There are situations in every woman’s life when she needs to have an impeccable appearance: a stylish outfit, beautiful hairstyle and makeup. But without the help of a specialist, not everyone knows how to emphasize their natural beauty. But it’s so important to be able to make it yourself at home. This is a useful skill that will save you a lot of money. In addition, if you learn and prepare everything in advance, you can complete it in just 15-20 minutes.
Let's find out how to properly do professional makeup at home: where to start, what you need for this and what subtleties you must follow to look amazing.
We do professional makeup: when and why
When you do everyday makeup, you only emphasize your natural beauty, correct your shape and disguise some minor imperfections. But professional makeup for the eyes, lips and face in general at home is a kind of makeup.
It has several features:
- Bright and deep shades. The cosmetics used by makeup artists have a very rich palette. Among them there are a huge number of “pure” shades that can be mixed to obtain the desired color.
- Sustainability. Such cosmetics can withstand high temperatures from lighting technology, numerous hand touches and any atmospheric influences.
- Unique composition. Products for professional make-up do not contain spf filters or caring components, but they do contain antiseptics, plasticizers and other ingredients that guarantee durability after application and a matte effect even under bright studio light.
Professional make-up: what you need to have in your cosmetic bag for this
Use cosmetic sponges and brushes to create a professional make-up. They are easy and fast to work with. In addition, the brush mixes various products well and rubs them a little into the epidermis. Thanks to this they last longer.
The basic set of brushes should include synthetic or natural products for:
- water-based creams and cosmetics;
- contouring (slightly pointed);
- applying powder (large).
- applying highlighter (similar to a fan);
- shadows (smaller ones for working on the inner crease of the eyelid and larger ones for the base);
- eyeliner and eyebrows (thin and slightly pointed).
A makeup artist’s cosmetic bag may contain dozens of products. But to learn how to do professional makeup for yourself, you will only need a base, foundation, eye shadow palette, lipstick, concealer, powder, blush, pencil and mascara.
If you turn on any video on how to do prof. makeup, you will see that it all starts with creating the right base. It evens out the texture and helps disguise blackheads, small and medium wrinkles, even very enlarged pores. High-quality basic cosmetics make your complexion healthier.
It is often confused with foundation. This is a big mistake! Without a base, the foundation goes on unevenly and looks like a mask.
They choose a foundation based on the tone and type of skin, as well as the presence of defects that it should completely hide. Most often, a mineral base is selected. It does not contain silicone or various pigments, is easy to apply and instantly gives the face a radiant and fresh look.
Do you need to “erase” blemishes, pimple scars or other minor skin imperfections from your face, or hide dark circles under your eyes?
Arm yourself with mineral concealers of different shades. This is the only cosmetic that is absolutely safe for the unprotected epidermis. It is allowed to be applied even in the first days after dermabrasion, chemical peeling and other aesthetic procedures. A yellow product is suitable for the eye area, and green for pimples.
Foundation and powder
It's no secret that regular foundation begins to darken a little after applying makeup and looks like a mask in a photo or video. Therefore, to make professional makeup, makeup artists always use a product that is a shade lighter. Another rule that you should definitely remember is that you need to use different tinting products in summer and winter. This is due to the fact that depending on the time of year, the skin has different shades.
Don't forget about the powder. It will make your skin velvety and help you touch up your makeup while you wear it. If you have mineral powder, apply it. This cosmetic product does not overload the face, and the skin breathes with it. In addition, regular cosmetics may contain glitter. In life they are completely invisible, but in photographs they will spoil the appearance, making the face too shiny.
Always choose the tone of the powder closer to your natural skin tone. For those with a tanned face, golden shades are suitable, and for those with snow-white complexions, it is better to choose light pink or beige colors.
Making your eyes expressive
To do professional makeup at home, like in a salon, you need not only to apply the shadows correctly, but also to shade them beautifully. Eye makeup always starts with a light thin line (you can use matte mineral shadows in tone 1 White), which is drawn above the eyebrow, at a distance of approximately 5 mm. It is shaded a little with your finger. This makes the eyes more expressive.
The next stage of makeup is applying eyeshadow in peach tones, for example, light beige or apricot. Remember that it is better to use matte products. This way there will be no excess shine on your face. Take a closer look at mineral shadows. They do not require a base and can be blended perfectly even with your finger.
Apply light shades a little into the entire eyelid using a brush. After this, you can immediately begin to give different accents to the look using darker colors: darken the outer corner of the eye a little and highlight the crease with a neutral dark shade. Be sure to add a light, shimmery shade to the inner corner.
Be careful when painting the lower eyelid area. Apply eyeshadow exclusively to the outer corners to prevent dark circles hidden by concealer from appearing again.
Eyeliner is a bright accent
Expressive and even arrows emphasize the beauty of the natural contour of the eye and visually reduce or enlarge it.
You can do them using:
- pencil;
- liquid composition;
- special powder product.
