What is the correct procedure, step by step, to putting on a good face of make-up?

Step 1: Foundation


Select a foundation for your skin type that matches your underlying skin tone exactly. Using the flat, smooth surface of a round, nonporous synthetic sponge, pour some foundation onto the sponge, then transfer the foundation in dots and dabs all over the face and the eyelids. You can also use your fingers to transfer the foundation in dots from the bottle to the face. Use your sponge to blend the foundation down and out over the face. Do not apply foundation on the neck or under the chin.


Step 2: Concealer


Use a concealer that is one or two shades lighter than your foundation. Apply it in a small arc around the inside corner of the eye. Using your fingers or a concealer brush, blend the concealer out evenly by dabbing and buffing.You can also apply concealer to the eyelid if that area is dark or, if your concealer has a matte finish, as a way to help eyeshadow cling better.For concealing facial discolorations such as freckles, blemishes, or red spots, use a concealer that matches or is just slightly lighter than your natural skin tone.


Step 3: Powder


After you apply the foundation and concealer, dust a light layer of powder over the entire face and eyelids. Apply the powder with a large, full, round brush. Pick up some of the powder on the full end of the brush, knock off the excess, and brush it on using the same motion and direction as you did for the foundation (down and out).


Step 4: Eyeshadow


All of the options for building an eye design are too numerous to list here. Typically, the lightest color is applied to the entire eyelid and to the edge of the eyebrow. (The general rule is that the larger or more prominent the eyelid area is compared with the under-brow area, the darker or deeper the eyelid color can be; the smaller the eyelid area is compared with the under-brow area, the brighter or lighter the eyelid color can be.) Select a deeper color from the same or a complementary color family to shade the crease. Practice your application and blend well; the goal is not to have obvious edges of color. Remember, lighter colors bring things forward and highlight, dark colors recede and add depth and shading.


Step 5: Eyeliner


Position the brush, pencil, or applicator as close to the lashline along the eyelid as possible. Then draw a line from the inner to outer corner using one fluid stroke, following the curvature of the eyelid. As a general rule, do not extend the line past the outer corner of the eye or hug the tear duct area of the eye. Generally, the line along the lower lashes should be thinner and a less-intense color than the upper liner. Make sure that the two lines meet at the back corner of the eye. As a general rule, the larger the eyelid area, the thicker and softer the eyeliner should be. The smaller the eyelid area, the thinner and more intense the liner should be.


Step 6: Eyebrow Shaping


Use a color that closely matches the color of your brows rather than your hair color or a color you think would look better than what already exists. Apply powder brow color using a wedge brush, working in the direction the hair grows. Use a light touch, with short, quick motions, and avoid the temptation to exaggerate the shape of the brow by arching it severely or extending the brow into the temple area.


Step 7: Mascara


If you use a lash curler, it is best to use it before you apply mascara. Squeeze gently with even pressure. Hold for a few seconds as you “walk” the curler along the length of the eyelashes, and release slowly. Apply mascara to the upper lashes using long, sweeping strokes. Be sure to begin as close to the lash root as possible and brush up and out. Use an old, cleaned-up mascara wand to remove any clumping that occurs.


Step 8: Blush


Using a blush brush, apply blush along the full line of the cheekbone brushing down and back toward the ear. Always knock the excess powder out of the brush to avoid applying too much blush. Use your sponge to soften any hard edges. Do not apply blush to the temple area, chin, nose, or forehead--this tends to make skin look uneven and ruddy.


Step 9: Lipstick and Lip Liner


A lip brush or lip pencil is an optional accessory. You can use a lip pencil to draw a definitive edge around the mouth to follow when applying lipstick, and a lip brush to control your application. A standard tube of lipstick makes too wide a mark for some lips and too narrow a mark for others. If your lips are small, it is best to use a lip brush; if your lips are large, the only reason to use a lip brush is to improve your accuracy, especially with deeper shades such as red. Line the actual shape of your mouth. Do not use corrective techniques that make the mouth look larger or longer, especially for daytime makeup--it almost always looks like a mistake. If you want your lipstick to last, apply more of it and don’t blot; blotting takes off several layers before you’ve even left the house.What is the correct procedure, step by step, to putting on a good face of make-up?
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What is the correct procedure, step by step, to putting on a good face of make-up?
First of all you should never, never put makeup on a face that has just been cleansed toned and moisturised as the make-up will go straight into your pores that have just been opened with the facial, always leave it about an hour so that the pores can close again. Second, put on moisturiser before you start so that you foundation goes on smoothly.





Apply you foundation with a sponge or brush (you can buy them at any chemist) in downwards strokes towards the jawline. Go over the jawline and blend with fingers down your neck for even coverage and no tide mark. Apply concealer ON TOP of your foundation and blend with your finger with a light stroke. Put powder on top of the foundation to set it. Loose powder is the best thing to use without a doubt as you actually put less on than with a pressed powder and it will look more natural.





