How do I apply makeup ?

Makeup is supposed to sublimate our face and reveal our natural beauty. However, to achieve the desired effect, a number of rules must be followed. But, while most women know a minimum of beauty products, not all have the technique to apply their makeup the right way. So, how do I apply makeup? From choosing the right makeup products, to the application technique of make-up, to the precise order to make up each area of the face, here are all our tips in this article.

Choosing the right make-up products

Each person has different physical characteristics and tastes. In this sense, choosing suitable make-up products is essential in order to avoid the much-feared "paint pot" effect. Who has never, in fact, found themselves with cheekbones a little too rosy or a disgraceful demarcation of foundation? To avoid this, it is essential to know how to choose your makeup products.

Skin tone, but also eye and hair colour, will be important in choosing the right products. In addition, the type of skin as well as the personal requirements (anti-aging care, SPF UV protection, natural components, etc.) should also be considered. The skincare and make-up ranges are vast and new products appear every day, so you’ll have no trouble finding the products that will fill you, protect the sensitive areas of your face and sublimate you.

Make up each area of the face in a specific order

You’ve probably already wondered if you need to make up each area of the face in a specific order. The answer is yes. It is preferable to respect a certain order to obtain a perfectly successful effect. So, what do we start with? Simply by applying makeup to perfectly cleansed, cleansed and hydrated skin. Even if it seems obvious to you, the pores must breathe and know, that there is no beauty on an unprepared skin.

Thus, it must be perfectly free of any trace of previous product and nourished with a moisturizing day cream more or less rich according to your skin type. Then you can go to the foundation stage. The purpose of the latter is to smooth the skin and give it a uniform and unified appearance, and not to darken it. In this sense, you should opt for the product, preferably moisturizing, having the color closest to your natural skin tone. Do not hesitate to test a small part of your face before purchase.

Then apply the concealer. This step may surprise you, as many people apply their corrector before their foundation. However, this is a mistake, because the complexion allows, thanks to its coverage, to erase already some small imperfections, such as dark circles and redness, upstream. You can now apply your complexion powder with a cloud brush so that too many pigments do not lodge and mark wrinkles and fine lines. .

As with your foundation or cream BB, the loose or compact powder shade should be chosen based on your skin tone for a healthy glow 

Once the radiance of your perfect complexion is assured, you can come work on your eyebrows, eyes and mouth. For eyebrows, it is essential to give them form and structure every day, because it is who gives character to the gaze. The eyes can be made up with eye shadow, pencil or liner and mascara. As far as the mouth is concerned, it can be nude or coloured, but it must be hydrated every day, especially in winter.

How to apply makeup properly?

Now is the time for you to know a few tips to apply makeup well. It is indeed necessary to respect some basic rules in order to unify your face for a natural and luminous result. Here are makeup techniques for each area:

Apply makeup to your complexion

Be aware that your foundation should not be applied only to the face. To avoid demarcation, the product should be extended to the ears and neck. To do this well, the foundation should be touched and then stretched with your fingers, sponge or brush towards the outside of the face. If you want a more natural effect, you can mix a hazelnut of tinted cream with your serum or moisturizer and apply it all on your skin.

Make up eyebrows well

For eyebrows, experts recommend using two different coloured pencils or powders. The first shade should be closer to the natural color of your eyebrows and the second one should be lighter. It is then enough to alternate the two products by placing them in the line and then unify the whole with an eyebrow brush.

Make up your eyes

For eyes, make-up techniques are as varied as the amount of products available. Pencil, eyeliner, or eye shadow the choice is free, just adapt the color and technique to the shape of his eyes. The goal is to create illusion by enlarging eyes that are too small or vice versa.

Make up your mouth

It is the mouth that ultimately requires the most technique. It must be highlighted and perfectly drawn. To do this, you can use a lip pencil before applying your lipstick. Just draw the contours making sure to always be under the border of the upper lip. Know that applying a gloss will be easier for beginners.

As you can see, putting on makeup is not as easy as one might think at first glance. If you wish, you can benefit from the advice of makeup professionals. They will be able to guide you on the products to choose, on the specific needs of your skin and show you the right gestures to adopt for the application of your cosmetics.