How to paint your face beautifully (English)

The ability to select a palette for your color type is only half the success; the second part is knowing how to properly apply makeup to your face. High-quality makeup is a whole science. We will help you study it and become a little closer to the world's specialists in sponges and brushes.

Basic rules

You can’t go anywhere without theory, so you need to delve into basics, learn everything about makeup and how to apply it correctly at home.

Clean skin is an axiom. You can’t go anywhere without a clean, clean and beautiful dermis. Tons of foundation and powder will hide the most obvious imperfections, but in most cases, if you apply makeup like this, you can look funny and age several decades. Therefore, before applying makeup, be sure to cleanse your face with lotions and tonics. In addition, never go to bed wearing makeup.
High-quality cosmetics. Shadows bought on the market for 10 rubles will not adhere to the skin as well as Max Factor or Maybelin, and they can also cause allergies. Use high-quality cosmetics. We do not insist on professional ones, but there is no need to indulge in lipstick or foundation purchased on the spontaneous market;
Consider your own color type and face shape. For any facial defect, there is a certain method of applying makeup: for squint, problem skin or a bulbous nose. Don't ignore them.

Video: applying foundation:

Now let's talk about makeup styles. Before applying makeup, think carefully about whether it is appropriate. The ideal everyday makeup is discreet and light. These are natural colors, soft lipstick, brown mascara. It can be used as a night or work one. Towards evening, women need to do evening makeup. This means you need to use eyeliner and brushes to give your face expressiveness.

Photo - Applying makeup

Depending on the lifestyle, informal preferences and other characteristic features of a person, other main types and forms of makeup:

gothic or night, in black and white, with brightly lined eyes and lips. Be sure to use white powder and black eyeliner;
Emovsky, not far from the Gothic, still the same eyes outlined with a thick black line and bright black lips. Many informal people are advised to try on lenses to complete the look;
French, in the style of Audrey Tautou. These are discreet eyes and lips, foundation with natural color and brown shadows. Perfect for plump young ladies. There is another option, not to use shadows at all, but to draw arrows;
Greek makeup - a lot of arrows and bright colors.

From theory to practice

Invisible or natural makeup is a style statement, but you need to know how to apply natural colors. Professional make-up is the ideal basis. Use a liquid tone of a suitable color (this color should either match the context of the image or the color type, ideally, both parameters). How to learn how to correctly apply a natural palette of colors and who is suitable for this type of makeup?

Video: applying lipstick

Increasingly, fashion houses are showing fair-haired models with winged wings and soft lipstick colors at their shows. This can be called a modern trend.

We invite you to view lessons, which famous stylists have prepared for us:

narrow eyes (advice for Asians, Koreans and Kazakhs), you need to paint them in the smokey eye style. This technique is quite possible at home;
emphasize your cheekbones, this will make your face more expressive, these are the tips of makeup artist Angelina Jolie;
buy hypoallergenic cosmetics, especially if you wear eye makeup. The most famous representative companies: Amway, oriflame, lisse, clarins, mary kay;
in summer, do not use a greasy foundation or cream to match the tone (this is generally not correct) - it is better not to apply makeup on a sweaty face;
Shake off spilled shadows from under your eyes with a dry sponge or simply blow on your face.

How to apply make-up brunettesso that he is not defiant? To start, limit your use of dramatic colors. Focus on only one thing: your eyes or lips. An expressive cat's gaze is much more effective in winning hearts, so let's learn how to paint our eyes.

Cleanse your skin and smooth your face. To do this, take foundation and powder, although using the latter is undesirable for young or problem skin. Now we apply the base, use powder to remove shine and hide circles under the eyes. We emphasize the cheekbones with blush.

Photo - How to apply blush

You will get an excellent romantic look if you apply blush not only to the contour line, but also lightly sprinkle it on the inner corners of your eyes.

Darkening the inner corner of the eye is a godsend when the eyes are deep-set and when the eyelid droops.

Next, we suggest applying makeup at your own discretion, but taking into account the style of the image.

Photo - Applying lipstick

How to properly apply everyday makeup for blondes, and which shadows are suitable for blue eyes – we’ll tell you step by step. The smoky look is a popular trend at the moment. To implement it on light skin of the Summer and Spring color type we will need:

natural base;
pastel colors of shadows;
brown mascara and pencil.

