like every i put my my eyeshadow it's kinda like all over the place and doesn't look neat,i have to get a wet towel and wipe some off.
How do you get a nice finishing look.What is the best way to apply eyeshadow and blush?
to apply eyeshoadow, keep one eye closed and the other open... look in the mirror while you're doing that.
another alternative to doing normal eyeshadow application is doing a smoky eye. you sweep the darkest shade on the eyelid and the next shade(lighter than the previous) on the crease and then the lightest shade right beneath the brow. (i dont recommend using black for day; brown is a good better for daytime)
for blush, use a natural shade so it looks a bit more natural even if you dont put it on perfectly... just use a big brush and smile. sweep it right on the apples of your cheeks and on your temples.What is the best way to apply eyeshadow and blush?
when i apply my eyeshadow i put on a lighter shade first all over the aye so that its up near the eyebrow and a bit on the side of your face near your ear. Then i put a darker shade which matches on the crease line and then i put another shade slightly on the outside if the crease line and it looks blended and nice. Other people tend to apply a light shade on the inside nearer the nose and then a darker shade as the eye gets closer to the ear side which is also very nice.
Blusher is usually very nice looking when applied on the cheek bone and up nixt to the ear to bring some shape to the face and give a very nice structured cheek bone look.
Use a little eye shadow brush to smooth it on, but when you dip it into your eye shadow blow on it so the loose stuff falls off on the floor and not on your face.For blush, blow off the rest of the stuff you dont need and then apply it on the apples of your cheeks. it helps to suck in your cheeks and then wipe it outward to the sides of your face. It gives it a nice finish.
With eye shadow get a make-up brush, and don't apply to much to it. Shake it slightly to get rid of the extra dusting an apply it in sweeps. Don't go overboard and wait for it to settle on your lids before opeing your eyes.
With your blusher make sure you have a blusher brush and some decent blusher. Lightly brush over the blusher and apply to your cheeks.
I would tell you how to brush it onto your cheeks to suit your face shape, however i dont know your face shape =)
instead of using the little sponge q tip looking thing , i use a eyeshadow brush , kinda looks like a paint brush , and i find that looks nicer, put a silvery color below eyebrows and whichever color you like on your eyelids , and for blush , just use the brush that comes with it , and smile so that the apples of your checks stick out and just put it right on them :)
I would use a blush/bronzer brush
or a mini kabuki brush
for your eyes, just use your fingers : D
With eyeshadow I have 2 methods and they are
Method 1
Prime the lids by applying a light touch of foundation or concealer to the lids to even skin tone and help shadow adhere to the lid. Blend well, but use a gentle touch with this sensitive skin area.
Apply mascara second so it won't mess up your eyeshadow by getting those little dots of mascara on it before it dries when you blink.
Sweep a color similar to your skin tone (or a touch lighter) over the entire lid from lashes to browbone. Start at the bottom of your eyelid and work your way up.
Sweep a light white shadow (shimmer or matte, your preference) directly under the brows from the middle of the eye outwards. This is your browbone highlighter and will help to open up the eyes.
Take the next darkest color and sweep shadow across the eyes from lash line to the crease. Blend well outwards.
Apply dark shadow. For the most impact, the darkest color can be applied to the crease of the eye from the corners to the outer edges, blended well. Blending is key to avoid a drastic line across the crease. The second option is to use the darkest shadow to create a sideways ';V'; on the sides of the eyes. Lightly apply shadow to the outer third of the crease and blend into the outer edges of the eyelid, creating a sideways ';V'; shape (The pointed end of the v would be pointing away from the eyes, to help visualize). This helps to define the shape of the eyes, and makes them appear bigger by bringing the focus outwards.
Finish with a careful application of eyeliner to the top lid in a complimentary color. There are so many fantastic eyeliner colors available today, so experiment with what is out there. Plums, greens, and browns are flattering to many eye colors. Tilt the head forward while looking down, and dash short lines along the last line to avoid drags and smudges.
Method 2
Apply concealer and mascara as described previously.
