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How to Apply Foundation Primer to African American Skin
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Summary: Looking for makeup tips for black skin? It all starts with foundation primer. Learn how to apply makeup for African American skin in this free video clip from a professional makeup artist.
Amanda Backensto has been a freelance makeup artist in Los Angeles for the past 15 years. She has worked at celebrity events such as the Oscars, Emmys, and the Golden Globes. She has...read more
The history of cosmetics is as old as civilization itself. Archaeological evidence shows that cosmetics were used as far back as 6000 years ago by the ancient Egyptians. The Romans used mercury and flowers to create rouge, and ancient Greeks utilized similar tools in the theater. In Western culture, cosmetics and make-up are more popular than ever, with thousands of products available to choose from. Traditionally, makeup comes in liquid, cream or powder form, and is used to add color to the face and hide freckles, blemishes and other imperfections of the skin, giving a healthier, more youthful appearance.
In this free video series, watch as professional makeup artist teaches how to apply every day makeup for women of color. Learn how to apply foundation, concealer, powder, eye makeup, eyeshadow, eyelid color, eyeliner, bronzer, and lipstick. Get beauty tips on the difference between day makeup and night makeup and learn how to accentuate your color with the right makeup.
"Next step is a foundation primer, now I think this is essential for applying makeup. What foundation primer does usually fills up any lines, any pores, any discolorations that reflexes light. Obviously my girlfriend Katrina got gorgeous skin and does not really need it but on the day of her wedding it would be important just to keep the makeup wearing all day. You just want to put a little on the back of your hand and just brush it on with the brush. Now the one that I have chosen is from Armani which I absolutely love it has a little bit of 24 karat gold in it which is a firming agent but it is a light weight gel. It is great for all skin types and when it dries it is going to leave a nice radiant glow to the skin and we all want to look radiant on the day of our wedding. So just let that dry all the way around but not underneath the eyes and you can already see how that has really brighten and illuminated her skin. So there is your primer definitely a essential. "
eHow Article: How to Apply Foundation Primer to African American Skin
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