Everyday Simple make up

We all have piles and piles of makeup, more than we actually need, but how do you know what’s worth keeping, what products you should be using, and what you may be using incorrectly?. I have been training through an easy, everyday makeup routine using products I already own, and how to apply them correctly.I started off by getting to know my style, both in fashion and beauty, and then came the fun part then literally went through every single makeup product I own (not kidding, every single product), and sorted them into piles .It felt so good to get rid of so much crap that had just been sitting in my makeup box. Once i finished sorting the makeup, i gave me a lesson on how to use the products i chose to keep. Let me tell you, I thought I had been doing my makeup all right, but I was so wrong. Just the slightest tweaks made such a huge difference. Take a look:

STEP 1: FOUNDATION

I had always applied it with my hands, but i how to use my liquid foundation brush. First, you use your fingers to dab the product in 4 spots on your face. Then use the brush to blend it. On your forehead, brush back and forth. On your cheeks, brush down and away from the center of your face. And on your chin, also brush back and forth.

STEP 2: CONCEALER

Add a drop of moisturizer to your brush before adding the product. Then dab the product about 4 times under your eyes. Smooth with the brush, then use your middle finger to lightly dab underneath your eyes. The heat of your finger helps blend the concealer even more for a really natural finish.

STEP 3: POWDER

I had no idea but I’d been using the wrong brush to apply my powder for way too long. [ learnt to apply it in circular motions to buffer it into the skin for a natural look.

STEP 4: BRONZER I recommend to avoid contouring during the day as it’s meant more for poor lighting like on stage or for a night out. I had also been using the wrong brush for this as well. Bronzer should be applied with a large fluffy brush, which I already owned but never used. Swirl the brush in the product, tap the brush so some product comes off (important!), then start with your cheeks. Sweep the brush up and down starting at the outer part of your cheek, working your way in. Repeat on the other side. Then finish with your forehead, chin, and neck.

STEP 5: BLUSH

Yup, you guessed it. I was using the wrong brush for this as well. Blush requires a fluffy yet dense brush like the one I use below. I also got to try a new color I’d never tried before. I’d always opted for more peachy tones, but this petal pink is really pretty too and works with my skin tone. Smile and apply to the apples of your cheeks.

STEP 6: EYEBROW

It was great to learn a simple eye makeup routine for everyday. First, I start with a “bone” colored shadow and cover my entire lid. If you have a fluffy shadow brush, use that, but I didn’t so I just used my finger. Then pick a taupe color and use a denser shadow brush to dab, not sweep, the product at the bottom of your lid and work your way up to the crease. This is a great way to not only avoid getting product on your cheeks, but to also layer shadow to control how intense you want the color. I approve of the way I applied my eyeliner (woohoo!) with an angled brush, a bit of water, and powder liner. As for mascara, i recommend dabbing the wand on a tissue first, then wiggling it at the route of your lashes and sweeping up.

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STEP 7: LIPS

Last but not least, lips! For everyday, he recommended a really pretty combination of light pink lipstick and coral gloss. I also admitted my fear of bright colored lipstick and i learnt me a great way to apply them that isn’t overwhelming. Just dab the lipstick on your bottom lip and rub your lips together for just a hunt of color. Then add gloss to bring out the color a bit more.

AND YOU’RE DONE