In this section, I've provided basic and more advanced make-up techniques. If there is an area that you would like covered, please contact me and I'll be happy to add it.
(anyone can do this) The eyes in this section are particularly easy as there is No contouring or shading
Preparation: Before applying makeup, moisturize your skin according to it's needs, before applying your make-up. Be sure to hydrate the eye area, especially underneath with the vitashield intensive eye cream or the cellular perfecting complex. It will help the concealer go on more smoothly.
Also, if you plan to be outdoors, be sure to wear sunscreen.
A: Step by step Basic Makeup Application (Anyone can do this. The eyes in this section are particularly easy to do as there is NO contouring or shading)
Preparation: Before applying make-up, moisturize your skin, according to it’s needs, before applying your make-up.
Be sure to hydrate the eye area, especially underneath with the vitashield intensive eye cream or the cellular perfecting complex. It will help the concealer go on more smoothly.
Also, if you plan to be outdoors, be sure to wear sunscreen.
Step 1. Foundation:Foundation will even out your skintone and protect your skin with spf. Using your foundation brush, fingers or sponge, apply foundation first to the nose and mouth area and then blend outward.
Step 2. Concealer:
Using your concealer brush, apply the concealer to the inside corner of the eye, under the eye (only where you see darkness) and under the lashline where you may be a little red or pink. Then, use your ring finger to pat into the skin, blending and evening out the color.
Step 3: Powder:Using your powder brush, apply your loose or pressed powder onto the skin to set the foundation and concealer. This will help your color application last longer and wear better. (If your skin tends to be dry, use a mineral powder and/or dust only in the t-zone - forehead, nose and chin)
If you're feeling washed out, use your bronzer to give your skin a healthy glow. Sweep color on forehead, cheeks, nose and chin for the look of a bit of sun.
Step 4: Blush
Using your blush brush, apply blush to the apple of the cheek and then blend up toward the middle of the ear and hairline. (It helps to smile). Then blend downwards to soften the color. For a "pop" of color to brighten the face, apply a brighter color blush just to the apple of the cheek.
Step 5: Lip Color: Line lips with pencil and shade in with that color to create a stain on the lip, allowing the lipstick/gloss to wear longer. Apply lip color using a lip brush or directly from the tube. To finish, re-line lips with the lip pencil for a natural looking definition and to prevent lipstick from feathering.
Step 6: EyeBrows:
Define your brows using the Eye Brow Brush with an eye shadow that matches your haircolor. Begin at the inner corner of the brow and follow the natural shape using light, feathery strokes. Using a pencil, apply wit light, short, feathery strokes for a natural appearance. To tam unruly brows, use the clear brow gel to keep them in place.
Step 7:Eye Shadows:
A basic application uses 2 to 3 shadows: The lightest shade highlights the inside corner of the eye and brow bone.
Using the larger shadow brush, sweep the lightest color shadow over the entire eye from the lashline to the brow bone.
The medium shade is applied to the lid and into the crease.Apply the medium color shadow on the eyelid, up to the crease using the smaller shadow brush
And, the darkest eyeshadow color is used to line the eye (unless you are using an eye pencil).
Optional: If additional shading/contouring is desired, blend the darker color into the crease.
Step 8: Eye Liner:
Line the upper lashline with the eye pencil, or
Line the upper lash line with the darkest eye shadow color using the eyeliner brush. You may apply the shadow dry from a smokey look or using a dampened brush, apply wet for a more defined look. Be sure to keep the line close the base of the lashes. (If you line the lower lashline, be sure the top and bottom liner meet at the outer corner of the eye.)
A final dusting of powder on the eyes, once your eyeshadow is in place will give longer lasting results.
Step 9: Mascara:
Apply mascara from the base of the lashes to the tip.
It helps to look down your nose as you are doing this. Also, wiggle the wand at the base of the lash to deposit the most mascara at the base and draw out to the end of the lashes. If you choose to curl your lashes with a lash curler, be sure to do so before applying mascara.
Basic Steps to Applying Eye Shadow with Contouring and Shading:
Applying shadow takes 3 quick steps. Remember, use a maximum of 3 colors at once: light, medium and dark shades that blend well.Step 1: Establish the outer corner first. Apply medium shade in a ">" shape and blend toward center of lid. (applying an eyebase or foundation to the lid first will keep your eye makeup fresher, longer)Step 2: Add lighter shade to inner corner and highlight brow bone, then blend with medium shade.Step 3: Apply darker shade at lash line on outside corner and blend into a ">" and into crease. Blend. (apply shadow at outer corner and work in - not vice versa. This method deposits the most color near the outer corner and makes eyes look bigger) All women can follow the eye make-up application above, but different types of eyes require slight variations in shadow and liner placement. Their modifications, based on eye type, are below:
Promininent Eyes
Tip: Select Matte shadows, never iridescent. Use a medium shade to form a ">" in outer corners, but do not extend the eye. Blend medium or dark shade on lid and under brow bone. Line upper lid; smudge. Line lower lid from outer corner to center, keeping line as close to the roots of lower lashes as possible; smudge.
Small Eyes
Tip: Use a medium shade to form ">" in outer corners. Blend your lighter shadow over entire lid and past ">" to extend the eye. Accent the ">" with the darkest shade and blend it into the crease and into the medium shade. Add lightest shade to inside corner and under the brow. Line upper lid and outer third of lower lid. Smudge both lines.
Wide-set Eyes
Tip: Establish outer corner first and apply medium shade in a ">" shape and blend toward center of lid. Also blend medium shade on lid up to brow bone and toward center of lid. Blend darkest shade on lid at inner corner, first up toward brow, then toward middle of lid. Add lightest shade in center of lid and blend. Line upper lid. Line lower lid with taupe on outer half, brown or black on inner half.
Close-set Eyes
Tip: Use lightest shadow on inner half of lid; darker shade on outer corner; blend outward. Follow basic steps above. Then blend darkest shade from middle of lid up to brow bone and out toward outer corners. When applying liner, only line outer two-thirds of upper lid and outer half of lower lids.
