There are many things about beauty that do not come naturally. Applying makeup can be something that a woman struggles with and that is normal. Nobody is born knowing how to apply mascara or the perfect place to apply blush. It is something you learn. What I love about writing beauty reviews is that there’s always something new to learn about how I apply makeup.

Techniques are simply methods that let you learn the basic and branch out from there. For example, eye shadow can be applied in numerous ways depending upon the look you desire. It is possible that you will never learn all the ways to apply to eye shadow because there are just so many.

The most common and simple approach to applying eye shadow is to cover the entire lid with a single color. Not much to that. What if you learn a couple of simple techniques to take that look to a whole new level?
Applying mascara, though, is one thing that is generally done the same way.

1. You start by applying to the upper lashes using the brush to simply sweep the lashes.

2. Then you apply to the lower lashes by holding the wand vertical and brushing the lashes.

So what else can you do with mascara?

Recently, I discovered the Imju Fiberwig Long Lash Kit that basically walks you through a great technique. How? The kit includes a “How to go Beyond Mascara with Fiberwig” DVD and a Compact Eyelash Curler. Never used a curler? You’ll learn how to create dramatic and long looking lashes with simple steps.

You can spend a lifetime learning to apply makeup. Techniques give you the chance to try it out in new and fun ways. That is what makes makeup so fun and such a great addition to your daily routine.

Top Tips on How to Apply Makeup

If you’re like me, somewhere in preadolescence you probably learned how to apply makeup. What most girls this age don’t learn is how to apply makeup correctly. Applying makeup is an art and it has to be done correctly or you could end up looking like a clown.

Here are some of my favorite tips on how to apply makeup.

• Focus on one feature or go natural on all features. For example, if you want to make your lips stand out then go with a bright lipstick, but keep your eyes and cheeks subtle. Not only does this keep you from looking too made up, but it also helps to really make the highlighted feature pop.
• Start out light. You can darken much easier then you can lighten. You want to always start out with the least amount of makeup and then work up to your finished look.
• One last thing to know when you apply makeup is that it is a layering process. For your skin you should start with moisturizer. You can then add concealer or foundation or both. Then you finish with a powder.
• For your lips you start with a bit of moisturizer to smooth, add some lip liner and then the lipstick or gloss. When you are learning how to apply make up it is always best to buy products that are made for the beginner. You can get brushes or even actually makeup designed to make application easier. Something like Sephora Brand Perfect Ten Brush Set ($150 Value) Perfect Ten Brush Set which gives you all the brushes you will need in one handy case. Good brushes will help you to apply makeup better and more easily.

Just follow the rules and use good products when you are beginning to apply make up so that you can look more like someone from a fashion magazine rather than the circus.

Sincerely,

Caterina - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Hi all

Have questions about beauty cosmetics ? Here is a brief video where I explain how to pick out makeup, apply it and where to buy it. Just good general beauty advice for the woman who wants to hear how good SHE looks not how good her makeup looks.

Enjoy!
Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls