Two, dabbing the foundation allows you more control over the amount of
make-up you apply. Some women have a tendency to place dollops of foundation on different areas of the face and spread it around using their
fingertips. This can lead to uneven application and a line of demarcation or "swirl patterns" on the face, which as the foundation begins to set
can only be covered by applying more make-up.
Your foundation should match your skin tone as closely as possible. When your foundation is applied, it
should vanish immediately. If you can see where the foundation has been applied then the foundation is either too light or too dark for your skin
tone. After you've applied your foundation, let it sit for a few moments to set.
Foundation should be replaced at least every six months. (Trivia Fact: Long before the creation of foundation make-up, women used powder to soften the skin tone and
give the illusion of even skin. This was most prevalent in eras when pale complexions were the most desired.)
Finishing Powder:
Finishing powder is a translucent powder make-up that is designed to set the foundation make-up and prevent
shine, ensuring a natural-looking, matte finish. Once you've applied your moisturizer, concealer, and foundation, lightly dust the face with
finishing powder using a large applicator brush. The finishing powder should be as close to the same shade as your foundation make-up as is
possible.
Once you've applied your finishing powder, your face should look as though it is freshly washed, but not as
though you are obviously wearing make-up. Finishing powder should be replaced at least every six months.
Eyebrow Pencil:
The eyebrow pencil is a crayon-like stick make-up that is used to fill-in sparse or overly-light eyebrows.
Most eyebrow pencils come with a blending tool on one end in order to soften the effect. You should choose a shade of pencil that matches your
hair color or is slightly lighter.
Avoid over-drawing the eyebrows, as the result is an artificial look. Use light, short strokes to add color and fill in any gaps or sparse
areas of the brow. Eyebrow pencils should be replaced at least every six months.
The Difference between Day and Night Make-ups:
At this point, the make-up techniques and colors used to apply the make-up diverge depending on whether you
are applying the make-up for daytime or nighttime wear.
Eyeliner:
The eyeliner is usually a liquid or waxy stick make-up that is used to accentuate the shape of the eyes and
make them appear bolder. It can be applied in a thin line (hence the name eye-LINER) either above or below the eyelashes along the edge of the
eyelids.
For daytime wear, your eyeliner should be either light or medium brown, depending on the color of your hair
and eyes. In addition, it is often unnecessary to line both the upper and lower lids for daytime wear. Usually, lining the upper lid is sufficient.
For nighttime, black eyeliner is appropriate and can be applied to both upper and lower eyelids. If you have
particularly heavy and thick eyelashes, try applying the liner from the halfway point along the lids to the outer corners of the eye. This allows
you to avoid the raccoon look after you apply your mascara.
Because eyeliner is used close to the eyes it should be replaced often (at least every three-to-six months)
to prevent eye infections. You should never share eyeliner with another person.
