Tutorial On Makeup

Whenever you are going to learn a new skill, or anything new you must start with the basics. Whether it is a sport, driving a car, or cooking a meal. The same is true with makeup. You can discuss different thoughts and different ideas for different occasions, yet they will all start with some foundational concepts. If you follow these basic guidelines, you can give yourself s simple yet fantastic look for any affair.

When thinking about cosmetics, approach it as you would a work of art. After all, you are trying to enhance your beauty. So think of your face as a canvass. Whenever a painter is starting out with a canvass, they will lay down a primer. They want to make sure that the surface they are dealing with is neutral. The same is true with makeup. You will want to start with your foundation.

When applying a foundation, you want to make this look as natural as possible. This is not where you are wanting to make any statements, just provide a nice surface to work with. You will want to choose a color that is complimentary to your own skin color. The foundation is there to cover up imperfections. You will probably want to pick a color that is from a yellow base. Contrary to a lot of opinion, you skin has a yellow tint to it. If you have some problems finding a good color, go to a makeup counter at your local mall. Even though they may try to push a product on you, they can help you understand how to pick out a good color. Then you can go to Target or somewhere like that and get a cheaper product. Once you have what you need, start with a light amount making sure to blend it with the neck and hair lines, being careful not to get it in the hair. Then apply concealer to areas under the eyes and nose that is just a shade lighter than the foundation and only in light amounts. Finally, finish off with a powder and brush off the excess. This will reduce shine and help seal the foundation.

Next move to the eyes. What you want to do here is find a color that is close to your natural skin color. Many people like to go with a multicolor approach. However, for the basics just work the eye shadow in sweeping it to the brow blending it in so it looks more natural. Then take an eyeliner to line the the eyes, Start with the top in the middle and slowly draw out to each corner. Then on the bottom. You can touch up the liner with an eye shadow the same color to give it a more polished natural look. Then mascara starting in the bottom and then the top. You can clean any smudges in mascara with a Q-tip.

Following the eyes, move on to the lips. First you will want to pick a color. For most occasions, you are going to want it to be subtle. So pink color will work well. Stay away from the red colors unless it is a more formal event. Begin with a lip liner that is close to your lipstick color at the middle of your upper lip. Work your way to the corner of your mouth then do it from the center to the other corner. be sure to follow the natural form of the lip. Don't try to draw in your idea of a perfect lip. It won't look natural. Then for the bottom start at one corner and work your way to the other. Once this is complete, apply your lip stick to the top and then the bottom. Use a clean tissue and firmly press your lips together to remove the excess and help seal your lipstick.

Finally we will end with the blush. The idea here is to give yourself that natural flushed look you get after exercising. Not the painted look of a circus clown. For pale skins a peach or coral color will work well. For darker skin, a wine or burgundy color will suffice. Using a brush here is good. Start by smiling and exposing the apple of your cheeks. apply it lightly here remembering that less is more. You will wan to make sure to blend the color so that it looks natural and not painted.