Mastering Makeup: Step-By-Step Tutorials And Product Reviews

Mastering Makeup: Step-by-Step Tutorials and Product Reviews

Welcome to the world of makeup artistry! Whether you are a makeup enthusiast or a beginner eager to explore the magic of cosmetics, this blog post is your ultimate guide to mastering makeup. From essential step-by-step tutorials to honest product reviews, we will walk you through the process of achieving stunning looks and building your makeup collection with confidence.

Chapter 1: Laying the Foundation - Skincare Prep

Before delving into the enchanting world of makeup, it's crucial to start with a clean canvas. In this chapter, we will emphasize the importance of skincare preparation, including cleansing, moisturizing, and priming, to ensure a flawless makeup application.

For the perfect look Foundation plays a major role enhances your name, as its name defines every make up must start with a good foundation for long lasting beauty. Foundation regardless of quality can be differentiating on parameters like consistency, application, and ingredients. So how do you know which type is right for you?

"Foundation is a misunderstood product," says celebrity makeup artist Sandy Linter. "Some people think it has to match the skin perfectly. It doesn't. It can be used to enhance the color of your skin by adding more warmth or toning down redness, etc."

Here below we discuss eight common types of foundations, with the help of experts. Each has its own set of advantages.

Liquid Foundation

Liquid Foundation tends to provide the most coverage and is best used if there are larger patches of skin you’re looking to even out.

Powder Foundation

Powder foundation is convenient and easy to apply. It typically comes in a compact case, which is ideal for on-the-go touch-ups. However, given its drier formulation, it’s best used on oily skin without too many fine lines.

Cream Foundation

For clients who previously had acne scarring or Matured Skin, cream fills in the surface and creates a doll-like finish. Which comes in a bottle with a pump. Most skin types can find a cream formula that works well for them. Although it can be a bit dewier for oily skin, cream foundations can be paired with a shine control primer, an oil controlled moisturizer, blotted with a powder and sealed with a setting spray,"

Stick Foundation

If covering blemishes is your main goal, a stick foundation could be for you. Since it comes in an easy-to-use stick format, it’s great for slipping into your purse or makeup bag. The consistency tends to be a bit thicker, so it’s important to find your ideal shade.

Mineral Powder

This type of foundation is loose and typically comes in a sifter. The only downside to this option is that it can be quite messy if not applied carefully, as opposed to pressed powders. It's best used during your morning routine to set your makeup; swap in a powder compact for touch-ups during the day.

 Tinted Moisturizer

It tends to have sheer coverage and may not be ideal for masking heavy discoloration or blemishes. However, it's amazing for creating a bright, dewy complexion and evening skin tone. This is also a great lightweight option for summer.

 BB Cream

Perfect for a broad range of skin types It’s made with a relatively creamy formulation and can help even skin tone while moisturizing skin and providing just a touch of color. If you are prone to oil and blemishes.

CC Cream

Similar to BB cream CC Cream stands for Colour Correction is intended to provide a light layer of coverage with a natural tint. These creams are often hydrating and frequently contain anti-aging ingredients. Just like their alphabetical predecessor, CC creams can help even skin tone to create a bright, fresh-faced look. 

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Concealing Imperfections - The Art of Color Correction

Learn the art of color correction to neutralize blemishes, dark circles, and redness. We will provide step-by-step tutorials on using color correctors and concealer to achieve a flawless complexion.

WHAT IS COLOUR CORRECTING?

Uses of skin complementing colours to help you get rid of skin discolouration is called colour Correction. Colour correctors are very lightweight on the skin and have a similar texture to a creamy concealer.

The colours used are directly opposite to the colours of the skin spectrum, which cancel them out and even out your skin tone. The colours that are generally used are green, lavender, yellow and a few other coral shades. Each colour is used to target a specific area of concern. The first step is to identify your area of concern and then use the co-relating colour concealer to conceal it. You can invest in a colour corrector palette or buy these colours individually.

ORANGE COLOUR CORRECTOR

Orange colour corrector is the most commonly used colour corrector for dark circles. It helps you cancel out any dark spots you may have and even neutralizes your crow’s feet. Orange colour corrector is best suited for people with medium to darker skin.

