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How to Apply Makeup Like the Pros Do
How to Apply Makeup Like the Pros Do
How to Apply Makeup Like the Pros Do
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How to Apply Makeup Like the Pros Do

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This Beginners Guide to Makeup Is All You Need

If you’re just dipping your toes into the makeup world, or only have a basic knowledge about products and application, this guide is for you.

Get Prepped

First, learn how to prep your face and achieve a flawless canvas for makeup application. You’ll learn about the benefits of toning, moisturising, and exfoliating, along with tips for greasy skin and undereye bags.

Lay the Foundation

Once your skin is prepped, you’ll learn the ins and outs of foundation, concealer, and primer. Find out if you need primer at all, and how to avoid cakey-looking foundation. You’ll also get the scoop on pro techniques like contouring.

Create Your Own Unique Look with Basic Makeup Tips

Next, you’ll get an overview of the most common products that should be in your beauty arsenal: eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush, and lipstick.

Learn basic application for each product, then take it to the next level with gorgeous makeup looks. You’ll finally get the hang of how to do a smoky eye, discover which eyeliner you should use, and find out how to apply blush based on your face shape – plus, so much more.

Makeup Artist Tips Give You a Beauty Edge

These professional makeup tips ready you to enhance your natural beauty and make your features pop. This is a guide you’ll turn to again and again for quick tips, advice, and easy-to-follow instructions. Dive in to get going on your beauty adventure!

LanguageEnglish
Release dateJul 21, 2019
ISBN9780463809495
How to Apply Makeup Like the Pros Do

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    How to Apply Makeup Like the Pros Do - Melissa Van Dijk

    Introduction

    Most girls can remember playing in their mother’s makeup as children.

    The colors, the textures, and the beauty of it all was irresistible, and most of us wanted to be a part of it. As we get older, though, the meaning of makeup changes. Less a costume prop and more a tool, we learn to use makeup to accentuate our best features, and look and feel beautiful each day.

    Whether you’re a beginner in the world of makeup, or a professional looking to add some tricks to your tool bag, this book will help you learn how to apply common types of makeup in a way that would make the professionals proud.

    Enjoy!

    Part 1

    PREPARING YOUR SKIN

    Your skin is a blank slate, and you’ve got to prepare it for beautiful makeup application. Here’s how.

    How to Prepare Your Skin Before Applying Makeup

    Before applying any product to your face, you must start with a clean canvas. Making sure your face is free of flakiness or oil ensures that any powder or cream that you apply will last and not look cakey.

    With this in mind – wash your face before you apply any makeup. If you don’t, your makeup may clog your pores. What’s more, anything you apply to your face may look patchy. For best results, find a cleanser that fits your skin type.

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    Toning and Moisturizing

    Oily, dry and combination-skinned girls should also make toning and moisturizing a part of their everyday routine. Because some cleansers strip the skin of its natural moisture, following the process up with a toning and moisturizing regimen is essential. It also protects against premature aging, acne, dehydrated skin, redness, and uneven skin tone.

    If you don’t know where to start with a toner and moisturizer, ask a beauty consultant from your local beauty store (Sephora, MAC, Ulta, etc.) for recommendations. These professionals can help you choose the right products and address your beauty concerns. You can also ask them for samples to test at home if you’re not ready to commit to full-sized skin care sets.

    Exfoliation

    Exfoliating may sound like an extra step, but it’s essential to slough off dirt or grime that cleansers or toners leave behind. Gentle facial scrubs, chemical peel pads, and masks can be applied twice or three times a week depending on your skin goals.

    The beauty industry has evolved to give consumers both natural and chemical-based products at different

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