How to Wear Subtle Makeup
Begin with a freshly washed face., If you have very bad acne, you may want to apply a liquid foundation, but be careful!, (You can skip step 2 if you have pretty good skin.), If you have light-colored skin, take an orange mineral foundation and...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Begin with a freshly washed face.
Apply cleanser to a wet face.
Use clean hands or a washcloth and rub the cleanser gently in repetitive circles.
Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry with a fresh washcloth.
Don't rub--this could irritate your skin! -
Step 2: If you have very bad acne
An overload of liquid makeup can be very noticeable and you could get caught! Apply thinly and evenly.
Avoid putting a lot of makeup in the center of the face. ,, Use your forefinger (if your hands are washed) to apply.
If you have darker skin, use a bronze color. , This makes your skin look more even and covers up the blemishes even more. , DO NOT layer this on---MINERAL MAKEUP CAN LOOK VERY NOTICEABLE IN THE LIGHT. , Find a color of blush that suits your skin tone and apply to the apples of your cheeks.
Smile while doing so.
Take a kabuki brush with no makeup on it and blend in the makeup.
This spreads the blush and makes you look more natural. , If you have pinkish/salmon colored skin, use beige or a light brown color with a bit of sparkle! , Open your eyes slightly while doing this.
Make sure the line isn't too thick or people will notice! Make sure the line is thin.
Using a smudge brush, "smudge" the eyeliner to make it more natural and blended in. , Make sure the line is thin! To make the eyeliner not as dark, apply a silver green or silver over the brown.
This color mixture is flattering to most any color eye without being to harsh. , Don't use too much or your parents or friends will certainly notice.
However, don't apply too little.
Be bold. , You can use black if you prefer, but to avoid be noticed, softer colors are better. , Take a neutral lipstick and apply to upper and lower lips.
Avoid smacking your lips together, as this can mess up the lipstick before it dries. ,, -
Step 3: you may want to apply a liquid foundation
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Step 4: but be careful!
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Step 5: (You can skip step 2 if you have pretty good skin.)
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Step 6: If you have light-colored skin
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Step 7: take an orange mineral foundation and apply to small blemishes.
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Step 8: Now take a mineral foundation that is the color of your skin and apply to the previous areas.
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Step 9: Take the foundation that is the same color of your skin and apply with a thick
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Step 10: stout brush to the other areas of your face.
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Step 11: take an angled brush.
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Step 12: For the eyes
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Step 13: apply a beige or pink color to your eyelids only.
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Step 14: Now apply brown eyeliner to the top lid.
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Step 15: Apply the same brown eyeliner to the lower lid.
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Step 16: Apply black eyeliner to your lashes.
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Step 17: Apply a soft color--brown
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Step 18: blue mascara--to lower lashes.
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Step 19: Play up the lips.
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Step 20: Apply lip gloss over lipstick for a smooth appearance.
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Step 21: Finished.
Detailed Guide
Apply cleanser to a wet face.
Use clean hands or a washcloth and rub the cleanser gently in repetitive circles.
Rinse with lukewarm water and pat dry with a fresh washcloth.
Don't rub--this could irritate your skin!
An overload of liquid makeup can be very noticeable and you could get caught! Apply thinly and evenly.
Avoid putting a lot of makeup in the center of the face. ,, Use your forefinger (if your hands are washed) to apply.
If you have darker skin, use a bronze color. , This makes your skin look more even and covers up the blemishes even more. , DO NOT layer this on---MINERAL MAKEUP CAN LOOK VERY NOTICEABLE IN THE LIGHT. , Find a color of blush that suits your skin tone and apply to the apples of your cheeks.
Smile while doing so.
Take a kabuki brush with no makeup on it and blend in the makeup.
This spreads the blush and makes you look more natural. , If you have pinkish/salmon colored skin, use beige or a light brown color with a bit of sparkle! , Open your eyes slightly while doing this.
Make sure the line isn't too thick or people will notice! Make sure the line is thin.
Using a smudge brush, "smudge" the eyeliner to make it more natural and blended in. , Make sure the line is thin! To make the eyeliner not as dark, apply a silver green or silver over the brown.
This color mixture is flattering to most any color eye without being to harsh. , Don't use too much or your parents or friends will certainly notice.
However, don't apply too little.
Be bold. , You can use black if you prefer, but to avoid be noticed, softer colors are better. , Take a neutral lipstick and apply to upper and lower lips.
Avoid smacking your lips together, as this can mess up the lipstick before it dries. ,,
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