Everyday beauty doesn't have to take hours and hours. These steps will have you looking fresh and beautiful for your long day ahead.
1. MOISTURIZE/PRIME
Skincare is very important. Starting off with a good moisturizer and eye cream will prep your makeup for a smooth and flawless application.
The eye cream should be applied along the bone of your eye socket, and both below the eye and above it.
Tip: After your moisturizer/eye cream, use a thin tissue to blot some of the product. You want your skin to be supple, but not slippery.
Primer should be applied everywhere makeup will be applied. Don't forget the neck !
2. CONCEALApplying concealer underneath your eyes will not only camouflage darkness, it will brighten and lift. This method will give a more bright and awake look, which is perfect for Day Time.
Don't neglect your other areas. Apply concealer to blemishes and other trouble areas you may have.
Tip: Dabbing the product into the skin will give you better coverage. Wiping/Smearing will sheer it out.
3. FOUNDATION
Start from the middle of your face, blending out to create a flawless
but natural finish. The middle of our face usually needs the most coverage.
I recommend using a damp beauty sponge or buffing brush.
Tip: Using our hands to apply foundation is quicker and melts the product into
the skin BUT it adds more time to your application. Gotta wash those hands !
Don't forget to SET ! Using a translucent powder on top of your liquid or cream will
extend wear and keep everything in place.
4. ADD COLOR
It doesn't end here ladies and gents. We must bring color and dimension back into the face.
Start with a Bronzer. Sweep the powder around the temples, jawline and even cheekbones
for a contour. This will add dimension but it will bring a natural glow to the face.
Adding a light layer of blush will add color. Tap off the remaining product on the brush, and sweep
across the apples of the cheeks for a natural flush.
5. DEFINE THE EYES
Start off with your favorite mascara. Go with something that adds volume and gives you that false lash effect.
Add a liner, preferably black or dark brown. This should be applied on the lash line and along your waterline.
Tip: For a natural, smokey look, smudge the liner out using a liner brush and eye shadow.
Remember that bronzer we used ? Use that as a shadow !
Sweep it across your lids using a fluffy blending brush.
6. LIPS
For a day time look, you may want to go for a nude or pink tone.
When doing lips, I do lip liner, lipstick/liquid lip, gloss for extended stay and shine,
Trust me, lip liner is your best friend !
Using a lip liner of your choice, line your lips and fill them in completely.
Next apply your lip color evenly. Use to thin tissue to blot if needed.
Lastly, add your gloss for high shine.
Tip: Applying gloss in the middle of the lips will give the lips a plumper appearance.
