BASIC THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAKEUP

BASIC THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MAKEUP

Hey there,

have you ever been in the position where your makeup got messy during day and it looked like the oils on your face can be used to fry Dodo because of excess secretion of oils, or it looked like your map of Nigeria could be drawn on your face because of all the harsh lines caused by foundations on your face?

I know most of us have had bad experiences as regards to makeup and I know how annoying it can be, so gurlll, I'm here to help you, I'll be sharing 5 simple tips on how to make your makeup game better.

1. Always start your makeup on a clean face: This is very essential when applying makeup, because when you apply makeup on a dirty skin, the dirt mixes up with the products and reduces it's smoothness, causes reactions to your skin when you pull off the makeup and because your whole makeup solely depends on this which leads me to my second point.

2. Always Prep your skin: You can't prep a dirty skin, Preping your skin simply means doing your skin care routine or at least some of it before makeup. This involves mosturizing your skin, applying your face serum and all other things involved in your routine, but note it's better to use water based skin products when applying your makeup in order to manage the oils. Preping your skin sets the base for your makeup and ensures your makeup lands on a smooth, mosturized surface while still keeping your face hydrated behind the makeup. This is great for all skin types especially people with dry skin.

3. Understand your skin type. We have 5 basic skin types, the normal skin, the dry, oily, combination (dry+oily) and the sensitive skin types. Your skin type determines the products you'll use on your skin both for prepping and the actual makeup products. It determines if you'll go for hydrating primers or matifying primers. It also determines what kind of foundation to go for as well your powder. When you understand your skin type, half your makeup problems are solved. This is because you don't go for a brand because everybody says it's good but because it suits your skin type.

4. Invest in good Primers and setting sprays: Personally I think Primers are the most essential products to have in your makeup bag. This is because primers prevents excessive secretion of oil from your face while locking in moisture. Primers also helps help your foundation last longer on your face that is why they're are applied before foundations. Setting spray are used during and after your makeup to help keep your makeup in place and last longer on your face.

5. Invest in good foundation; The first four things above is like the "behind the scenes" of good makeup. Of course you know that the "behind the scene" and the actual visual work must correspond to make an interesting movie. Same thing applies to make. Foundation is where the main visual work begins and it deserves it's own attention. To select a good foundation you must have understood your skin type, this will help you buy the best foundation for yourself.

So, these are 5 basic tips you need to understand before starting your makeup. In my next article I'll be giving you more tips and who knows, I might just recommend good products for you. Anyways I hope you found this helpful. If you have any questions or any comments at all, drop it in the comments session . Thank youuu

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