How do you apply makeup?

When applying makeup what goes on first?

What is the correct makeup order?

Unless you're doing very heavy makeup, like an extreme smokey eye or very dramatic theatrical makeup, I always prep the face first — moisturizer, concealer, foundation, balm — and then start on the eyes.

Which is first concealer or foundation?

Applying foundation first creates an even base to reduce overall redness, discoloration and minor blemishes. If you apply your concealer first, you may end up wiping some off when you apply foundation or using a lot more product than necessary, which can create a heavy, cakey look.

Where do you put your concealer?

When it comes to where to apply concealer for illuminating purposes, those key spots will be down the bridge of your nose, above your cheekbones, on the center of your forehead, and in the middle of your chin—the same spots you would apply highlighter.

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What's a concealer for?

But, what is concealer anyway? Concealer is similar to foundation except it's generally thicker and hides dark circles, age spots, blemishes and more by hiding pigments and blending these imperfections into the skin. You should always apply concealer on top of your foundation so it doesn't smudge.

Where do you put foundation?

Concentrate the foundation in the center of your face where redness and blemishes tend to be more problematic. Apply just a dab of foundation on each side of your nose, and in the center of your forehead and chin, then blend outward.

Which concealer is best?

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Should I buy foundation or concealer?

The answer is simple. Foundation is the base of any makeup look and Concealer is meant to conceal blemishes and skin discoloration. If you have an even skin tone but you need to cover some minor blemishes and dark circles, then go with a good coverage concealer.

Where do I put highlighter?

How do you choose a foundation color?

To find the best foundation color shade for you, figure out the undertones of your skin. To do this, look at the veins on your wrist. If they look blue, your skin is cool toned, and if they look green, your skin is warm toned. If your skin is warm toned, look for a gold or yellow based foundation.

Do you put foundation on eyelids?

Never put concealer or foundation on your eyelids as a base, it will cause your eye makeup to crease. Use your fingers to apply your foundation if you want sheer coverage and a brush for medium to full coverage.

How do I choose a concealer color?

The rule of thumb for picking your concealer shade is based off of your foundation shade. Beauty experts advise that everyone should have two shades of concealer in their arsenal, one lighter, one darker, since daily sun exposure means your skin tone shifts slightly all the time.

What is the purpose of a primer?

Primer creates an extra layer between your skin and makeup. Priming products are predominantly used to help makeup last longer, smooth the skin's surface, and even out the skin tone.

Should my concealer be lighter or darker?

"Always go a shade lighter than your foundation." The lighter tone will cancel out dark discoloration, but be careful not to go too fair. Concealers that are more than one shade lighter than your skin tone can leave you with a ghostly shadow.

Should I do my eyebrows before foundation?

Some people choose to pencil their brows on before foundation and concealer so they can later use concealer to carve out their shape and ensure there are no jagged edges. However, nine times out of ten, when you go to apply foundation after that, you're going to get some on the hairs of your perfectly outlined brows.

Which is better concealer or BB cream?

The main difference between concealer and BB cream is the type of coverage. A BB cream is an all-in-one product that provides light coverage, hydration, and sun protection. On the other side, a concealer is best for covering up dark circles, redness, and other minor blemishes.

What's the difference between concealer and foundation?

Concealer is meant to conceal, while foundation is meant to be the base — or 'foundation' — of your look. Noto also stresses the importance of going easy with foundation or tinted moisturizer before applying concealer on any blemishes, as she says this is what gives the most natural-looking coverage.