When it comes tomakeup it’s easy to get lost in those numerous makeup tutorials andvarious guides with tips and tricks for all occasions. Most of themare prepared by women who have been doing makeup for years, making ithard for beginners to tap into the magic world of makeup artistry.Well, fear not, my dear aspiring makeup artist because I have asimple, elegant, and easy solution for you – the beginner’s guideto makeup! It has all the necessary essentials that will help youcreate an easy, yet flawless look.
Step 1.Moisturize
Many makeupartists forget to mention this most important first step that comesbefore anything else. Prepping your skin is essential to creating agorgeous look. You can use mists, serums, lotions, and even specialoils to do the job. Spread the moisturizer over your skin evenly, letit dry a few minutes, and then follow the next step.
Step 2.Primer
Whether you’reprepping your skin for a full-on makeup or just want something lightand easy on the eye, primer is the one thing that will help yourmakeup last longer. This is the base of the foundation (which comesnext) and the very trick that will help your eyeshadow look flawless.
Step 3.Liquid Foundation
No makeup guidefor beginners is complete without the liquid foundation. It’s easyto apply (you can use fingers, sponges, or brushes) and it helpscreate a smooth texture for your flawless makeup look. The main trickis to pick the right shade, so don’t be afraid to spend as muchtime as you need in the store to test different colours!
Step 4.Concealer
I could say thatthis step is optional for ladies with great complexion, but for therest of us who have blemishes and under-eye circles concealer is areal saviour. Make sure that you blend it well into your foundation.Remember that the right shade really matters here, too!
Step 5.Bronzer or Blush
You can usebronzer, blush, or both depending on the look you’re going for.Bronzer will help you create that fresh sun-kissed glow withoutspending hours under the sun, while blush will add more vibrancy toyour complexion. Apply pink blush on the apples of your cheeks tocreate a gorgeous look that is both classy and glamorous.
Step 6.Eyeshadow
A basic makeupfor beginners (or pros!) always includes eyeshadow. It just makes thewhole look much more interesting! Go for neutral shades if you wantto create a casual look or opt for bolder colour to make a statement.It’s usually a good idea to have two complementary shades to beable to blend them together and get a bit of that wonderfulsmokey-eye effect.
Step 7.Eyeliner
No look iscomplete without some eyeliner to emphasize the beauty of your eyes.Applying it may be tricky and it might take you some time to developthe skill, but it’s worth it! There are different types ofeyeliners and you might want to experiment with them to find yourperfect item. Liquid eyeliner is thin, precise, and will helpyou create a truly dashing look. Gel eyeliner is perfect forthat wonderful cat-eye look. Pencil eyeliner is a basiceasy-to-use item, great for beginners. Works best for a smokey eyelook.
Step 8.Mascara
If you’refeeling lazy to do the whole eye-makeup thing, but want an easy fixfor your eyes, use mascara! Even without eyeshadow and eyeliner, afew swipes of mascara will emphasize your eyes and make them standout. You can prep your eyelashes with a curler for a better effect.
Step 9.Lip Gloss
I’m not gettinginto the whole lipstick thing as it’s definitely out of thebeginner makeup zone. Instead, go for a shiny lip gloss that issimple to apply (and it will look just as great). Prepping your lipsis still important as you want them to be as smooth as possible nomatter what you apply. If you have chapped lips, use a gentle scrubto make them all nice and smooth. Then apply some lip balm or anyother moisturizer you like. Now your lips are ready for lip gloss!
Step 10. Setting spray or powder
A setting spray will make sure that the makeup look you so carefully created stays perfect throughout the day. It will help you avoid oily skin, smudges, and reapplication. It’s good for various skin types and can be used either with light or heavy makeup. It’s just an essential part of your makeup routine!
