How is makeup done?

Question

What is the best way of doing my makeup? I think I do pretty well when putting it on, but I was just curious to see how others do? What do you wear, and how do you apply it/in what order do you apply it? Any makeup tips?

Answer 1

It is very important to start with a clean slate. Use a gentle cleanser with a light exfoliant. It is important to make sure that it is hypoallergenic. Your face is a very sensitive area and it won't take much to irritate it and make things worse. Whether you are in the shower or standing at the sink, gently apply a small amount, about the size of a pea, onto your face and softly rub onto face in an upwards motion, your forehead and left-right motion. Someday there will be a point when we are all worried about getting wrinkles and bags, and by always touching our face in an upwards motion it will help delay the aging process on our faces. We shouldn't help the aging process along at all, even if our faces are fresh and wrinkle-free now. Gently rinse the cleanser off and pat your face dry with a soft warm towel.

Soft as a baby butt! A good moisturizer is key. Your face will feel very itchy and flakey if you don't keep it moist. I like, again, Velocity facial moisturizer. It is lightweight and doesn't leave your face feeling greasy. Plus it helps absorb oil throughout the day. Apply a small amount, maybe a little more than the size of a pea, and gently massage it into your face. Make sure you are still using the upwards motion we talked about in step 1. Massage into face until all excess moisturizer in absorbed into your skin.


Build a strong foundation. Some people do not like to use foundation and that is ok. But foundation is a great way to help protect your face from all those hazardous things you literally "face" everyday. The sun, wind, rain--anything can cause your face to get irritated. A good foundation will help protect your face from whatever is out there. Try a foundation with a light sunscreen in it. The extra protection will make a big difference. Make sure that you do not get a color that is too light or too dark for your face or it will look too painted on. It is important for it to look natural. If you really want a nice warm look on your face, a darker foundation is not the answer. Try some bronzer, which will be mentioned later. The general rule of thumb is to try to match your foundation with the color of your neck. This will assure that it is the most natural color you could wear. Blend the foundation into your face and make sure that is it all absorbed before you move onto the next step. A triangle sponge is very helpful to blend the foundation the best.

Conceal those blemishes. Chances are, like most of us out there, you might have some imperfections on your face. Try a slightly lighter than your foundation shade of concealer. You have the option of applying your concealer before, or after, your foundation, but it seemed to make the most sense to put things in this order. Apply a very small amount of concealer on the tip of your ring finger and lightly dab it on the desired areas of your face. Typical concealer is placed on the under-eyes and on any pimples that might be visible at the time. Dab on the concealer and allow it to dry for a few seconds and start to carefully blend it into your skin to make it look as natural as possible. If needed apply some more foundation to help it blend even more. Let concealer fully absorb before moving onto the next step.

Loosen up with powder. Get your hands on nice large powder brush. After putting on your foundation and concealer, use either a loose or pressed powder to help set the make-up on your face. Lightly dab your brush into your powder and get a small to moderate amount onto the end of your brush. If using a loose powder, lightly tap the end of your brush on the counter to cause the powder to drop into the bristles a little so that it doesn't just fall onto the first part of your face that you touch. Lightly stroke your face with your brush in downward strokes until your entire face has been brushed and you have achieved a nice matte look on your face. This is the only time we would ever use a downwards motion on your face. Unfortunately all of us have small amount of "peach fuzz" on our faces and by brushed our faces downwards it helps to lay those little hairs down and make them less noticeable. Make sure that your powder is applied evenly and move onto the next step.

You want your make-up to last all day, right? I thought so. To make it last, I suggest using an eye shadow primer before applying any eye makeup. Try Urban Decay's Primer Potion. Apply it everywhere you apply eye makeup. Then that ever-elusive eye shadow and liner will stay put for you. Sounds nice, doesn't it? Now it's time to line those gorgeous gems of yours. Eyeliner is good to start with so you don't mess with your mascara. Some of you don't like eyeliner, so you can just skip this step. First you have to decide which eyeliner formula to use: liquid, or pencil. Both have their advantages. Liquids are usually more long lasting as they don't smudge, and provide you with a clearer, definite line. The fact that you have to "paint" it on and wait for it to dry can make it tricky though. Pencils give a smokier, sultry quality and can be applied more easily and with more precision. However, they have tendency to smudge. Starting at the inner corner of your eye, slowly apply a thin streak along your lash line. If you are using liquid, fan it dry, then open up and see how you like it. Too thin? Try it again, this time a little thicker. Too thick? Dab a q-tip with water or eye-makeup remover, and swipe away from the thickness until you're satisfied with the result. It's also a good idea to make your eyeliner thicker toward the outer corners of your eyes to make them look larger. If you would like, repeat the process on the bottom lash line, or just above it at the inner rim of your eye (this can be tricky for beginners.)

Open your eyes to the wonders of eye shadow! Yes, this sounds cheesy, but with practice eye shadow really is amazing. There are so many effects to choose from when using eye shadow. But basics are still good, so here goes. First decide what color family you want your eye shadow to be. Pink and blue are popular as well as neutrals like brown, peach, and cream. From these color groups, pick one color as dark as your skin tone (think basic pink), one darker or brighter than your skin tone (think darker mauve or hot pink), and one much lighter than your skin tone (think pale pink). Using an eye shadow sponge apply the darker or brighter shadow along the crease (basically, the dip between lid and brow bone), applying more heavily toward the outer half. Then with the medium shade and an eye shadow brush, dust the lid and smudge the edges of the darker color until things look even. Then wipe the brush off on a towel or piece of toilet paper, and sweep it through the lightest shade. Then sweep the brush along your brow bone to taste. Tweak your shadow as much as you want using our other tips sections.

