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How to apply make up?

  • 17-03-2011 12:10am
    #1
    CookieMonster.x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,049 ✭✭✭


    I'm 15 and I want to start wearing make up but I have no idea how to put it on! I feel embarrassed about it so I was wondering if someone could tell me how to put on everything including foundation, concealer, eyeshadow etc. Do you always have to put on concealer? What colours go with auburn hair and blue eyes (especially eyeshadow colour). How do you choose foundation and what's the best type (ie powder etc and how to apply it)? I don't think I'm going to wear loads, especially foundation. Eyeshadow and mascara are ok on their own aren't they?
    What types would you recommend for combination skin? I can sometimes be sensitive and I don't want anything to be expensive. I have quite pale skin.
    Thanks in advance, I really appreciate it.


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  • #2
    fillefatale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭fillefatale


    Theres lots of tutorials on youtube (wish this had been the case when I was 15!), I don't follow any users, but if you do a search on there, or perhaps some ladies here could make suggestions.


  • #3
    hatethisfeeling
    Closed Accounts Posts: 185 ✭✭hatethisfeeling


    The best way that I have found of learning how to put make up on is by watching youtube videos. Just type in things like 'how to put on foundation' and a load of tutorials will come up. My favourite users on youtube are pixiwoo, pixi2woo and makeupbytiffanyd.
    They mostly use high end make up but you will get to see how to put it on, which is the important thing, you can still use cheaper products. Hope that helped a bit :)


  • #4
    janbaby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 234 ✭✭janbaby


    I would recommend going into boots or somewhere that has make-up stands and get them to match a foundation to your skin colouring. The girls will show you how to apply it. They will do your entire make and you usually only have to buy something small. Its worth it to get a good foundation that won't go blotchy during the day. Use a foundation brush too and it will keep it nice and smooth.

    For your colouring you should prob go with brown mascara and brown and cream eye shadow. Use a light pink or peach colour blusher.

    Don't over do it to start. You don't want to look like a different person you just want to enhance your features.


  • #5
    sakani
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61 ✭✭sakani


    When I started wearing makeup i didnt have a clue! I bought pan stick and it was like wearing muck on your face. I then used it until it ran out cause it was all i could afford. If you are young and have good skin (or even sensitive skin), i would recommend mineral foundation (I find bare essentials the best). They do a fantastic starter kit with all the brushes, foundation, top coat powder (mineral veil) and a bronzer/blush/highlighter. There is a DVD tutorial with it too. If you go to one of their counters they will to a trial and find your most suitable colour. The mineral makeup is really good for your skin and wont cause spots like other foundations. It has SPF - to stop sun damage, and if you 'forget' to take it off, it wont clog up your pores like other foundations and cause an outbreak. With the started kit they give you a concealar brush that you can use the powder with and it is fantastic.

    When I started wearing makeup in my teens, I wanted it to be obvious that I was wearing makeup but as I got used to it, i realised the key was to actually look like you are not wearing any at all. I think this is something you have to practice at loads. I'd tell you to practice using as many different types of makeup until you find one that suits you and you like. If you invest in a decent set of brushes (foundation brush, powder brush, blusher brush, thin shadow brush, slanted tip brush and blending brush) you can ask your friends, sisters, aunts and/or mother to try out some of their makeup to get a type (powder, cream, liquid etc) that suits you and then go to makeup counter and they will help with colour.

    With red/auburn hair the more natural/earthy colours would suit you best. Inglot in liffey valley and dundrum allow you to select colours and make up your own eyeshadow palettes, they will probably be able to help with colour matching also. Maybe watch some of the tutorials on youtube. I find the eyes and lips the best. Oh and when putting on makeup, choose ONE feature (eyes, lips OR cheeks) and keep the rest to a minimum. So if your going with Smokey eyes, dont wear big red lips and Pink cheeks. One at a time is plenty :-)

    Best of luck cookie monster!


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