How to do makeup
Here’s How to Apply Your Makeup Step by Step
1. Start with Moisturizer
No matter what your skin type (dry, oily, or combination), it’s important to hydrate both morning and night—and don’t forget sunscreen in the a.m. Maulawizada recommends using your cleanser and toner (this is especially important at night!) before applying moisturizer. Then, he gives his skin a little relaxing massage.
“I take the moisturizer and warm it up between the palms of my hands and then massage it into the skin with upward and outward circular motions,” he says.
The AHAVA Essential Day Moisturizer is the perfect lightweight cream for everyday use. It soaks in quickly so you can apply SPF on top and foundation and it won’t pill. It’s also rich with Dead Sea water, amino acid, and vitamins E and B5 to strengthen and nourish skin.
2. Pat on Your Primer
While you don’t need a makeup primer all the time, it really helps keep your makeup on—especially on a busy or warm day. “A proper primer is meant to allow your makeup to wear the same all over your face,” says Maulawizada. “Meaning that the makeup won’t disappear or set on the surface on the dry areas of the skin and will not separate on the oily areas such as the T-zone.”
If you have dry skin, look for a hydrating makeup primer, like CIATÉ LONDON Watermelon Burst Hydrating Primer. It’s infused with watermelon extract, which is packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid to lock in all that non-greasy hydration. Those with oily skin should opt for an oil-absorbing or pore-blurring primer.
Something to be mindful of is that the type of primer you use can affect the finish of the foundation. “A primer with a glow can make the base look more airbrushed and have a softer lit-from-within appearance,” says Bell. “Whereas, a more matte-textured primer can make the base appear more velvety.” If indeed a matte finish is what you’re after, the lightweight ELIZABETH MOTT Thank Me Later Face Primer will keep your complexion shine-free and minimize the appearance of pores.
3. Apply Foundation
You can apply foundation with your fingers, a makeup sponge, or a foundation brush—it’s all up to your comfort level. Maulawizada prefers using his fingers only when applying a small amount, such as one layer of lightweight liquid foundation or a BB cream.
For a more full-coverage look, he prefers distributing the foundation evenly on a synthetic brush. He first applies the foundation to the flat parts of the face and finally, with less on the brush, applies it to the T-zone. “This will create the illusion of less makeup,” says Maulawizada.
4. Conceal Where You Want More Coverage
Just like foundation, you can apply concealer with either a makeup brush or beauty blender or just your fingers, but a brush will give you a bit more full-coverage makeup look. Still, when it comes to concealer, a little goes a long way. You really only need to apply it to the areas you want to hide.
Dot concealer under your eyes to cover dark circles, starting small and building up as needed. “Concealer can get very cake-y on the delicate skin around the eyes,” says Maulawizada. Then, apply a little to any blemishes or red spots, allowing the formula to set for a few minutes before applying any type of powder on top.
It’s also important to note different types of concealers and the purposes they serve. “Concealers with a creamy texture are more versatile,” Bell explains. “You’ll be able to use them under the eyes and on other parts of the face, as they blend seamlessly into the skin. Richer and thicker formulations, like concealer in a stick or pot, are superb for covering spots and blemishes.”
If you opt for a creamy formula, Bell advises to “pat in with clean fingertips or a makeup sponge.” With richer stick and pot concealers, “It’s worth investing in a precision concealer brush,” she says. “These allow you to be very targeted with where you add the extra coverage. Once you have applied these types, dot gently with your brush to blend into the skin.”
5. Add Back Some Color to Your Face
Bronzer is super versatile because it can be used as a contour or just as a burst of warmth like you just got back from a beach vacation. When applied as a contour to sculpt your cheeks and jaw, you want to only add color where the sun would naturally tan your face. “[Focus on] your hairline, bridge of the nose, and the high points of your cheeks,” says Maulawizada. ”Contour should mimic the color of shadow on your skin,” he adds, so be careful not to choose a color too deep for your skin tone.
For traditional bronzer application, Bell recommends the continuous “3 shapes” method. “Tap off the excess powder off your brush and start at the forehead,” she suggests. “Sweep under the cheekbone and continue back towards the hairline, working down towards the jaw on the outer periphery of the face. Then sweep along the jawline, as this technique refines the bone structure while simultaneously adding warmth. I would choose a brush that’s relatively fluffy but tapered (rather than rounded) to achieve the sculpting results.”
A matte bronzer like Manly Beach from the NOMAD COSMETICS NOMAD x Sydney Bathers Kiss Of Sun Palette is perfect for blending onto the high points of the face. It contains macadamia oil to soften and moisturize your skin so it feels soft to the touch. It’s never overly heavy no matter how much you want to sculpt.
After bronzer, you’ll want to apply blush, using the newly popular draping technique. “You take the blush higher than just the apples of your cheeks,” Bell says. “It gives an incredibly vivacious look, really adding a pop of color and also adding extra dimension to the face. Start at the apple of the cheek and sweep the brush higher towards the hairline in a teardrop shape. This draping technique works beautifully with cream, gel, liquid and powder blush.”
