Make up for Beginners

Oops i forgot some of us don't even know how apply any make up. Please wassap with the black eye pencil as lipstick, thick eye brows, Fanta face with Cocacola Body.. you know what i mean.




Article by Zayaan Schroeder from www.women24.com

Make-up can either make or break your look, but not everyone is adept at applying make-up and not everyone loves wearing it. To some, makeup is like a foreign country with people who speak gibberish, whereas others embrace it warmly and are seamless experts. Here are some tips on how to apply the basics and what must-have items should be in your make-up bag.

Eyeliner
Eyeliner highlights your eyes and with one swipe it can give you that smoky mysterious look. Often you can change your look with just a bit of eyeliner and lip gloss. Eyeliners come in different colours and each one can define the look you're going for by matching or contrasting it with your clothes. Liquid eyeliner is for the advanced class though as you'll need a steady hand and lots of confidence.

Mascara
Mascara is used to lengthen the lashes. When applying them to the upper lashes do so from the underside of the lid to the end of the lashes. Keep the mascara on the lower lashes to a minimum. The shape of the mascara wand also defines its purpose. A crescent shaped wand will give your lashes more curve whereas a fat wand with a lot of bristles will thicken them.


Eyeshadow
Eyeshadow can be used to subtly change or enhance the eyes. The colour should complement your outfit. The lightest shade should be swept across the entire lid and used as a base colour to the other colours you apply. A darker colour can be used on top of that to create depth.

Foundation
Foundation is make-up magic. It hides your blemishes and evens out your skin tone. It also provides a base for when you're applying blusher and eyeshadow. Have a make-up artist in the shop match your foundation to your skin colour. Also rather test it in natural light than under the fluorescent lights of the shop, or you might end up walking around with your face and neck being two different colours. Experts agree that Mac seems to be the best on the market at the moment, and can be found at Mac make up counters nationwide.

Blusher
The easiest way to decide on your blush colour is to pinch your cheeks and see what colour they are or otherwise match it to your lip colour. Always tap off any excess blush on the brush before applying it to your cheeks. Apply the blush in the shape of a triangle, tapering towards the temples then blending it outwards and upwards. Clinique's range gives off a bit of a glitter shine.

Lipstick
Lipstick is the easiest way to transform your face. When choosing the colour take into consideration what you're wearing and your skin colour. If you have an olive complexion use colours that brighten the skin such as browns or red browns. Deep reds or deep browns work best with dark complexions. If you are pale of complexion you can use almost any colour, a bright red to add contrast or peaches and pinks to warm the skin tone.

Gloss
Gloss adds glamour. It puts a shine on your lips and is the perfect finishing off product. It comes in all kinds of different flavours and shades. Clear lipgloss can be used over your lipstick or you can use a colour on its own for a little informal daytime glam.

Experiment with different kinds of make-up till you find your feet. Don't try to do too much or your face will look too busy, keep it simple yet classy. It's not as difficult as the experts make it out to be, with a swipe of eyeliner and a dash of lipstick you can transform into the fabulous person you are.