Apply eyeliner under the eyes (above eyelashes) and a thin line above the eyes close to the eyelashes.
Grab your eyeshadow brush that is thinnest and dab it in the black eyeshadow.
Raise your eyebrows, find the crease of your upper eyelid (where you might feel the bone for the top of your eye socket), and then take the brush and line it with the eyeshadow. Do it as if you're holding a pencil and you're using it to draw on your eyes. Do this to make a half circle above your eyes. (Don't go too far out to the side of your face when doing this step)
Dab the same brush in your black eyeshadow
Fill in the space between the line of eyeshadow you just created, and the eyeliner on your eyelid.
Make sure to do this lightly so the first line of eyeshadow stands out more
Grab your thicker eyeshadow brush and lighter color of eyeshadow (of your choice, it doesn't necassarily have to be yellow) and dab it in that.
Lightly sweep it accross the top of your dark line of black eyeshadow. (don't go too low on the sides of your face)
Dab it back in the eyeshadow and again lightly dab it where you already swept it accross. Dab lightest at the edge of your outer eye and the edge of your inner eye to create a smokey, well maintained effect.
To do the bottom part of the eyeshadow, take out your thin brushed eyeshadow brush again and dab it in your black eyeshadow. (Tap it on the rim to get rid of excess eyeshadow that could fall off the brush and leave unattractive black spots of eyeshadow under your eyes or on your cheeks!)
With one easy motion, start by putting the brush under your bottom lashes and sweeping it from side to side in a straight motion to create the point under the eye on both sides.
Touch up by making sure no excess eyeshadow fell onto unwanted places on your face and adding a little more concealer to seal the deal. and you're done! \
For blush I use this method
Select a color that will help accent your already stunning facial features. Choose a color that you think will look appropriate and won't stand out too much. A bright red may not look great on a pale person. Try a soft pink color such as ';Dandelion'; by Benefit Cosmetics. Maybe even something with a little tan and pink in it, like ';10'; by Benefit Cosmetics.
Get a whole set of brushes, and you can use them for all kinds of different makeup applications. Sometimes blush comes with an applicator. Never use a small, cheap brush like the ones that come in CoverGirl blushes. If you use a cheap brush, You'll have a cheap look.
Make sure your area is well lit for doing makeup. Consider getting a lighted makeup mirror. Prepare for your makeup by washing your face, brushing your teeth, and putting on any foundations, coverups, and bronzers you may use.
Swipe your brush over your cheek about three times, making strokes back and forth or round and round. Put a big smile on your face so your cheeks perk up (these are the apples of your cheeks) and you may even see some dimples. Place the brush over your cheeks and make strokes with the brush from your cheeks (towards your nose) to the side of your face (towards your ears). Move the brush in a circular fashion as well before going to do the other side of your face.
Select a color that will help accent your already stunning facial features. Choose a color that you think will look appropriate and won't stand out too much. A bright red may not look great on a pale person. Try a soft pink color such as ';Dandelion'; by Benefit Cosmetics. Maybe even something with a little tan and pink in it, like ';10'; by Benefit Cosmetics.
Get a whole set of brushes, and you can use them for all kinds of different makeup applications. Sometimes blush comes with an applicator. Never use a small, cheap brush like the ones that come in CoverGirl blushes. If you use a cheap brush, You'll have a cheap look.
Make sure your area is well lit for doing makeup. Consider getting a lighted makeup mirror. Prepare for your makeup by washing your face, brushing your teeth, and putting on any foundations, coverups, and bronzers you may use.
Swipe your brush over your cheek about three times, making strokes back and forth or round and round. Put a big smile on your face so your cheeks perk up (these are the apples of your cheeks) and you may even see some dimples. Place the brush over your cheeks and make strokes with the brush from your cheeks (towards your nose) to the side of your face (towards your ears). Move the brush in a circular fashion as well before going to do the other side of your face.
Play with the blush yourself! You will see where you want to get a little more pink on your face if you do it a few times.
Use a large, quality brush, such as ';Professional Natural Slant Brush'; by Sephora.
Make sure blush and lipstick are similar in color.
