Adding Color to Your Lips

Smooth out your lips . Apply lip balm ,
primer, or sealer. This will help make
all lip products applied last longer and
much more vibrant. Additionally, who
doesn’t prefer soft lips? Adding a good
balm or salve will prevent your lips
from flaking later in the day, which
lipstick and gloss can both cause.
Apply lip liner . Line your lips with a liner
that matches your lip color. Sharpen
your lip liner, and line around the
natural line of your lips. With your lips
outlined, use the pencil to continue
filling in your lips. This works to even
out the color and texture of your lips,
making it easier to apply a gloss or
lipstick later.
Apply lipstick or lip gloss with a brush.
Select a lipstick or gloss of your choice
to go over your lipliner; for a natural
look stick with a nude shade, or pick a
bright hue for a more bold appearance.
Start in the center of your lip, and blend
the color outwards. Be sure to apply
the color as close to the edges of your
lips as you can without overdoing it
and going outside your lip line. To
prevent any lipstick from getting on
your teeth, stick your index finger
straight into your mouth and pull it out
quickly; any excess color will stick to
your finger and avoid being transferred
to your teeth later on.
Finish off your look . With the
completion of your lips makeup, your
look is finished! Give yourself a once-
over to make sure there aren’t any
smudges or loose eyeshadow that
needs to be removed with a fluffy
brush. If you have any mistakes, use a
q-tip dipped in makeup remover to
rectify them.

Adding Your Eye MakeupApply an eyeshadow primer. This isanother optional course of action, butapplying an eyeshadow primer will helpyour eyeshadow to stay on for muchlonger. If you’ve gone without it, youmay have noticed that your eyeshadowfades or becomes oily and collects inthe creases of your eyelids afterseveral hours. Use your fingertip to dabon your eyeshadow primer, blending itfrom the roots of your lashes to the topof your crease.Put on your eyeshadow. There aremany ways to apply eyeshadow,although the most basic and classiclook is to apply a single color over theentirety of your eyelid. Use aneyeshadow brush to apply youreyeshadow to your eyelid, starting inthe center near your lash line andblending outwards. Fade youreyeshadow into your natural skin tonenear your crease and the inside andoutside corners of your eyes, toprevent any harsh lines from forming. Ifyou want a bit more dramatic look,apply a second darker color ofeyeshadow in a ‘C’ shape from theoutside corner of your lash line up tothe top, outer ⅓ of your eyelid crease.Your eyeshadow should never go allthe way to your eyebrow, andshould not extend further of your lidthan the end of your eyebrow(unless you’re going for a verydramatic look).You can blend your eyeshadow ontoyour lower lend, as long as you arecareful not to extend it lower thanyour bottom lashes.If you use multiple colors ofeyeshadow, always be sure to blendthem together.Apply your eyeliner. The purpose ofeyeliner is to provide the illusion of afuller lash line; therefore, choose acolor that is similar to your natural haircolor (or brown if you have blond hair)to go along your lashes. For a smudgylook, use an eyeliner pencil, or create asleek and smooth look by using creamor liquid eyeliner. Create a dashed ordotted line across your lash line, andthen connect the dots to create a full,continuous line. You can choose towing the end up and outwards a bit ifyou want, otherwise you simply needto follow your lash line from the insidecorner to the outside corner.Adding eyeliner to your bottom lashline should be done for specialoccasions only, as it will create amuch darker/bolder look andappear a bit more unnatural thaneyeliner on your top lash line only.If you feel comfortable, try tight-lining your eyes by using youreyeliner on the waterline of youreyelid.Finish off with mascara . To completeyour eye makeup, you’ll need to top offyour eyes with a bit of mascara. Thereare several mascaras to choose fromdepending on the look you want; if youhave short lashes, use a mascara thatwill add length, or if you have thinlashes, use a volumizing mascara. Dipthe brush in the mascara once andlightly wipe off the excess onto theedge of the container or a paper towel.Looking downward, apply it to the toplash with upward strokes. Start withthe inner part of your way and workyour way outward. Do both eyes withtwo coats, then let dry. [3]Wiggle the brush as you apply it, asthis will help to coat between lashesinstead of just the under layer.Never pump your mascara brush inand out of the mascara, as thiscauses air pockets.You can add a coat of mascara toyour bottom lashes, but this canmake your eyes seem darker whichis a look some people prefer toavoid.Avoid applying more than two coatsof mascara, as this will take awaythe natural darkening look and givea cake-y thick look that is muchless natural.A good trick for making your lasheslook fuller is to apply a coat of babypowder between coats of mascara;this will add a bit of length andvolume to your lashes.

