Things You'll Need:
- Foundation
- Mirror
- Loose powder
- Powder brush
- Eyebrow brush
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Step 1
Know what time of day your event begins, as your makeup needs are drastically different for day and night. For a daytime event, choose long wearing foundation with SPF. If you're walking the red carpet at night, choose a luminous foundation to give you a dewy glow for the cameras.
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Step 2
Decide what type of foundation you're most comfortable using. Liquid makeup gives more complete coverage and moisturizes dry skin, while cream-to-powder and powder foundations are easier for beginners to apply and last longer on oily complexions. Whichever you use, make sure you pick a shade that matches your skin perfectly.
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Step 3
Use a brush to apply your foundation makeup if you need to cover a lot of splotchiness and blemishes, or use your fingers for the most even coverage. The advantage of brushes is that they work better in some places-the crevices around your nose, under your eyes and on blemishes-than your fingers do.
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Step 4
Apply your foundation in a smooth, downward motion. Upward motion emphasizes the tiny hairs or "peach fuzz" on your face. Take extra care to blend your foundation well around your jaw line; the last thing you want on camera is the dreaded line of demarcation.
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Step 5
Situate yourself in bright or natural light when you apply your foundation. Use a magnifying mirror if necessary. Above all, make sure you apply your foundation evenly.
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Step 6
Set your foundation with powder. Use a large brush and dust translucent loose powder all over your face. Brush your eyebrows after you powder your face to remove any foundation and powder that have settled on them.
