For the most part, makeup routines do vary from person to person. Few people like to start with their lips, others swear by underpainting,and few people like to switch it up, experimenting with different application techniques each time, and this is the case with beginner makeup steps.
The order in which makeup is applied can indeed be very subjective. Still, a person may be seeking a refresher on the basics or even looking for recommendations from professionals in order to step up one’s makeup game.
Table of Contents
Beginner makeup steps
1. Skincare First: The foundation for flawless makeup. Before any makeup touches one’s face, prioritize skincare.
2. Base Layers: Creating a smooth canvas now, then trying to start building a masterpiece, layer by layer.
3. Adding dimension: Sculpting and defining.
4. Eye Makeup: Enhancing One’s Eyes.
5. Lips: Completing the Look.
What are the next steps for beginners to take?
Skin Prep
Skin prep is indeed key for ensuring that one’s makeup looks its best. How to choose in order to prepare the skin is dependent on a variety of factors, like skin type to how much makeup the person is looking to apply, and how long she wants it to last. Similarly to makeup, skincare routines also do come with their own recommended order.
Primer
Primer is no doubt the unsung hero of several makeup looks; it can rather help enhance one’s makeup by smoothing out pores, preventing excess shine, and also helping make the look last longer. It is the opportunity meant to target the main skin concerns before applying makeup. Opting for a primer that does address one’s needs, a few suggestions based on concerns.
Foundation and Concealer
Makeup artists are holding different views regarding the order in which the person needs to apply foundation and concealer. Few people prefer to put it under the foundation. It is okay to try a few different techniques and see what is preferred.
Contour and Bronzer
Apply bronzer as it adds warmth and dimension to the skin, and also helps connect the surface tone bronzer and/or contour after foundation and concealer.
Also read, Makeup benefits for female.
Brows
This is when the person may start filling in her brows. Doing the brows before the eyes is essential. They do help frame the face and also create a finished look. By adding an air of polish before applying one’s eye shadow, the person may find that she does not need as much. Whether she opts for powders, pencils, gels, or a combination of these formulas, brush out the hairs first, then fill in only where required. This will rather create a soft and natural brow look.
Eyeshadow and Liner
Those who regularly create eyeshadow looks, such as smoky eyes, or use darker/brighter colors often do prefer starting their makeup routine with this step. It is because fallout can indeed be easily cleaned up before applying the base. Still, most makeup artists tend to prefer.
Mascara
A person can complete their eye makeup look by applying mascara. If she plans on using an eyelash curler, it is better to do so before applying mascara to keep the formula from sticking to one’s curler and potentially pulling out lashes. Make sure mascara is rather fully dry if the person chooses to touch their shadow or liner afterwards.
Blush and Highlighter
Applying blush near the end of one’s routine does allow the person to tailor the color to one’s overall look. Pairing one’s lip color to one’s blush by opting for similar undertones in order to achieve a rather more cohesive result.
Lips
Lip color can be applied near the end of a makeup routine with one caveat.
Powder
While those prone to creasing or with an oily skin type do prefer setting their concealer with powder directly after application.
Setting Spray
Setting spray and a lippie, while most setting sprays are simply meant to prolong makeup wear.
Conclusion
There are no strict guidelines for beginner makeup steps as long as the preferred look and finish are there.