You have to be living under a rock to know that makeup as a whole has received its fair share of critique and appreciation. But then again, it is that one thing you can love, or you can hate, but never ignore. Read on this Makeup- the ultimate beginners guide, to see how every makeup product, in a way, can work for you on your journey of becoming more comfortable and confident in your own skin.

As wisely quoted by Michelle Phan, ” Makeup is not a mask that covers up your beauty. It’s a weapon that helps you express who you are from the inside.” Over the years, we have all come to terms with this. We are not saying that you always need makeup. It’s not something you put as a filter on your real beautiful selves, but something you can use in a way that it does not just cover the imperfections you would like covered, but also helps to accentuate and highlight the features you are proud of. 

Time to Prime:

The right time to prime is right after the skin preparation, and just before applying your base. Our skin naturally has pores, that when subjected to makeup, tend to draw the products in. Or even worse, secrete sebum and sweat that ruins the entire effort of doing makeup. A primer is your best bet against it. It forms a sort of layer over your skin, restricting anything to penetrate in, and also is a hero product in having the makeup stay longer.

Lay the foundation:

Just like the name suggests, the foundation is the basis of a full face of makeup. And contrary to popular belief, it should not have to be a product that lightens your skin tone. In fact, we would strongly suggest against buying foundation in shades that do not compliment our actual complexion. Get a foundation that matches your skin tone, and gives an even-toned look to the entire face. Another major hack with using a foundation is blending it in well, which, if not done to perfection, can leave the face looking very cakey, and that is definitely not something you want, do you?

Conceal and correct: 

It is not just about hiding your imperfections because that would mean that we are not able to be comfortable in our skin. The goal of using a concealer is to cover the marks, scars, and other things that might take away from the thorough face of makeup. Use the exact shade of concealer as that of your skin tone, and not lighter. Again, we are not trying to look like light bulbs, now, are we?

Likewise, with the color correctors, there is one color specific to correct each imperfection:
Green to cancel redness, Orange for blue-hued spots or darkness, purple brightens dull and sallow skin, and so on. Continue to read MAKEUP – The ultimate beginners’ guide to know more

Sculpt and shape:

The way our faces are shaped is literally art. And what better way to appreciate art than to flaunt it, right? Contouring, highlighting, and adding a little blush to bring out the glow can sculpt your face like a goddess, and no, there is no replacement for this. Trust us, your cheek bones, eyebrows, jawbones, your nose, and the cupids bow will thank you like never before.

Let the eyes talk:

Eyes, although considered a single unit, actually constitute several elements for changing your makeup game. Right from eyebrows, lashes, and eyelids to the waterline, and the corners of your eyes, everything adds life to your look. 

By shaping and filling in the brows, the face looks more defined and put together. Adding a hint of eye-shadow adds to the look spectacularly, and putting on mascara and kohl can make your eyes look more open and lively. 

Lips don’t Lie:

Imagine a whole face of makeup, but your lips are pale as a sheet. Wouldn’t that wash away the entire look? Adding bold, muted, nude, and even tinted colors, based on occasions and time of the day, can make a whole lot of difference and be a statement on its own.

Set, to save:

Nothing can save your hours worth of hard work on a full face of makeup like a good setting powder or spray does. Not just a heavy makeup look, but finishing with makeup even on casual makeup days can be a total game-changer. After all, who wants to see a great look suddenly turn into an oily, faded, and dull one!

So these were the most basic products and the magic they perform on our faces. We, humans, are blessed with such gorgeous and enviable features that there is absolutely nothing that we should not be proud of. And that is what makeup exactly is for and we at Kenisha Styles believe in raising Epitome of confidence in you by working with the best Makeup artists in the industry! In this read, Makeup- the ultimate beginners guide, trick is to not use makeup just as a way of hiding flaws but to add emphasis to the strengths that our features are.