15 Best Makeup Techniques YOU NEED TO KNOW
15.
Vanish dark circles- Dark circles can make anyone look tired and old.
To brighten up your eyes and get a wide-awake appearance, you should apply a hydrating fast
soaking moisturizer to rejuvenate your skin.
This is a quick, perfect fix that can easily be done in no time!
Not only will the moisturizer help the product go on smoothly, but it’ll help lock in the
product too.
Apply an eye correcting cream to conceal the purple or green tones in the skin.
Then cover it up with a fair concealer that is at least one or two shades lighter than
your foundation.
Don’t forget to set the undereye area with loose pale yellow powder to help it last throughout
the day and to prevent creasing.
14.
Natural lashes- If you want long and noticeable eyelashes, you don’t need a ton of product
to make them pop.
It’s all in the life of the mascara and how you apply it.
Make sure to use mascara that is no more than a month old to avoiding flaking, plus new
mascara glides on much easier.
Wiggle the mascara wand at the base of your eyelash while sweeping it upward and outward.We
tend to get globs of mascara at the tip of the eyelash which causes chunky and clumped
ends afterward.
The key to flirty long lashes is to get the thickness just right into the base and slowly
reduce them at the end.
13.
Best of both worlds- For diverse skin that’s neither too dewy nor too matte, an excellent
trick to remember is to apply highlighter BEFORE putting on your foundation.
I know that sounds wrong, but with full coverage of foundation, it can make your look appear
dull or even matte as the day goes on.
Having the highlighter underneath gives your skin a natural glow from within.
Remember to choose a highlighter that compliments your skin tone.
If you have lighter skin, aim for pink tones and if you have tan skin, go for gold or bronze
hues.
So go ahead and try this technique with your favorite highlighter and illuminate away,
then go in with your foundation, and you’ll see that you can get still get all round coverage
that’s luminous.
12.
Bold Brows- None of us are born with perfect eyebrows.
But there are ways to create naturally arched brows that will be sure to catch people’s
attention.
It is important first to comb out your eyebrows to see how they lay naturally.
You can use a spool or even a clean mascara wand to brush them out.
But grooming them out you’ll be able to follow the shape of your eyebrows to clean
up an excess hair when waxing or threading.
Using a soft pencil, shape your eyebrows by gently using the thinner side of the pencil
tip.
Then use the flatter angle or the pencil to fill in your brows by applying short strokes
mimicking your hair.
You can also use an eyeliner pot if you prefer, just make sure not to apply too much as the
product can overpower your eyebrows.
Remember, the key is to make them look natural, not drawn on!
Complete your look by putting some shimmery highlighter under your brow bone to add some
lift and make it stand out.
11. Make your foundation work for you- Foundation can be problematic to deal with as it can
make your face sometimes appear unnatural and cakey.
If you want to achieve flawless and bright skin, there’s a simple technique to do so.
Apply foundation like you normally would, then use a tissue to wipe it off off your
cheeks, this makes it easier to wear blush without making it look fake.
For sheer coverage, you can use your fingers to put on the foundation as there is less
pressure applied and you can use brushed for a polished finish when achieving medium to
full coverage.
10.
Blend that face powder- Face powder is one of the most commonly used makeup products,
not only does it do a good job of covering up any blemishes but it gives our skin a smoother
look.
Face powders are ideal because they also absorb the extra grease and oil on our face as well.
Blending is crucial to perfect a polished appearance.
Using a brush, blend the powder in a circular motion or if you are using a sponge use a
dabbing motion to get rid of visible fine lines.
You can opt to use a two in one compact plus foundation makeup to even out your skin and
give you adequate coverage.
9.
Fuller lips- What girl doesn’t want full, pouty, kissable lips?!
And there’s an easy way to get gorgeous lips without going under the knife.
Dry and flaky lips display less light which ends up making them look thinner and smaller,
or it’s best to scrub your lips every day with a soft bristle toothbrush to get rid
of dead flakes.
Steer clear of using dark lip shades as they flatten and minimize the appearance of your
mouth.
You can also spread a tiny amount of cream-based highlighter over your cupid’s bow as well
as the center of the lips so that it bounces off light making your lips look plump.
Don’t forget the lip liner as it can also help extend your lipstick, but be sure that
it complements your lipstick and that it blends well.
Apply the lip liner first as it prevents lip staining on your skin and adds dimension to
your mouth!
8.
Natural contouring- Contouring may look complicated at first, but it’s actually easy to learn
and can enhance features in your face like never before!
Using two foundation sticks, one lighter and one darker than your skin tone; map out your
face.
