The desire to look beautiful is universal. Every woman should master basic makeup skills to brighten her complexion and appear more vibrant. However, many fail to apply makeup correctly, resulting in smudged or uneven makeup.
What is the correct makeup routine?
1. Basic Skincare
Always perform basic skincare before applying makeup. Start by thoroughly cleansing your face, then apply toner, moisturizer, and primer.Choose a gentle cleanser suited to your skin type and wash with lukewarm water (40°C). Applying toner, moisturizer, and primer creates a protective layer for your skin. Those with slightly yellowish skin should opt for purple primer, while those with acne should use red or green primer. Always apply primer before sunscreen to shield your skin.
2. Primer
The first step in makeup application is applying primer. This brightening cosmetic corrects uneven skin tone and dullness. Applied locally, it conceals imperfections while imparting a luminous, translucent glow. Opt for a milky-white liquid primer. Use sparingly—a pea-sized amount suffices.
3. Foundation
Foundation comes in liquid, cream, and BB cream forms. Choose based on your skin type. Those with minor imperfections can use liquid foundation, while oily skin should avoid cream formulas. Apply foundation with a sponge puff or makeup brush for better adhesion. For touch-ups, opt for cushion foundation.
4. Concealer
Foundation may not fully cover freckles. Apply a light yellow concealer directly onto freckles, then blend evenly with a cushion puff. Avoid heavy pressure during application to prevent disrupting the base makeup or causing dry lines. Do not rub back and forth across the skin; instead, apply using a dabbing motion.
5. Contouring
Contouring involves highlighting, blush, and shadow. Apply contour products along the bridge of the nose, sides of the cheeks, and hairline. Highlighters go on the bridge of the nose, cheekbones, forehead, and philtrum.
6. Eyebrow Shaping
First, outline the basic shape of your brows with an eyebrow pencil. Then fill in the color with the pencil. Finally, comb through the brows with an eyebrow brush to even out the color.
7. Eye Makeup
Eye makeup includes eyeshadow, mascara, and eyeliner. Apply eyeshadow first, blending from light to dark shades for a gradient effect—avoid random application. Apply eyeliner after eyeshadow. For more defined eyes, apply eyeshadow before eyeliner.
8. Blush and Lip Balm
Choose a blush shade close to your lip color. Blush comes in powder, cream, and liquid formulas.Before applying lip balm, warm your lips to soften dead skin. Gently massage your lips to exfoliate, but avoid excessive pressure to prevent cracking. Then, evenly apply lip balm along the lip line.Lip balm is a lip care product containing vitamins, petroleum jelly, and antioxidants to hydrate and moisturize lips. Apply lip balm as a base before lipstick to prevent pigment from settling into lip lines and reduce lead exposure to skin.
9. Lipstick
Choose lipstick shades based on your skin tone, as different colors yield distinct effects. Apply lip concealer as a base before lipstick for better color payoff. Opt for a sheer or bold application according to preference. Outline your lips with a lip liner to enhance definition and create a more sculpted look.