How can I apply my makeup correctly so that it looks good? We have simple step-by-step instructions.
Applying make-up correctly – how does it work? Which order is correct and which foundation actually suits my skin? We will answer these and other questions for you. You will also learn from us how to ideally prepare your skin for make-up and what else you can do to make your skin shine.
Apply makeup correctly: simple step-by-step instructions
- Step: Prep! No makeup in the world can last long if a good foundation is not created. That’s why the first step before foundation and the like is to clean, care for and apply cream to your face. Choose a slightly richer cream in winter and a fluid in summer. And don’t forget – always use sunscreen!
- Step: Create a base. This may already be provided with the cream and sun protection, but a primer can help the foundation last all day.
- Step: Now follows the eye make-up. First, if necessary, the eyeshadow base is applied and then the eyeshadow. This is followed by eyeliner or eyeliner, which is best blended using a brush. The eyebrows can also be made up and shaped now.
- Step: Time to conceal. Dark circles under the eyes are natural and often appear due to stress or too little sleep. Luckily, there are concealers that can easily cover dark circles under your eyes. To do this, choose the complementary color of your dark circles. For example, if they are purple, choose a yellow concealer. Complementary colors lie opposite each other on the color wheel and can therefore balance each other out. If your dark circles are more bluish, a concealer with a pink tint will help. To do this, place a few dots on the skin on the lower inner eyelid and on the outer sides and blend the concealer using a sponge or brush. The same applies to unevenness on the face, which can be evened out with the help of a concealer. For example, pimples can best be concealed with a green concealer.
- Step: Finally it’s the foundation’s turn! You apply it with a brush, a sponge or your fingers as needed. If you use mineral powder, a Kabuki brush is recommended. To ensure that the foundation lasts for a long time, it is worth gently patting the product into the skin. This works with your fingers as well as with a sponge or brush. You can find out which foundation is suitable for which skin type below.
- Step: Blush it! To give your complexion a rosy glow, you now need blush. It’s best to tap the powder blush a little on the edge of the can so that the brush isn’t too loaded. This way you don’t risk having too much pink cheeks, but instead you get a natural and rosy complexion. Cream blush needs to be blended well. Here too, you can work with a brush, a sponge or your fingers.
- Step: Now it’s fixed. After the foundation has been set, it’s time for the powder. This not only helps against the shine, but also helps to set the foundation. If you have decided on mineral powder as a foundation or if you like the slight glow on your skin, you can also use a setting spray instead of powder to make the make-up last.
Little tip: If you would like to come along Contouring and highlighter work, wear both in front of the Foundation on, this is how the look works more natural and not so loaded. By the way, Hailey Bieber does the same thing. For more definition, you can also approach contouring and highlighting after applying foundation, especially if you use powder products. The only important thing is that you blend everything well.
Which foundation suits my skin?
Not every skin type can handle every foundation. For example, makeup for dry skin requires different ingredients and a different consistency than the perfect foundation for oily skin. But which product suits which skin type?
- Dry skin: If you have dry skin, choosing the right foundation isn’t always easy. Generally it is best to liquid foundations to fall back. It’s good if they’re rich natural oils or moisturizing and retaining substances such as hyaluronic acid, squalane or glycerin. Mousse foundations also work, but there is a risk that they will put too much strain on your skin and deprive it of moisture. If you have dry skin, you can also work best with BB and CC creams, i.e. a kind of tinted day cream. It’s best to avoid powder.
- Oily skin: What dry skin can’t tolerate is just right for oily skin. Because the excess of the skin’s own oils can be compensated for with the right powder. Compact Foundations are well suited, for example, as are mineral powder. Alternatively, if you have oily skin, you can also use it Cream or mousse foundations To fall back on. Just make sure that they don’t contain too many oils, but rather moisturize the skin.
- Acne-prone skin: Acne isn’t always easy. It has worked well for defendants so far mineral powder, as it usually does not contain any pore-clogging substances. It also offers natural sun protection. Basically, if you have acne-prone skin, you can wear many foundations, you just have to free of silicones and other comedogenic substances be – those that clog the pores. It’s best to test the product of your choice using one Toolswhich scans the ingredient list and tells you whether the product is free of comedogenic substances or not.