A girl with fair skin needs to even out her skin especially carefully. But if you don’t use blush, your face will turn out flat and expressionless. Our instructions are simple: in the spring, paint your face with pastel soft tones, close to natural beauty. To hide imperfections, use a correcting pencil, and apply eyeliner only under the shadows.

How to apply daytime makeup according to eye color

How to do makeup for green eyes? We need a warm color scheme. This comes in especially handy in the fall when there are golden hues everywhere. Although the beauty of green eyes is also well emphasized by purple and blue shadows.

The cheeks of the autumn color type should be painted with brick colors, but the lips should preferably be painted in the same palette as the eyes.

Photo - Applying shadows

It’s a little easier for brown-haired women and brunettes who have Brown eyes. We recommend using ash-gray shades; the Winter color type loves it. Emphasize your hair color with scarlet lipstick - it needs to be chosen individually.

For red-haired ladies, the ideal eyeshadow color is green, so a red-haired girl needs to actively use fashionable makeup smoke in all shades of green (swamp, bright, light green, turquoise).

Useful secrets:

before applying lipstick on your lips or eye shadow, smooth out your skin, then the paint will lie easier and more evenly, and your makeup will look neater;
if you want to learn how to apply oriental makeup on your eyes, then use eyeliner with a hard brush and purple eyeshadow;
It is important to fill in your eyebrows and then comb them. To do this, take special brushes. You definitely need to remove the excess: sticking out hairs, wipe away bright lines;
Older ladies and teenagers are strictly not recommended to wear bright makeup, which includes red lipstick or the same eye shadow.

Video: applying shadows

Oriental style makeup

Everyone has already seen anime girls on the streets and on the Internet. This is a new makeup trend called Japanese style. To bring it to life, you need to lighten your face as much as possible and emphasize your eyes. It is difficult for mulatto women and girls suffering from hyperpigmentation to whiten their skin, so some deviations from the classic anime make-up are allowed. The scheme is as follows:

We lighten the skin, apply powder, no blush is used. If you look at the pictures, you will notice that it is still the same smokey eye, only even more intense.

We don’t paint or lighten our lips. We get the perfect club or New Year's makeup look for a teenage girl.

Photo - Applying turquoise eyeshadow

Practical recommendations

use brushes made from natural materials;
be sure to look at the training photos and videos;
The bride’s bright wedding makeup is done in order to look beautiful in the photo, so it must be applied with pearlescent paints;
Apply festive make-up based on your face type, eye and lip shape.

You can share your ideas or holiday makeup options and show off your own beauty looks in the comments to the article.

For girls who are just learning how to wear makeup, the process of applying makeup can seem daunting due to the huge selection of makeup products available. Step-by-step instructions for beginners in this case will help to structure information both about the purpose of each stage and about their correct sequence.

Makeup stages

To create a harmonious makeup, you need to follow the steps in a strict order so that each layer does not overshadow or blur the previous ones, but serves as their complement.

Some can be skipped in cases of light makeup, but not swapped.

Cleansing the face from the remnants of old cosmetics and sebum; toning. This way the makeup will fit much better.
Applying moisturizer and base. This item is not required, but is desirable to maintain skin health and evenness.
Applying foundation for a uniform skin color; eliminating defects with concealer.
Face sculpting - emphasizing the desired features with blush, highlighter, etc.
Eyebrow shaping.
Applying makeup to the eyes in this order: eyelids (base, then shadows), wings/liner, eyelashes.
Shaping lips, applying lipstick.
Consolidation.

Facial preparation and toning

Many people don’t know how to apply makeup correctly (for beginners, applying makeup step by step is the best option).

Inexperienced and even experienced girls often forget about the preparatory stage:

Wash with warm water. It is possible to use moisturizing/cleansing lotions or special milk for washing.
Apply a tonic to a cotton pad (available in most cosmetics stores for different skin types) and rub evenly into the skin with massaging movements. You don’t have to use tonic, but it will make your face look fresher.
Apply a thin layer of moisturizer.
Wait a few minutes to allow the products to absorb and begin to work.

Applying base and foundation

At this stage, a “background” is created for subsequent makeup:

Distribute the base for cosmetics over the skin of the face. If the skin is of normal type, then you can limit yourself to cream; in other cases, a base is desirable.
Apply foundation to face and a little to neck for an even transition. The foundation can be thick or light, depending on the purpose of the makeup and skin defects.
Remove excess cream.
Use concealer to hide pimples and other minor imperfections.

