Have you ever thought about how stars look off-stage? The Internet is full of revealing photos before and after. Makeup in everyday life plays a significant role for an ordinary girl. But famous people, strangely enough, try not to use cosmetics unnecessarily, because constant shooting, makeup, and touring leave their mark. The skin just needs a rest. But you are not a Hollywood star yet, so some secrets for a perfect image will not hurt, right?
Makeup magic before and after
Makeup is sometimes not just a whim, but a necessity. It helps mask some skin imperfections and bumps, emphasize attractiveness and create important accents. But it is important to remember that everything is good in moderation. Excessive “war paint” can nullify all efforts, while simple makeup perfectly complements the most sophisticated look. Do not believe? But in vain, just compare the photo of girls without makeup and with it, and you will see what makeup magic is capable of.
Makeup tools
In order for your makeup to be really beautiful, you need high-quality tools. You can not apply all the shades of the shadows with one brush or blend the blush with a sponge. Let's see what tools each girl must have in her cosmetic bag.
- eye shadow brushes of different sizes;
- round brush for blending;
- eyebrow brush ;
- powder brush and blush;
- sponges for foundation;
- cotton buds, disks, makeup removers.
Of course, this is not a complete list. A real makeup artist has many other brushes and applicators of various shapes, sizes and materials. By the way, a little tip for choosing brushes: if they are purchased for oily products such as foundation, concealer, gloss and lipstick, etc., then it is better to take a brush with artificial hair. And for friable products, natural ones are ideal (they cause less allergic reactions).
When choosing brushes, be sure to pay attention not only to the quality of the pile and the convenience of the handle, but also to how well the fluffy part is fixed. Otherwise, you may encounter such nuisance as crawling hairs and uneven makeup.
Sponge sponges and applicators are best purchased with a margin. Firstly, you can use up to 3 shades of cosmetics, and mixing them is not recommended. Secondly, after application, these tools need a good wash, as fatty bases are an excellent medium for the growth of bacteria.
Rules for beautiful makeup
Makeup for girls is a whole science, it has many rules that are not always easy to remember the first time. Therefore, we will try to consider only the most important, so to speak, basics.
- Always brush after use. It is enough to wash them with soap and water and dry well.
- Before applying make-up, cleanse the skin and moisturize it with a tonic.
- Be sure to use the base for makeup (a regular cream will do).
- Perform makeup in stages, without rushing, starting with large areas and gradually moving to small ones.
- The workplace should be well lit, remember that ordinary electric light can distort the shades of cosmetics.
- Remember the rule of one accent: highlight eyes or lips.
- For evening make-up, you can use brighter shades and sparkles. For the daytime option, it is better to take calm pastel tones of opaque shadows.
- Always take a photo before and after. Makeup and the effect of it is known in comparison.
Main mistakes
Remember how it was in the tale of Cinderella? "I'm not a magician, I'm just learning". So you are just learning to do competent makeup. Therefore, do not be afraid to stumble. But the most common mistakes we still consider.
- Inappropriate colors. Using too dark or light shades of foundation and powder, inharmonious shadows and lipstick creates the impression of bad taste, and also makes the face fake, puppet and rude. It is better to combine different shades to create a relief.
- Foreign makeup. Often girlfriends throw off the contents of their cosmetic bags in one pile when they are not going to a party. So you should not use someone else's makeup, unless you probably know that the hostess uses brushes and applicators. Otherwise, there is a risk of some kind of skin infection or irritation.
- Low quality cosmetics. Remember, your skin is the same organ as your heart or kidneys. And she needs proper care. Do not use low-quality or expired cosmetics.
Why take a photo before?
Makeup is the work of an artist, creator. And in order to appreciate the full effect of the efforts, it is better to always take a few pictures. A photo without makeup from different angles will help not only to see the difference, but also before evaluating the problem areas (especially if it is a make-up for shooting).
Professional makeup artists are always ready to bring to your attention your portfolio, which has high-quality photos before and after. Makeup should be done carefully, harmoniously and truly professionally. So if you choose a good master, be sure to look at the proposed work.
Little tricks
- To make up last longer, fix it with a thin layer of powder.
- Always do your makeup step by step from top to bottom.
- Drying makeup brushes is best laid out on a towel.
- To keep the lipstick longer on the lips, apply a layer of powder on it through a napkin, and then another layer of lipstick or gloss.
- Do not forget to cover the foundation and powder area behind the ears, as well as the neck and collarbone (especially if you have chosen an open dress).