Makeup Tutorial

So you are a beginner to makeup, and you want to pick up basic makeup steps so that you can use makeup on a more regular basis?This simple makeup tutorial is all you’ll need to take your first step into the wonderful slippery slope of makeup.

1. DO YOUR SKINCARE FIRST

This shouldn’t be much of a surprise, but sometimes we tend to forget that our makeup goes on easier when our skin is well prepped and hydrated.

Make sure your skin is well cleansed, then use a cotton pad to go over with some toner. After that, follow up with your usual skincare routine.

If you’re really in a rush, the two most important products you shouldn’t miss out are your moisturiser and your sunscreen. In fact, you should be using them even if you don’t wear makeup.Many makeup products are advertised as containing sun protection ingredients. That’s great, considering that many of us in Singapore are exposed to the sun for long hours everyday. However, we recommend all makeup beginners to still apply a sunscreen as part of their pre-makeup skincare routine. Any additional sun protection you get from your makeup should be treated as a bonus rather than as a replacement for a proper sunscreen.

2. APPLY PRIMER

a primer is generally regarded as essential, especially if you have combination to oily skin. They play a huge role in controlling your oil production, and helping your makeup last longer through the day.

3. APPLY FOUNDATION

Explaining foundations would take a whole other article, so we’re going to keep it short and succinct here.

With liquid foundations, we like to drop or pump out a bit on the back of our hands before using fingers or a brush to apply them on the face.Always remember to blend as much as you can!Always check close-up in the mirror after applying your foundation to make sure you didn’t leave any brush streaks or fingerprint marks on your foundation anywhere. You may not see them clearly at home, but they are painfully obvious in the fluorescent lights of the office!

Also, extend your foundation downwards past your jawline to your neck area. Having your face look like a different colour from your neck is not a flattering look!

4. APPLY CONCEALER

Test out how thick your concealer is on the back of your hand first before applying them onto your undereye areas and zits.

For very thick concealers, a small dab of product will probably be sufficient to give good coverage. You don’t want to end up with too much concealer, which will cake up and feel heavy under your eyes.

Remember: blend, blend, blend! Harsh lines of makeup are a no-no. You can blend easily by patting (not swipe!) gently with your finger. Extra tip: Look upwards so that your undereye is slightly stretched, so it makes blending a little easier

5. DRAW YOUR BROWS

Eyebrows used to be a sadly neglected feature of makeup that few people did, but the past few years have seen a resurgence in the emphasis that people place on brows.

In order to have an easier time drawing your brows, make sure the are already nicely groomed to begin with. You can either pluck the stray hairs yourself, or you go to a professional brow salon to shape and tweeze your brows into shape.

6. DO YOUR EYE MAKEUP

Eye makeup is a good-to-have but not exactly a need-to-have, especially for makeup beginners.

They tend to require the most skill and practice, as it is easy to go wrong and get a makeup look you definitely don’t want. Hence, you’ll need to spend some time perfecting it at home before you are ready to make a public debut.

7. APPLY BLUSH Leaving the house with only foundation on can make you look rather ghostly and pale. Foundation knocks out the natural redness of your face, so you need to add some of that healthy flush back.

Blush is usually necessary for most people, and the right shade applied with the right intensity can be very flattering.Blush is most commonly applied from your temples to the high point of your cheekbones just beside your nose, in a slight U shape. Remember to blend it