I've currently been working on this amazing idea of having my own beauty bible and Its basically all about things we all need to know when applying makeup and doing it correctly. I can't wait to share with you dolls all my makeup commandments. I have learned some great tips from youtube and also myself. I hope they work out for you too. Continue reading to learn more about these makeup commandments i can't stop obsessing over.
1. ALWAYS DAB ON MOISTURIZER OR PRIMER BEFORE FOUNDATION.
Most important of the makeup commandments is where you actually start applying your makeup. There are actually makeup artists who believe that it's unorthodox to spread on foundation directly on to bare skin. I believe that makeup primer helps to create an extraordinary smooth surface. The first step is apply moisturizer onto my clean skin and then I dab my primer. Your makeup will then appear to just melt right into your face rather than lay weirdly on top of it This would keep your makeup intact and you slay all day.
2. DON'T TEST FOUNDATION ON YOUR HAND, TEST WITH THE JAWLINE TO FIND THE PERFECT MATCH.
It is a beauty myth to believe that you should always test foundation of the back of your hand. The truth is that your hands are usually darker than your face or some times lighter than your face. Its a better idea to draw stripes of foundation on your jawline, and then study them in natural light.
3. INVEST IN GOOD QUALITY BRUSHES.
The following is a list of brushes you only need to trust for a great makeup turnout; 2 flat, synthetic brushes for concealer, 2 dome-tipped, natural-bristle eyeshadow brushes, a 1.5' natural- bristle blush brush, and an oversize natural-bristle brush for loose powder.
4.DONT BE AFRAID TO APPLY COLOR WITH YOUR FINGERS.
The rule for using your fingers is as follows; if the area is larger than your fingertip, go onward and use it. If its smaller, pick up a brush. Anything you have that comes in a gel or cream form is basically begging to be tapped on with your fingers. The heat in your fingers is like the best blending tool for areas such as your face, eyes.
5. BLUSH SHOULD GO ON THE APPLES OF THE CHEEKS, NOT IN THE HOLLOWS.
There is absolutely no reason why you should be making that fish face when applying blush! Swirl blush only on the apples of your cheeks. If you don't know where they are, smile and you'll see them. Blend just lightly up and out toward your temples. You should be thinking circles, not stripes. If you're looking for a natural look, start with a tiny dab of blush, and then build slowly to increase the intensity.
6. HIGHLIGHTER CAN ACCENTUATE YOUR BONE STRUCTURE, BUT USE IT SPARINGLY.
Highlighters are for accentuating and creating a contour in a flattering way. A little can go a long way so pat or brush the highlighter directly on the tops of the cheekbones, over or under blush, and along the brow bones.
7. A LITTLE TRANSLUCENT LOOSE POWDER GOES A LONG WAY.
Powder is not about color but really about texture. Don't choose a shade that matches or enhances the color of your skin, choose a truly translucent formula. This means choosing a powder with as little pigment as possible. After dipping your large fluffy brush , or your damp beauty blender into the powder, give it a strong tap against the side of the pot, and then apply it just to your T-zone which would help control shine and also dab the beauty blender under your eyes to set your concealer.
So this is all I have decided to share with everyone. I hope this is able to help teach you new things and correct your old ways of applying makeup. Hope you liked my commandments from my makeup bible....
