Everything You Wanted To Know About Nailing The Light Makeup Look Like A Pro

1. Everything You Wanted To Know About Nailing The Light Makeup Look Like A Pro When it comes to makeup, stalwarts swear by the golden rule of “less is more.” Dramatic makeup can surely be the pre-requisite in certain occasions such as Halloween. But if you are on the lookout for a regular college makeup routine then the last thing you would want is cake face makeup making you look like an overdone Christmas tree. Today we shall take you through a simple tutorial of how to get your makeup done in less than fifteen minutes. Start your routine by applying a moisturizer followed by some sunscreen if you are thinking of spending time outdoors. You can use a primer if you wish your makeup to stick for longer. It is also known to act as a potent base which can help you in avoiding cake face makeup. Next you will have to apply a coat of foundation by starting from the center of your face and slowly blending it outwards following a dabbing motion with a sponge to even out your skin tone. You can even add in some concealer if your foundation fails to give you adequate coverage. A face powder can be used to seal the makeup and mattify your skin for making it look shine-free. A fluffy brush can be used for applying powder all over your face and especially in the under-eye area and T-zone. You can make your cheeks glow you applying a powder or cream base highlighter in gold or silver shade on the higher planes of your face such as on the bridge of your nose, above the cheekbone or on the center of your forehead. Coming to eye makeup, a concealer or eye primer can be used as the base to make your eye makeup last long and be crease proof round the clock. Pick a color which reflects your personality. However, for morning college it is advisable to stick to neutral orange hues as that can complement your eyes

2. and impart a fresher look to the same. Load the eyeshadow onto a fluffy or flat brush and pat it on your eyelids. Use just one shade to maintain that natural look and follow a circular motion while applying the same. Next comes eyeliner and you can take your pick from the available varieties of liquid, gel or pencil eyeliners. It should be applied starting from the outer corner of your eye and extended till its inner corner with the help of a pointed brush. You should ensure that the line is drawn as much close as possible to the lash line. Brows serve as an important factor which can make or break your entire look. You can use an eyebrow pencil or eyeshadow for filling your brows. However, you need to ensure that the shade chosen is close to your brow color. You can complete your eye makeup by curling your lashes and applying a thick coat of mascara starting from the roots of your lashes and extending it right up to the tips. You can apply more mascara if required on the roots and definitely not along the length of the lashes as doing so can cause your lashes to weigh down. A volumizing mascara can be your perfect pick if you wish to extend your lashes. Before dabbing on some lipstick make sure to apply a lip balm or lip conditioner to benefit out of a moisturizing effect. You can take your pick between shades of brown or nude pink. Lack of time can never be your excuse of putting on cake face makeup. Just keep it light and step out with confidence to make heads turn as you walk by.