December 17th, 2009

From start (cleanser) to finish (makeup removal), what is the proper step by step procedure to applying makeup?

I grew up with learning to use liquid foundation, a powder blush, and drug store makeup overall. I need to grow up and make my skin healthy and flawless. I'm 18 years old and I want to look clean and fresh. Please help me with the 'how-to's' of applying makeup, cleansers, toners, moisturizers, if beauty masks are necessary, concealers, and everything in the works. You are my model, I look up to you, please help me.

*oily skinned girl

1. so when you wake up in the morning wash your face with a cleanser, then toner, moisturizer, and/or a spot treatment, the face wash that you use should be based on your specific skin type I would recommend using the clinique 3 step skincare system.

2. wait about 20 minutes so your pores have a little time to close up and apply your makeup, depending on how much coverage you need, if you need moderate/full coverage start with primer, then foundation I would recommend using a sponge to apply, then concealer use your fingers to apply, then a powder which you should use a brush to apply and a blush and/or bronzer if you want. if you don't need a lot of coverage just use a tinted moisturizer and apply with your fingers and some powder or just concealer with a little powder.

3. after the day is done you NEED to take off your makeup, first you should use makeup removing wipes or a makeup remover/ cleanser in 1. then wash your face again with a cleanser, followed by a toner, moisturizer, and spot treatment if needed.

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