If you don’t want to buy a separate colour corrector for your dark circles, you can simply use a concealer with an orange undertone before applying foundation. It will act like a colour correcting concealer and help you achieve a similar effect. Another great hack if you don’t have an orange colour corrector available is to simply use your lip make up product. Use your creamy red or reddish orange lipstick and apply it under your eyes and on any dark spot you want to correct. Blend it well using your sponge or brush. You can continue with your face makeup after and apply foundation, concealer, contour,blush and highlighter. Don’t forget to set it all in using your favourite powder.

PEACH COLOUR CORRECTOR

A peach colour corrector does the same job as an orange colour corrector, but it is suitable for people with fair to medium skin tones. An orange colour corrector may be too harsh and look patchy on fair skin, which is why a peachy colour corrector for dark circles is ideal to reduce their appearance on fair to medium skin.

GREEN COLOUR CORRECTOR

Green colour corrector is also often used while colour correcting. It is very effective to reduce the appearance of redness on your skin. If you have an angry pimple, with redness around it, just apply a light layer of green colour corrector from your colour corrector palette to cancel it out. It also helps cover blemishes and acne marks.

YELLOW COLOUR CORRECTOR

A yellow colour corrector is used to effectively cover the appearance of bruises and veins which have purple undertones. It is also used to cover brownish dark circles and mild redness. If you don’t have a yellow colour corrector on hand, you can use a concealer with yellow undertones to colour correct. A full coverage concealer with yellow undertones will act as a colour correcting concealer.

LAVENDER COLOUR CORRECTOR

Lavender colour corrector will help you brighten your skin and cancel out yellow undertones. If your skin is looking too dull and lacklustre, adding a lavender colour corrector will brighten up your skin.

You don’t need to own every shade of colour corrector makeup, unless you are a professional. Identify your areas of concern and choose a colour corrector accordingly. If you are looking for a travel friendly option, a colour corrector palette is a great buy. It helps you have all the colours you will need in one place.

WHEN DO I APPLY COLOUR CORRECTOR?

Now that we know which colour corrector must be used for which concern, it is now time to understand when to apply it. After applying primer on your face and before beginning your face makeup is when you use a colour corrector. Colour Corrector makeup is essentially the second step of your makeup routine. After you have blended your colour corrector well, you can continue with your face makeup as per usual.

After this you can begin doing your eye makeup. Fill in your eyebrows apply some eyeshadow, line your waterline with a kajal and load your lashes with some mascara for a glamorous look. You can also create a winged eyeliner for added drama. 

A Palette of Possibilities - Understanding Makeup Tools

Every artist needs the right tools, and makeup is no exception. We'll explore different makeup brushes, sponges, and beauty blenders, and how to use them effectively for different makeup techniques.

Angled brush An angled brush is a smaller version of a sculpting brush and can be used for lining the eyes, creating a sharp cat-eye, filling in brows or lips.

Beauty blender (N.) [byoo-tee blen-der] A trademarked teardrop-shaped makeup sponge that is used for application and blending of foundation or other makeup products. Beauty blender is one of the most selling beauty tools.

Cat eye template Cat-eye template is a reusable template, made out of thick paper or plastic, which can be placed above or below your eyes to guide the shape of a cat-eye. Also, see cat-eye in makeup techniques.

Cotton swab 

Crimper An electronic heating device with two corrugated ceramic plates used to press and curl the hair is called a crimper or hair crimper. Crimpers were one of the most popular beauty tools used to create 90 hairstyles. Also see straightener.

Curling iron An electronic heating device that is used to curl the hair is called a curling iron. Also see straightener.

Cuticle remover A beauty tool used to clean the nail cuticles is called a cuticle remover.

Eye pencil sharpener A beauty tool that has a sharpener in the size of an eye pencil, used to sharpen it, is called an eye pencil sharpener. It may come in two sizes, or may also be a dual eye pencil sharpener that can sharpen both small and big pencils.

Eyebrow guide Eyebrow guide is a reusable stencil or template to help determine where and how to fill in the eye brows. It may have many different variations like straight, angular, natural and pronounced brow shape.

Eyebrow wand See spoolie-brush.

Eyelash comb Eyelash comb is a makeup tool in the shape of a small comb with a long handle, used to gently comb and separate lashes to prevent them from sticking together. It also helps remove excess mascara.

Eyelash curler Eyelash curler is a beauty tool used for curling the eyelashes, especially before putting on mascara.

