Makeup really can be a fantastic tool. It can completely change your face, carving out features that you don’t really have and making you look extra glam- or it can just provide you with a little bit of natural coverage. You can use it however you want and it give yourself a confidence boost however you need it. If you have an area of your face that makes you feel a bit insecure (like under eye darkness or skin discolouration) a dab of makeup can hide these away, or if you have a feature on your face that you love like your eyes or cheekbones, then you can highlight these and really make the most of them. Maybe you’re going to an interview and want to look put together, or you’re going to a party or on a first date and want to feel like your best self. You might just want to look a little bit more awake with a swipe of mascara each morning! Either way, it’s so worth having a few products in your makeup bag, and practice using them so you can use them to your advantage if you want to.
If you have the basics down, there are a few extra ways that you can make your makeup pop and look even better- here are some ideas!
Don’t skip the prep and finishes
Prepping your skin before using makeup will make all the difference to how it looks, and how well it lasts on your face. Putting together a simple skincare routine will benefit the health of your skin, prevent premature aging and as a bonus your makeup will look better. Before applying makeup, give your skin a clean with a light face wash, add a light oil and moisturiser. If you feel inclined to, adding a primer will help your foundation apply more smoothly and will last longer as well, perfect if you’ve got a long day ahead of you. When you’re all finished, adding a setting spray will seal everything in- if you go with a chemical free SPF 50 makeup setting spray you get the benefit of added sun protection too with no added nasties.
Get your colours professionally done
You dont need to run out and buy all the most expensive products, in fact so many highstreet brands do brilliant makeup items that are similar to those that are priced much higher. But it is worth knowing what suits you and what kinds of shades and tones to pick. If you go to a beauty counter, they will match you to a good foundation and give you ideas on what sorts of shades work best with your skin and eye colour.
Practice
Finally, even if you don’t plan on wearing much makeup, it’s worth practising with it. Try using different brushes and sponges to see which gives your foundation the best finish, practice applying eyeshadow, mascara and other techniques. The great thing about makeup is it just washes off, so have a go and then wash it off if you dont like it! Keep practising until you can apply all of the steps in your routine quickly and efficiently,
What do you think?