- Sensitive skin: Sensitive skin is similar to acne-prone skin. Here too, there are few limits to the consistency, it’s more about that ingredients. Sulfates, parabens, fragrances and bad alcohols should not be included. In our article on oily skin, we go into more detail about which alcohols are good and which are bad. If you are unsure, focus on Cushion foundations and BB as well as CC creams and check the ingredients.
- Normal skin: You’ve won the lottery if you have normal skin, because you absolutely have it free choice. Your skin tolerates compact foundations as well as liquid and mousse foundations well. For summer, we recommend something lightweight like a cushion foundation or tinted serum.
- Combination skin: With combination skin, you have two skin types that need to be properly cared for. Firstly, the dry part on the cheeks and then the oily part in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin). The best ones are again Cushion foundationsbut also liquid makeup and cream products with pigments.
How do I apply makeup correctly?
There are many ways to apply makeup such as eye shadow, concealer or foundation. The three most important tools you have at your disposal are: a sponge, a brush or your fingers. All of them are suitable for applying the respective product and for blending so that there are no harsh transitions. We’ll show you what this looks like in detail.
Apply make-up with the sponge
For a natural result that doesn’t look cakey, moisten the sponge a little and squeeze it out a little. Then put your foundation on the back of your hand and dab the sponge in so that it can absorb the product. Now the foundation is applied to your skin and worked in with gentle dabbing movements. The procedure for concealer is similar; here you can apply the product to the face and then blend it out using the sponge.
Apply makeup with a brush
The brush is suitable for every area of the face. This makes it easy to apply eye shadow as well as blush or foundation. Once the base has been created, simply pick up some product with the brush, tap it off for powder products and apply. If you use a brush for foundation, first apply the product to the back of your hand and then pick up the foundation with the brush. This makes it easier to distribute and work into the skin.
You can spread and blend the eyeshadow directly from the palette onto the eyelid using the brush. Here too, dabbing movements help better than stroking.
Apply makeup with your finger
If you don’t have a sponge or brush at hand, your own fingers can also help. Maybe you’re not a fan of foreign tools anyway and therefore prefer to use your fingers for your make-up? Then focus on your middle three fingers. Concealer, eyeshadow and lipstick can all be easily applied with your ring finger. For the foundation, simply use your index and middle fingers and add your ring finger if necessary. And here too, the following applies to blending: tap it in nicely!
What is important for all three is that… Tools cleaned are. Otherwise, you will quickly spread unnecessary bacteria on your skin, which can then lead to inflammation. To avoid this, wash your hands for about 20 seconds each time. Ideally, you should clean your sponge and brush every few days, otherwise weekly.
This means the make-up lasts all day
Fixing sprays have their right to exist, but they can’t promise everything. If the canvas is not good, the paint cannot hold. It’s similar with make-up. The worse the condition of our skin, the more difficult it is for the foundation to last all day. But don’t worry, we know what to do to keep your skin looking even.
cleaning
It starts with properly cleansing your skin. If residues, for example from the day before or from the mask that was left on overnight, are not removed properly, the following products cannot help much either. Choose one for the morning gentle cleansing lotion, which you spread on your face in circular movements for 40 seconds. To ensure the product is washed off properly, use one Washcloth, soak it with water and gently run it over your face. Dry your face immediately afterwards so that the lime contained in it cannot settle in your pores. Use every two to three days Enzyme peeling or a BHA peelingso that your pores are freed from sebum etc. For oily, acne-prone and combination skin, you can also use an AHA peeling once a week, which can bring out any deep dirt. Under no circumstances should you use a mechanical peeling, i.e. one with particles! This only roughens the skin and can lead to minor injuries that result in pimples or even acne.
Care
After cleaning is complete, you can proceed with proper care. That’s what one is for hydrating toner an advantage that prepares your skin for the upcoming care. Then you wear a rich one in winter Nourishing cream on, in summer more of a light cream or a Fluid. Finally, to complete the skincare routine, use one Sun protection. This not only helps prevent age spots and skin cancer, but also wrinkles!
From the inside to the outside
Not only care plays a role in the condition of our skin, but also our diet. For skin that glows with moisture, it’s best to drink one and a half to two liters of water a day. Certain teas such as green tea, turmeric and ginger tea and spearmint teas are ideal for the skin as they can reduce inflammation and regulate hormones. Ideally, your diet is also very rich in vitamins and antioxidants.