If you doubt that your line is straight the first time, use a pencil. Its design can be adjusted using shadows. They can also give your eyelashes maximum volume by making small dots on the inner eyelid. But working with liquid eyeliner requires special care. Even the smallest mistake will be very noticeable. It is recommended to apply the product in powder form with a pointed brush with synthetic bristles. It is moistened before use.
The eyeliner shade should not be darker or deeper than the chosen mascara. Also, when working with it, take into account the shape of the eye. The line should exactly follow your natural curve, thinning slightly towards the inner corner. If you break this rule, your eyes will look slanted.
Shaping your eyebrows
Natural eyebrows are in fashion. But this does not mean at all that they should be completely unkempt. Most instructions and videos on how to apply professional makeup at home do not contain information about shaping your eyebrows, but you need to learn how to do it! Otherwise, the makeup will look ridiculous.
First you need to adjust their shape using tweezers. After this, comb the hairs with a special gel or a regular brush from the finished mascara. If some of them stand out from the general mass, they are cut off with small scissors. Sparse or very light ones should be tinted or outlined with a pencil of a suitable shade (landmark - hair roots) along the bottom line. You can lengthen it a little, make the tip rounded or sharp.
Mascara
Mascara is a must! it will make your eyes more attractive and brighter. There are a huge number of types of this product on the cosmetic market. But it is best to choose products that will lengthen and at the same time increase volume. If you see that they are not doing their job well enough, you can use cosmetic glue to attach false eyelashes.
Natural and seductive lips
When a bright emphasis is placed on the eyes, the lips should be as gentle as possible and not attract much attention to themselves. A clear gloss or a neutral shade of lipstick will look good. Bright lips can be done, but only if it is an evening make-up and you have the perfect tone. With red and other “screaming” shades of lipsticks, it is recommended to use a pencil so that the contour is perfectly even.
Do you want bright colors to last for a long time? Paint the lip line with a pencil, and then all the lips. Then cover everything with lipstick, maintaining the lip contour line. This is done using a special small brush with a sharp tip. With its help, lipstick goes on much smoother.
Finally, you can complete the look by adding a little highlighter and blush to your cheekbones. But don't overdo it. To look natural and beautiful, it is better not to use something than to overdo it with the amount of it.
We talked about the main secrets of creating a stunning image. Watch a video tutorial on how to do professional makeup and consolidate your knowledge.
What is the procedure for applying makeup to the face and what products are used? Is it possible to do high-quality make-up at home? Since few people can carry a personal stylist with them everywhere, any girl sooner or later faces these questions.
The main thing here is not to panic. You just need to know how to properly apply makeup on your face and learn how to apply this knowledge in practice. Therefore, let's take a look at what these mentioned rules are.
Rule #1: Learn to combine
In order to learn how to apply makeup at home, it doesn’t hurt to first understand its purpose. No matter how much you like thick black eyeliner or half-face lips, these solutions are not suitable for all types.
To make sure your look is as flattering as possible, consider the following points before applying makeup.
What color type is your skin?
Will the shades of cold and unapproachable “Winter” suit you? Or is your type a gentle “Spring”? Or maybe a passionate “Summer”? Luxurious "Autumn"?
Which features of your face are advantages and which are disadvantages?
Sensual lips or expressive cheekbones? Lush and long eyelashes or a slightly upturned nose? Any one is based on the right accents. It is their proper use that makes a girl irresistible.
Why are you going to apply makeup and what results do you want to achieve?
Bright makeup, ideal for a noisy party, will be completely inappropriate for sports or office work. So before applying, be sure to consider where you are going and what you will be wearing.
If you want to learn how to apply makeup professionally on your own, you shouldn’t ignore these points. Otherwise, you will not get a harmonious image or even a bewitching play of contrasts, but a clown coloring that will only make you laugh.
Rule #2: Prepare everything you need
Ready to learn the steps of applying makeup? Take your time, it is important to prepare the foundation in this matter:
- The healthier, smoother and clearer your skin is, the easier it will be to recreate the look you want, and the less effort it will take to apply makeup beautifully. Good and regular rest, proper nutrition, lack of stress and various cleansers (for example) and procedures (peeling, moisturizing) for the face and neck will help you with this.
- The room where you are going to preen should be bright, clean and have a shiny mirror. Without this, it will be quite difficult to apply makeup on your face correctly. The risk of missing smudged mascara in the corners of the eyes, lipstick that has gone beyond the lips and other minor (but unpleasant) flaws is too great.
- If you are planning not just to put on makeup, but, for example, to recreate some difficult image you spotted in a fashion magazine, a TV series with your favorite actresses or somewhere else, keep an image of the desired result before your eyes. Don’t forget to analyze yourself (before getting down to business) what the sequence of applying makeup is in this particular case. If you are not yet able to do this on your own, seek advice from friends and acquaintances who are more experienced in this matter.
