As much fun as it is spending hours and energy
creating the perfect makeup look,
is as soul-crushing as it is to pop past a mirror
only to notice the downward plunge your efforts have taken
only after a few hours of wear and tear,
diminishing you from the demi Goddess you were
when you began to the total trainwreck you’ve morphed into.
Here’s how to show that kind of demotivation
that it isn’t welcome and save the dignity of your gorgeous look!
Hi I’m Heli, and this is Makeup Basics with Maybelline New York 2.0
This goes without saying!
Be it a mascara, lipstick or foundation,
choose makeup products that are specifically built for long wear.
They are created to last throughout the day,
which is basically half the battle won!
Now onto the war.
I always make sure not to load on a lot of product right from the start.
That would just make my face look cakey
and eventually, wrecked!
Start by slowly building up light layers
and set those with a powder
to help keep your base in place for a long time.
Do this by mixing your foundation with some loose powder.
Since my skin type is oily,
I'm going to add more loose powder
and then apply the mixture on smoothly.
But if your skin type is dry, then go easy on the powder.
I'm using Maybelline New York's Superstay Full Coverage Foundation
in the shade Warm Nude.
Layer by layer until you reach a natural finish.
This trick helps me blend the foundation in beautifully
and gives me a soft matte finish,
which is exactly what I'm after.
I think I’ve said this a hundred times,
but I cannot stress enough on the importance of priming your lids
before applying any eyeshadow.
It not only brings out the colour,
but helps the product surpass the lifespan of a small goldfish.
Another great eye makeup tip would be to use a gel liner
while creating your winged look.
Gel liners are more pigmented in comparison to other liners
and don’t budge even when your eyelids get oily.
They’re a saviour on days when you want your flick to stay sharp for hours.
If there’s anything a girl can pull right out of her pocket,
it’s inventive ways on how to increase the life of her lipstick.
Having said that, a million hacks are never enough,
so here’s one more to add to the mix, my personal favorite!
This technique is super simple
and has worked for me more times than I count.
Dab off the first layer of your lipstick
using tissue or blotting paper, to remove any excess oils.
This helps keep the pigments in place
and saves you from constantly having to reapply your lipstick.
Another way to make your lipstick as solid as a century old tree-bark,
is by opting for liquid lipsticks.
They’re super saturated, don’t smudge and stay rich in texture throughout the day,
I love how liquid lipsticks don’t crack during the course of the day
and still look freshly applied
when I’m about to crawl into bed for the night.
Considering all life's little unforeseen misfortunes,
there are some habits to blame ourselves for,
like constantly touching your face
or unnecessarily adding an additional layer of makeup,
which brings you right on intersection of classy and chic
meets involuntary clown.
Use a facial tissue or blotting paper
every time you feel the urge to touch your face or touch it up.
This will help your makeup live to see a few additional hours.
When you carefully take the time to pick out the right products
and create the perfect look,
its essential your makeup holds up its end of the deal
and not pull a disappearing act.
So make sure to use these tips to prolong the beauty of your creativity!
Let me know your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below,
I’m always up for knowing your thoughts
on the tips and looks we’ve shared.
I’ll see you again on Makeup Basics with Maybelline New York 2.0
with another amazing video!
Until then stay tuned and stay Glamrs.