying a small amount of foundation then increase
the amount to achieve the degree of coverage that suits your skin.
Tip 3: For daytime, mix your foundation with a light SPF moisturizer
before applying for a smoother, sheerer application.
Hide imperfections
Concealer is denser than foundation, allowing fuller coverage of
trouble spots and hyperpigmentation (red areas). It can be used over
foundation or on its own, and has greater staying power. Remember, a
little goes a long way!
1. Since the skin under your eyes is more transparent, it tends to
look dark, especially at the inner corner near the bridge of the nose.
To even out the tone, concealer is a must. Using liquid concealer,
gently pat over dark under-eye circles (don’t sweep), then blend with
your ring finger.
2. To cover trouble spots and imperfections, apply a thicker cream
concealer onto the blemish or flaw. Then lightly press with a makeup
sponge.
Tip 1: Choose the shade of your concealer carefully. When testing out
shades, pick one that matches your skin tone or one shade lighter. It
helps to use a mirror outdoors to see how shades look on your skin in
natural light.
Tip 2: Prepare your skin with a light SPF moisturizer before applying
concealer for a smoother application.
- makeuptip.com
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