Fake eyelash applicator Fake eyeslash applicator is a beauty tool used to apply false eyelashes. It is shaped like a clip, to hold your lashes while you apply glue to it and then place it on your lid.

Fan brush A makeup brush with soft fibers in the shape of a fan that is used to apply highlighter is called a fan brush.

Foot spa A machine, often portable, with a sink, roller massager base, massaging jets and heated water inlets used for cleaning and massaging feet is called a foot spa. Also pedicure machine.

French manicure tip guide A stencil or template with shapes of different finer or toe nails used to apply nail polish just on the tips of nails is called a French manicure tip guide.

Gel polish cap A rubbery or silicon cap with a foam pad that can be attached to the finger nail to soak and remove gel nail polish.

Hair straightener  See straightener.

Kabuki brush A makeup brush with short, soft fibers and a semi-rounded top, used to apply bronzer or face powder, is called a kabuki brush.

Lip liner sharpener A beauty tool that has a sharpener in the size of a lip pencil, used to sharpen it, is called a lip liner sharpener.

Lip plumper  A lip-plumper is a beauty supply item that can be in the form of either a balm or a device, used to swell up the lips, either instantly or overnight.

Makeup brush cleaning machine A makeup brush cleaning machine is a rotatory device or tool used to attach, clean and dry makeup brushes.

Makeup sponge A sponge used for application and blending of foundation, face powder or other makeup products, usually angled on one side and rounded on the other. The angled side can be used for areas that need more precision like the sides of the nose or under the eyes and the rounded for wider areas like cheeks or forehead.

Manicure brush A beauty brush that is used to apply cream, balm or other manicure products onto nails is called a manicure brush.

Mascara fan brush A smaller version of the fan brush, a mascara fan brush has soft fibers in the shape of a fan that is used on the lashes for clump-free mascara application.

Mini beauty blender A smaller version of the trademarked teardrop-shaped makeup sponge, beauty blender, that is used for application and blending of concealer or other makeup products.

Nail art drill A machine used for carving, sanding, polishing, shaping or drawing on either natural and acrylic nails is called a nail art drill.

Nail buffer A beauty tool with flat, fine grit that is used to buff or polish nails is called a nail buffer.

Nail clipper A grooming tool used to clip, cut and shape nails is called a nail clipper.

Nail file A beauty tool with a flat steel plate that has a rough edge, used to shape the edges of nails is called a nail file.

Pedicure machine See foot spa.

Portable foot spa See foot spa.

Powder brush A powder brush has a large, rounded surface area and dense bristles for the application of face powder. Kabuki brushes or mushroom brushes are two examples of powder brushes.

Pumice stone A lightweight, rough stone used to rub body parts, especially heels or feet to remove the dead skin cells is called a pumice stone.

Q-tip A tool with cotton stuck on either side, used for precision makeup removal, eyeshadow blending, aural cleaning or similar tasks is called a q-tip. Also cotton swab.

Sculpting brush Used to contour and sculpt the face, a sculpting brush is a wide brush, angled in a shape that can work for both powder and cream-based products.

Smudge brush A smudge eyeshadow brush is a dense brush with a slight curve at the top, used to blend eyeshadow seamlessly without harsh lines, or to create smokey eyes. It can also be used for lining with eyeshadow under the lower waterline.

Spoolie A spoolie is a beauty supply tool that looks like a mascara wand and is used to lightly comb and shape eyebrows. It’s usually used on already filled-in brows to shape and work the product between the eyebrow hair. Also see spoolie-comb.

Spoolie-brush A type of spoolie that has a small comb on one side and an angled eyebrow brush or a mascara-wand-shaped brush on the other, used to fill in, comb and shape eyebrows. Also eyebrow wand. Also see spoolie.

Stippling brush Short flat-top brush with fine, feathery ends used to apply foundation, concealer, blush or contour is called a stippling brush.

Straightener An electronic heating device with two flat ceramic plates used to press and straighten the hair is called a straightener. Also hair straightener. Also see curling iron.

Toe separator A beauty tool that is used to place in between toes, used to align and separate toes while wearing nail polish, is called a toe separator.

Tweezers A beauty tool, usually slant-tip, used for plucking eyebrows is called a pair of tweezers. Tweezers are one of the simplest beauty tools.