She herself plays an important role. It’s impossible to apply makeup professionally when the powder doesn’t match your skin type and the mascara turns into ugly streaks with just a few drops of water. Anyone who tries to save money in this matter usually ends up paying twice.
However, this does not mean that you need to spend all your money exclusively on branded cosmetics, because they often turn out to be defective. Study reviews regarding specific brands, try new options, experiment, and you will definitely find cosmetics that are best suited for you.
Rule #3: Start with general processing
When all of the above is implemented, you can directly study the rules of applying makeup. It is always necessary to start with a general treatment of the face, gradually moving to specific areas.
First of all, the skin is cleansed with a special tonic. Apply it to a cotton swab or dry cloth and wipe your face thoroughly. Pay special attention to hard-to-reach areas like the corners of your eyes, under your nose, etc. This will help clean out your pores and prepare your face for makeup application.
The next step is hydration. Anyone can help you here. Gently apply it to your fingertips, then rub into the skin with light, massaging movements. Make sure to let it dry completely if you want your makeup to go on in even layers and not “crack” later.
If your skin is not without flaws, first of all, you need to learn how to apply makeup foundation correctly. Foundation will help reliably disguise minor flaws. You can also use it to even out your complexion, making it more vibrant and rich. Concealer will help cope with large defects, such as pimples and redness.
Pay attention! The composition of the foundation used is no less important than the order in which makeup is applied. Those whose skin suffers from excessive dryness will benefit from a foundation with a moisturizing effect. Those with oily skin will be better suited to a creamy powder that matches their natural shade.
You can move on to the next step only when your skin is perfectly smooth and clean. In some cases, applying makeup step by step allows you to skip this step. For example, when you are going for a run and just want to add a little expressiveness to your eyes. In this case, the pores of the skin should be as open as possible so that sweat and dirt do not accumulate in them. As you understand, in such a situation, “foundation” is not appropriate.
Rule No. 4: Move on to the specific only after finishing with the general
- Brows
Detailed elaboration of the image should begin with the eyebrows. Using special brushes, which we talked about not long ago, they will need to be combed and painted. To make the curve more expressive, do not forget to remove excess hairs, and also erase all lines that extend beyond the main contour. To embody strict forms, use a pencil; for greater density, use specialized shadows.
- Eyelids and eyelashes
As for shadows, the rules for applying eye makeup will depend on. But with mascara things are different. To make your eyelashes look as natural as possible, never use more than two layers of mascara. Want to add more expressiveness to your look? Before applying cosmetics, curl your eyelashes using a special curler, and the result will exceed your expectations.
- Blush
Since blush helps to significantly correct facial features, when using them, the main role is played by the makeup application scheme. Depending on the nature of the application, the same products in different cases will help you smooth out protruding cheekbones or highlight them, chin, narrow or widen the forehead, etc. Therefore, before using them, carefully study the application areas and their features.
- Lips
The final stage is the lips. To apply makeup beautifully on them, stock up on a thin brush and a napkin. The first will allow you to outline the required contour, beyond which the lipstick should not extend. The second will help in securing and adding volume. How? Elementary. Apply the first layer of lipstick to your lips, then blot them with a cosmetic tissue, powder your lips through it, and then apply the final layer of lipstick.
Applying makeup correctly is largely based on the right combination of colors. For example, for teenagers and older women, bright, provocative shades will be inappropriate. Barely noticeable natural tones will be no less harmful to a lady who comes to the evening in a spectacular, revealing dress.
Therefore, before settling on a specific color scheme, do not forget to check in advance its appropriateness specifically for your image.
Rule #5: Always keep cosmetics on hand
Even if you know the sequence of applying makeup on your face and know how to put it into practice, you will never be immune from surprises. Was the room much hotter than planned? After a passionate kiss, most of your lipstick ends up on your partner's lips? Situations may be different, but the result is the same - applying makeup must be urgently repeated.
Of course, this does not mean that at the slightest flaw in the image you need to disappear in the ladies' room for an hour and a half, going through all the steps described above again. However, having a liquid in your purse or clutch (which will allow you to clean the problem area) and (such as lipstick, eye shadow, powder, etc. used in the process of creating an image) will not hurt. With them, you can always quickly make the necessary changes, and you will shine throughout the entire weekend event.
Useful advice! To add durability to your makeup, dust it with compact powder. The T-zone, which covers the forehead and nose, requires special attention.
Now you know how to properly apply makeup at home, which means you will definitely be able to put this knowledge into practice. Don’t be afraid to experiment with colors and shades, this will help you reveal different sides and create unique images for different occasions and events. But try not to violate the procedure for applying makeup, which was discussed in detail above, so that your charming face does not turn into an ugly grimace.
To get a great result when applying cosmetics, you should learn how to choose it. The quality of the products used affects not only the effect obtained, but also the structure of the skin. Skin conditions may worsen after using products containing harmful substances. One of the dangerous consequences is allergies. Toxic components are absorbed into the blood and can cause serious health complications.
