Make It Up - Steps of putting on makeup
Statistics reveal that
93% of US woman apply makeup. Similarly, the market size of Europe’s
cosmetic industry is over 65 billion Euros. The key reason is that the
cosmetic industry is the most creative industry. It is full of ideas,
innovative products and product extensions and amazing marketing skills.
The reason for the success of this industry is that it fulfills the very
basic need of women – the desire to look good.
Applying makeup allows a
woman to put her best foot forward, enhances her features and hides the
flaws skillfully. Makeup not only adds to the personality but also gives
a neat and polished look. Applying makeup can be easy and with some
handy tips, one is ready to go.
Always wash your face and
moisturize it before you begin your makeup. Start with a concealer that
is a shade lighter than your foundation for under eye circle or
blemishes.
The foundation should
ideally match your skin tone and be applied smoothly and evenly with
your finger tips or a makeup sponge.
The next come your eyes.
Begin with the eye shadow and with one soft stroke your eye. Pick a
color that will enhance the color of your eyes. Ensure that application
is smudge-free. Follow this with an eye liner. You could use a pencil or
a damp thin line brush. It is important to work with the eyeliner
according to the shape of your eye. The final step for the eye makeup is
the mascara.
Apply the mascara
smoothly and avoid the lumpy look. Brown mascara goes well with a light
skin tone and a black one with a darker skin tone. It is a good idea to
venture into shades like blue or green, but for more formal occasion the
traditional black and brown are best. However, if you plan to curl the
eye lashes then do not use the mascara.
Flash a smile when you
are applying the Blush. Stoke the brush on the apple of the cheek. Use a
good brush so that a single stoke does the magic.
Next, choose your
lipstick shade. The shade you choose should ideally match the occasion,
skin tone and the attire you are wearing. Once you have applied the
lipstick then outline the same. One can also mix colors to get a desired
shade. Outlining after applying the lipstick gives a neat contour and
does away with a dark line around your lips. Also avoid a dark lip liner
with a light shade of lipstick. It does not give a soft look.
Always apply makeup top
down. This means start from your eyes and end it at your lips. This
avoids smudging and takes less time.
What helps achieve the
best results is using good quality makeup tools and keeping them clean.
Avoid using makeup after the expiry date or if they have a funny odor.
Always clean your makeup
at the end of the day and moisturize your face. A good healthy skin is
an excellent base for makeup.
Be ready always is an
important mantra. Carrying a small make-up kit with basics such as
foundation, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick and a blusher is a good idea.
Doing the perfect makeup
requires artistic skills but there are some amazing techniques that will
give you sure shot results. Looking good and be prepared for anything
gives you an added confidence to face the day. Even if you are only an
eyeliner and lipstick person, know the right way to do it makes all the
difference. Throughout history even without makeup women have used many
techniques to look good and stand out and with cosmetics they will
continue to do so for centuries to come.
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