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• To step
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Do you ever wonder how you can put on your make-up perfectly? Know that you only need to know a few tricks, read here what these are!

To step

1. Use a good facial cleanser when you wash your face. Wash your face well so that your skin looks fresh and clean. You also remove dead skin cells, blackheads, grease and dirt. But don't cleanse your face with cleansing milk or soap that contains synthetic ingredients. And use one that suits your skin type. You can ask advice about this from a dermatologist, beautician, make-up artist or the better chemist.
2. Look for a suitable day cream and apply it daily after washing your face with water and cleansing milk. Choose one that suits your skin type:
   • Dry / sensitive skin: choose a thick cream or ointment that will keep the skin moist throughout the day.
   • Normal skin: choose a moisturizing cream.
   • Oily or young skin: choose a lotion that is based on water.
3. Use a good primer, whatever brand. A primer ensures that the make-up (the foundation) adheres well and lasts longer. You can buy a primer from the drugstore or make-up department of a department store.
4. Choose a foundation. If your skin is already pristine (no freckles, spots, discoloration or uneven skin) it is best to use a tinted day cream. This gives your skin some color without it looking like a layer of filler. You do not need a foundation. If you want to update your skin a little more, it is best to use foundation as well. Don't skimp on good foundation. To find out what the right shade of foundation is for you, it is best to apply some foundation to your cheek in natural daylight. Try several to find one that really suits your skin. Ask one of the shop assistants / make-up artists to help you choose the right shade.
   • Apply the foundation. Use an illuminator if you want to keep your skin looking radiant and glowing. Just mix a large drop of illuminator through the foundation and your skin will look radiant. Apply the foundation with a foundation brush or with your fingers.Although some people prefer brushes, it is easier to do it with your fingers. Just remember to wash your hands beforehand. Put a little foundation on the back of your hand, then put a little bit of it on your fingers and spread it on your face. Make sure to include your jawline, your ears, and the area around your eyes. And remember that foundation has the function of making your skin look even. Do not use it to add color to your face or to remove blemishes.
5. Buy a good concealer. Choose one that matches your skin tone and make sure it's not too dark or light. If you have trouble determining this, ask the store for advice to make sure you are buying the right color.
   • Apply the concealer to any pimples or red spots on your skin. Use a small brush to dab it on and then use your fingers to blend the concealer well.
   • Hide any dark circles under your eyes by applying the concealer in a triangular shape under your eyes. Blend the outer corners of the triangle with your fingers. Don't forget to apply the concealer to the inner corners of your eyes as well; after all, these spots are always a bit darker than the rest of your skin.
6. Fix the concealer with a powder. Choose a loose (mineral) powder and apply it loosely with a stippling brush to the areas of your face where you just applied concealer.
7. Apply bronzer and / or blush. Choose a bronzer that is not too dark for your skin tone or it will make you look like a clown. Use an angled stiff brush or a stippling brush to apply the bronzer. Work in the shape of a cross on your face (forehead, nose and cheeks). To make your cheeks look slimmer, put the bronzer right under the apples of your cheeks. To determine where the apples of your cheeks are, smile for a moment and apply the bronzer to the hollow of your cheeks.
   • Find a blush that matches your skin tone and apply it to the apples of your cheeks.
   • To prevent your face from glowing, you can use oil blotting sheets. You can buy these at the drugstore or department store. They are inexpensive, reduce the shine on your face and do not adversely affect your make-up. Make sure you always have them with you.
8. Put on eye makeup. First, apply an eyeshadow primer to make sure your eyeshadow will last for a long time. If you want a natural look for your eyes, choose a natural eyeshadow color.
   • Curl your lashes. Curl them for about 15 seconds per side.
   • Use an eyelash extender. The fibers adhere to your eyelashes and make your eyelashes much longer.
   • Put on a waterproof mascara. After each coat, wait for the mascara to dry before applying another coat. This way you prevent the mascara from clumping.
   • Put on eyeliner. Liquid or with a pencil, above or below your eye; eyeliner can be applied in many ways and looks beautiful in many ways, depending on the shape of your eye, your eye color and the size of your eyes. You really have to experiment with it to find out what works best for you.
   • Color your eyebrows with eyebrow powder if they are not both the same shape. Choose a color that matches the color of your eyebrows. Use an eyebrow gel to keep your eyebrows in shape.
9. Moisten your lips with a lip balm. Use a lip primer to fill in any cracks in your lips and put on a lip pencil. After this, apply a lipstick in the same color as the lip pencil. If necessary, top it off with a lip gloss.
10. Ready.

Tips

• Apply the eyeshadow before applying eyeliner.
• If you are at home you should not put on too much make-up, it is bad for your skin.
• Always stick to natural colors and be careful not to choose colors that are too light or dark for your skin. The foundation should match the color of your cheeks. Choose a dark foundation for the summer because it makes your face more tanned.
• Always use a day cream, even if your skin is oily or blotchy. Because your skin can get flaky after you've scrubbed off all the makeup.
• If you use a sponge, moisten it first so that the sponge does not absorb all of the liquid make-up.
• When testing foundation, leave it on for a few minutes to see if it starts to oxidize. Because if so, you better choose a lighter shade.
• Applying powder under your foundation can give an airbrushed effect, although this also depends on the type of powder you are using.

Warnings

• If you buy products that contain oil, you can suffer from pimples. Try oil-free makeup if necessary.
• Curling irons for your eyelashes can cause your eyelashes to fall out over time, so don't use them too often.

Necessities

• Cleansing milk
• Day cream (with SPF)
• Foundation primer
• Foundation
• Illuminator
• Concealer
• Powder
• Bronzer
• Blush
• Oil blotting sheets
• Curler for eyelashes
• Eyelash Extender
• Mascara
• Eyeliner
• Eye shadow
• Lip pencil
• Eyebrow gel
• Eyebrow brush