Step by step eyebrow shaping

There are several eyebrow products:

All of them have their place, but for beginners, a pencil or lipstick is recommended, as they are easier to adjust.

The shadows are more durable, but if the stroke is unsuccessful, it will be more difficult to correct the makeup:

Remove excess hairs near the eyebrows.
Smooth with a special brush.
Outline the edge of the eyebrow.
Paint the interior using the hatching method.
Use a cotton swab dipped in makeup remover to remove excess.
Brush your eyebrows again with a brush.

Eye makeup with shadows, mascara and eyeliner

Experts tell you how to apply makeup correctly (for beginners, step by step, you should consider complete eye makeup, which will be described below).

60% of girls start their first makeup, paying more attention to the eyes:

Apply the base to the eyelids, and secure on top with light shadows of a crumbly structure.
Apply a layer of shadows of the main color, if desired, add darker shades closer to the outer corner of the eye. Shadows for this stage do not have to be crumbly; you can also use a creamy structure.
Shade.
Line the upper eyelid with a pencil, marker or eyeliner. You need to apply the product along the lash line or as close to it as possible. You can also line the lower eyelid, but this does not suit all girls and makes the look heavier.
Mark the position of the end of the arrow with a dot and connect it to the place where the eyeliner ended.
If necessary, make the arrow thicker.
Remove excess.
Apply mascara to the eyelashes using gentle movements from top to bottom, starting from the inner corner of the eye and moving towards the outer corner. You can make a twisting motion at the ends.
If necessary, apply 2 layers of mascara.
Comb your eyelashes with a dry brush (if available).

Lip makeup for beginners

You can apply gloss (light version) or lipstick to your lips.

If choosing gloss is much easier, then the overall impression of makeup depends on the color of the lipstick:

Do not combine too rich a tone with bright shadows.
Shades of orange and brown are not suitable for yellow teeth.
When choosing lipstick in a store, do not hesitate to use a sampler to see how well it matches your face and eye color.

A pencil is also useful for drawing the outline of the lips, which will give them a pleasant shape. In cases of light makeup or with fairly voluminous lips, you can do without it.

Applying lipstick:

Use a pencil to outline your lips, starting from the dimple in the middle of your upper lip. Then outline the center of the lower lip, and then the edges. The line should not deviate from the natural contour, but emphasize it.
Blend the pencil using movements from the edges towards the lips.
Apply lipstick. As with a pencil, first apply color to the center of the lip, and then spread the lipstick to the corners. It is more convenient to start with the lower lip.
Remove excess with a napkin.
You can apply 2 layers.

Sculpting, blush application

Proper sculpting plays a significant role, so beginners should practice doing it:

Using the corrector, draw 2 lines on both sides of the bridge of the nose - from the eyebrows to the tip of the nose. The lines can start a little higher or lower, depending on how much you want to lengthen the nose.
Determine the hollow under the cheekbone by drawing an imaginary line from the ear to the lips. The recess should be somewhere on this line.
Use bronzer to darken the cheekbone and areas near the upper eyelids. They also outline the oval of the face: from above along the forehead along the hairline and from below along the chin.
Using a highlighter, lighten the bridge of the nose (between the already prepared lines), the center of the forehead, the inner corners of the eyes and cheekbones.
Blend everything with brushes.
Apply a little blush to the area above the previously darkened hollow with a brush to complete the contouring.

Setting makeup

How to apply makeup correctly (for beginners, the step-by-step process was described above) is not the only question girls have. There is a lot of interest in how to fix makeup.

To make the cosmetics last longer, you need to apply a layer of powder at the end using a brush or sponge. During the day, you can powder your face again if you feel like your makeup is starting to smudge.

Another way to fix is to use thermal water. You need to spray it near your face and plunge into this cloud so that the product covers the skin. It is necessary to remember that thermal water is used before applying mascara. For extra durability, you can sprinkle it on every layer of makeup.

Features of makeup for square, triangular, round faces

It’s easy to change your face shape for the better thanks to contouring.

The face often looks round because of the cheeks, so you need to spend time on the cheekbones - clearly draw them, make the side lines a little longer. Vertical lines make the face narrower, so for a round type, applying highlighter to the bridge of the nose (a light stripe from the middle of the forehead to the tip of the nose) will help.

