Tutorial for Makeup

Before adding colors and all, it's important to ready the face for application. This involves cleaning, moisturizer, primer, concealed, foundation and powder to name a few products. Applying these takes a bit of knowledge which is why tutorials are awesome, but here are some basic instructions to get going.

Clean the Face

Wash the face with a gentle cleanser, then pat dry (don't rub) with a clean towel. There are many exfoliation cleansers that contain micro-beads that will buff the skin and leave it smooth and ready for makeup application. Many will wipe the face with a cotton ball that's been dipped in toner, this makes pores appears smaller.

Apply a Good Moisturizer

When it comes to choosing a moisturizer, one will quickly find there are more options than they imagined. Choose one that is good for the skin type and with no unnatural additives. There is oily, dry and combination types for the various skin conditions. Apply it gently in a circular motion, all over the face.

Some prefer tinted moisturizer that cover the use of both lotion and primer, or foundation. This option gives the face a lighter feel.

Use Primer and/or Concealer

Not everyone uses primer, but makeup tutorials say it gives a smooth and perfect finish if the wearer has very deep pores. Primers also help keep makeup on the skin longer. They come in different types, some cut redness and others are a matte finish.

Concealer is perfect for hiding any blemishes, discolorations and also the under-eye circles that many have. It should match the chosen foundation but be a shade or two lighter. It should also be gently applied in a circular, tapping motion. Makeup tutorials recommend using applicator or a brush so one isn't tempted to rub the skin. Cover blemishes, and those dreaded under-eye circles. Quickly patting powder over concealer keeps it from cracking or wrinkling.

· For pimples - use a green tint

· For dark circles - use yellow or orange tint

· For yellow skin tones, choose a lilac colored concealer

Match the Skin Tone

It's best so shop for foundation that offers samples, and by placing a spot of the makeup near the jaw line one can tell if they have gotten the best match. There are companies that sell foundations to go with warm, neutral and cool undertones. For anyone who is purchasing a foundation from one of these companies, be sure that the right undertone and skin tone is chosen.

To achieve a clean fresh look you will want to apply as little makeup as possible. The point is to look naturally flawless. You want people to think that you are not wearing any makeup and are just this good looking all the time. To do this you will only want to apply as much makeup as possible to cover up imperfections and to enhance your eyes and lips.

So what does this mean? Well you will want to spot cover and use your foundation and concealer only on imperfections, ruddy areas, dark circles under your eyes, and any other areas where there is bruising or discoloration. By evening out your skin tone, you will have already done 80% of the work. Again you want to only cover up uneven areas, do not apply your foundation like a mask especially if this is a day time makeup look. Believe me, even if you do not think it is that noticeable, everybody will know you have layered on the frosting.

Next you will want to choose a blush shade that resembles your natural flush as close as possible. Apply just a light dusting of blush to the apples of your cheeks. The easiest way to avoid applying too much is to use a large fan brush and a powder based blush.

Then you will want to curl your eyelashes and draw a narrow line of eyeliner. You will only want to use enough eyeliner to give some contrast to your eyes and define their shape. Do not use a Kohl pencil and try to draw a smoky eye. If you have short or thin eyelashes, you will want to use a light coat of lengthening mascara or grow longer eyelashes with an eyelash growth conditioner.