2 of 13

Write now Article Tools

Applying make up is basically simple, but there are certain parts that can be a bit tricky. Pretty much everything that I know about make up I taught myself from tips I read online, or learned through experimentation. This is the way I do it:

I start with eyeshadow (if it is a day when I feel like using it, which isn't everyday). I only use powder eyeshadow, and apply it with the little sponge thingie that comes in the package. I close one eye and lightly shadow it from the very bottom (next to my lashes), all of the way up to my eyebrows. * I really like to use white eyeshadow, as it seems to open up my eyes and it helps to make my lashes show more, and appear fuller.

After eyeshadow I line my eyes (this is something that I do every time that I apply make up). I use either a liquid or a pencil eyeliner in black. I only line the bottoms of my eyes, because I have heard that is supposed to help your eyes to appear larger and I have very small eyes. I pull gently at the corner of the eye that I am applying the liner to, then I start on either end and make a thin line as close to the lash as I can get. * I am lazy, so if I mess up my eyeliner I just smudge it all and go for a smoky look. :)

After eyeliner I apply my mascara, usually what I use is black Covergirl Lash Blast - I love the plastic applicator. If I am feeling particularily lazy I will just use clear mascara. I either coat my top lashes only, or I coat both top and bottom, depending how I am feeling. When applying mascara I keep my eyes open and apply one eye at a time (no, really?!), starting very near the lid and moving out slowly. * If my mascara clumps, or appears uneven, I hold my finger close to my lashes and slowly close my eye causing the excess to come off on my finger.

When my eyes are done I apply foundation, I really like Maybelline Mouse Matte foundation, it's like a powder and foundation combined. I dip my finger in the foundation and then I put a dab each on my cheeks, a dab on my forehead, on my chin, and a tiny bit on my nose. I rub in the foundation using a circular motion. * Since I started using Matte foundation I have basically stopped using powder - no more flaky, dry skin.

Recenty I have started using a bronzer, and I use it most of the time that I apply any make up - especially now in the winter with my paling skin. I dust very gently with the bronzer on my cheeks while smiling a big fake smile, and then I usually smooth it out a bit with my fingers.

That's it, that is my make up routine. Simple as that.

Throughout the day as I sweat I've started to use oil blotting sheets to gently "erase" any oil on my face. This works well over wearing powder.

Learn more about this author, Emily Acker.
Click here to send this author comments or questions.

Add your voice

Know something about How to apply makeup?
We want to hear your view. Write now!