Over
the years, I have noticed a common theme among the types of questions people
ask in relation to makeup, some of which, I will honestly admit were questions
I had myself. So below are the answers
to the top seven questions asked about makeup:
1. How can I do an easy
smoky eye? (Actually easy)
There are different types of smoky eyes. The ones that
fade light to dark are probably the most difficult to achieve. If you are still
a beginner in smoky eyes, using a single base colour is the best way to start.
A smoky eye can be achieved with any colour so pick a solid dark colour and
cover your entire lid. Next, pick a light beige or cream colour and place it
right under the brow line. Last, you will need a shade of brown or beige that
is one or two tones darker than your skin colour. Place this between the brow colour
and the lid colour directly under the brow bone, this will allow for an awesome
contoured look. Finally, take your favourite blending brush and blend until you
cannot tell when one colour starts and the other one ends. You will have a fabulous
smoky eye within minutes.
2. How do I blend my
blush so it looks natural?
Once you have applied your blush, take any buffer brush
(I prefer a thick kabuki brush) and dip it into your powder foundation. Use
this brush and dab of powder to buff in your blush. This will allow your blush
to easily blend with your makeup while giving you the natural splash of colour
you are looking for.
3. How can I easily
apply liquid eyeliner?
Unless you have the steady hands of a surgeon, do not
begin your quest with liquid liner without perfecting gel liner first. Gel
gives you the dark sharp lines of a liquid but is more forgiving with errors.
Make sure your lid is half open when applying and start off by connecting sort
dashes across your lash line to achieve a straight line. Once you are
comfortable with gel, the application of liquid liners will come to you easier
than you think.
4. What is the proper
order of applying my makeup?
Always do your eyes first. For many years I put on my
foundation first and would end up redoing it because of all the fall from my eye
shadow onto my cheeks. Doing your eyes first allows for you to easily wipe away
any fall from your eye shadow before you begin your foundation. Lips, of
course, are last. This will prevent any smudging that comes from your hands
while doing the rest of your make up.
5. How can I make liner
in my eyebrows look natural?
Repeat after me: “I will never put black in my eyebrows”.
So many women make the mistake of using black liner in
their eyebrows which ends up giving them the angry look instead of the fierce
one they are probably going for. For a natural filled brow always use powder,
and a shade of brown that is one tone lighter than your natural eyebrow colour.
Make sure to apply with a thin angled brush. This will give you a softer
natural look.
6. Do I really need lip
liner under my lipstick?
Absolutely not. My favourite part about makeup is that
there are no “rules”, just guidelines. All the information I am providing you
with are things I have learned over the years to make my life easier when
applying makeup. Applying lip liner all over your lips before applying your
lipstick will allow for your lipstick to stay on longer and give it a little
more pop. While it does have its benefits, it is by no means a necessity.
7. What should I use to
keep my makeup on longer?
Primer, primer, primer! The most important part of makeup
application for my clients is primer under their foundation and under their eye
shadow. Primer for makeup works the same way primer does for the walls inside
your home. It allows for a base, and because of its consistency makeup
naturally wants to stick to it. It also allows for a layer of protection from
the makeup to prevent breakouts. Primer will allow you to leave that touch-up
kit at home because your makeup isn’t going anywhere all day.
I am so excited to read your blog! Your personal advice to me over the years has been on point so your readers are tapping into your golden bucket of knowledge. Will you be extending to natural hair products next? Blessings and Success Nelcia
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