While the application method works equally for varying formulas, the applicator itself differs. “For a gel and liquid, I like to use a soft makeup sponge,” Bell says. “For a powder blush, I use a soft fluffy cheek brush so I can blend the blush into the skin in a soft circular movement for an effortless look.”
THEBALM COSMETICS Will Powder Blush in Worth the Wait is a skin-brightening, natural-looking rosy blush that is buildable with a fluffy blush brush so you can keep applying until you’ve reached your target color.
6. Highlight the High Points
A makeup look isn’t complete without highlighter. You can go for either a swipe so blinding you can see it from space, or simply a natural-looking glow. “Highlighter can be applied wherever you want to bring attention, like cheekbones or even clavicles,” says Maulawizada. He warns that although a tip-of-the-nose highlight is trendy on YouTube, it can look a bit dramatic and unnatural IRL. (Unless you’re going for that, of course, then rock on!)
Using the same NOMAD COSMETICS NOMAD x Sydney Bathers Kiss Of Sun Palette, play around with the pink and golden highlighters in Balmoral and Tamarama Beach. Use your finger to dab just a tiny bit onto your cheeks, brow bones, and cupid’s bow or grab a fan brush and go all in layering on the glow.
7. Experiment With Eyeshadow
There are numerous ways to apply eyeshadow, but when it comes to the basics, there are a few things to remember. “The light shades similar to your skin tone act as a base,” explains Maulawizada. “A darker shade creates shape and definition, as well as contours the eye. Shades in between are for the lids to marry the two seamlessly.”
And that shimmer? Add it to the inner corners of your eyes to make them look big and bright. ITTSĒ The Van Ness Magnetic Eyeshadow Quad has every eye shadow color you need for a soft glam with intense color pigment payoff. The buttery texture is ultra-blendable with a flat shadow or crease eyeshadow brush.
8. Define Your Eyes With Eyeliner
There are those who can’t live without eyeliner and those who only bust it out on special occasions. But it’s always nice to have a basic black liner in your makeup bag for when the feeling strikes. Maulawizada likes to use pencil eyeliner to make eyeshadow deeper and more dramatic. “It can be dotted between lashes to create a fuller lash base,” he says. “And of course as a liner sharply or smudged to create definition around the eyes.”
We love the TARTE tarteist™ Double Take Eyeliner in Black because it’s dual-ended for all the possibilities. Use the liquid eyeliner side to create crisp lines or sharp wings. The clay-infused gel pencil on the other side is perfect for applying to your waterline to make your eyes pop. If you make a mistake, no worries! Take a q-tip soaked in micellar water to clean it up.
9. Swipe on Mascara
Makeup artists and us normal people usually apply mascara a bit differently. If you often just layer it on, try this trick from Maulawizada. “After curling the lashes, I wiggle the mascara at the root of the lashes and work it to the tips,” he says. This creates a full, dark lash line at the base of the lashes. The TARTE SEA surfer curl™ volumizing mascara allows you to skip the lash curler (if you so choose) since it both curls and adds volume at the same time. The vegan formula contains vitamin E and marine algae to condition lashes so you’ll never get that crunchy, spidery look no matter how many coats you apply. Perhaps most importantly, it’ll never smudge or smear.
10. Stick on Some False Lashes (optional)
If you’ve recently spent any time on social media (and who hasn’t?), you’re well aware that false lashes are bigger than ever. While magnetic lashes have gained serious popularity in recent years, traditional glue-on falsies still reign supreme. While this is what we consider an added bonus in a makeup routine, if indeed you want to take this route, Bell breaks down step-by-step instructions for doing it effortlessly.
- Start by applying eyeliner along the upper lash line. This will guide you and give a better finish to the final look. Use a pencil liner for a softer look, or a liquid liner for a refined look.
- Next, curl your lashes. If you can, gently heat your eyelash curler with a hair dryer on very low heat in advance. This will provide a greater, longer-lasting curl.
- Apply a coat of mascara.
- Remove strip lashes gently with tweezers from the packet and measure them along the eyes. Cut the strip of lashes to fit your eyes (small sanitized nail scissors should do the trick).
- Use a cotton swab to apply a thin layer of eyelash glue to the band.
- The next step is very important: Go in with a little extra glue and add an extra blob on the inner and outer ends of the lash.
- Then, wait approximately 30 seconds to allow the glue to get tacky in texture.
- Place the eyelash as close to your natural lash line as possible.
- Press down on the center of the lashes first, then the inner and outer corners.
- Lastly, clamp your real lashes and the false lashes together with a lash applicator or tweezers.
MORPHE’s False Lashes in DTLA are a great starter set. Not only are they inexpensive, they also appear more on the natural side and are made by a reputable brand that influencers swear by. Added bonus? They’re vegan and cruelty-free.
11. Line Your Lips
Applying lip liner can both contour your lips and make your lipstick last longer. Maulawizada prefers lining the lips to contour and then shading in the rest of the lips lightly. When lipstick is applied on top, it creates a plumping 3D effect. Plus, as the lipstick wears off, the liner shows underneath instead of bare lips.
