Eye Make-up

To start with,
Remove any old makeup:
When you’re applying makeup, it is necessary to start with a clean palette. Therefore, remove any of last night's makeup that you might have slept on, and wash off makeup from earlier on in the day.

Wash your face:
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

Apply your concealer:
The purpose of concealer is to even out uneven skin tone as a result of blemishes or dark under-eye circles.

Put on a coat of foundation:
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.

Set your foundation (Optional):
If you’re looking for long-lasting makeup you can use a setting powder to hold your foundation and concealer in place.

Apply a highlighter:
With your foundation completed, it is likely that your face now looks contour-less and flat because of the uniform color.

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.

Apply a little blush:
The final step in prepping your face is to add blush to your cheeks.

Fill in your eyebrows(optional)

Adding Your Eye Makeup:
Apply an eyeshadow primer:
This is another optional course of action, but applying an eyeshadow primer will help your eyeshadow to stay on for much longer.

Put on your eyeshadow:
Fade your eyeshadow into your natural skin tone near your crease and the inside and outside corners of your eyes, to prevent any harsh lines from forming. If you want a bit more dramatic look, apply a second darker color of eyeshadow in a ‘C’ shape from the outside corner of your lash line up to the top, outer ⅓ of your eyelid crease.

Apply your eyeliner:
The purpose of eyeliner is to provide the illusion of a fuller lash line; therefore, choose a color that is similar to your natural hair color (or brown if you have blond hair) to go along your lashes. For a smudgy look, use an eyeliner pencil, or create a sleek and smooth look by using cream or liquid eyeliner. Create a dashed or dotted line across your lash line, and then connect the dots to create a full, continuous line.

Finish off with mascara:
To complete your eye makeup, you’ll need to top off your eyes with a bit of mascara. If you have short lashes, use a mascara that will add length, or if you have thin lashes, use a volumizing mascara. Dip the brush in the mascara once and lightly wipe off the excess onto the edge of the container or a paper towel. Looking downward, apply it to the top lash with upward strokes.

Adding Color to Your Lips:
Smooth out your lips:
Apply lip balm, primer, or sealer.

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:
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.

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 do have any mistakes, use a q-tip dipped in makeup remover to rectify them.