Pre-Makeup:
Use a lightweight oil free moisturizer to hydrate the skin, and a lightweight eye cream.
Step 1: Corrector/Concealer
For very dark undereye circles, start with a corrector to cut through
the darkness under the eye. Next, use a yellow-toned concealer one shade
lighter to brighten the undereye area.
Step 2: Foundation
Apply foundation only on areas that need to be evened out with your fingers or a makeup sponge.
Step 3: Powder/Bronzer
Set your concealer with loose powder. If you have an oily t-zone, apply
powder to the rest of your face. Dust a bronzer over cheeks, forehead,
nose and chin to add warmth to the skin.
Step 4: Blush
Smile and dust a neutral shade of blush on the apples of the cheeks.
Blend up towards the hairline then downwards to soften color. Layer a
pop of bright blush only on the apples for a longer lasting look.
Step 5: Lipstick/Gloss
For the most flattering lipstick shade, use the natural coloring of your
lips as a guide choose a color that matches or is slightly darker than
your lips
Step 6: Lipliner
Line your lips after applying lip color to avoid feathering and add
natural-looking definition. Use a lip brush to soften and blend any hard
edges.
Step 7: Brows
Define brows with a shadow that matches your hair color. Begin at the
inner corner of the brow and follow its natural shape using light,
feathery strokes. To soften too-harsh brow color, press loose powder
onto brows with a powder puff.
Step 8: Eyeshadow
Sweep a light eyeshadow color from lashline to browbone using a brush.
Dust a medium color on the lower lid and up to the crease.
Step 9: Eyeliner
Line the upper lashline with a dark eyeshadow. Dampen the brush before
dipping into eyeshadow for a longer-lasting look. Alternatively, use a
gel eyeliner. If you line the lower lashline, make sure the top and
bottom liner meet at the outer corner of the eye.
Step 10: Mascara
Curl your lashes and apply mascara by brushing from the base to tip. Roll the wand to separate lashes and avoid clumps.