Another equally important factor is mastering makeup techniques and using color combinations that match the type of appearance. The ideal makeup will skillfully hide drooping eyelids, tired eyes, and sore spots. A beautifully made-up woman feels confident and self-sufficient.
Skin preparation
Preparatory procedures consist of two stages: cleansing and moisturizing the skin. The following products are used for cleaning:
- lotion;
- scrub;
- gel;
- tonic;
- milk.
A small amount of selected cosmetics is applied to clean, dry skin and then used according to the instructions. Cleaning helps open the pores and get rid of dead skin particles. Oxygen enters through the upper layer of the epidermis, which activates the cellular biochemical process. Useful minerals and trace elements included in the products stimulate cell regeneration and restore structure.
After cleansing, moisturize follows with the help of a cream. It is enough to apply a small amount of product to your face and let it soak in for a few minutes. Residues should be removed with a dry cloth.
Cleaning helps to open the pores, get rid of dead particles, oxygen enters through the upper layer of the epidermis, which activates the cellular biochemical process
General rules for applying makeup
It is better to choose a powder with a light structure, then you can avoid overloading and weighing down the skin Makeup stages
The upper eyelid is lined with a pencil or liquid eyeliner, followed by shading. - Cleaning the skin. Before using any cosmetics, the skin should be cleansed to prevent clogging of pores and not to provoke activation of the sebaceous glands. The skin should be scrubbed twice a week, and treated daily with lotion, tonic or milk. The result of the procedure: clean, smooth skin without keratinized particles.
- Hydration. Water balance is necessary for the normal functioning of all vital processes, including the epidermis. Regular use of moisturizers prolongs youth and freshness. The composition of day creams includes essential microelements that retain moisture in cells and tissues. Before applying makeup, apply the cream and leave to absorb for a few minutes, then blot off the residue with a napkin.
- Applying tone. The foundation is applied to the entire face in a thin layer. It is recommended to include the neck as well to avoid emphasis on demarcation. Distribute the product over the skin with a cosmetic brush. You also need to apply a base on your eyelids so that the layer of shadow adheres better. To correct problem areas and add shades, you can use several tones at the same time, but no more than 3. You can evaluate the result by looking in the mirror. If the skin does not look like a mask, then the desired effect has been achieved.
- If necessary, problem areas are masked. A corrector is also suitable for this. Concealers are available in several colors, each of which masks a specific problem. For example, green color is suitable for hiding blueness in the eye area, and white or beige is suitable for hiding blackheads. The layer should be thin. Use your fingertips to lightly press the concealer into the skin.
- Applying powder. Apply a thin layer of powder to your face. Proper use of the product involves rolling the brush in the powder and then spreading it over the skin. The area around the eyes is not treated, since after half an hour unsightly folds form on the moving areas (the effect of old age).
- Accentuating cheekbones with blush. This technique is refreshing and youthful. For daytime makeup, neutral tones of blush are used. Before applying, you need to pull your cheeks inward to highlight the border of your cheekbones and draw along them with a brush. 2-3 strokes are enough. If the tone turns out to be more saturated, you need to lighten the area with a clean brush.
- . First, shadows are applied. You can combine several shades. Next, the upper eyelid is lined with a pencil or followed by shading. The final touch is tinting the eyelashes.
- Lip shaping. To create a beautiful contour, you need to outline the boundaries of your lips with a pencil, in the color of your lipstick or 1-2 shades darker. After this, lipstick or gloss is applied.
Step-by-step eye makeup instructions 
How to apply blush correctly Secrets of makeup artists
- Eyebrow shaping has become popular recently. To create an expressive line, you need gel, but what to do if you don’t have it on hand? The answer is simple - use a clear lip balm. The result will be no worse, as will the stability. It is enough to use a thin brush to brush along the eyebrow hairs, placing them in the desired direction. The balm has a gel-like effect, so its shape will last for a long time. Using hairspray and a mascara brush will also help. After spraying a little styling product onto a brush, brush your eyebrows with it, giving the desired arch.
- Lipstick with a soft creamy structure can replace blush. After the foundation is applied to the face, you need to draw one small stroke along the cheekbones with the rod. Using a thick brush or fingertips, blend without rubbing into the skin. This technique will help to quickly give your face freshness in the absence of blush.
- The rules for applying makeup include using day cream before applying foundation. You can save time by using a cream with the abbreviation BB or CC. Such products have a caring effect, mask small problem areas, and even out the color.
- Mattifying wipes will help keep your appearance fresh and well-groomed throughout the day., and quickly eliminate fat content when it appears.
- A technique that involves tinting it twice a time will help make your eyelashes look fluffy. The secret is transparent powder, which is applied to the first layer of mascara. It should be used in small quantities so as not to weigh down the eyelashes.
- To get a bright lipstick color on your lips, you can create a base of concealer. Applying it to the lips creates a dense base that will not absorb the brightness of the lip product.
