How Do You Put Cosmetics On?
The most important thing you can do when applying makeup is to start with a
clean face. A clean face gives you the perfect palate for applying the rest
of your cosmetics. A dirty face, on the other hand, will make it much more
difficult. A clean face will also help keep your skin look clear and
healthy.
After you have thoroughly cleaned your face, apply
foundation smoothly and evenly. When applied correctly, it should not look
like you’re wearing foundation. The purpose of foundation is to smooth out
your skin colors to cover up any blemishes and to help you put your
cosmetics on better. Your face should feel light and natural. If it is
obvious that you’re wearing foundation, or if your face feels like it’s
covered with guck, then you’ve put too much on. Also consider if you have
the right type of foundation. To work properly, the foundation has to match
your skin tone as closely as possible. If you are having trouble picking the
right color of foundation, talk to a cosmetics consultant at one of the
cosmetics counters at your local department store. If you’ve only put a bit
too much foundation on, you can blot at your skin with some toilet paper to
remove the excess foundation without having to start from scratch.
If required, you can then apply some concealer to your face with your
fingers. Concealer can be particularly useful around your eyes so any dark
circles don’t have you confused for a racoon! No matter where you use
concealer, always remember to blend, blend, blend. If the concealer is not
blended into the rest of your face, it will only draw attention to the spots
your are attempting to cover up.
It is only after you’ve washed your face and applied foundation and
concealer that you’re ready to move on to the more noticeable cosmetics such
as eyeliner, eye shadow, mascara, blush and lipstick.
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