Steps on How to Apply Lipstick Neatly

1. First apply a good base such as foundation or powder on your lips to remove any previous color.

2. When applying a lip-color, it is important to follow the lip line and you should not go outside your actual lip.

3. Use of lip brush is an important factor in applying lipstick as it gives you a more professional look. First apply a lip colour and then swipe the lip-brush over your chosen lip color and apply on lips neatly.

Some Useful Tips to Remember:

Do you want a certain lip shade that you don’t have? If you have a few lip colors already, you may be surprised to find what kinds of great new colors you can get by mixing certain current colors.

Application of a lighter shade of lipstick is recommended for a fuller lips appearance and use darker colors if you want to make your lips look thinner.

If you wear braces, then apply a lip gloss instead of a lipstick so that it doesn’t create too much attention to your face.

When it comes to removing lipstick, using a cold cream or moisturiser is best. This will help to soften your lips.

How to Apply Mascara

1. Lift your chin slightly before your begin applying mascara.  Now take out the spiral brush carefully from the mascara bottle and stroke the upper lashes first moving from base to the top, curling in an upward direction.

2. Then, apply mascara to your lower lashes evenly using downward strokes to separate the eye lashes.

3. When you have finished the above steps and applied mascara to your both eyes. Have a look at your eyes and if you want to add more fullness or thickness, repeat the application.

4. To make mascara application looks neat, use a lash comb or an old cleaned off mascara and run it gently through the wet eye lashes. In this way, you will be able to separate them nicely.

Mascara Applying Tips

If you need the feel of applying more than two coats of mascara, make sure that your eye lashes are dry completely. This will help eye-lashes look thicker. Also don’t try to over curl your eyelashes after applying mascara.

While choosing a blusher color, always make sure that it matches your skin tone and it should not be darker than your natural skin tone.
 
The trick of applying blusher is simple: smile a little with your lips closed and then apply rouge on your raised cheeks fading towards the hairline. Here are some tips given for the correct application.

Tips for applying Blush

Blush Applying Tip 1: When applying blusher, never mess up and do not apply too much blush. Try to look natural by choosing natural blush colors to look as if you are not wearing any makeup blush.

Blush Applying Tip 2:  If you are using power or cream blush, then in this case only one thin layer is enough for application.

First sweep the lighter eye shadow color over the entire area covering from lash line to the brow. This will work as a base to your eyes. Now follow the below stated steps on how to apply eye shadow.

How to Apply Eye Shadow

When it comes to eyeshadow, start the application with the highlighter shade. Apply it quickly under the outer end of each eyebrow and then blend the colour inward toward the inner end of the eyebrow, above the inner corner of the eye. Now, begin applying the eyelid color shadow starting with the centre of each eye lid using back and forth motion.

Eye Shadow Applying Tips

1. Test the eyeshadow on your hand to see the color intensity before applying.
2.  For an eyeshadow base, choose a lighter shade than the eye lid color use short strokes to cover your whole eyelid.
3. To create a smoky cat eyes look, select color tones like dark blue, grey or black shadow and apply it to the outer corners of eyes blending it into the primary eyeliner.

Different Forms of Eye Shadows

Pressed Powders, Loose Powder, Creams, Sticks, Liquids are some forms of eye shadows that are available in the market.

When it comes to applying the liner, start with the middle of the eye moving to the outer corner and then draw a line in the middle starting at the inner eye corner.  The main trick lies in its application so that it looks neat and clean. Apply eyeliner as close as possible to your eyes in order to avoid any white line appearance.

Different Eyeliner Choices for your Eyes

Close-Set Eyes: Use grey, black or grey color eyeliner.

Small Eyes: Draw a darker line with the liner pencil. Use light colors like gold, silver and white under the lower eye lashes.

Deep-Set Eyes: Use a pale/shimmery eye liner for the upper lashes and soft color
tones like gray or taupe for the lower lashes. This will create a illusion of a less heavy lid.

When it comes to choosing a foundation, do make sure that to select the one which matches your skin color. Infact, go for a lighter tone foundation than the darker one.

How to apply foundation

Take a small dab of foundation on your palm and apply on to your face. Start this application process by dotting on the forehead first and then moving to your cheeks, chin, nose, and neck. Blend foundation smoothly using a damp sponge and fingers.

Foundation Types

We have listed below the foundation categories which will actually make it easier for you to determine what foundation type is best suitable for you.

LIQUID FOUNDATIONS
Liquid foundation are the most popular form of foundations available and most women prefer them because it is easy to apply and blends into the skin properly providing your face a natural and sheer coverage.  Some liquid foundations contain moisturiser also such as Olay Foundation.

CREAM FOUNDATIONS
These foundations come in jars and are rich in oil component, which is actually good for those having dry skins. Cream foundations are popular to give a glossy finish and provide a very good coverage.

GELS FOUNDATION
This type of foundation come in squeeze tubes and provides you face with a light and natural look. They are not recommended if you have an oily skin.

CAKES OR STICKS FOUNDATION
These are solid forms of foundation and are particularly suitable for an oily skin as their application helps to hide pimples and other scars on the face.

Bridal Makeup Tips

1. As your wedding day come nearer, you may find it stressful and this tension will show up in your complexion also. Try to be stress free as much as possible when organizing your wedding. You can actually treat yourself with a soothing facial or body massage.

2. Don’t forget to drink at least 8 glasses of water to hydrate your skin.

3. Book an appointment with your beauty parlour in advance and make sure that you select the one with whom you are comfortable with.

4. Follow a 3 step skin care regime i.e. cleansing, toning and moisturizing of the skin twice a day. Also avoid using soaps and other cosmetics products if you have a sensitive skin type.

5. Use of home made facial masks is very effective. Try a good face mask once a week and your skin will be glowing!

6. Taking healthy diets and eating fresh fruits and vegetables is a must and should not be compromised.

7. Make sure you pay equal attention to every part of the body, be it nails, feet, hair etc.

8. Schedule a manicure and pedicure every 15 days to make your hands and feet look at their best.

9. And lastly, get enough beauty sleep. You will need this.