Knowing how to apply makeup isn't as easy as it appears-- and viewing complicated YouTube tutorials can only

make you more baffled. Does foundation precede or after concealer? Should you put your eyeshadow on first or
last? The fact: It's practically all as much as individual choice. But after years of being a beauty editor and speaking
with makeup pros, I've found a layering technique that works perfectly for me. For instance, I complete my brows
prior to placing on foundation, considering that it's one of the most important steps in my full routine. (So if I'm
hurrying at the end of my makeup routine, at least my brows will be done.) I also put on setting spray prior to
mascara because I've messed up one a lot of makeup looks with runny black streaks doing it the other method
around.

I advise this exact same application sequence to my girlfriends when I'm offering impromptu lessons in the
restroom before we head out, but do not fret-- you can get rid of and include actions as you choose. For
circumstances, I spend more time in areas like eyebrows and highlighter, however you may wish to focus your
efforts on your eye makeup. I also edit based on just how much time I have. I only have 5 minutes? Then I'm
priming, hiding, including some blush and highlighter, and putting on a quick brow. If I've got a whole hour to
prep, then I'm going for it. Truly, you can personalize this guide to fit your requirements. Consider this a makeup
beginner's overview to layering your makeup, action by step.

Step 1: Hydrate or use a guide.

Kardashian preferred Mario Dedivanovic says utilizing a hydrating cream before makeup helps all the powders and
items you apply on the top sink into the skin, making your makeup appearance less cakey. Because I prefer a dewy
makeup look, I spray my face with a mist like MAC Preparation + Prime Repair+ ($ 26). Then I massage in an
illuminating primer or oil like Farsali Unicorn Essence ($ 54). You do not have to utilize an item that is marketed as
a primer; any moisturizer will do.

Action 2: Fill out brows.

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I constantly begin my makeup appearance with the most lengthy element. For me, that's my eyebrows (others like
to do eyeshadow first, but I'm pretty clueless when it concerns eye makeup). First, I utilize a pencil to fill in sparse
areas with hairlike strokes. Currently I'm liking the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz pencil ($ 21). I'll stop here if I
remain in a hurry. When I'm being extra, I include a powder or pomade to really define completions of my
eyebrows, where there is generally no hair. For this, I utilize Kat Von D 24-Hour Super Brow Long-Wear Pomade ($
19). Lastly, I lock it all in with a gel, like It Cosmetics Brow Power Pomade ($ 24).

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I don't like to use a lot of foundation, which is why I follow makeup artist Faye Lauren's guideline: Concentrate on
the areas you wish to even out and leave the rest of the face foundation-free. So, I apply my foundation beginning
at the center of my face: Around my nose, the eyes, and on my forehead, but I leave the location around my
jawline only lightly covered. This avoids me from getting brown makeup stains everywhere when I put my hands
on my chin throughout the day (that's my thinking position). I like to use a sponge or brush to apply my
foundation, since I hate having my fingers dirty with product.

Step 4: Cover dark spots with concealer.

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Carmen Williamson, a makeup artist at Joanna Czech Dallas, formerly informed SELF that the best way to layer on
concealer is after foundation in order to ensure your makeup blends together which you do not overdo it. This
technique works best for makeup tutorial for beginners me due to the fact that I get the kind of brightening I
need for my purplish-black dark circles. I use a shade that is a bit lighter than my structure under my eyes. I also
apply a little concealer to my covers to serve as a guide for when I wear eyeshadow.

Step 5: Include eyeshadow.

Heres a StepbyStep Guide to How I Apply My Makeup Every Day

You know those YouTube tutorials with eyeshadow and 4 shadow colors? I can't do all that. I just pick one shade
that reflects my clothing or my state of mind and put everything over my covers. Often I try to get expensive and
do a darker color in the crease of my eye, but that's just if I'm preparing to be in a dark place (like a club or
ballroom) where nobody will observe my eyeshadow ineptitude.