Facial make up tips

Clean your skin

• Make up is the most integeral part of fashion. Fashin remains incomplete without a proper make up.The most important step before you begin the application of makeup is that the skin must be absolutely clean. Wash your face well either with a soap or with a cleanser suited to your skin type. Pat dry gently. Then, apply toner and moisturiser to create a smooth, clean surface, which helps the makeup come on easier and stay longer. Also, remember to apply makeup in front of a large mirror in natural daylight or in a well-lit room.
  Laying the foundation
• Creating a base is technically the first step in applying makeup. Foundation and concealer are used to do that because even-looking skin without any blemishes enhances the effect of makeup. When you select foundation, it's important that you choose a shade close to your skin tone. Using a shade lighter or darker than you natural colour will only give you a mask-like effect. Use a cosmetic sponge to apply foundation as using your fingers can result in an uneven finish. Apply foundation in dots and then blend each one with a slightly damp sponge. Apply outwards from the centre of the face and blend carefully around the hair and jaw line. The key is in blending the foundation well so that you have an even tone that extends from the face to the upper area of the neck. Don't forget to check for streaks on your jaw line, nose, forehead and chin.
  Under wraps
• After this, use a concealer, which is a concentrated form of foundation with a very high pigment content, to hide dark circles and blemishes. It's best to use a concealer that is closest to your skin tone because a lighter shade may accentuate the problem area. Remember to blend the concealer properly after you apply it on a spot or blemish. Apply the concealer exactly on a blemish or pimple and then smooth away the edges with a clean cotton bud. Applying more concealer may draw attention to that spot.