Makeup should not be complicated, but it is! Here are the Do’s and the Don’ts of makeup!
1. Foundation
Do moisturizer and prime before foundation. Do match foundation to overall body tone.
Don’t apply foundation to bare skin. Don’t match foundation to neck.
2. Concealer
Do use a concealer that’s 1 – 2 shade lighter than your foundation.
Don’t conceal undereye circles without using a corrector first.
3. Powder
Do set foundation with setting powder.
Don’t use foundation powder to set makeup.
4. Contour
Do use a taupe matte bronzer.
Don’t use warmed tone bronzer.
5. Highlight
Do highlight high points of cheeks, nose, and cupids bow.
Don’t highlight apples of cheeks if you have large pores.
6. Blush
Do apply blush an apply of cheeks and blend upward.
Don’t blend blush below the apple of the cheek.
7. Brows
Blondes: Do use a product 1 -2 shades darker than your hair color.
Brunettes: Do use a product 1 – 2 shades lighter than your hair color.
Don’t, no matter the hair color, use black brow products!
8. Eyes
Do prime lids for shadow. Do use a warm toned crease color.
Don’t apply shadow to bare lids. Don’t use shimmer in the crease.
9. Eyeliner
Do use a pencil or gel for natural definition. Do blend eyeliner into a subtle cat eye. Do blend bottom lash line.
Don’t use a harsh liquid liner. Don’t drag the eyeliner down. Don’t leave a harsh line.
10. Lashes
Do cut lashes before the mascara. Do use lashes with a thin band.
Don’t cut falsies after the mascara. Don’t use falsies with a thick band.
11. Lip Liner
Do outline your lips using small strokes.
Don’t drag the liner in one harsh line.
12. Brushes
Do clean makeup brushes often.
Don’t use dirty brushes.