We all have to start somewhere when it comes to doing our own makeup. From concealer to eyeshadow and everything in between, there's so much to learn about makeup. These tips will help you create a look you'll love, getting your makeup game off to a good start!
Your luscious lashes will curl with ease if you blow dry your eyelash curler first.
Make sure to let it cool for a few seconds.
Blotting paper is great for removing excess eyeshadow without messing up your eyeliner.
Scotch tape works too!
While they may cost more, invest in quality brushes.
They will last longer and give you a better, smoother look.
Use makeup remover to make sure your eyelids are oil-free to get smudge-proof eyeliner.
Use eye primer before liner to make it last all night.
Start your eyeshadow routine off with an eye primer or eye base all over the lids.
It creates a nice canvas for clean, crease-free application.
To make sure your makeup doesn’t smudge when putting on lower lash mascara, put a tissue underneath your lashes.
Use a cotton swab dipped in makeup remover to wipe away any mistakes.
To get perfect winged liner, keep your eyes open, look straight into the mirror and line the outer corners of your eyes first.
Once the flick in drawn on, draw another smaller line from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner of the eye.
If you’re using an eyelash curler after applying your mascara, make sure the mascara is still a little wet.
But always try to curl your lashes before applying mascara to avoid pulling out any lashes.
Your mascara will last longer if you swirl the wand instead of pump it when pulling it out of the tube.
When you pump the wand in and out of the tube, excess air gets into the tube, creating clumps.
Make sure to apply eyeliner as close to the lash line as possible so it looks natural.
For most skin tones, brown liner looks more natural than black.
Make your eyeshadow colors pop by putting a white pencil on the eyelids before the color.
It will make the colors very vibrant.
For a softer smokey eye use a pencil liner and smudge it with your fingers for a naturally beautiful look.
Use shades of brown, instead of grey or black, for a natural, everyday smokey eye look.
To prevent clumpy lashes, put on coats of mascara until you reach your desired volume.
Let the mascara dry completely between coats.
As you get older, opt for a softer eyeliner like brown or grey.
Emerald colored liners are a good go-to for blue or green eyes.
Creamy eye pencils are best for a smokey eye.
They'll give you a more intense look and are easy to blend.
Start by applying your mascara from the roots, not the tips, to get extra volume.
Use the wand to fan out the lashes for more volume.
Play up one feature of your face at a time.
If your eyeshadow is bright, make your lips a subtle nude. If you're going with a red lip, do minimal eye makeup.
Make your eyes look brighter by highlighting the inner corner of your eye with a light color of shadow.
You can also line your lower waterline with a white or nude pencil.
Finish off your eye makeup with a base to avoid eye shadow fall out.
No one wants messy, smudged eye makeup in a few hours.
Define your brows by putting concealer on the outer corner of the eyebrows.
This will create a strong shape without making your brows look over drawn.
Define your eyes by applying eyeliner to the upper lash line.
Use waterproof gel liner and a lining brush.
Choose a concealer shade that’s slightly lighter than your skin tone for highlighting your eyes.
Then contour your cheekbones, nose, and temples with bronzer to avoid looking too pale.
Before applying any makeup make sure you clean and moisturize your face.
Make sure you have a nice, clean canvas.
Apply concealer all around your eyes, on your lids and cheeks for a brighter look.
This will make you look more awake, too!
Choose a bronzer color that’s one to two shades darker than your skin tone, but not too dark.
If it's too dark you won't be able to blend it properly.
If you opt for a dark lip color, use a lip liner too.
This will help the color stay in place and not bleed onto your skin.
To create a sun-kissed glow, first apply bronzer under the cheekbones going towards your ears.
Then apply strokes on the nose, chin, neck and forehead.