Makeup transformations look magical to people who are not proficient with makeup application. From knowing how to blend your foundation perfectly to getting that nose contour just right, the complexities of makeup application can be confusing for a beginner. The best way to get your skills finessed is through constant practice and by knowing that your basics are on par with professionals. So which products do you need to ensure that your future makeup looks are MUA approved? Read on to know more.
Primer
The base of any good makeup look is smooth and even. This is what the primer does. Once your skincare prep is done, the primer smooths over your pores and takes care of any minor texture on your skin. This ensures that your foundation goes on without any issues. Different kinds of primers fulfill different needs. Some people who like their pores to look smaller go for a silicone-based primer. For people with
dry and patched skin, a hydrating primer with beneficial ingredients like Hyaluronic acid might be a better choice. If your skin is prone to excessive oil production, you will get great results with an oil-controlling primer with skin-soothing ingredients like Niacinamide.
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Foundation
Your choice of foundation depends not only on your skin type but also on your skill level. For instance, powder foundations or mineral foundations are extremely easy to apply for beginners, but they don’t offer full coverage. Liquid or cream foundations, on the other hand, require a more skilled hand but they stay put for hours on end and come with different levels of coverage. For an absolute foundation beginner, it is best to go slow but steady. A happy medium is found in BB or CC creams that are low to medium coverage and hence, easy to blend. These foundations cover just enough to even out the skin tone but leave you with a radiant glow.
Concealer
Concealer application can be so complicated that even veteran MUAs find it hard to get right. The first step involves picking the right concealer - something that doesn’t crease or disappear after a few hours. A thinner consistency with decent coverage is the holy grail in concealers because it would be easy to blend out for a beginner. The applicator brush on concealer bottles or tubes is equally important - doe-foot applicators are generally easy to use for beginners. The concealer application ends with setting the under-eye area with a damp sponge and some finely milled face powder. Setting the under-eye area quickly ensures that the concealer doesn’t get a chance to sink into fine lines.
Face Powder & Setting Spray
Face powders help to set all the liquids and creams that are applied before them. They also take away shine from excessive oil production. Face sprays take away the “powdery” look of the skin. The more expensive sprays available in the market come with added skincare benefits like SPF. It is important to get a face-powder that is either translucent or matches the skin tone exactly. A yellow-toned powder used in the under-eye area helps to make the area appear brighter. Peach toned powders help to cancel out redness in the skin. Finishing setting sprays help to give an even and smooth finish after powder application.  |
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Eyeliner & Mascara
The eyes are usually the highlight of a makeup look, and two basic products help to make them the center of attention - eyeliner, and mascara. The eyeliner is used to line the eyes to create dimension, drama, and add an edge to the look. Whether you go for graphic eyeliner looks or something basic like a cat eye, you will always turn heads with the right eye look. Eyeliners can be pencil for creamy & blendable results, gel for smooth application, or felt pens for precise looks. Mascara compliments the eyeliner by making your lashes look black and fanned out. Most mascaras come in waterproof varieties (for smudge-free results) and help to make the eyes look more open and awake.
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Lipstick
The easiest makeup step to apply is often what makes or breaks a makeup look. Choose the wrong lipstick, and you can throw the entire look out of balance. Creamy and traditional lipsticks help to keep the lips smooth looking while liquid lipsticks last the longest. Glossy lipsticks add some sophisticated charm to a look. Nowadays,
matte lipsticks have also made their way to the vanity. A lot of beginners use their lipsticks as a subtle blush or even as an eyeshadow in a pinch. The trick to long-lasting lipstick application is blotting the lips with some tissue and reapplying a second layer. Using some concealer to clean the edges of the lips and adding the extra powder to set the edges neatly is also a tried and true MUA technique. Many other products can be deemed essential for a beginner like the eyeshadow palette, blush, bronzer, contouring powder, lip liner, eye primer, beauty sponge, etc., but these six are versatile enough to replace everything else in your arsenal.
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