Things You'll Need:
- Basic cosmetics
- Cosmetic applicators
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Step 1
Arrange your cosmetics in one location that you will use to apply your makeup. A drawer or cosmetics bag is an excellent place to keep everything you need all together. Try to keep your cosmetics updated and throw away anything that is empty or is too old to use safely. This will keep you from digging through a drawer or bag looking for each item.
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Step 2
Decide where you will need concealer. This will most likely be under the eyes especially if you are a brunette. Blend in the concealer with your fingertip after dabbing in the correct locations.
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Step 3
Apply your foundation small amounts at a time, so you don't end up with a caked on look. Smooth out your foundation with a sponge, making sure that everything is well blended. Using your powder blush, brush it on at your cheek areas. Avoid applying in circular movements; rather touch your check lightly and move the brush outward and upward. Blend any excess blush with a cosmetic sponge. Dust your face with loose powder to set the base applications of makeup and blush.
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Step 4
Use a light colored eye shadow, depending upon your skin tones, and cover your entire eyelid. Apply a deeper or darker shade of the eye color into the arch area of your eyes to present a contrast. Make sure that all the shades are well blended.
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Step 5
Draw on your eyeliner with either a pencil liner or liquid liner. Start about 1/4 of the way from your nose and move outward with the application toward the side of your face. A light application of liner can be drawn on the lower lash area, just in the corners, if desired.
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Step 6
Give each eye special attention with mascara application to the lashes. For longer appearing lashes, use an eyelash curler prior to applying the mascara.
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Step 7
Line your lips with a preferred shade of lip liner. Smooth a coordinating shade of lipstick over your lips, both top and bottom. After a few seconds, apply a lip-gloss for sheen.
