Fashion: How to apply makeup

Makeup is an art, which has the power to turn an ordinary face into a beautiful one. Applied badly it can also turn a pretty face into a horror. The secret of makeup are not about buying hundreds of expensive products instead it’s all about applying it properly. There is something mesmerizing about watching someone else do their make-up. I cannot help but sneak a look when a woman whips out her eyeliner or lippie on the bus, mainly because applying make-up is such a personal ritual that you rarely get the chance to witness (and, possibly, nick) others’ application tricks. Here are top ten tips that will help you get the perfect look every day. According to the general principle of applying beauty products, is that the application varies, though the formalities are quite similar. Proper and precise make-up matching the skin tone can really make someone look very attractive, beautiful and elegant. So, before you apply that make-up, first wash your face properly, than use a light moisturizer to smoothen your skin. Step1 Apply a concealer that is one shade lighter than your foundation. Dot it on over any blemishes or under-eye circles and blend with your fingertips or a makeup sponge. If your concealer tends to cake, apply eye cream first. Step2 Choose foundation that matches your skin tone exactly. Apply it in dots over the central part of your face, then blend it out with a makeup sponge or your fingertips until it covers your entire face (see Related eHows). Step3 Use a loose or pressed powder to keep foundation and concealer on longer. Use pressed powder to touch up when you’re away from home. Step4 Do your eyebrows next. Use powdered eyebrow shadow on brows instead of pencil, which can often look unnatural. Apply it with a hard, slanted brush. Step5 Choose three colors of eye shadow: light, medium and dark. Use the dark only to line your upper eyelid, in a fairly thin line along the upper lashes. Use the medium shade for the crease and the lightest shade for the area under the eyebrow. Step6 Apply eyeliner. Use a cake eyeliner with a damp, thin liner brush, or an eyeliner pencil, and line the lower lid below the lashes. Line only the outer two-thirds of the lower lid, or all the way across if you’re trying to achieve a darker look. Line all the way across the upper lid (just above the lash line and as close to the lashes as possible), or start the line where your lashes begin. Step7 Apply mascara to upper and lower lashes, in two thin coats to avoid clumpiness. Choose brown mascara if your coloring is fair; black or brown-black works well for darker coloring. Or try a colored mascara such as navy or plum for fun, but don’t go too bright if you want to be taken seriously. Step8 Smile to find the apples of your cheeks, and apply blush to the apples or below, whichever you prefer. If you have to blend in blush, it’s too bright. Step9 Choose a lipstick color that’s suited to your skin tone and that’s perfect for your day look. You can mix colors and textures to suit your moods and your outfits. Step10 Line lips after applying lipstick, not before. That way you won’t end up with a dark circle of lip liner after your lipstick has worn off. Avoid combining very dark lip liner and pale lipstick. Ends