The rules for applying makeup include applying day cream before applying foundation. Differences between daytime and evening makeup
With different lighting intensities, the perception of the same makeup is significantly different. This factor forms the basis for the use of cosmetics for different purposes. Natural light enhances natural beauty well. Sometimes it is enough to even out your skin tone or apply a small amount of lip gloss and the look is ready. In the evening, bright accents will not hurt, they will make the look more expressive and playful.
The features of daytime makeup are to create naturalness and freshness. Mainly neutral shades are used. Problem areas are lightened and matted. Excessive bulges are tinted with dark powder or foundation 1-2 shades darker than the main one.
Using techniques of playing with shades, you can successfully correct the oval of the face, nose, cheekbones and other areas. The eyeliner lines must be shaded, otherwise you will get the effect of artificial eyes or eyebrows. Layers of makeup are applied super thin so as not to weigh down the image. A balanced combination of shades will give freshness and lightness.
You can't do without bright shades. The first thing that distinguishes it from the daytime procedure is the applied tone. Several tones are used to even out skin color. This will make it possible not only to correct problem areas, but also to emphasize the natural beauty and make the skin structure more saturated.
For eyeliner, it is preferable to use dark colors: black, dark brown, blue, purple. The arrow is shaded slightly for a harmonious combination with the shadows. Despite all the expressiveness, it is important not to overdo it with tones, otherwise you may end up with a so-called “war coloring”. When focusing on the eyes, do not paint your lips brightly and vice versa. For an overall positive perception, it is enough to express only one zone.
Common Mistakes
- Many girls try to create a tan effect by using a darker foundation. Do not use a foundation that differs in color from your skin. This will create a mask effect.
- You should be careful when applying white concealer to the eye area. Too much difference in skin tones will create a panda effect.
- If the shelf life of cosmetics has expired, you should urgently replace it. Before using new products for the first time, testing should be done to prevent an allergic reaction.
- Often women express their eyes brightly, highlighting them with dark eyeliner, thick eyelashes, and lips using bright lipstick colors. In proper makeup, the emphasis is on one thing. If in an evening look this can still be justified, then in a daytime look the brightness emphasizes the complete lack of taste.
- The small size of the eyes should not be compromised. Black eyeliner will make it even smaller. You can express your look by shading dark shadows along the lash line.
- It has become popular to use bright red lipstick in evening makeup. Before applying, you need to take into account the condition of the teeth, because the red color can only highlight white teeth. If there is yellowness and darkened enamel, the appearance will be even more unhealthy.
- The effectiveness of the method is considered an error.using pencil and lipstick. A drawn contour higher than the real one will create an unnatural shape and become a bad accent in makeup.
Not everyone is endowed with bright colors by nature. Some are embarrassed by their whitish eyebrows, some have eyelashes too short, others try by any means to enlarge small and narrow lips.
In connection with this widespread problem, every woman once wonders how to do makeup at home in order to emphasize the advantages of her appearance and hide its flaws. Of course, this does not mean applying mascara and lipstick, which is limited to most representatives of the fair sex. We will talk about creating the perfect make-up using the latest products in the modern beauty industry and taking into account the secrets of leading makeup artists.
Necessary cosmetics
First, you need to decide what you need for makeup at home: you will have to completely go through and update your makeup bag. This doesn't mean you need to run to the store and buy all 50 varieties. Let there be 5-6 of them, but they should be actively used by you, and not gather dust on a shelf.
Think, analyze which of the following will be useful to you, and which you will definitely never use - and only after that, having adjusted our list, go shopping.
For skin
Products for masking imperfections on the skin:
- sparkles / glitter / shimmer - for creating evening makeup at home;
- concealer/corrector;
- primer/base/makeup foundation - a necessary product for perfect home make-up;
- powder in balls, loose or compressed;
- bronzer / highlighter / luminizer - useful only for festive, bright makeup;
- blush;
- foundation with cream or powder texture depending on skin type.
Study more detailed information on each of the products to know whether you need them for home makeup or not. For example, from cosmetics containing reflective particles, it will be enough to have one thing: a luminizer or a bronzer. You will never have to combine them with each other. The same goes for sparkles and glitter.
For the eyes
The most difficult thing in creating home makeup is to correctly apply eye makeup, which will require special diligence. For this you may need:
- eyeliner: pencil / marker / liner / felt-tip pen - it’s better to choose one, they differ in the thickness of the rod and the brightness of the colors;
- shadows: the richer their palette, the more vivid images you can create with their help;
- mascara.
A minimal amount of eye makeup does not make it easier to make up this area of the face at home. So be prepared for a challenge at this stage of your makeup application.
For eyebrows
The most common mistake women make when applying home makeup is ignoring the role of eyebrows in creating an image. But they are the ones who can open your eyes or make them narrower, hide age-related ptosis or emphasize the natural brightness of your appearance. So carefully select cosmetics for them:
- eyeliner: pencil / marker / liner / felt-tip pen;
- long-lasting dye will allow you not to have to worry about tinting your eyebrows every day;
- lipstick, powder or wax perform two functions: giving the desired shade and fixing unruly hairs;
- shadows and mascara only color.