Bat those lashes, girls! Time to put the finishing touch on your eyes: mascara. It's less versatile but can be the most beautifying of your eye makeup. Start out by, if you wish, curling your eyelashes wish a metal lash curler. Place at the base of your lashes and squeeze gently. Then take your mascara wand, dab the tip off on a towel, and place the brush at the base of your eyelashes, under your lashes. Wiggle them as you push it up through your lashes. Repeat as necessary, focusing on the tips after the first stroke. Coat your bottom lashes as much as you want, but they are less important

Answer 2

I wear Bare Essentials makeup. It is an all-natural make-up, so it doesn't clog your pores. I first apply the eye shadow, Nude Beach. It is a shimery shadow that I cover my whole eyelid with. next I use Downtown, a darker shadow in the corner of my eye and spred it thinly to the corner of my inner eye. Next I apply the powder foundation with a brush. Next I use the warmth, which gives your skin a sun kissed look. Next I apply the Minneral Veil, which prevents a shine on your face. I then apply my eyeliner, I use Treekwood by Prestige, this an eyeliner that is a medium brown color. This color looks best with my blue eyes. I then apply Lash Exact mascara by Covergirl. I love the brush because it doesn't clump. I don't wear lip stick, but I use Very Sexy lip plumper gloss by Victoria Secret.

My make-up tips are for:

Blue eyes: either try the make-up I listed above or for an eyeshadow use Gold for the whole eyelid then line it with a shimmery brown. Either of these will bring out your eyes. Also use a brown eyeshadow instead of black.

Green eyes: Use either the make-up I listed above or a pretty light purple-ish color or a green. Although I have blue eyes, my aunt uses the same colors I do and she has green eyes. Then for an eyeliner use a raisin color.

Brown eyes: Use a plum color eyeshadow lined with a medium brown color. For an eyeliner use a purple amethyst.

Hazel eyes: Use a pink color that almost looks like a light purple, lined with a darker brown color. For an eyeliner use a black pearl color.

Hope this helped.

Answer 3

I dont wear much makeup but that's how I like it: the natural look.
Okay well first I just put on a little bit of Dream Matte Mousse foundation from Maybelline.
Then MAC powder (not bronzer or blush, just...skin color..hehe).
After I put eyeliner on my top eyelid, under the eyelashes (not above!). I put it there because if you put enough on it kindof smudges to the bottom and looks really good..and it's a good way to avoid putting on too much eyeliner.
Then I put white eyeshadow on the inside corners of my eyelids to brighten my eyes, and then light brown eyeshadow starting in kindof the middle of my top eyelid (so it sort of blends from white to brown...and i use brown because i have brown eyes).
Thenn I finish with mascara. The BEST mascara is lash stylist mascara by maybelline. It separates each lash and makes them go out far : )
Oh I put it on the top and bottom lashes only because the white eyeshadow really brings out your lashes and it looks really cute..kindof 60s mod look.

Hope that helped!

Answer 4

Just stop in at a department store. Let them get you all fixed up and be sure to pay close attention as to what they do.

And THEN, go to Walgreen's or some where that has less expensive, but achieves the same look to buy your things.

There is NO reason on earth why anyone should pay $50 for a tube of lipstick. Don't believe a world they say. They are just trying to make sales.

Answer 5

1.clean your face
2.put some foundation to your face
3.put pressed powder with fair skin tone
4.put the sheer powder on your cheeks
5.put some lipliner
6.apply some lipstick that matches your skintone
7.apply some lip balm
8.apply some eyeliner
9.put the light eyeshadow
tip:make sure the first eyeshadow color matches to the second eyeshadow color
10.apply some glitters to your face to make it more fashionable.

Answer 6

Well i don't really do it a certain way but i use a little blush since my cheeks are always rosey and i don't use lipstick since my lips are not naturally hot pink so i just use lip glitter/shine. i like using masacara on special occasions but sometimes it's better without it anyways. I don't use eye shadow before since i'm still young, but some great colors of eyeshadow are dark gold, bronze, dark/hot pink, light/dark blue, or purple/light pink.

Answer 7

When you apply your mascara, only apply two coats to your lashes. When putting eyeliner, you should draw the line a cm past your eye. I hope i helped you! :)

Answer 8

after I put on moisturizer i apply foundation, not all the time, them eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush lip stick lip gloss that all and in less then 5 mins

Answer 9

i wear a foundation that matches my skin tone....blush-on...eyeliner and mascarra....

I smile wen i apply my blush on so that the apple of my cheeks wud be visible...then i apply A very small quantity on them,...dnt put too much...it wont look natural...

then simply apply eyeliner and mascara to make my eyes more dramatic....

Answer 10

Well first you find a little kid. Then you give them some bright makeup, and then tell them to make you look pretty. If that doesn't work, or there is no little kid around, get wasted. Then put it on however you seem fit. This works great if you have a job interview coming up, make sure you use extra vodka as perfume. If that doesn't work, find a paper bag cut eye holes in it.

Answer 11

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