Base routine"Clean, tone and moisturize" It is the golden rule of make-up. And contrary to popular belief, this one’s not just for theoretical purposes. Cleaning and toning take care of the obvious environmental dirt and also the alkaline balance of your skin. His favorites are: M.A.C Green Gel Cleanser, M.A.C Charged Water/Renewal Defense, M.A.C Moisturelush Cream.
Moisturizing it has more than one advantage, not only does it help the make-up base glide on smoothly, the act of application of the cream itself is as a mini-massage for your face. It relaxes your facial muscles while improving the lymphatic drainage. As a result, your face looks and feels very fresh. But be sure to remove excess moisturizer, otherwise the foundation will not set well.
Great-looking skin needn’t worry much about the base. A sunscreen based primer (M.A.C Prep + Prime Protect SPF50) for the day and a tinted moisturizer (M.A.C Select Tint) for the night works just as well. But if foundation is a must, then dot (my favorite) M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid all over your face and blend with a sponge. Use a stick foundation as a concealer something like, M.A.C Studio Stick and then blend well.
Finally, dust some translucent powder (M.A.C Select Sheer/Loose Powder) to lock in the base. Lightly remove any excess and your face is all ready to take on the color, shimmer and sparkle.
Brush basics
Collecting two dozen professional brushes isn’t exactly what the make-up gurus prescribe, but at the same time cutting it down to just one or two isn’t wise either.
Have at least five brushes in hand, brushes eye shadow (M.A.C 252 Brush for the lids; M.A.C 217 Brush for blending; M.A.C 224 Brush for crease), lips (M.A.C 318 Brush), eyebrows (M.A.C 208 Brush), powder and an angular one (M.A.C 169 Brush) to contour features like cheekbones and jaw line.
A soft, fat brush for the blush may look very tempting, but it’s better to use a smaller, slightly flatter brush (M.A.C 134 Brush) to increase control of quantity and target the right spot, rather than just spreading the color at random.
Keeping these brushes clean is a must. Soak them in lukewarm water and shampoo for 10 minutes. Clean them by rolling them on your palm and let them dry naturally. View your brushes as an investment and you’ll look after them just right.
Right light
The occasion and the time of the event are the deciding factors for the make-up, but applying it in the right light matters the most.
Never under a tube light, make sure that you paint that grease always in a bright, yellow light.
Daylight does just as well, but doing up your face at the mercy of a tube is the biggest beauty faux pas ever.
Highlight zone
Asian skin tones usually needs only two shades of blush, a brownish pink (M.A.C Powder Blush in Format) and peach (M.A.C Powder Blush in Springsheen). The fairer complexions can also add a third hue in the form of pink (M.A.C Powder Blush in Dollymix).
Study your face carefully and ascertain the features you want to downplay. If you have a heavy chin, apply a darker blush.
Similarly, put some shadow on the sides of your nose and highlight the bridge with a light shimmer. If you have high cheekbones, apply the blush directly to accentuate them. If not, suck in your cheeks and dust a darker shade of blush below the cheekbones and a lighter one above.
Use any form of highlighter carefully, lest it catches light in the wrong places.
Mascara move
Look up, chin up and then apply mascara. Start with your upper lashes from below. This helps in volumizing the lashes. Do the same from above and the result: perfectly curled lashes. Repeat this twice for a fuller effect.
For the lower lashes, hold your mascara vertically and brush past your lashes. Finally, use an eyebrow comb to separate any clumps.
Eye appeal
If your eyes are a little swollen or plump, then choose darker shadows that downplay them. Avoid a thick stroke of eye-liner, smudge the shadow and the liner well. Small and deep-set eyes call for thicker lines and lighter shades.
If you have bags under the eyes, draw a thin line of kohl or liner. If you don’t want to wear kohl, substitute it with some shadow.
A great idea is to dab some light shimmery shadow on the center of the eyelid, just above your eyeballs. The effect is simply stunning.
Eyebrows play a large role in framing your face and threading or plucking them is not enough.
If your eyebrows are thick and jet black, then remember to swipe some transparent mascara to remove excess powder and foundation. If they are thin and scanty, dust some dark brown shadow for a finishing touch.
If they are neither thin nor heavy, a light touch of black mascara should do. Even out any kind of cut mark or scar with an eyebrow pencil. Finally, comb it out with an eyebrow comb.
Luscious lips
Opt for the natural look and top off with some clear gloss (M.A.C Clear Lipglass), preferably heavy in nature. Apply lip gloss with a brush and feel the difference.
To make the color stay longer, apply some base on your lips while preparing your face.
If the winter has made your lips dry and cracked, then apply lip balm (M.A.C Lip Conditioner) as you begin with your face.
Go on to do your eyes and then re-apply the balm on your lips. Smooth and in near-perfect condition again, your lips will then be ready for any color, all for that sexy pout.
Thick lips should avoid dark hues of lipsticks and thin lips can surely afford to experiment with many such hues.
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