How to Apply Makeup

Remove any old makeup . When you’re
applying makeup, it is necessary to
start with a clean palette. Therefore,
remove any of last nights makeup that
you might have slept on, or wash off
makeup from earlier on in the day. If
you try to apply more makeup over the
top of old makeup (not including touch
ups), your end look will look caked on
and more unnatural than makeup put
on a fresh face.
Keep in mind that you should
always remove your makeup at the
end of the day; sleeping with your
makeup on can clog your pores and
cause blemishes and wrinkles.
Wash your face. For the same reason
you remove your old makeup, you
should also wash your face; leaving
grease and sweat on your face can
give a fresh cover of makeup a shiny,
caked on look after several hours. Use
a face detergent to gently wash your
face, spending about one minute of
scrubbing to remove all bacteria and
dead skin cells in your pores. Finish up
by applying a facial moisturizer. Dry
skin will look flaky to start with and
gain oil to compensate later on, so be
sure your skin has been treated with a
bit of lotion.
Apply your concealer. The purpose of
concealer is to even out uneven skin
tone as a result of blemishes or dark
under-eye circles. Use a concealer
brush or your (clean) fingertips to blend
concealer on your bottom eyelids, on
any red patchy areas, or over any acne
or dark spots. Blend the edges of your
concealer spots so avoid having
discolored marks around your face.
Put on a coat of foundation . There are
several types of foundation, but they
are generally applied the same way.
Liquid, cream, and powder foundations
all act to create a totally even
complexion, working to blend your
natural skin tone with the concealer
you’ve already applied. Use a
foundation brush to apply foundation to
the entirety of your face, blending into
your neck and earlobes if necessary.
Keep in mind that your foundation
should be the same color as your
natural skin tone, not much darker or
lighter. Your foundation should go over
the top of the areas that have
concealer to blend them.
You can use a concealer brush to
add a little extra foundation to cover
up stubborn blemishes.
Liquid foundation can be applied
with your fingertips, although this is
more likely to introduce bacteria to
your skin and cause future
breakouts.
Set your foundation . This step is
optional, but if you’re looking for long-
lasting makeup you can use a setting
powder to hold your foundation and
concealer in place. Use a large, fluffy
brush to cover your whole face in a
neutral or matching setting powder.
This step is particularly important or
useful if you’re using liquid foundation,
as it will help to set the foundation and
remove any sheen that might be
making an appearance. [1]
Apply a highlighter. With your
foundation completed, it is likely that
your face now looks contour-less and
flat because of the uniform color. In
order to provide some depth, you’ll
need to create the illusion of highlights
and shadows. Use a cream or powder
highlighter to brighten up the deepest
areas of your face: the inside corners
of your eyes, underneath your
eyebrows, in the center of your cupid’s
bow, and on the tops/sides of your
cheekbones. This will make your face
look more bright and awake than it
would otherwise.
Create a ‘3’ shape on your
cheekbones, into your eyebrows,
and up to your forehead for the
perfect highlight.
You can use your fingers or a small
highlighter brush to apply the
highlighter.
Add depth with contouring. The
opposite of bringing out the highlights
on your face, contouring involves
adding a powder that is a few shades
darker than your actual skin tone
(different than a bronzer) to the areas
you want to look minimized or further
away. Typically, you should contour
under your cheekbones in the hollows
of your cheeks, and on the sides of
your nose. This will make your face
look thinner and longer in appearance,
and provide the shadows that naturally
occur without foundation.
Apply a little blush . The final step in
prepping your face is to add blush to
your cheeks. Everyone’s cheeks have
a bit of color, but this color varies from
person to person. Apply your blush
with with large brush on the apples of
your cheeks (the round part that forms
when you smile). Don’t go too heavy
with your blush, just add enough to
replenish the color that would form
naturally.
Fill in your eyebrows . This step is
optional depending on the fullness of
your eyebrows, but is generally
recommended for those who have thin
or sparse eyebrows. Select a color of
brow pencil or powder that is close to
your natural hair color. Start by
outlining the edges of your eyebrows,
and then fill in the center with a bit of
color. Use short strokes that mimic the
look of your hair, going in the same
direction of your hair growth.

