Make Up for Newbies

Okay I promised to do a post on make up. When you have never worn make up before and you are a grown woman, you are kinda missing out in life a bit. We have to be presentable looking and come on, let's face it. Most of us do not have flawless looking skin. We need a bit of help too. I know there are those women who fear putting on make up because it's going to give them a completely different look and people are just going to stare and stare at them till they have to find the nearest hole. 


Come on, it's not that bad. You just need to master the basic application of make up and you can actually look more attractive :) Opt for a less drastic or drama mama make up so that people can still see through your nice features and personality rather than when the minute you take it off and show up, people will go like 'whoa! where's that pretty woman I saw yesterday? You kidnapped her?!'

Im no make up expert though I had my fair share of make up boo boos back when I was in my teens until at one point of time, I kinda swore off make up. Putting on make up can really enhance your look. You barely have to make much effort in applying them unless for some special occasions when you want to enhance your looks further. The most basic application will cover you in just about 5 minutes.


Don't believe  me?


You can watch this video from ask cleo.


Ask Cleo


From the US, I enjoy watching Make Up Geek tutorials from you tube and here, she offers you a simple basic make up application for newbies, nevermind if you are no longer in your teens but starting out in dolling yourself with make up.


Make Up Geek


For a quick summary, or if you prefer to just get to the point on what products you should get, you can refer to my list below. I'm using maybelline products as a guide coz it's inexpensive and readily available at drugstores such as Watson's

Blusher

eye liner

looser powder

mascara

lipgloss

Make up tips

•  a good base is a must. Use a big brush and concentrate mostly on your T zone when applying loose powder
• a nice rosy blush can give you those sun kissed apple cheeks. Adds a bit of cheery look to your face
• when you put on eyeliner, smudge a bit using a Q tip so it looks less harsh.
• well groomed eyebrows is a must too. Draw in quick strokes following the natural line of your eyebrows. Comb it down with the eyebrow brush to make them neater looking.
• for a more flirty looking eyelashes, you can get a mascara that promise to add lengths to your eyelashes. to curl up your eyelashes more, before the mascara, curl your eyelashes with an eyelash curler.
• lipgloss, preferably a non sticky one, can brighten up face. Lipstick is good but lipgloss adds a bit of shine and easier to apply and will blend in well with the rest of your make up.
• if you need to cover up your blemishes, get a concealer one shade lighter than your skin tone. Gently pat on your blemishes and blend well. You can use the concealer on top of your base.
• get an eyeshadow in bronze or copper tones because it suits best with other eyeshadow colours or on its own

Easy enough? Don't be fearful of make up. There are loads of tutorials on make up on you tube that can help you in your quest to perfect the most basic make up application. Once you try it, you just know it is fun and wonder at how it helps to boost your self confidence by giving yourself the extra bit of attention :) Who knows, you may also attract attention too, but in a good way.





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