Next you apply a blusher to the apple of your cheekbone in one smooth stroke towards the hairline. TIP: for skintone, pale skin suits pinker tones whilst olive skins tend to look better with more orange, or bronze tones. When you apply the blusher, tap the brush on the back of you hand lightly to get rid of the excess to avoid getting a punk streak going on.





Eyeshadow is very much personal preference, the general rule being browns and greens for blue eyes and browns and blues for brown eyes, but it is completely up to you. I always use at least two colours, a very pale natural colour for the lid and up to the brow bone and then a darker colour on the lid for definition. Mascara is essential as it frames the eyes so beautifully. I would invest in a good mascara as there is nothing worse than clumps. Apply at least two coats to the top and bottom lashes and open your eyes as wide as you can so that the lash sets into a curve. If you pull your lashes down instead of pushing them up the definition isn't nearly as good.





Finally add some lipstick or some gloss to finish. If you have small lips use a natural coloured lip gloss as it will make them look fuller and plumper, solid lipcolour will accentuate it.





Last Tip: Never have really made up eyes and bold coloured lips. Pick which feature you like the best and play it up.
Go to one of the counters in Debenhams or other department store - contrary to what people think, the ladies there are really nice and helpful and will give you all the advice you need (and will probably show you how using all their expensive products)!!
There is no ';correct procedure'; as such, because different skin requires different treatment. Rich moisturiser, while great for dry skin, would make oily skin slippy and shiny.





Firstly, you need to know your skin type. Oily, dry, combination (with an oily T-zone) sensitive or normal. Combination skin should be treated like two separate types of skin.





Then find a good cleanser specially formulated for your skin type. The best cleanser for oily skin, or the T-zone of combination skin contains microbeads to clear the pores of oil, dirt and grime. I would recommend St Ives Apricot Scrub for oiky/acne prone skin. Sensitive skin needs a cleanser which is as gentle as possible, hypo-allergenic and made from natural products if possible. Dry skin needs a cleanser which moisturises the skin too.





So now you've cleansed. The traditional way is ';cleanse, tone, moisturise'; but that's considered very outdates now. Toners are harsh astringents usually containing alcohol. They damage dry/sensitive skin, are not necessary for normal skin and dry out oily skin, making it produce more oil.





Use a moisturiser formulated for your skin type on any areas you get dry skin. But don't apply moisturiser to oily skin before applying makeup, it'll make it even harder to get it to stay on!





To start your makeup, firstly apply a primer. The secret weapon of many makeup artists, primer smooths out wrinkles, moisturises dry skin, reduces eyebags and blemishes and prevents oily skin from getting shiny. It also prevents your face getting sweaty. They also make you look better in photos! I really recommend Boots Number 7, £9.00. If your face has irregular blotches of colour, they have a different primer to even out your skin tone. If your skin is near perfect - if your face is shine, spot and wrinkle free - then you can probably skin this stage.





Next it's time to apply foundation (again, if you need it). Dry skin is better off with a moisturising, liquid foundation. Oily or combination skin are better off with a balancing, shine-concealing matte foundation. Liquid to powder foundations are very popular, or Maybelline matte mousse is excellent. Ensure your foundation is non-comedogenic (won't block pores). For normal or sensitive skin, tinted moisturiser can give you a healthy glow without looking too ';made up';.





Next, concealer. Liquid concealer is rubbish for blemishes - your best bet is a thick coverstick concealer such as Miss Sporty Clear Complexion Concealer. Be sure to blend well! For eyebags, a thin layer of light-reflecting concealer works wonders.





Next, to give you a youthful, healthy glow and sculpted cheekbones a small amount of blush on the apples of your cheeks, and high lighter on the cheek bone itself should do the trick. Some people also like to apply bronzer, but less is more! It's so easy to get carried away and turn orange. Get the lightest colour bronzer you can get away with, and apply lightly with a large, soft-bristled brush to the apples of your cheeks, the tip of your nose, chin and middle of your forehead.





For oily or combination skin, a small amount of powder can help set your makeup. Go lightly - a heavy powder mask is very aging and harsh on wrinkles. For touch ups during the day, don't be tempted to layer on more powder. If your skin gets shiny, use blotting paper instead to remove excess oil and leave a thin layer of powder behind.





That should be everything! Sorry to ramble on for ages, but as I had to cover all the different skin types, it took me a while! hope this helps take care x
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exfoliate......then cleanse and tone.....then moisturise........wait a while for moistiser to sink in....an alternative is a clear make up base which allows you to glide your foundation on....a foundation applied with a brush is much smoother......never leave a visible neckline.......next apply your eyeshadow....less is more.....and blend always.....subtle eyeliner unless you're a goth......and the mascara's with the first white undercoating before the colour are great.......use a blusher or blush cream....the blush creams give a natural glow...the powders more colour, don't clown it up though.......the lipsticks containing collagen are brilliant...they really do make your lips fuller......and voila....you're gorgeous !
concealer, eye brows, eye make up, blusher, lips...just dont over do it or you'll look like a clown!
Wash your face..with proper facial soap.