Correct makeup will help you to choose the right makeup for your face shape.

With a “square” shape, it is best to darken the side areas of the forehead and chin to make the shape visually smoother.

A similar situation with a triangular face: it is recommended to reduce the forehead by darkening its side zones. The difference is that the chin should not be touched, since it is already quite narrow with such a facial structure.

Features of applying makeup for freckles

Putting on makeup when there are a lot of freckles on the face is more difficult, both for women who do not like this feature of their appearance, and for those who would not like to hide it.

It is especially difficult for beginner girls to do makeup, because usually step-by-step instructions do not contain items on the correct correction of a face with freckles.

Just a few tips can help:

When the goal is to leave freckles, but at the same time even out the complexion and hide imperfections, light BB creams will come to the rescue. If the tone suits you, but there are minor defects, for example, pimples, they can be disguised with a thin brush with a corrector applied to the tip. In the fight against dark circles under the eyes, it is better to use a reflective concealer.
Girls with freckles look good with natural lipstick colors.
Eyebrows that are too dark and clearly defined should be avoided.
This eye makeup option pleasantly sets off freckles: thin arrows; shadows smoothly transitioning from light to dark tone in the direction from the bridge of the nose to the outer corner of the eye.
If you don’t like freckles at all, there is always the option to hide them with a long-lasting and dense foundation.

How to visually widen narrow eyes

Makeup allows you to make significant adjustments to facial features, including visually changing the shape of your eyes.

There are several tricks that can make narrow eyes wider:

Arrows. The best way to give your eyes the desired shape. You will need any tool for drawing arrows: a pencil, marker or eyeliner. You can experiment with colors, but it is best to take black - a classic option. The secret is that the arrow is drawn expanding towards the outer corner of the eye. The thicker the line, the more your eyes will open. A pleasant effect can also be achieved in combination with a slight upward bend of the end of the arrow.
Lightening. There are special white eye pencils on the shelves of cosmetics stores. If you use this in the inner corners of the eyes, their cut will become visually wider. A small light spot is enough to open up the look; it should look natural, slightly shaded. Besides. You can lightly line your eyes with the same pencil for lightness and shine of the eyelid contour.
Mascara. Volume and long eyelashes will enhance any eyes. For greater effect, you can apply 2 layers. The recommended color is black, like the hands.
Shadows. Applying 2-3 shades of eyeshadow to the entire area of the upper eyelid makes the eyes appear larger. The main thing here is to follow the rules for makeup with shadows already given above.
Matching eyebrows. Narrow eyes appear wider if the eyebrow tone is slightly lighter than the eyeliner tone. Raising the end of the eyebrow will also improve the situation. It is also worth remembering that eyebrows that are too thick put pressure on the eyes, so they are not suitable for a narrow cut.

How to hide a drooping eyelid, what not to do

Disguising a drooping eyelid is a little more difficult, but it can be achieved

The ends of the arrows should bend upward.
Avoid wearing bright or sparkling shadows. This will only draw more attention to the drooping eyelid, but will not solve the problem. You can apply a catchy shade only if you shade it very well, as a result of which the shadows cover not only the eyelids, but also the area around the eye.
A drooping eyelid can be the cause of eyeliner running down or a pencil falling off. To avoid this, a base is always applied to the eyelids, and at the end the makeup is fixed with powder, or very durable products are used.
As with a narrow incision, brightening the inner corners of the eyes will work.
When applying shadows, you should not limit yourself to the crease of the eyelid - the cosmetics should also be above it to smooth out the border.
For most of your makeup, keep your eyes open and relaxed, looking ahead of you best. In this case, at some point you will have to cover your eyelids and paint over the crease.

Makeup artist tips for beginners

Makeup artists know best how to apply makeup correctly (the whole process was previously described step by step for beginners).

