Draft Instructions - Loretta Salinas

Step-by-Step Instructions on How to Apply Makeup

An Easy Makeup Application Process
If you follow the following instructions, you will learn how to apply makeup for all occasions in a quick and easy manner.

Things You Will Need
Foundation
Loose or Pressed Powder
Mascara
Eye Shadow
Eyeliner
Blush
Lip liner
Lipstick
Assorted application brushes

Foundation
Foundation is the base – a liquid foundation that matches your skin tone is the best choice. Start by putting it on in dots over the middle of your face. Use your fingertips or a makeup sponge to spread it out until it covers your entire face.
Loose or Pressed Powder
To keep the foundation in place, dust on loose or pressed powder in the same color using a brush or powder puff. You can take a compact with pressed powder with you for touchups later.


Eye Shadow
Eye Shadow should coordinate with your eye color and your skin tones not to what you are wearing. Use dark eye shadows to line the edge of your upper eyelid, following along above the upper lashes. Medium eye shadow is placed above that and up to the crease of the eye. Light eye shadow goes from there to just under the eyebrow. For day wear, use matte colors. Colors with gleams and sparkles are more appropriate for evening occasions.

Eyeliner
You can use liquid or pencil eyeliner, whichever you prefer. Start by applying a thin line on your upper eyelid and then to your lower eyelid. You can smooth the line out by using the tip of an eye shadow brush to create a smoky effect.
Blush
Blush adds life and comes in both powder and gel forms. Whichever you choose, you will need to apply it sparingly to avoid a “clown-effect” appearance. Find the apples of your cheeks by smiling and then put the blush either on them or just below, whichever is more flattering to you.

Lip liner/Lipstick

Pick a lipstick and lip liner color that goes with your skin tone. Sometimes you can also choose a color that goes well with your outfit or eye shadow color. Apply lip liner around the edges of the lips before the lipstick has been applied. Make sure the lip liner color is a similar shade to the lipstick, as very dark lip liner with pale lipstick will not look right. Either apply the lipstick straight from the tube or use a lipstick brush as professional makeup artists do.


Mascara
Mascara is the last step in the makeup application process. Again, select a color based on your skin tone, using dark brown if you are fair and black for darker skin. Navy or plum can also be used for evening occasions, but are not really appropriate for the work environment. Dip the applicator into the tube and gently wave it over the upper and lower lashes. Wait a few minutes for it to dry before applying a second coat. This will help avoid clumping. For evening, you may wish to use an eyelash curler to get a more exotic look, but be sure to do this before applying the mascara or it will clump together.

Conclusion
Last but not least, remember to be safe with your cosmetics. Cosmetics don’t last forever. They can become contaminated with bacteria, so to be safe they should be discarded once they get old. This is especially important with mascara which should not be kept longer than one year after it is first used. Avoid risking health problems by not sharing cosmetics with anyone else.
Now that you know how to apply makeup, why not practice before your next big event? By following these instructions, you’ll look great wherever you go and whatever you do and you won’t have to spend a whole lot of money or time doing it!