Natural Makeup Tuturiol

·      Always start with a freshly cleansed face using either wipes or a gentle face cleanser

·      Follow with skincare of choice

o   Serums

o   Oils

o   Moisturizer

o   Sunscreen

o   Eye Cream

·      If you have oily or dry skin a face primer is helpful – this allows the makeup to have something to stick to

o   There are primers specially made for different skin types and textures and discoloration

·      Create a flawless canvas to work with by applying a foundation, BB cream, tinted sunscreen or powder to start

o   It is helpful to apply all over the face using a brush or a damp sponge

o   If you need extra coverage you can use a concealer over blemishes, scars, discoloration, etc. over top of the foundation – use your ring finger to layer the concealer – a tapping motion to build coverage and blend well

·      You can use a powder to “set” your makeup to keep it in place, control shine or give extra coverage

o   Use a big fluffy brush to dust product throughout the face

·      Bronzer is a nice way to add dimension and color onto skin

o   Apply on high points of the face: Forehead, nose, cheeks, chin, neck and chest

·      Highlighter – inner corners of eyes, brow bone, top of cheek bone, collar bone

·      Blush – apples of cheeks

·      Eyeshadow

o   A neutral color all over eye with a big fluffy brush

o   Darker colors go in the outer corner – form a triangle using a denser brush

o   Inner corner is going to be the lightest color

o   Use a medium color down the middle to blend all the colors together

·      Eyeliner

o   Pencil

§  Using a waterproof gel pencil you can rim your upper and lower lash line for a nice pop, but remain subtle

§  Add the gel liner on top of the lashes using short small motions to blend the liner into the lashes and smudge with a brush to blend the liner well

o   For a very natural look you can use an angled liner brush with a darker eye shadow and layer the product over lash line

·      Mascara

o   Wiggle at lash line top and bottom

o   Swooping motion on top to pull and extend lashes

·      Brows

o   A very quick and easy and natural brow is accomplished with a brow gel

§  Brush hairs upwards for a fluffy brow

·      Lips

o   Lipstick, gloss, or stain are all good options – all based on preference

Remember that makeup is ART! There are no official rules – just guidelines, tips and tricks to help you accomplish a beautiful natural look!