How to Apply Makeup

Remove any old makeup . When you’re
applying makeup, it is necessary to
start with a clean palette. Therefore,
remove any of last nights makeup that
you might have slept on, or wash off
makeup from earlier on in the day. If
you try to apply more makeup over the
top of old makeup (not including touch
ups), your end look will look caked on
and more unnatural than makeup put
on a fresh face.
Keep in mind that you should
always remove your makeup at the
end of the day; sleeping with your
makeup on can clog your pores and
cause blemishes and wrinkles.
Wash your face. For the same reason
you remove your old makeup, you
should also wash your face; leaving
grease and sweat on your face can
give a fresh cover of makeup a shiny,
caked on look after several hours. Use
a face detergent to gently wash your
face, spending about one minute of
scrubbing to remove all bacteria and
dead skin cells in your pores. Finish up
by applying a facial moisturizer. Dry
skin will look flaky to start with and
gain oil to compensate later on, so be
sure your skin has been treated with a
bit of lotion.
Apply your concealer. The purpose of
concealer is to even out uneven skin
tone as a result of blemishes or dark
under-eye circles. Use a concealer
brush or your (clean) fingertips to blend
concealer on your bottom eyelids, on
any red patchy areas, or over any acne
or dark spots. Blend the edges of your
concealer spots so avoid having
discolored marks around your face.
Put on a coat of foundation . There are
several types of foundation, but they
are generally applied the same way.
Liquid, cream, and powder foundations
all act to create a totally even
complexion, working to blend your
natural skin tone with the concealer
you’ve already applied. Use a
foundation brush to apply foundation to
the entirety of your face, blending into
your neck and earlobes if necessary.
Keep in mind that your foundation
should be the same color as your
natural skin tone, not much darker or
lighter. Your foundation should go over
the top of the areas that have
concealer to blend them.
You can use a concealer brush to
add a little extra foundation to cover
up stubborn blemishes.
Liquid foundation can be applied
with your fingertips, although this is
more likely to introduce bacteria to
your skin and cause future
breakouts.
Set your foundation . This step is
optional, but if you’re looking for long-
lasting makeup you can use a setting
powder to hold your foundation and
concealer in place. Use a large, fluffy
brush to cover your whole face in a
neutral or matching setting powder.
This step is particularly important or
useful if you’re using liquid foundation,
as it will help to set the foundation and
remove any sheen that might be
making an appearance. [1]
Apply a highlighter. With your
foundation completed, it is likely that
your face now looks contour-less and
flat because of the uniform color. In
order to provide some depth, you’ll
need to create the illusion of highlights
and shadows. Use a cream or powder
highlighter to brighten up the deepest
areas of your face: the inside corners
of your eyes, underneath your
eyebrows, in the center of your cupid’s
bow, and on the tops/sides of your
cheekbones. This will make your face
look more bright and awake than it
would otherwise.
Create a ‘3’ shape on your
cheekbones, into your eyebrows,
and up to your forehead for the
perfect highlight.
You can use your fingers or a small
highlighter brush to apply the
highlighter.
Add depth with contouring. The
opposite of bringing out the highlights
on your face, contouring involves
adding a powder that is a few shades
darker than your actual skin tone
(different than a bronzer) to the areas
you want to look minimized or further
away. Typically, you should contour
under your cheekbones in the hollows
of your cheeks, and on the sides of
your nose. This will make your face
look thinner and longer in appearance,
and provide the shadows that naturally
occur without foundation.
Apply a little blush . The final step in
prepping your face is to add blush to
your cheeks. Everyone’s cheeks have
a bit of color, but this color varies from
person to person. Apply your blush
with with large brush on the apples of
your cheeks (the round part that forms
when you smile). Don’t go too heavy
with your blush, just add enough to
replenish the color that would form
naturally.
Fill in your eyebrows . This step is
optional depending on the fullness of
your eyebrows, but is generally
recommended for those who have thin
or sparse eyebrows. Select a color of
brow pencil or powder that is close to
your natural hair color. Start by
outlining the edges of your eyebrows,
and then fill in the center with a bit of
color. Use short strokes that mimic the
look of your hair, going in the same
direction of your hair growth.

Try a home remedy........ To get a healthier glow at home, try using a natural alpha hydroxy acid. "Gently smooth the inside of a lemon, lime or papaya peel over your skin in the evening before going to bed to effectively slough off dead skin cells and reveal fresh, new, radiant cells underneath," Jacknin suggests. "You also can lighten age spots with fresh lemon juice applied twice a day with a cotton swab," she adds.

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