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Make Up Applying Order
Q: Is there a certain order of applying make up that should be followed?
A: Yes, actually, and it’s pretty simple when you think of the purpose each cosmetic product serves. Think of the products in terms of
artists’ media.
Moisturizers, foundations and concealers are designed to even out the skin’s texture and
tone. Moisturizer should be applied first (unless it is tinted moisturizer designed to replace foundation make-up and provide lighter
coverage). Next, you apply the concealer to cover any prominent blemishes or discoloration of the skin. Foundation is then applied to
even out the skin tone and blend away minor skin color variations (blotches, pale freckles, etc.). If you prefer using a tinted
moisturizer instead of full-coverage foundation, you can skip the moisturizer step, and simply apply it after using concealer if
needed. The result at this point should be a clean-looking, smooth complexion upon which the rest of the make-up is applied.
If the skin appears too shiny or you have oily skin, this is the point at which you would use
translucent powder to set the foundation and give a matte appearance to the face.
The next step is to apply contouring cosmetics – eye shadows and blusher. These are applied
in whatever manner is esthetically pleasing to you to achieve whatever effect you desire. The look can be soft and natural, or bold
and dramatic. Whichever look you want to achieve, be sure to blend the make-up carefully to avoid demarcation lines and give a
professional look.
The last step is the detailing. This is where you apply eye brow definition, eyeliner,
mascara and lip color. All of these are products that you don’t want to have smeared or obscured by the other make-up products and
therefore should go on last.
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