UV dryer A machine that radiates UV rays and has space to put hands, used to dry nail polish is called a UV dryer. One of the professional beauty tools, UV dryers are often used in nail salons.

UV spa equipment sterilizer See UV sterilizer.

UV sterilizer UV sterilizer is a machine used to clean and sterilize beauty tools and equipment It kills the bacteria and virus from nail clippers, metal and glass filers. Also UV spa equipment sterilizer.

Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is a mirror, usually round-shaped with a handle or cover for hand-held use, used when applying makeup. Vanity mirrors may be magnifying, for seeing makeup details, or may be dual mirrors, with one regular mirror and another a magnifying mirror.

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Eye Enchantment - Eyeshadow and Eyeliner Tutorials

Eyes are the windows to the soul, and in this chapter, we'll unlock the secrets of mesmerizing eye makeup. From sultry smoky eyes to vibrant eyeshadow looks, you'll learn various techniques to enhance your gaze.

Once you master the basic steps to a pretty, polished eye, it's easy to expand to more complicated and artistic eye makeup styles.

The first step for most women is to apply under-eye concealer to hide dark circles or other flaws. Apply with a brush or with the index finger in a light tapping motion until the product is smoothed under the eye. If you don't need to cover any under eye imperfections, you can skip this step.

Prime the Eye

Apply a small amount of primer to the lid with a brush or your index finger. You can use a product made specifically to prime the eye (this will allow makeup to last the longest) or use a small amount of eye cream or concealer.

Apply Base Eye Shadow

Next, apply your base eye shadow on the lid of the eye. The base eye shadow is usually a light to medium colour and will be applied to the lid of the eye using a small or medium eye shadow brush.

Apply the Highlight Shade

Next, apply the highlight color. This is typically a lighter shade, or the lightest shade in an eye shadow trio. Apply the highlight shade to the brow bone and any other areas you want to highlights, such as the inner corner of the eye.

Add the Contour Shadow

Apply the contour shade is in the crease of the eye and blend outward in your desired shape. This is a darker shade and really helps define the eye. It is typically applied using a smaller eye shadow brush because the color is more concentrated and you are creating definition.

Although contouring can be done in many ways, one of the most popular is to create a slight "v" at the corner of the eye. This helps make the eye appear more open and creates excellent definition.

Blend Eye Shadow

Use a larger-sized eye shadow brush and blend the eye shadows well. Unless you are going for an event or artistic look, eye shadow tends to look much better and more natural if it is well blended without harsh lines.

Apply Eyeliner

Apply eyeliner to the top lid. You can apply eyeliner as a pencil or a liquid or with an eyeliner brush if it is a gel or cream formula. Kohl pencil is the most popular; use short, small strokes to connect the line along the top of the eyelid, close to the lash bed.

Place liquid liner or gel liners on the eye in a smooth movement in a thin line. Then build the thickness of the line as desired.

Curl Lashes

Curl eyelashes with an eyelash curler. Gently squeeze the curler together at the base of the lashes and hold for a few seconds. You can also 'walk' the curler up the rest of the lashes and repeat for a longer look and more curl.

Apply Mascara

After curling lashes, apply mascara to the top lashes. Tilt your head back and gently move the mascara wand from root to tip. Apply additional coats as desired.

Apply Mascara to Lower Lashes

It's not always necessary to add mascara to the lower lashes, but if you wish to do so, hold the mascara wand vertically and move across the lower lash line. This trick helps catch each of the smaller lower lashes.

Apply Brow Corrector

Eyebrow corrector can help add definition and polish to brows and really add to your overall eye makeup look. These come in pencil and powder form and should be applied with short, light strokes.

Beautiful Eyes

By practicing, you'll find out which types of eye makeup and which styles of application work best for you. Although these steps provide you with a naturally beautiful style of eye makeup, there are many ways to get creative with your look.

Once you are comfortable with the basic steps, experiment with different colors, designs, and styles that interest you.

The Perfect Frame - Eyebrow Shaping and Definition

Well-groomed eyebrows can transform your face, and we'll help you find the best eyebrow shape for your features. Dive into the world of brow pencils, pomades, and gels to achieve the perfect frame for your eyes.

First, look at your natural eyebrow shape. How angled is it? How thick or thin is it? 

 

And base on that, you can choose a design for your eyebrows. 

