Makeup Tutorial Face

Each one of us at some point or the other in our tryst with makeup face the inescapable situation where we run outta our makeup essentials. And usually this happens when we are at our most vulnerable (read early in the morning getting ready for work).

So does that mean we step out of the house without our MU better halves. Absolutely not. We resort to the next best thing: Improvisation.

And that's exactly what I have done. Come up with a list of improvised makeup emergency alternatives.These are tried and tested and have never failed me yet.

1. Foundation

Substitute: Loose powder + Moisturizer

Mix loose powder or even compact (will be a little difficult to remove) with your fave moisturizer and apply like you would normally apply foundation.Use powder sparingly for sheer coverage and increase the amount according to your requirement. The final consistency should resemble your foundation. You can go a step ahead and add your sunscreen to get instant foundation with sun protection. Agreed its not the best solution but its better than going naked.

2. Concealer

Substitute: Residue Foundation

Although this product is not a must have for most of us, but it can go a long way in duping flawless skin. So don't panic if you run out of concealer or have a zit suddenly pop unknown to you during the night. Use the thick deposit on the lid and the outer/inner ring of your foundation container. It will usually be a little darker and thicker than your foundation and will do the trick. Apply using concealer/lipstick brush or pat it using the pads of your ring finger.Dust some loose powder and blend.

3. Loose Powder

Substitute: Talc or Cornstarch

The basic task of loose powder is to set foundation and give an even appearance to face and personally for me its a must because of my oily skin to keep the shine away. Now you could use talcum powder for the purpose, but another great solution is to use cornstarch. How is it better? Well for starters its excellent for soaking extra oil on your face and is absorbed by your face better. Plus its natural and I'm not really a fan of talc considering all the nasty rumors floating around. So for me cornstarch is a natural alternative.

Beginning with the basics, you should have a great foundation as the base for your makeup. Face makeup for fair skinned women can be difficult to match, but once you find one that matches your skin, it instantly makes you look more polished. Most colors for lighter skin have pink (usually denoted by the word "porcelain") undertones. While many people with lighter skin do have pink undertones, others are neutral or warm (yellow undertones), so it can be a bit more difficult to find a foundation that matches. A good rule of thumb is to test the foundation on the jaw line-not the back of your hand! At the jaw line, you see the color of both your face and neck, and you want a foundation that matches your skin and blends seamlessly between the two areas. Once you've found the perfect face makeup for your fair skin, you can move on to colors.

A general guide for lighter skin would be to avoid anything that looks harsh, whether it is a dark slash of blush, very deep lips with no other makeup, or tons of bright eye makeup. Choose one area of your face on which to focus.

Fair skin tones can have all different eye colors, so choose eye shadow colors that complement your eye shape. Make sure that the colors are well blended. Taupe is universally flattering. Mascara can be brown or black, although those with fair skin and very light hair might prefer brown, as it looks more natural on blonde lashes.

A flush of color on the apples of the cheeks makes lighter skin look healthy and radiant. Look for pink or peach tones, and apply with a light hand. Gel blushes may also work well, since you can sheer them out and they mimic natural flushing very well. Avoid brown or plum blushes, as these can look muddy on fair skin.