There are a lot of cosmetics for eyebrow makeup, but you need to choose only a certain minimum that you will use.
For lips
Men call lips one of the most attractive parts of a woman's face, so their makeup at home should also be approached responsibly. Although the choice of cosmetics here will be small:
- balm;
- shine;
- pencil;
- pomade.
These cosmetics will help you create simple and beautiful makeup at home without the help of a professional. When choosing them, consider everything: the palette should match your color type, the consistency should correspond to the characteristics of your skin, the thickness of the contouring should correspond to the flaws in your appearance that need to be hidden.
You may have to try different options, but in the end you will definitely build your makeup bag. And don't forget to add some tools to it.
Tool set
To do your own makeup, it won’t be enough to just use the fingertips and applicators that come with the cosmetics. You will have to expand this list, which will turn your home make-up into a professional one.
- applicator made of foam rubber, felt or latex - necessary for applying shadows;
- brushes: fan, oval, kabuki, duofibre, domed, flat, with natural or artificial bristles - select them in accordance with the cosmetics that you plan to use in home make-up;
- sea sponge is hypoallergenic and will help you apply foundation perfectly;
- tweezers for eyebrow correction;
- puffs/sponges;
- a pencil sharpener specially designed for this purpose: a regular one will not work;
- comb-brush for shaping eyebrows;
- eyelash curler.
In order to make beautiful makeup at home, you will have to learn to understand these and select some of them for regular use. If you limit yourself to applicators and fingers, don’t expect perfect makeup, because only brushes and sponges can blend products on the skin so that they look natural. Otherwise, you risk creating a mask from several layers of makeup, which will cause bewilderment, but not admiration.
After your cosmetic bag is assembled, decide on the style directions that you will have to adhere to.
Style selection
To do home makeup with your own hands that will look organic at home and at work, on a romantic date and business meeting, noisy party and gala event, you need to take into account the style of these events.
Choose those that will be appropriate in a given situation, so as not to look too provocative or, conversely, nondescript and gray.
- - makeup, the easiest technique. Suitable for everyday work, spending time at home and walking. Muted tones, a minimum of cosmetics and naturalness are its distinctive features.
- / festive - makeup that is difficult to apply independently. Used for formal, chic outfits. She is distinguished by a bright color palette, the ability to combine different colors and place the right accents.
- Wedding - not recommended for home application, as this is too important an event for every girl. It should be at the same time stunningly beautiful, and at the same time gentle and light. Therefore, it is better to trust the professionals here.
- / nude - when you master this makeup technique at home, you will be able to independently create both bright, festive looks and stunning everyday makeup. This is also one of the most popular trends today.
- - ideal eye makeup for a party, but requires a responsible approach at home.
- Business / office - resembles everyday, but requires more careful elaboration of details, since career and promotion may depend on the created image.
Master these style directions - and you will be able to create with your own hands at home. There will be no need to waste time and money visiting a makeup artist. And if you have taste and know how to select and combine color palettes of various cosmetics, you can very well offer your services to your friends and acquaintances.
Now it's time to move on to the main question - in what order to apply cosmetics.
Step by step instructions
To properly do makeup at home, you need to follow step-by-step instructions from experts. You cannot first put on lipstick and then apply foundation, which will smear all the lipstick and blend out their contour. So, no matter what style you work in, use cosmetics in a strictly defined order.
Leather
The most difficult thing that makeup at home will require of you is smoothing out the skin texture. It should be without flaws, like the stars on TV screens and magazine covers. Therefore it is multi-layered. But at the same time, it should not look like an unnatural mask or theatrical makeup.
So learn, memorize, train your hand:
- A primer that serves as a base, the so-called base, for applying any makeup. Unfortunately, many people ignore it and do not get the desired result. It is applied to all areas of the face, including eyelids, lips, neck and décolleté.
- Concealer and corrector are camouflage products used to correct those imperfections on the skin that are visible even through the primer. Use it for pimples and wrinkles - it has a thick consistency. It is better to hide dark circles and puffiness under the eyes with a more delicate and airy concealer.
- The foundation applies, like the primer, to all areas of the face. If you have oily skin, use a dense powder texture. If dry - in the form of a cream.
- Highlighter is a brightening corrector that, just to be on the safe side, can be used to disguise too dark age spots or deep wrinkles. Be careful: it contains reflective particles.
- Powder is used in minimal quantities to hide all other layers of makeup underneath.
- Blush can be applied as a last resort, blending it in the area of the cheekbones towards the temples.
- As part of an evening home make-up, glitter, shimmer, bronzer, and luminizer are used at the final stage, after coloring the lips.
To do your own makeup at home, you need to become very good at masking skin imperfections with appropriate cosmetics. Without this, perfect make-up is impossible.