Who sometimes share interesting secrets:

Makeup is applied in good, uniform lighting. At the same time, if you plan to attend an indoor event, it is better to apply makeup in artificial light. If you need daytime makeup, it is better to turn to natural light sources whenever possible.
When using a large amount of cosmetics every day, experts advise spending more time on facial care: making masks, peeling, washing thoroughly in the morning and evening, and never going to bed with makeup on your face. This will avoid skin problems and, as a result, masking these problems with even larger layers of foundation.
It is necessary to select cosmetics according to your skin type. It is also best to choose natural hypoallergenic products rather than purchasing the cheapest products.
Any makeup artist chooses makeup tones in accordance with the purpose of its application. For evening looks, more rich, heavy shades are used, when, as in daytime makeup, the main thing is minimalism and naturalness.
Experts advise never to forget about your neck. It needs care just as much as your face, and can also look out of place if you forget to apply a little foundation or powder on it.
For makeup, only special brushes, brushes, and sponges are used. Applying cosmetics with your hands should be avoided.

Applying makeup correctly is not at all difficult, even for beginners. You just need to practice a little - practice plays the same role in this matter as step-by-step application of cosmetics.

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In order to get beautiful makeup, it is absolutely not necessary to contact professional makeup artists on this issue; you can do it yourself, having the necessary cosmetics and makeup brushes on hand. So that you can cope with this task, let’s figure out how to put on makeup beautifully.

What should you consider before applying makeup?

To make your makeup look good, you should consider a few nuances. In particular:

For what occasion do you do makeup? If you are preparing for an event: a banquet, a wedding, a party, you should do evening makeup, which allows the use of dark shades of eye shadow and eyeliner or lipstick. If you are going to work or a business meeting, you need to get by with a light daytime makeup with light beige or brown shadows, as well as nude lipstick - this option will always be appropriate.

What is the condition of your skin? If you have a large number of rashes and redness, do not forget to use special corrective products and dense textures of foundations in order to hide such imperfections; in this case, you should avoid bright red lipstick - it will focus attention on existing inflammations. If there are no skin problems, you can decide how to apply makeup at your own discretion. It is allowed to use bright colors of lipstick or eye shadow, as well as light textures of foundation.

What will you be wearing? Remember that your makeup should be in harmony with your outfit.

You should also take into account the shape of your lips, eyes, and chin when choosing one or another makeup scheme. Remember that there are recommendations on how to properly do makeup for different face types, eye shapes and lips, which will help you hide existing flaws and highlight your strengths. Be sure to study them and apply them to make your makeup look beautiful.

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The main stages of creating makeup

It’s not difficult to figure out how to learn to paint from scratch. To begin with, you should collect the basic cosmetics, which will include: foundation or foundation base (girls with oily skin should use both of these products), powder, blush, eye shadow (it is advisable to choose basic brown shades to begin with), eye pencils and for lips, mascara, eyebrow product, lipstick. You need to do makeup with them step by step as follows:

1. First, you should cleanse your skin and apply moisturizer to it. A few minutes after this, you can carefully apply the foundation with a brush, sponge or fingers, spreading it over your entire face. If you have problem areas of the skin, for example, rashes or redness, as well as bruises, you need to apply a corrector to these areas.

2. Next you need to shape your eyebrows. They should be combed, shaped with a pencil and tinted with eye shadow on the eyebrows. If your hair is unruly, you can use brown fixing wax for styling.

3. The next step is eye makeup. You will need to apply shadows step by step, blending them on the moving eyelid, apply liquid eyeliner, and then mascara.

4. Next you need to do lip makeup using lipstick or gloss.

5. The last step is to apply blush to the cheekbones, as well as veil powder. If you have fairly oily skin, you may want to use a compact powder that gives full coverage.

Important: if you are doing bright makeup, you need to focus on the eyes or on the lips (but not on the eyes and lips at the same time). Let's take a closer look at how to do this correctly.

How to paint your lips beautifully?

If you are going on a romantic date, you should focus your makeup on your lips. Step by step you will need to draw them like this:

1. First, apply a special primer to your lips. It will ensure high durability of makeup throughout the evening. Please note: you only need to use a special lip primer; face or eye makeup products will not work for you.

2. Take a contour pencil and carefully outline the contour of your lips. If you don't have a pencil that matches the shade of the lipstick you've chosen, you can take a thin lip brush, put a little lipstick on it and draw a contour with it.

3. Using a brush, carefully apply lipstick to your lips.

If you want to achieve a glossy shine, you will need to apply a clear gloss over your lipsticks. If at home you want to get a matte finish, you will need to carefully blot your lips with a napkin and lightly powder the lipstick.

Have you already read the article about makeup for brunettes with red lipstick? Read here.

How to paint your face beautifully (English)

How to paint your face beautifully