We recommend a three-in-one lip liner like THRIVE CAUSEMETICS Lip Filler Long Wearing + Plumping Lip Liner in Ghizlan. The natural-looking plum mauve shade looks gorgeous on all skin tones and the formula is truly unique. It contains hydrating and plumping ingredients to minimize the appearance of lip lines and keep both lipstick and liner from fading and feathering. The long-wearing, waterproof formula is also vegan and cruelty-free, so it basically has it all.
12. Paint on Your Lipstick and LipGloss
The order of lip products is what’s most important here. First comes lip liner, then lipstick, and you finish with lip gloss. Maulawizada applies lipstick either right from the bullet or with a lip brush, lining the lips and then filling them in. ILLAMASQUA Antimatter Lipstick in Midnight is the perfect semi-matte, semi-satin lipstick in a true red.
For a fuller pout, add lip gloss on top, right in the middle of your lips. “Make a kiss pout then tap the color to the lips,” Maulawizada says. If you’re going for a more laid-back look, just apply lip gloss all over the lips with the doe-foot applicator.
13. Set Your Makeup
After all that work, you’ll want to set your makeup look with setting powder, setting spray, or both to maintain your best makeup all day. Depending on your skin type and how long you need your makeup to last will determine your formula of choice. Maulawizada likes using a velour puff saturated with setting powder, but you can also use any fluffy brush.
“Work the product into the puff and tap off any access on the back of the hand,” he explains. “Then, roll the puff where you want to set your makeup until you reach the desired mattress.” Think about where you’re most oily or where your makeup creases, such as under your eyes and around your T-zone. The BELLÁPIERRE COSMETICS Banana Setting Powder in Medium has a yellow tone to diminish the look of dark circles and even the skin tone as it creates a crease-proof finish.
If you prefer your skin to look less matte and more natural, setting spray is a great option either on top of powder or on its own. The COVER FX High-Performance Setting Spray is stellar alcohol and fragrance-free formula that sets makeup for up to 24 hours (seriously!). It contains fermented algae extract to help defend your skin against free radicals and environmental pollutants, so it’s basically like skincare as well. Who doesn’t love a two-for-one?
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How to Apply Makeup Primer
Before applying makeup, it’s important to prep your skin to create an even base. So, be sure to complete your skin care routine before diving into makeup. That means you should always cleanse your skin and moisturize first (don’t forget your SPF). Once you’ve done that, you want to apply a primer.
Face primers are great for creating an even base for your makeup. If you have dry skin, go for a luminous primer, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Glow Lock Makeup Primer, which adds glow to the skin without feeling heavy. If you tend to get oily throughout the day, try the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Lock Makeup Primer which mattifies the skin while creating a blurred effect.
How to Apply Face Makeup
Once your skin is cleansed, moisturized and primed, it’s time for the complexion products. Keep reading to see the best order of application.
How to Apply Foundation
Foundation is among the few makeup essentials that you don’t want others to see, meaning it’s supposed to look just like your skin but better. So be sure to choose a formula that suits your specific needs. Also be sure to choose a shade that matches your skin tone and undertones. If you’re buying online, make sure you examine the foundation swatches of your preferred pick or you use a virtual try-on tool to get the best shade match.
For example, if you have oily skin, you may want to consider using a matte foundation, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Up to 24H Fresh Wear in a Powder. Its breathable and weightless formula completely evens out your skin tone while staying put for up to 24 hours. Plus, it’s waterproof and sweatproof, so you won’t have to worry about touch-ups throughout the day. Grab a foundation brush and sweep the soft formula over your face until you have even coverage in the build you desire.
If you have dry skin, consider using a liquid foundation, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible 24 Hour Fresh Wear Foundation, Lightweight. The thin liquid formula provides buildable, full- coverage and creates an even complexion that doesn’t look cakey. Use a damp makeup blender, like the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Blend Artist Foundation Blender, when applying liquid foundation to get even and natural-looking coverage. Wet the blender and squeeze it until it’s slightly damp, then bounce and roll it over your complexion to buff in the product.
How to Apply Concealer
Foundation does a great job of evening out the complexion, but concealer can target any stubborn imperfections. There are two types of concealer you may want to use when you’re figuring out how to do makeup but this can make the matter of where to apply concealer quite tricky. You can use an all-over concealer that helps to brighten and illuminate areas of your face, or you can use under-eye concealer to mask dark circles and fine lines. Of course, you can also opt to use both depending on your makeup needs.
If you have an all-over concealer, you can apply it under your eyes and over any blemishes or areas you want to brighten. For a full-coverage option, try the L’Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer Waterproof, Full Coverage, which has a long wearing formula.
If you’re looking to cover up dark under-eye circles only and prefer a more lightweight option, try the L’Oréal Paris True Match Eye Cream in a Concealer, 0.5% hyaluronic acid. This multitasking product provides all day hydration that works to keep the eye area looking fresh and bright, thanks to its dose of hyaluronic acid.
Foundation and concealer are often used interchangeably but they have very different functions. Still, some wonder if you should apply foundation or concealer first. The standard rule of thumb says foundation should go on before concealer but TikTok hacks will have you thinking otherwise. When you’re just starting out, stick to the basics and graduate to more complex methods of application as you more skilled at applying your makeup.
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