Step By Step Makeup

Makeup application can be a complicated business, as we all follow our own set of rules and protocol when it comes to putting our faces on. Sometimes we get so stuck in our routine, we forget to stop and reflect on it. Do you ever wonder if you’re actually going about your makeup application correctly? We certainly do, so we asked makeup guru Alana Dawn to take us through the process, from start to flawless finish. Follow these seven basic steps for flawless makeup every time. Get ready for Makeup 101. Class is now in session! Step 1:  Start with a clean slate! Make sure your face is fresh and moisturized before putting any product on it. Then, apply primer with your fingers to ensure your makeup lasts all day. Step 2:  Using a duo fiber brush (the kind with white tips!),  apply foundation all over the skin and blend it onto the neck. We love Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation for this.  Step 3:  Apply concealer below your eyes in the s...

Natural makeup is all about finding the balance between glowing skin and the perfect foundation application. But when it comes to breaking down the key ingredients for creating a natural makeup routine, it can get a little tricky to know what kinds of products you do need versus what you can do without. Below, we’ve explained exactly what you need for a flawless natural makeup look.  Step 1. Moisturizer  Apply a thin layer of moisturizer to prep your skin for makeup. Making sure your skin is hydrated and plump before makeup application is key to making your makeup look like real, natural skin. Step 2. Foundation Primer Apply a smoothing primer to hide imperfections and prep your skin for the makeup that’s to come. Make sure to smooth it over every part of your face, from your cheeks to your nose, chin, T-zone and eyelids. Step 3. Foundation Apply a light to medium coverage foundation, stippling it on with a blending sponge or flat brush. This makeup hack for long-l...

While it comes to discussing about makeup, women always think it is something gorgeous and colourful. Yes, it is, but not always.  For example, you can't attend your office with a bridal makeup on, right? But, any corporate meetings need a certain amount of touch-up to be done to look refreshed and sophisticated.  Also Read: Brilliant Tips To Look Beautiful Without Makeup  Nude makeup, or no makeup look, is the best thing you can do for such occasions. This look enhances your inner beauty.  If you consult any beautician, they can efficiently give you the look. But, with simple steps to do a nude makeup, you can do it at home too.  But, before doing any makeup, you need to have a good and healthy skin. Remember, this style of makeup isn't only putting colours on your face. It is about bringing out the freshness of your face.  Also Read: Makeup Tips For Tanned Skin  So, if you want to follow easy steps to do a nude makeup, you should take ...

1. Add a little conditioner. Your brows need just as much attention as your scalp and hair. Use a moisturizing skin serum like Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum ($36, ulta.com) — which the surrounding skin will appreciate — or organic oils like coconut, almond or olive oil, to help keep your brows looking healthy and full. 2. Tweeze away obvious stray hairs. This instantly cleans your face without re-shaping your entire eyebrow. Trimming really long hairs will also add more polish. Just be sure to use grooming scissors, like Anastasia Beverly Hills Scissors ($22.50, sephora.com) for more control and precision. 3. Brush them. The same way brushing hair improves its appearance, brushing your brows makes them look instantly groomed. Using a spoolie brush like the Ardell Duo Brown Brush ($5, amazon.com), brush up and across in the direction of hair growth, which can also reveal stray hairs that you can pluck away. 4. Fill them in. Filling in gaps will strengthen your brow shape ...

For any newbie, it is important to know the basics of the trade. It is important to realize that doing makeup is an art. Makeup basics for beginners are very easy to understand if you are keen to understand the minute details. 1. Start By Applying Moisturizer This step is as important as applying foundation because your face needs to be prepared for the products that you are going to apply later as a part of your make-up routine. Just dot your face with moisturizer/sunscreen (If you are going out under the sun) and apply it in circular motions through your finger tip. 2. Use a Makeup Primer Most people skip this step but if you are going for a heavy duty makeup look, you might as well use this. Face makeup primer sets the base to apply foundation/BB Cream/CC Cream. It covers the pores, fine lines or wrinkles of your skin which in turn allows the makeup to glide on smoothly and last longer. 3. Apply Foundation/BB Cream/CC Cream If you want really good coverage, yo...

Everyone loves full, plump lips—but unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with them. For all you girls with thin lips contemplating whether getting the Kylie Jenner lip challenge will actually help you achieve your dream pout, take a peek into your makeup vanity ‘coz the secret to a fuller lip lies in it! Scroll down to get to know 5 ways you can make the most of your makeup to get a plump, statement-making lip… Hydrate Consider this to be a prep-step that’s the most important part of getting plump lips. Lips tend to get dehydrated easily and look pale, crusty and lifeless sometimes. Give them the hydration they need using your favourite lip balm or use a lip scrub that’s enriched with vitamin E for extra boost of moisture! You could also use  lip oil . Over line This hack works wonderfully especially for girls with thin lips. Use a lip liner closest to the shade of your lips to draw an outline outside of your natural lip line—remember to not make it too thick....

We, working women, want a very basic and simple everyday look, don't we? But some days, we might want to turn up a notch and do something a little extravagant, still keeping it elegant. That's why, in this article, we'll be telling you how to do an easy and fun eye makeup look for working girls.  An eye makeup look that is formal and yet does not take too much time requires a little patience to learn.  But, not to worry, with our tips here, you could become a makeup pro in no time! Our aim is to make complicated-looking makeup techniques look a lot more easier and accessible to the Indian audiences.  It can get a little boring to do the same old eye makeup every day. And a lot of options exist for eye makeup other than the same old kajal and eyeliner. With eye makeup look for working girls you could rock that stylish work look in no time at all.  The eyes are actually the part of your face that can change an entire look. Smoky eyes can give a smoldering, sex...