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Delaney Kehm

English 122

Professor Lee

4/18/21

How to do a Simple Makeup Look: A Tutorial

Introduction

When wanting to look beautiful or feel assertive, some women want to build upon

natural beauty. One way that women find to do this is makeup. Makeup can be worn in

many occasions such as celebratory occasions, dinner outings, day to day ware, and on

days when someone is at home. Many women wear makeup for many different reasons,

those of which include to hide their insecurities, to be considered desirable to others, and

the most common, to feel more confident about themselves. There are many different

situations as to how a girl should wear her makeup, some examples are a glamorous

look, a more natural look, and a simple look. If someone is in a rush and doesn’t have

time to create a glamorous makeup look, there are quick and easy steps on how to create

an easy makeup look and the results will leave a girl looking amazing. Here are some tips

on how to create a simple makeup look.

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Materials

For this tutorial the materials needed are a sponge, a foundation brush, a blush

brush, and a concealer brush. The makeup products needed for this simple tutorial are

primer, foundation, concealer, blush, mascara, lip gloss, and a lipstick is optional. When

starting off a makeup look, one direction is to start off with the complexion. In this

tutorial the complexion involves materials such as primer, foundation concealer, and

blush.

Complexion Step 1: Primer

To start off, it is important to prepare the face with a primer so that the makeup

will not separate on the face throughout the time that it is worn. Depending upon the type

of primer, pump or squeeze a small amount onto the fingertips and rub both sets of

fingertips together. It is important to apply in most areas of the face, especially the T-

zone, which includes the forehead, the nose, and the chin. It is also important to apply

primer to areas where the skin could get oily or dry which vary depending upon the

person.

Complexion Step 2: Foundation

When finished applying the primer, the next step is applying foundation.

Foundation is used to set a firm base for makeup, but also to cover discoloration of the

skin and to set an even skin tone. To apply foundation, pump about 1-2 pumps of the

foundation onto the back of the hand, and dip the index finger into a small amount of the

foundation. Next, dot the foundation in essential areas of the face, such as the forehead,

chin, and cheeks. Once the application is finished, use the foundation brush to buff and

blend out the foundation on the face until there is enough coverage. Foundations vary
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with coverage, there is less, medium, and full coverage that are within different

foundations.. Each person will choose a specific type of foundation depending upon the

amount of coverage that is desired. It is important to dampen the sponge that was listed in

the materials by wetting the sponge and squeezing all the excess water out it. According

to Allie Glines, a self-taught makeup artist, in her video, How to Avoid “Cakey”Makeup,

Glines says, “Using a damp sponge is also so key in creating a beautiful, flawless, natural

looking base.” (Glines, 7:14-7:19). The sponge is not only used to blur brush strokes, but

allow the foundation to melt more into the skin. When the sponge is applied, it is most

effective to use small, firm, pressing motions on the face.

Complexion Step 3: Concealer

The third step in this tutorial is the application of concealer. Concealer is used to

cover blemishes and dark spots, but also used to brighten up areas of the face such as the

undereye area. To apply concealer, use the applicator to place concealer in places such as

the center of the forehead, center of the chin, and underneath the eyes. To blend out the

concealer, use fingertips or a concealer brush. Then, use the same sponge to smooth and

blend the concealer so that it metals more into the skin.

Complexion Step 4: Blush

The fourth step for this tutorial is applying blush. Blush adds more color to the

cheeks. To apply, dip the blush brush into the blush pan or container, smile while

applying to the apples of the cheeks, as well as just below the cheekbone. When finished,

use the sponge in the front and on the edges of the cheeks, to melt the blush into the skin,

and lessen powder on the cheeks.

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Eyes Step 5: Mascara

The second to last area of the face in this makeup routine will be the eyes. The

product that will be used on the eyes is mascara. Mascara is used to darken and allow the

eyelashes to become more voluminous. To apply mascara, look up and start at the base of

the upper lashes, blink into the wand repeatedly, and cover all top lashes. For bottom,

take caution and apply lightly. The makeup brand, Ipsy writes “...use the tip of the wand

and apply your mascara just at the roots of the lashes, wiggling the bristles back and forth

for an even coat.” (Price, Ipsy). To create the desired volume of the lashes, re-apply the

mascara for extra coats on both sets of lashes; at least two-three coats are desired to

create a voluminous effect. If there are mascara marks left up or below the eye area,

when the marks are dry, use a smaller brush to wipe the marks away.

Complexion Step 6: Lipstick and Lipgloss

The last area for this simple makeup tutorial is the lips. Lipstick and lipgloss are

used to add color and shine to the lips, but is also used to make the lips look plumper.

Applying lipstick is simple and just involves two easy steps. For the bottom lip, first run

the lipstick in a back and forth motion until there is total coverage on the lip. For the

upper lip, run the lipstick along the lip with a small amount of product. Most of the focus

should be put on the outer area of the lip and should emphasize the ridges on the lip.

Once lipstick is fully applied, apply lip gloss. Lip gloss should be applied to the center of

the bottom lip, and applied lightly on the top lip. Finally when lipstick and gloss are

applied, run the top and bottom lip together so that color and coverage is evenly spread.
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Conclusion

Makeup is an essential tool to enhance beauty and allows women to be more

comfortable with themselves. There are many different ways to do makeup, and it is

important to experiment with makeup products so that an individual can get comfortable

with a routine. However, everyone is different and has a preference as to how makeup

should be worn. This makeup tutorial was made so that anyone who is a beginner, who is

in a rush, or is having a lazy makeup day, can have access on how to create a simple

makeup look and still feel confident and beautiful.

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Works Cited

Glines, Allie, narrator. How to Avoid "Cakey" Makeup. , Youtube, 2019,

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kyosPqBkXQ&t=474s. Accessed 23 Apr. 2021.

Price, Dori. "How to Apply Mascara Like a Pro Makeup Artist." Ipsy, Ipsy, 13

Aug. 2020, www.ipsy.com/blog/how-to-apply-mascara#:~:text=To%20apply%20your

%20mascara%2C%20look,moving%20slowly%20to%20avoid%20clumping.. Accessed

23 Apr. 2021.