Makeup can work wonders, but if you do not know how to apply it correctly then you may as well throw it all in the trash. Makeup will only work for AND with you if you know how to use it right, something which is rarely taught and only sometimes learned by women who would benefit from such knowledge.
Don’t worry, you need not go to beauty school to learn how to apply make up correctly. You can learn how to properly apply your make up quickly and easily by learning just a few simple steps.
1. Why are you wearing your makeup?
An important question to consider is why are you bothering to put on makeup in the first place? Are you justgoing to the grocery store to grab milk, is it a work day, or are you going out on a hot date? Figuring out just what venue or scene you will be in will help you determine how much or how little make up you may need to wear. Bear in mind that there is a large difference between daytime makeup and nighttime makeup.
2. What Effect are you Trying to Achieve?
If you’re going out at night, you are undoubtedly trying to go for a more sultry, sexy look that will get heads turning (whether it is with a hot date, on a night out with the girls, or out and about with your husband or partner). If it’s during the day, you will want to go for a more natural and “pretty” look rather than sexy and seducing.
If you are simply stepping into the office for the day, be sure not to overdo it. Wearing too much blush or eye liner will only make you appear outdated, old, or make you the mockery of the office. Similarly, if you are not wearing enough makeup at night when you are out on a date you will simply fade into the shadows.
3. Common “Overdone Makeup” Mistakes
When applying your makeup, it is important to avoid some common mistakes that are commonly seen in our day to day lives:
Eyeliner: Avoid putting on thick, dark eye liner that will make you look overdone during the day time. As a general rule, unless you are skilled enough to apply a fine, thin line of eye liner to your eyes with a liquid liner, avoid a liquid liner for daytime use as well.
Mascara: If you wear too much mascara it will not only look fake, but it will flake right off! Apply 2 coats MAXIMUM and do not exceed that limit!
Foundation: Remember, foundation is not a tool to be used to “darken” or “lighten” your skin. Foundation, when used properly, MATCHES your skin tone. The purpose of foundation is to give your skin a smooth, blended look. If you are looking to darken or lighten your face, check into bronzer or skin whitening products.
Powder: Make sure that the powder you use is either translucent or a skin shade that is close to yours. Also remember that powder is meant to be used as a “light dusting’ – not a thick layer – to both remove any shine and to help set your makeup.
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