Use an eyebrow-shape guide to see what matches our natural face shape

Straight – long face

Curved – Heart and diamond face

Soft arch – Oval and square

High arch – Round face

S-shaped – Square and diamond face. 

Upward – Oval and Square face. 

After deciding which eyebrow shape will be better for you,

you will need to have a natural full eyebrow. 

I recommend you let your eyebrows grow for about six weeks to have full natural

eyebrow results and then give it a design. 

 

Pluck just a few eyebrow hairs that do not allow you to have your brow shape with makeup.

Don’t use a magnifying mirror, and try to do it in daylight to have better results. 

Chapter 7: Sculpt and Glow - Contouring and Highlighting Techniques

Learn how to sculpt your face with contouring and add a radiant glow with highlighters. We'll guide you through the subtleties of this art to create the illusion of sharper cheekbones and a luminous complexion.

Determining your face shape is the first and most important step when highlighting and contouring. For each face shape, there is a slightly different placement of the highlight and contour.

There are six face shapes to consider when determining which one is yours: Oval, Long, Round, Square, Heart, and Diamond.

your cheeks, your temples and the perimeter of your forehead.

You have the option to contour your eyes and neck as well.

You want to blend out all the harsh lines you created in the step before. Contouring is meant to look as natural and effortless as possible. You can use a brush to blend or a sponge.

When all the blending is done, make sure to "set" your makeup with a translucent powder (a powder that goes on "clear") so that your makeup won't easily wipe off. This is only if you use cream/foundation to contour. If you use powder to contour, you do not need to add another layer of translucent powder.

Highlighting, also known as "strobing" is a beauty favorite in the makeup community.

Your highlighter can be any color or shade. Highlighters come in powders, creams, liquid or baked products.

The areas where you will be putting your highlighter is your cheek bones, bridge and tip of your nose, chin, cupids bow, and above your temples by your eyebrows. You can also take it a step further and highlight the inner corners of your eyes and your brow bone.

Highlighting can give a dewy effect to your makeup look, or simple add that little bit of sparkle you need to brighten up your face.

Now you can finish the rest of your makeup! With practice, you will learn what is best for your own skin type and color over time. It is important to blend, blend, blend. Remember, blend is your friend!

You can use drug store products or high-end products, both work amazing. It is all about preference! Your makeup should make you feel confident, so whatever look you feel most comfortable with, make that your go-to.

 Chapter 8: Pout Perfection - Lipstick, Liner, and Lip Gloss Tips

In this chapter, we'll explore the world of lip products, from classic lipsticks to trendy liquid lip colors. Discover how to make your lips appear fuller and plumper with the right techniques.

Focus on Your Cupid's Bow

Grab your favorite lip pencil and start by overlining the center of your top lip, where the Lip bow is. You can overline the rest of the lip slightly, but keep most of the volume at the Lip bow.

Pump Up Your Pout

Next, overline the center of your bottom lip. Then, instead of overlining the rest of the bottom lip, bring the lip pencil upwards, inside and slightly above the natural lip line. This creates a pouty effect, Keep the rest of your lips bare for maximum plumping effect, or fill them in for longer-lasting color.

Gloss It Up

Once your lips are lined, it’s time to add a gloss —The sheer pink shade leaves a luminous, non-sticky sheen that lasts for hours. Paired with the lip liner, you have a voluminous lip look that’ll last all day.

Chapter 9: Setting the Scene - Translucent Powders and Setting Sprays

Setting your makeup is essential to ensure it lasts throughout the day. Learn about setting powders and sprays to keep your masterpiece intact for hours on end.

Invest in a setting spray. This step is optional, but it is highly recommended. A setting spray will help your makeup last all day and keep everything looking natural and not so "cakey". (Mac fix plus is a popular one)

Chapter 10: Product Reviews - Tried and Tested Favorites

As makeup enthusiasts, we know the struggle of finding the perfect products. In this section, we'll provide honest reviews of popular makeup brands and products we've personally tested, helping you make informed choices.

LAKME, L"OREAL are two top brands... rest any brand if our research satisfy then we would let you know

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Conclusion

We hope these step-by-step tutorials and product reviews have inspired you to embrace your inner artist and experiment with various looks.

Remember, makeup is not about masking your features but enhancing the unique beauty you already possess. Embrace your creativity, have fun, and let your confidence shine through!