Brows
To do your makeup at home, don't neglect your eyebrows. After smoothing the skin, do these:
- Eyebrow correction with tweezers.
- Outlining their outline.
- Staining.
- Fixing the shape with wax or lipstick.
- Applying glitter, shimmer, if this is evening make-up.
Remember: it is of great importance in creating any image.
Options for eyebrow shapes
Eyes
The most difficult stage is at home, since applying shadows is a real art:
- Primer.
- The first layer of shadows is on the moving part of the eyelid and the brow area.
- Drawing the contour of a moving fold on the eyelids.
- Feathering.
- The second layer of shadows is applied only to the moving part of the eyelid.
- Feathering.
- Eyeliner, drawing the contour and arrows.
- Filling voids in the inner corners of the eyes, between the lower and upper arrows.
- Curling eyelashes.
- Painting them over with mascara.
- Applying shimmer or glitter.
Difficulties will arise when selecting a palette of shadows, when you need to take into account the color of your eyes and hair, as well as when shading, which will help you create natural and beautiful makeup even at home.
Lips
The last thing you have to do is apply, and at home, perhaps, absolutely everyone can cope with this without any problems:
- Application of primer.
- Outlining the contour.
- First layer of lipstick.
- Powdering (if you want your makeup to be long-lasting and not fall off).
- Second layer of lipstick.
- Lip gloss.
Now you know how to properly apply makeup at home. Stick to this sequence - and you won’t have any problems with eyeshadow falling off, multiple layers of makeup, or blurry lip contours.
The main thing in this matter is endurance and patience. Even when not everything works out, you can always correct a bad stroke with a cotton pad or concealer - and again get back to creating a beautiful image, which, believe me, is worth it.
Finally, we have collected a few more little tricks for you that will allow your make-up to become flawless.
When you start choosing cosmetics and applying them to your skin, you will understand that perfect makeup is not only about the sequence of actions. Training videos will help you master it. It will be much more difficult to choose a color palette. You may find the following tips from professionals helpful here.
Tint palette of cosmetics for different color types of appearance
Little tricks:
- To draw, raise the corner of the eyebrow, and the line will be clearer.
- Follow the professional “rule of one accent” in your home make-up: you can highlight either your eyes or your lips. For festive and evening make-up, this law is allowed to be broken.
- Glue decorative tape from the outer corner to the temple to blend the shadows carefully, otherwise there is a risk of smearing them downwards.
- If your eyes are close together, extend the eyeliner from the middle of the eyelid to the outer edge, gradually thickening the line. If, on the contrary, your eyes are set far away, draw an arrow from the inner corner to the outer.
- Even makeup created at home can make small eyes look bigger if you line the upper eyelashes with black and the lower ones with white, and pinpoint the inner corners (for more details, see).
- There should be no empty space between the eyeliner line and the eyelashes.
- Homemade makeup can enlarge narrow lips if you extend the pencil beyond their contour (we have already described how to do this correctly in one of ours).
As you now know, learning how to do makeup at home is a real art, but anyone can master it. The main thing is persistence, perseverance, strong nerves and adherence to recommendations from professionals.
Not everything will work out the first time, especially when it comes to eye makeup, which is considered the most virtuoso in this matter. But after you get the hang of it and acquire the necessary skills, you will be surprised at how harmoniously the image you create can fit into any event. Now you can look perfect at a business meeting, in everyday office work, and at the most fashionable party.
Every woman uses cosmetics, but many are not familiar with the correct sequence of applying makeup to the face, and this is precisely the key to a harmonious appearance and healthy skin.
The entire art of makeup is built on basic principles. You need to be responsible when choosing cosmetics: buy them in trusted stores, remember that good products cannot be cheap. High-quality products will not cause problems with application. Low-priced cosmetics often contain low-grade ingredients that can cause skin problems.
The individual characteristics of the face cannot be neglected. Not only the shade of foundation, but also the color of eye shadow, lipstick and blush depends on your skin tone.
Select a makeup base that is suitable for your skin type (oily, dry, normal or combination) so as not to provoke peeling or acne. For women with sensitive skin or those prone to allergies You should study the packaging of makeup products especially carefully.
Sequence of applying cosmetics
The sequence of applying makeup to the face is followed, so that layers of cosmetics do not overshadow each other and do not smear for as long as possible.
What is facial contouring?
Contouring (contouring, sculpting) is a technique for giving the face the desired shape and emphasizing the desired features using cosmetics.
Contouring your face will help you follow the correct sequence of applying makeup to your face. This makeup method is based on the role of chiaroscuro - by darkening or lightening a certain area of the skin, visual correction can be achieved.
Contouring the T-zone and cheekbones
An important stage that will highlight the beauty of a woman if you follow the sequence of applying makeup and pay attention to the shape of your face.
It can be round, square, triangular, oval and heart-shaped - it’s easy to determine if you look in the mirror. 
