Foundation? Concealer? Eyeliner? What are those for? How do they enhance my features? How are they applied?

Those are just some of the questions most makeup newbies ask. They are totally clueless as to what the different makeups are for. And if they do have some ideas, they are absolutely untrained on how to apply makeup.

Foundation is used to even out the skin tone and minimize imperfections such as wrinkles. Foundation should be properly blended using a sponge or brush. Concealers are considered the magic stick of cosmetics. They effectively disguise flaws like pimples, acnes, and scars as well. Concealers can be applied using the fingers or a sponge. Eyeshadows highlight different colors of the eyes and improves droopy or close set eyes too. Mascaras are used to elongate or thicken the lashes both on the lower and upper parts.

To improve your makeup application techniques, browse websites offering makeup video tutorials. They offer detailed makeup “how tos” With makeup purchases, stick to the basics first – one item for each makeup type. As with the colors, stick to the conventional ones but select shades that are flattering on you. Make sure to get makeup brushes and sponges as well, they really help complete the overall look of your makeup.