Makeup Artist?

Question

I want to know if theres a website where it tells you how the process of putting makeup on.
I know makeup artist do it on a blink of an eye. Although I want to know what goes before what.

Answer 1

Here's the basic:
1. Moistureizer. You should always put on some form before you apply any sort of makeup. It's a prep for the skin. Even if you have oily skin, use oil free.
2. Foundation. Choosing foundation can be dificult and help is always a good thing! If you've got pretty good skin, use powder. If you need more coverage, but not loads, use a liquid. And if you need major coverage use creme.
3. Powder. Set your foundation with some sort of powder, be it blot powder, pressed, or another powder foundation.
4. Blush. Less is more. You can always add more blush, but it's harder to take off. Powder, or creme, or mousse, it doesn't matter. Just follow your cheekbone(the bone that starts under your eye and follows up to your temple) and remember LESS IS MORE!
5. Eyeliner. Practice practice practice. I'd start out with pencil and then advance to liquid. Try different shapes just remember you want to be as close to the lash line as possible
6. Eyeshadow. When you're ready to get more advanced, use three colors, but start out with just the one. Play with your eyeshape, know where your eye creases, and be creative
7. Mascara. Pretty self-explanitory, but remember to get the mascara as close to the base of the lashes as possible. Be carefull not to poke your eye... that hurts.
8. Lips. Start out just using glosses, then move on to lipsticks, then give lip liners a shot.

Remember! All of these are SUPER basic, and the key to learning about makeup is just practicing. Take risks, and ask questions! Go to the mall and talk to any of the artists there, but don't go anywhere where they'll charge you. There are places that'll do your makeup for free, and just be sure that they tell you what they're doing as they do it! Have fun!

p.s. I second the reccomendation of Kevyn Acouin. He's a genius, and a wonderful artist, and a great teacher!

Answer 2

Go to the website of the makeup brand you us, most of them have demo clips of putting on makeup-you can always go to the mall and have a specialist teach you as well.

Answer 3

Actually, a good book to try is Kevyn Aucoin's Making Faces. It is a great reference for makeup application.