Back to Basics Makeover

1. Back to Basics Makeover Become your own makeup artist. Here are several steps to enhance your makeup techniques and applications.

2. Step One • We are going to makeover our eyes first. • You need the following: • Concealer, cream eyeshadow or eyeshadow base • Light eyeshadow color • Medium eyeshadow color • Powder, liquid or pencil eyeliner • Shimmer eyeshadow(Optional) • Mascara

3. Take concealer/base and apply over the entire lid. • Using a concealer/base will give you an even surface • to apply your eyeshadow. • Apply your light color eyeshadow over the entire lid. • It will seal your concealer/base. • To contour the eye, add a medium color eyeshadow in the • crease of the eye blending from the outer middle of the eye to • the inner middle eye area.

4. If you like shimmery colors, apply and blend a highlighting • eyeshadow color to the brow bone, inner crease and/or lower lid. • Before applying mascara, line your eyes top and/or bottom • with a pencil liner, powder line or liquid liner. For added • enhancement, blend a touch of the shimmery color to the • inner corner of the lower lid or blend over the entire lower lid.

5. Mascara comes in many different formulas and colors. Find • your favorite by trying different brands. When applying mascara • top and/or bottom, stroke the mascara wand on top and underneath • the lashes to completely cost and achieve full lashes. • If you choose to fill in or shape your eye brows, there are brushes • specifically shaped for giving you an even perfect brow along with • the product which will be a powder or gel texture, to adhere then • transfer from the brush to the brow. Another option is using a • pencil. If you choose to use a pencil, use one with a powdered • texture for a more natural look. Once you have brushed or combed • your brows in place, simply take your brow brush with product or • pencil and gently sweep over your brows to fill in or shape. Note: Now that we have finished applying makeup to the eyes, take a little eye makeup remover and gently wipe underneath your eye to make sure that no excess eyeshadow has settled under the eye.

6. Step two • Foundation comes in many different formulas • and textures. There are a few ways to determine • which formula is best for you. • If your skin oily, you may want an oil free foundation. • If your skin is combination, you may want a sheer or • lightweight foundation. • If your skin is dry, you may want a cream or oil based • foundation. • Another option is a powder foundation. If your skin is dry, • you may not feel this is an appropriate option. • The best tool for applying foundation is a brush. Many • cosmetic lines now make a special brush to apply foundation. • This brush is best with liquid or cream foundation.

7. When applying foundation, dot a small foundation on the face and • then blend with the brush until smooth. • Underneath the eye should be ready for concealer. Dot a little • concealer underneath the eye area. Take your concealer brush and • gently blend. • Finishing powder is an optional step. If you choose to use a • finishing powder, it will set the foundation and help minimize • the production of oil. Note: If you prefer a dewy look to your skin, you may want to skip the powder.

8. Step Three • Now it’s time to add cheek color, highlighters • and perhaps a bronzer to add color to the face. • Select your favorite cheek color or choose one • from the current seasonal favorites. • When selecting a blush brush, it is best to consult • a makeup artist to find the style that works best • for you. • Bronzing powders are great for your skin, if you want color or • a tanned look but don’t want to self-tan or sun bathe. • Highlighting powders or sticks can be used all over the • face to give a subtle luminous glow or dewy look to the skin.

9. Apply the blush on the apple of the cheek and work back • blending to desired color application. • Using a powder brush, sweep your bronzing powder all over • for desired color application. • Using a powder brush or shimmer stick, gradually sweep • your shimmer color over the cheeks or allover the face. Note: Remember that bronzers can be worn all year. During the winter months, use a bronzer to enhance a healthier look to the skin.

10. Step Four • To complete our makeover, lips must be polished • to perfection. • Experiment with different types of lip textures to • determine what feels and looks good to you. • Remember that a lip liner is important to the total • look and finish of the lips. • For fun try using a lip gloss to add some color or • texture to finish off the lip look!

11. There are many formulas of lip color such as cream texture, semi-matte or matte • and sheer lip formulas. • Lining your lips is very important. To achieve a blended lip liner look, • line your lips after you apply your lip product. For a more pronounced • lip liner look, line your lips first followed by your lip color. • Now it’s time for some fun! If you like lip gloss, there are so many textures • such flat, shimmery, some with glitter and two tone glosses.

12. There is no right or wrong way to apply makeup. This is a guide to help you get started. It’s up to you to practice and create your own individual style.