Become a Red Carpet Goddess

Steps to a Picture-Perfect Flawless Makeup Application:
1. Wash Face.
2. Pat face mostly dry.
3. Moisturize face.
4. Apply Concealer* (under eye circles- usually cream-to-powder, liquid or even a mineral concealer- I do not recommend using a solid concealer on such a delicate area of your face.)
5. Dab on Foundation. (Use a cosmetic sponge if desired. Apply a tiny amount of foundation on outer area of lips and smudge inward for a blank canvas effect in preparation for step 12. Check the ingredients to make sure they are non-toxic.)
6. Apply Concealer* (to blemishes- usually liquid, solid or mineral concealer).
7. Apply loose (or compact) powder with big brush over entire face. You do not want to be too powdery though, just enough to set the foundation and prevent shine. Translucent powder works wonders!
8. Apply bronzer with medium or large brush in appropriate areas (cheeks, collar bone, cleavage if desired, besically where the sun would hit or where you want some extra glam).
9. Apply eyeliner (pencil, automatic or liquid), or apply wet eyeshadow with a small brush.
10. Apply eyeshadow cream on lid, and then apply eyeshadow powder on lid and under lower lashes (to prevent eyeliner from smudging).
11. Apply first coat of mascara. Then apply a second coat. Try Cover Girl Volume Exact or Lash Blast or both. ***Have you ever tried faux lashes? They provide a dramatic effect!
12. Apply lip liner, (lipstick or stain, if desired) and lip gloss. Try a nude or subtle shade for a fresh look.

*Concealer is the key to a flawless look. Find which kind of concealer and which application type works best for you.

*Makeup application is ALL about technique!!! AND practice makes perfect.

*Blend. Blend. Blend. And blend some more.

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