Applying Makeup

It is hard to go anywhere without seeing makeup malfunctions! It could happen to any of us! Makeup disasters can range from looking like a cake face ( to much makeup everywhere) to picking out colors that do not compliment your skin tone. I would like to take this opportunity to help assist with these make up faux-paws. Before applying ANY makeup gently cleanse your entire face, including your neck. Next apply a moisturizer, it is nice to pick a moisturizer that has a built in sunscreen. You can go to a makeup counter at a department store and they can help you find the perfect color for your skin tone. Apply Concealer where you see blemishes and under your eyes, no one likes purple- brown bags under their eyes. Next apply foundation on your forehead,cheeks, and chin and blend in with a brush. Try to avoid using a sponge to blend in your foundation. Sponges soak up your makeup, which can be a complete waste of money. When putting on eye makeup start with eye shadow. Try to use 3 different shades. The lightest shade should go towards the eyebrow and lid. The darker color should go on the eyelid. Then apply eyeliner, use it sparingly or else you might appear to have squinty eyes. Next coat eyelashes with mascara, throw away mascara after 3 months of use to avoid clumpy mascara. Blush has to be applied in little amounts as well, make sure the color isn't too overwhelming. Blush should just make you have a little glow not make you look like someone smeared lip-stick on your cheeks. Put blush on underneath your cheekbones. Hope I could help!!

-Tayler