Contouring has general rules:
Chin and neck correction using contouring
Chin makeup will be the last step in creating the ideal face shape. If it seems too massive, it is darkened on the sides, and highlighter is applied in the center and up to the upper lip. For other types, the chin is usually completely light and only slightly emphasized with a darker tone. 
Many people often forget about the neck, which is why it stands out from the general background, which leads to the idea that the girl has a lot of makeup on her face. You need to take care of a smooth transition from the cheekbones to the neck. Foundation and powder are used to disguise small irregularities and wrinkles.
If the neck looks short or saggy, then the solution would be to apply dark tones to the area under the chin. The pronounced depression between the collarbones also looks elegant, so makeup artists darken it.
Even out skin tone
Before applying basic makeup to your face, you should make sure that your skin has an even, natural tone. Failure to comply with this step will disrupt the entire sequence of actions. To even out the tone, foundations, bronzers or powders are used - the choice of product depends on individual preferences.
Level the tone in stages:
Eyebrow shaping
If your eyebrows are in order and there are no extra hairs around them, then it’s time to start applying cosmetics to them. The most popular products: pencil, lipstick and eyebrow shadow.
Pencil and lipstick are easy to use and easy to remove. Minus - the lines may look too sharp and unnatural , so it’s better to choose shades that are not too dark.
Shadows are a more durable product, but it will also be more difficult to correct unsuccessful makeup. You need to be careful with the amount of shadow you apply to make your eyebrows look natural. The application process is identical to a pencil, only the cosmetics are applied with a special brush.
If you can’t correct your eyebrows by plucking them with tweezers, you can purchase special stencils or contact a stylist for long-term coloring.
Drawing arrows and eye contours
The arrows help to enlarge the eyes and give expressiveness to the look.
Use 3 products: eyeliner, eye shadow and pencil:
- Pencil- an option for girls with no experience in applying makeup. It is comfortable and easy to wipe off. The downside is that it doesn’t last as long as other cosmetics and can fall off if you don’t set the edges of the eyeliner with powder.
- Eyeliner- a more durable product, arrows with it turn out more expressive and accurate. It requires experience to use it. At first, you can use a felt-tip eyeliner (it has a thin tip and does not smear).
Eyeshadow lines look harmonious, but due to the crumbly structure, it can be difficult for beginners to apply them strictly along the contour of the eye. Less popular remedy.
The rules for drawing arrows and eye contours are similar for any cosmetics.
Applying shadows
Shadows not only decorate the eyes, but also serve as a base for eyeliner, allowing them to last longer.
If the application tools are ready, you can begin.
You need to use bright shadows carefully and make sure that they match the color of your eyes and skin, and not the color of your clothes and jewelry. The shade of the shadows is selected according to the color wheel.
How to dye eyelashes?
One of the easiest parts of makeup.
For thick and long eyelashes, any high-quality mascara is suitable. Owners of short and sparse eyelashes should choose a product with an effect of volume and length.
The shape of the brush is important: the large number of fibers on it give it length and thickness.
Drawing the contours of the lips
Contouring the lips is not necessary if they are sufficiently defined and voluminous. In other cases, contouring will hide imperfections and complement makeup. A special pencil is used for drawing.
Subsequence:
You can slightly deviate from the natural line of the lips to give them the desired shape.
Choosing and applying lipstick
When choosing a lipstick color, you should make sure that either your mouth or your eyes are bright, otherwise you won’t be able to focus on anything. Any lipstick is suitable for white teeth, but with yellowish enamel it is better not to combine shades of orange and brown. Also, the color depends on the clothing and type of makeup (daytime/evening).
Application:
- perform lip contouring;
- apply the first layer to the lower lip, starting from the center and gradually reaching the corners;
- repeat with upper lip;
- blot with a dry cloth;
- If it’s not bright enough, apply another layer.
Differences between daytime and evening makeup
When choosing cosmetics, you need to consider what type of makeup it will be needed for, because There are significant differences between the daytime and evening options:
Daytime - light and natural. It shows the beauty and health of the face. Light shades and pastel colors are used.
Evening makeup is characterized by some heaviness and brightness. Usually catchy tones, black eyeliner, etc. predominate. It takes a long time to apply, but is more memorable.
Common Mistakes
Every woman has made mistakes when applying makeup at least once. What not to do:
- Professional makeup artists say that the main thing in makeup is not to overdo it. Everything should look as natural as possible. To do this, it is important not to skimp on good cosmetics and take into account your face type.
- A significant role should be given to skin care before and after makeup: washing, masks and peeling must be done regularly.
- Selection of high-quality cosmetics and tools plays a significant role in performing any makeup. It is important not to skimp on these things, because you will have to apply them on your own face.
Makeup is a process that requires practice. But even for beginners there is nothing difficult about it if you use good products and follow the sequence of applying cosmetics to the face and the rules of makeup.
Video on how to apply makeup correctly
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