Makeups for Beginners
Have you ever found yourself in a beauty shop, looking for makeup products and feeling totally confused over why you see so many options and should you buy them all? What is the difference between a bronzer and contouring? How to use an eyebrow pencil?
Your cart is now getting fuller and fuller and you are absolutely dazed. Well, worry no more, because we got you covered now with this simple section on how to apply makeup for beginners. After this, there will be less, if not no more, confusion.
Makeup for beginners: the basic products Makeup may do magical things, but it does not have to be a mystery. Applying a basic, natural look can be easily done with the right products and accessories. Let us have a look at what are the products that we need. We have different parts on our face that require different products to be used:
1. The face 2. The eye 3. The lip
Face makeup products
When it comes to face and complexion we can count different products, such as:
Primer Primers come in gels, creams, and even sprays. They create an even canvas for your makeup application by filling in fine lines. The result? Your makeup glides on evenly lasts longer, and does not look cakey.
Foundation It comes in three forms: liquid, cream, or powder. Foundation evens out your complexion, smooths over imperfections and it should be chosen according to the coverage level you are hoping to achieve. If you want to take a more natural approach, opt for lighter coverage.
Concealer Concealer is meant to add an extra layer of coverage over dark spots or wherever you want to hide from sight. Depending on the look you have chosen for the day, you can opt for a concealer with either a matte or dewy finish. Just like foundation, concealers offer a varying level of coverage.
Highlighter and Contour These are the secrets to many celebrities’ perfectly chiseled face. While contour creates shadows and adds dimension to your face, the highlighter enhances the high points of your face.
Blush and Bronzer If contour is used to create shadows, a bronzer creates a natural, sun-kissed effect glow that accentuates and lifts the cheekbones. Blush is used to add a flushed color to your cheeks and comes in liquid, powder, and cream formulas.
Setting products To get the most mileage from your makeup and have your glam face last all day, you should set it.
Eye makeup products
Let us know to move quickly to the eye area. Here are the basics for your makeup look:
Eyeshadow Primer It is just like a face primer but its formula specifically targets more delicate areas, like the one above the eye.
Eyeshadow The eyeshadow is the colored powder applied to your eyelids to accentuate your eyes. It comes in a variety of formulas and shades, ranging from matte to shimmering.
Eyeliner It is used to define the eyes, enhance their shape, and create different looks. When it comes to eyeliner, you can opt for a gel, liquid, or pen/pencil.
Mascara Used to define and enhance eyelashes. You can aim at giving your lashes a fuller, thicker, longer effect, or darker look.
Eyebrow Gel This product helps tame your brows to the shape and direction you want. The formula can be either clear or tinted.
Eyebrow Pencil An eyebrow pencil is used to draw in hairs and allows you to achieve the most natural-looking approach.
Lip makeup products
And, last but not least, here we come to the lips.
Lip Primer Once again, this product is used to keep your lip products in place.
Lip Pencil It enhances the shape of your lips and is used as an outline before you apply lipstick to make sure it does not smudge.
Lipstick It adds colour and coating to the lips, further enhancing the mouth. It is available in a variety of forms, from liquid to matte and you would really be able to find every shade under the sun. Usually, the colours differentiate between nude and colour.
Lip Gloss It creates a glossy finish and comes in a variety of shades, from completely translucent to highly pigmented.