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Many people choose to wear makeup every day, either to cover up blemishes or simply to enhance their natural beauty. Coming up with a makeup routine as a beginner can be a daunting task.Knowing which products to use and in what order may seem complicated and time consuming, but is actually very simple and easy to learn. It helps to split your routine into smaller steps.

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Part 1 of 3: Prepare your face

1. Start with a completely clean face. The first part of your routine is cleaning your face. Use a washcloth, soap, and warm (but not hot) water to gently wash your face. If you shower in the morning and have already washed your face, you can of course skip this step.
   • It's even more important to make sure your face is clean at the end of the day. Always make sure to remove your makeup before going to bed. Leaving the makeup on overnight can clog your pores and cause acne breakouts. Many dermatologists recommend the use of (disposable) wipes to remove make-up.
2. Choose the right foundation. Foundation comes in many varieties, each with different advantages and disadvantages. While some use solid foundation sticks, liquid foundations are often the more popular option.
   • Finding the right foundation can be quite a challenge. Choose a foundation that best suits your natural skin tone.
   • If your skin is sensitive, look for a foundation that is rated "soft" and "for sensitive skin".
   • In addition, high-quality foundation is expensive, so you may not be able to try some out easily. When choosing a new foundation, first talk to beauticians at the makeup department in a department store or cosmetics store. They will most likely offer to do your makeup for you for free. They will choose the perfect shade to match your skin tone and you can get an idea of ​​how different products feel on your skin. Don't feel obliged to buy anything that day.
3. Choose colors for you eye shadow. You need at least two colors to start with, one darker than the other. Think about the look you want to have. When it comes to eyeshadow, you have three common options:
   • The natural look. With this look, many people will not even notice that you are wearing eye makeup. Choose colors that are close to your skin tone. Use a neutral eyeshadow palette consisting of peaches, olives, sun-tanned and / or brown tones.
   • The smoky look. If you choose smoky eyes, you will certainly look like you are wearing make-up. However, this is a very popular look at the moment, and many people incorporate it into their daily makeup. Use a palette of dark gray and charcoal. Avoid true black eyeshadow as it is difficult to create depth with black.
   • The colorful look. You can use anything for this. Choose your favorite color or one that compliments your eyes. For shadows, use either a darker version of this color or a smoky charcoal.
4. Apply lipstick or gloss. Like eyeshadows, you have to choose between a natural looking lip color and colors that are clear makeup. For everyday makeup, most people like to choose neutral pinks and browns that are closest to their natural lip color. Others prefer classic red or plum lipstick. Still others don't want any color at all and just put on some clear lip gloss or lip balm. It is up to you to decide which look suits you best.
   • Either way, don't put on the lipstick until all of your other makeup has dried. Bring lipstick with you in case you need to reapply it later in the day.
   • Many people just put on a lipstick of their choice and touch up their lips. However, there are a few tricks you can use to make application easier and make it look more professional.
   • Start by applying foundation or lip balm to your lips to act as a primer for your lipstick.
   • Sketch your lip line with a neutral pencil before adding color. This will help you define your lips and avoid sloppy application.

Tips

• A tinted moisturizer or BB cream is a great alternative if you don't want to smudge full of makeup. Skip the primer, foundation, and even concealer and instead just work a small amount of an all-in-one product into the problem areas on your face. They come in handy during the summer months when the foundation feels too heavy on your skin.
• Skip some steps if you don't find them necessary. Not everyone wears eyeshadow, eyeliner, rouge, bronzer, mascara, and lipstick. If your skin is so regular that you don't need foundation, skip it. Do whatever suits you best.
• When choosing colors, stick to the dress code of your work or school.
• Even if you don't want full coverage and your skin is usually clean, keep a tube of concealer handy for emergencies should you suddenly need to cover a pimple or blemish.