How to Apply Makeup When Speaking Before a Group

Some people find speaking before a group terrifying. Others do it with ease. Whatever the case, you can make sure that you look your absolute best for the speech by learning how to apply makeup when you will be speaking before a group. The process is fairly simply.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Concealer
• Foundation
• Eyeliner
• Bronzer
• Mascara
• Blush
• Brow pencil
• Brushes and sponges
• Lip color
• Eye shadow

1. Even out your skin tone using a foundation that matches your natural color. You may need to apply concealer to cover blemishes missed by the foundation.
2. Use a blush the color of your natural flushed color and apply it using a large brush and a sweeping motion on the apples of your cheeks. Don't be afraid to use darker or brighter colors, especially if you will be in a spotlight, which tends to wash out people's natural color.
3. Apply bronzer to your chin, temple, cheeks, nose and anywhere else naturally kissed by the sun.
4. Highlight your eyes using light shadow on your brow bone and at the tear ducts.
5. Use a neutral shadow in a medium shade that complements your eyes.
6. Sweep a darker shade of shadow into the creases of your eyes and at the corners.
7. Apply liner and mascara to define your eyes. Use darker shades and thicker lines if you will be speaking from a stage or in a spotlight.
8. Use a medium to dark lip color to accentuate your mouth. A good rule of thumb in this scenario is to go two or three shades darker than your natural lip color.
9. Carry your makeup bag to reapply makeup as necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• Higher quality products may be more expensive, but they often provide better results.
• Remember to remove all makeup before going to bed at night.
• Test all new products on a patch of your skin before using on your face to make sure they do not cause an allergic reaction.