Five simple makeup techniques every woman should know

Whether worn for a long day at work or festive occasion, makeup has the potential to boost any woman’s confidence. The contemporary woman is constantly occupied making it even more difficult to look her best at all times. Knowing some basic, easy makeup techniques always comes in handy when to enhance one’s natural beauty while on the go.

From going bold to keeping it minimal, with makeup there are countless possibilities to style one’s self differently when stepping out each day. However with so many fashion and beauty influencers, and thousands of makeup techniques and claiming to be the best tutorials circulating social media one can end up confused and overwhelmed about how to create the perfect makeup look for their unique appearance.

The good news is that donning perfect makeup doesn’t need to be complicated and time consuming at all! Check out these five easy techniques which every woman should know to highlight their best aspects and earn compliments all day long.

Avoid that peach fuzz

Peach fuzz is the layer of tiny – and often annoying – hair on the face which some wish would just disappear! Some feel that it spoils the overall makeup look as the hair strands can rise out and make a matte finish seem impossible.

However with this simple makeup technique, one can conceal that peach fuzz and create super smooth looking skin in just five minutes. To do so, simply apply the foundation in downward strokes. When applying foundation in upward strokes, the hair strands are lifted from the surface of the skin and after applying the makeup for some time, one will see them rise out, spoiling the overall finish of one’s makeup.

Applying foundation in downward strokes keeps the peach fuzz flat to the skin’s surface and prevents it from getting highlighted. As a result, the surface of the skin appears smooth and matte.

Lift the eyes

With the days getting busier and lives getting more hectic, droopy eyelids caused by lack of sleep is everyone’s woe; looking sleepy-eyed while going out is less than ideal. Thankfully with this simple makeup technique, one will no longer have to.

For an instant lift in the eyes, use the highlighter just above the arch of the eyebrows and blend it out with the foundation. It will not only define the eyebrows perfectly but also have a dramatic impact on the appearance of the eyes by making them look wide awake. Next use a sheer layer of light brown or taupe shade eyeshadow on the lower eyelids instead of a black kohl pencil that can make the eyes look smaller.

The soft shade of the eyeshadow will instantly soften your look and wake up your eyes. Lightly dab under eye concealer for a more seamless look. You can also use a transparent face tape to lift up the droopy eyelids, but it might make your eyes feel uncomfortable if used for longer hours.

Get long-lasting lip colour 

The smudging and fading of lipsticks is a common frustration for anyone who has used the product. No matter how expensive the lipstick is or whether it’s from the biggest and best makeup brands, the fading of lip colour is always a problem.

Whether enjoying a cup of coffee to go or giving a peck on the cheek, lipsticks promise to stay everywhere but on the lips! To avoid the daily lipstick disaster, use this handy makeup technique to make lip colour last all day.

After putting on one’s usual lipstick, cover the lips with a tissue and gently dab translucent concealer or compact powder with a brush over the lip area. This will help the lip colour set and therefore last longer during the day while providing a completely matte finish.

Flaunt a super matte finish

Foundations tend to wear off as the day comes to an end, often becoming cakey as well. This can be a total spoiler if one has an important event at a later point in the day.

In order to keep super matte foundation until the end of the day, simply add a dollop of moisturiser or gel créme with the foundation to get that airbrush-like, radiant glow that will last longer. It’s worth noting that, of course, every makeup routine must start off with a toner followed by foundation.

This technique will make the skin appear smoother and vanish the appearance of any large pores while keeping the skin hydrated around the clock due to the moisturiser. With a matte and seamless base to back one’s makeup routine, the rest of the elements of such as contour, blush and highlighter will look more enhanced and define the features of one’s face more elegantly.

Do not forget the blush 

No makeup look can ever be complete without a hint of blush to glow up one’s beautiful pink cheeks! Even on the busiest of the days or when feeling too lazy to do a whole makeup routine, blush is the one thing a woman should reach for. A hint of blush on the cheeks and a healthy glow emerges that makes one look younger in an instant.

A simple makeup technique that every woman must know while applying blush is to reverse the application order. To give the cheeks the kind of glow that comes from within, simply apply blush first and then top it off with one’s regular foundation. This result in skin that appears to blush naturally; absolutely no makeup product can beat that glow!

Whether a beginner or someone who can apply makeup like a pro, try out these easy makeup techniques to sport a professional look each morning.

These tips will instantly take a look from pretty to polished. With these nifty makeup techniques, one can save time by avoiding long makeup hassles that just won’t stay for the day. With these simple hacks at one’s disposal, one can be sure to step out each day in style and confidence.

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