Follow the hollow parts of your cheekbones, and when it comes to your nose, you can choose
to go narrow if you want to make it appear smaller.
Using a damp beauty blender, work in circular motions to tap over the area of the contour
color and blend it into your foundation.
Concentrate the lighter foundation stick under your eyes, forehead and a bit on the chin.
Finish off by dusting off your entire face with some loose powder.
Opt for a translucent powder to secure a creamy based foundation and voila; you’re all done!
7.
Winged Eyeliner Hacks- Learning how to master eyeliner is like an artform.
Whether you’re using a pencil or liquid eyeliner, trying to perfect that wing takes
patience and a steady hand.
But thankfully there are several ways to produce a chic eye look in a just a few minutes.
Most people think that applying eyeliner is done in one stroke, but if you want a clean
finish, it actually takes a few steps to get there.
Start off by dotting your eyeliner over your eyelid.
The dots will serve as a guide when you actually line your eyeliner.
Look at where you want your wing to end and make sure that your dots are adjacent making
it easier to connect them.
Then connect the dots and flick the line out when it comes to creating your wing.
6.
Eyeshadow essentials- Ah every girl has her favorite eye shadow palette to wear!
It’s fun to try on different shades and match them up with our outfits and eyeshadow
is an excellent product to make your eyes pop!
For intensity results, use a shimmery or glittery eyeshadow, spritz some water your brush.
Then pack the product onto the damp brush and gently pat it on your eyelids.
Make sure to apply eye primer beforehand as the base prevents creasing and helps extend
your look.
When it comes to contouring your eyes, use dark shades like brown or dark brown on the
crease.
When putting on a dark color on your crease, be sure that you only blend it to the outer
edge.
Avoid applying it any closer to your eyes because it can make your eyes appear smaller.
Using a white eye pencil, use it on your waterline to add some shine for a different and daring
look!
5.
Bronze like a pro- Bronzer is the best go to makeup item to add a healthy glow to your
face, and it’s a simple solution on those days when your skin appears dull and washed
out.
But applying bronzer incorrectly can result in orange hues and can even make your face
look dirty.
Since bronzer adds a darker complexion to your face, choose one that will compliment
your skin tone.
Using a fluffy and full brush, apply the product in a sweeping motion in an outer action.
Don’t use a small or stiff brush as it can make it appear blotchy.
Be sure to swirl the brush evenly and use light strokes in order to avoid excess wear.
As a last minute check, see how your bronzer looks in the daytime.
Keep an eye out for streaks; you can add a little more base powder or pat your face down
with a cotton pad.
4.
Eyelash curling- Who would’ve thought this tiny little contraption could do such wonders?!
Believe me when I say, and eyelash curler is your best friend, and it’s an important
tool in creating long and full eyelashes.
Be sure to curl your lashes before you apply mascara as the curler could stick to the coated
lashes.
Plus the eyelashes are willowy so crimping the lash doesn’t feel as damaging.
Using a delicate pumping motion, move from the lash base upward for best results.
Be Careful to fully release your eyelashes from the curler before removal or else it
could pull out your eyelashes!
3.
Use glitter the right way- What girl doesn’t love sparkles and glitter?!
But when you hit a certain age, you might find it difficult to wear glitter in a way
that looks appropriate.
Well, the good news is that you can still wear glitter and make it work in your favor!
Keep a small amount of glitter to a limited area in the center of your eyelid.
Use a matte or solid color on the rest of your eyelid as a boundary and to make the
glitter the center of attention.
Having the glitter in the middle of your lid opens up your eye and doesn’t overpower
it.
Omit trying to apply sparkles on the corners and brow bones of the eyes because it can
make it look too intense and sharp.
2.
Blush away- Create some killer cheekbones with a simple sculpting technique that is
so simple to use!
Lightly sweep a sheer shimmer powder along the top of your cheekbones and under your
temples.
Now pucker up like a fish to pinpoint the hollows of your cheeks.
Softly dust a deep nude blush color in the sunken part under your cheekbone.
Now smile and apply a peachy blush shade in a circular motion.
Start at the apples of your cheeks and gradually make bigger circles with your makeup blush.
The result?
Instantaneous cheekbones!
1.
Mix it up- If you didn’t already know, you mix in your moisturizer with your foundation
when it starts to feel a little dense.
Not only is it an awesome way to sheer it out but it blends well together and hydrates
the skin simultaneously.
You can also add one or two drops of argan oil in your foundation before applying.
The finish of the oil aids in evening light reflectance from the skin which is ideal for
taking selfies or at events which you’ll be photographed.