Then cleanse, with a cream claenser.





Then Tone...put toner ona cotton wool pad and wip over face.





Then moisturise..using a make up primer.





I always put concelaer on next.





Then i use foundation





Then do my eyes





Than my mascara.
1) Cleanse


2) Toner


3) Mousturise


4) Then I apply foundation..not too much sometimes I just don't apply it and go for the 5th step immediately


5) Apply some blusher which fgoes with my skin tone


6) Some eye-pencil


7) On occasions I apply eyeshadows


8) Some lipgloss
I would suggest you go to MAC if there is one around you. Make an appointment during the week not Friday, Saturday or Sunday because they are very busy. There they will walk you step by step on how to apply your makeup. When you go they will ask you how you would like your makeup done, I usually say I want something dramtic so that way I can learn the hardest way first. You will love it I promise
Trust me hun ive been into make-up and beauty since i was 3 years old lol. I think first you need a base for your face, i reccomend Oil of Olay beauty fluid, they have the classic and one for sensitive skin, not only is it non-greasy but affordable and smells great too. Then you should start any powder/blush/foundation on your face. Then go to the eyes, and then the lips. I'll also give you a beauty tip for the lips, to make your lipstick, last longer apply it then get a tissue dab your lips and apply it again, it really works! Or use Lipcote, if you can feel the tingle from it then its working or to add a bit of shine as well use lipcote glitzy available in all different colours!
clean face well


pat dry


moisturize


concealer, if needed


foundation


blush


blend


eyeliner


shadow


mascara


lip liner


lipstick/gloss


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The first rule is:-


use a light moisturiser but don't apply anything else for at least 5 mins (10 if you have time). This way your skin will have absorbed all of it %26amp; your makeup won't slide off.
I'm sure the lady selling the products will b the best people n most willing to advise u
These are the basic steps.





1. Clean Face,tone, moisturize,


2. Apply Primer


3. Concealer


4. Foundation


5. Powder


5. Eye makeup


6. Blush


7. Lips





As a makeup artist after cleaning and moisturizing the skin I do the eye makeup first. Each artist has his own technique.
rinse,clean and mouisturise...use foundation evenly..due you eye make up ...put some blusher on and then do your lips.
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i would say the first step is to find a moisturiser that suits you, an advisor at boots can help with this, then a foundation that is light, not heavy, it should emphasise your face not look like a mask, and only be applied where necessary, then a powder to set your foundation, a nice rose blush for apples of cheeks or a bronzer for the sunkissed look, groomed eyebrows are a must as they frame the eyes, in my opinion less is definately more, so a very light shadow with a light shimmer will bring out colour in your eyes, and a smudge proof mascara, i always finnish with a lipgloss rather that lipstick, i think its far sexier and pretty than heavy lipstick. good luck
Wash, cleanse, tone, moisturise...





Then put your slap on. I start with my foundation, then my blusher, then concentrate on my eyes, finishing with a bit of lippy!! However you feel really. I have a bit of a ritual that I follow!
well i have been an avon rep for 22 years i always start with a good cleanser and toner then i use a make up base or face illuminator then on goes foundation rubbing it in well around the eyes face and smooth down to the neck , next the eyeshadow gently dust your eyelids with a powder eye colour then onto the eyeliner not to thick , then mascara use thick mascara to make your eyes stand out or lightly brush ur lashes with a tinted mascara for a very light effect , then get a light shimering powder to dust all over face apply a little blusher not 2 much as u will look like aunt sally then on with lipstick put lipstick on then dab lips with a tissue reapply and lippy should stay on longer also best colours to use are light browns bronzes beiges and black mascara /eyeliner and a peach or pale pink lippy
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Start with a nice fresh clean face, then start with your foundation with you should apply past the face so it looks nice and even all over i.e blend into the neck area, then start with the eyes and depending on how you like your make up apply, i always find it easier to put on any mascara first just a tiny bit then the eyeshadpw coz if u smudge u mess up your eyeshadow if u put the mascara on last,once u have done the eyeshadow and then add any eye liner if thats what you like to wear, once u have done the eyes then do the lips, sometimes your lips look better if you run a tooth brush on them because it gets rid of any dry flaky skin, then a tiny touch of vaseline over them always works wel before putting whatever you want on your lips.
cleanse tone and moisturize your skin. Apply some loose powder over your face to make a good base. Apply foundation and conceal dark spots . Put on some blush, then eye shadow, followed by lipliner and lipstick. End off by putting on some lipgloss then mascara and to finish it all spritz a little moisture mist on your face to keep it fresh (don't hold the bottle too close, you'll smash your whole makeup job)