Surely in your day-to-day, you do the same makeup routine with which you think you perform perfect techniques. And the same goes for a special event that requires a slightly more elaborate type of make-up. Even though you know exactly how you should put on your makeup, maybe there are some tricks that you miss. Or maybe you make the same mistakes over and over again without realizing that what you are doing is ruining your skin.
Makeup tricks you should know
There are certain tips or makeup tips that are very simple, but, normally, you do not know them because they have never been explained to you. They’re so easy, you’ll be surprised how many products you’ve been using for a while and didn’t need at all. Let’s start!
The ideal makeup for the face
Perfect makeup 24 hours
- One of the concerns in terms of makeup for all women is that it lasts as long as possible, right? You already know that countless products promise to achieve this, but David Frances recommends a fixer to apply to the eyes, both above and below.
- This way, hold on to the eye makeup for as long as possible, but what about the lips? Many “permanent” bars finish a little dry, so the makeup artist recommended that we use the same eye fixer. Or else an extra little trick: make up the lip, seal with powder, or makeup on loose powder. A perfect finish! Doing in your bag to touch up throughout the day.
The best make-up to go to the beach or the pool
Many people like to go to the beach or the pool with good makeup, and although it is not highly recommended, David Frances gives us some keys to get it right. At most, you should use a tinted sunscreen to cover blemishes, as well as waterproof mascara. And for the lips? A balm with a little pigmentation, as natural as possible.
Fluid or compact makeup?
- One of the doubts that arise when choosing one makeup or another knows which is the best on the market. Or which is the one that will best suit your own needs or your specific skin type.
- In this sense, fluid makeup is the most recommended by specialists, especially for combination skin, although cream makeup is recommended for dry skin. These types of bases are much better than compact ones. The latter do not have as much light and the skin will be a little more greyish.
How to correctly apply the makeup base?
- There are certain types of makeup bases that, although they may look ideal at first, over time only make the skin look more damaged. Wrinkles are accentuated more; the skin is a little more stiff and even with cracks in certain cases. How to fix this mess?
- Makeup artist David Frances gives us an infallible trick: mix your fluid foundation with your daily use moisturizer, and even with your serum. In addition to saving time in the morning, you will have juicy, luminous, and natural skin. Test it!
How to correct dark circles: the ultimate trick
- Did you know that the dark circle is what makes the look tired? Dark circles are what hinder any self-respecting makeup, and that is why it is essential to cover them correctly. In this sense, still today many people confuse concealer with a highlighter.
- The first thing you should do is buy an orange dark circles concealer, since it is a color that neutralizes purple, and apply it only halfway by pressing and never dragging. Then, apply the highlighter (better if it’s fluid and matte) on top and lengthen to the crow’s feet. In this way you will be able to neutralize the hateful dark circles, as well as prevent wrinkles from accentuating.
- Of course, do not forget that the dark circle will always, always, always be covered at the end of your makeup process. Once you put the eye shadows it will be the perfect moment to apply them. The main reason is that the shadows may fall off, and then you will have to clean it again and put it back. And if you have eye bags, you better not try to make them up as you will only give them more volume.
Where do you apply the highlighter?
In addition to dark circles, as we have indicated in the previous point, the highlighter can be applied to other areas of the face to give it a certain shine, naturalness, and a more pleasant texture. The points of light, according to David Frances, are in addition to the dark circle, the fixed eyelid, the tear duct, the rictus, and the upper lip. Try this technique, and you’ll see how it works.
This is how you should wear your blush
- Choosing the ideal blush color for you is not something that has to take you too much time. You just have to think about the look you are going to wear, the way you are going to paint your lips or eyes, or the color you are going to choose for them, and that’s it!
- If you bet on dark or too bright tones on your lips, the ideal is to choose a sun powder and apply it as if it were a blush. It can be lengthwise to narrow the face. For everyday life, blush is crucial, and one of my favorite tones is coral. A trick? Apply it in the form of a multiplying cross on the cheekbone. You will see how good it is!
Makeup for a perfect look and lips
How to make up the eyelashes
- The mascara is, without a doubt, essential in any self-respecting makeup. It is capable of raising a gaze to its maximum power, as well as enlarging the eyes or giving it that necessary point of drama with certain looks or outfits.
- How is it applied correctly? It’s easier than you think! The mascara has to be applied from the roots so that all the hairs raise and have a beautiful shape. Remember: do not forget the hairs in both corners, which will be the ones that will give a touch of difference to your look.
The ideal makeup for the thinnest eyelashes
Some have very thick and long eyelashes, but some women have slightly thinner eyelashes. For these cases, according to David Frances, it is best to opt for a treatment or make-up that enhances your look. If you choose the second option, you should bet on a mask with fibers with which you will gain a lot of volumes.
How to put eye shadow to enhance the look
- If what you want is to enlarge the eye, or for the eye to go up a little, you must choose a round-shaped broom brush very well, and if it is made of natural hair, much better. Take a dark shadow color and put it in the corner in a circular motion to bring it up to the arch. It is, in short, like drawing a small ‘V’ in the eye. Then, bet on another lighter color in the center of the eyelid.
- The finger can help you clean excess, especially in the corner so that the gaze does not fall. Remember that we want to achieve just the opposite effect. And for a more dramatic look? Put a little bit of the same shade in the area below as well.
Outline the eye
- To outline your eyes correctly you must get a slanted brush. Of all the types of eyeliner that exist, David Frances recommends the gel one because it sets better as it is a paste, and it is not necessary to have as much pulse as liquid eyeliners or pencils. To make up the bottom line, remember that it must start on the outside, where the top line ends, to make a bigger eye.
- But if you only want to make a line, up or down, you must know how to choose very well where to do it. The one below may be more essential, and should never be worn if what you want is to enlarge your eye. Putting the bottom one is more a question of fashion than of makeup, but it can look great if you don’t have drooping eyes.
Attractive and striking lips
- To choose the color of lipstick, normally, you have to wonder if it has to do with the color of your skin or the tone of your hair, right? Well, let us tell you that it has nothing to do with it. The most important thing in this sense is to look at the color of the teeth since some colors are yellow more than others.
- And another of the most important tricks to keep in mind is that if you want to show off a thicker lip, you must outline it on the outside, while to make it thinner you must do it on the inside. Of course, always with a similar tone that does not look too defined.
The importance of eyebrows
To get a look of 10 you should never neglect your eyebrows. They are the frame of the eyes, and therefore they must never be forgotten. To make them up you can choose either a gel with the color of your hair the powders, or then the gel without color to seal. It is about coloring the bald spots of the eyebrows respecting their naturalness and freshness.
Makeup without forgetting skincare
How to treat acne skin
- For skin with acne, the main thing is to clean it daily so that it is properly cared for. In skin with acne, as David Frances indicates, you should never exfoliate with granules, since it is better to use a toner or a mask with acids that help the skin. And, if you are going to remove a pimple, the main thing is to disinfect your hands so that it does not spread too much, although it is not highly recommended. It is best to do a facial every three months.
- And to make up skin with acne, or a simple pimple, what the expert recommends is to use a green primer or concealer. Corrects redness and fills in the small marks that may remain. It is perfect!
Daily facial cleansing
- To have beautiful, smooth, and blemish-free skin, it is very important to cleanse yourself daily and if possible twice a day (once in the morning and once at night). It is, as the makeup artist assures, like brushing your teeth every day.
- You must get a specific cleansing gel for your skin type; it is not valid with the gel you use for the body. You can clean your face with warm and cold water, or just cold if you have sensitive skin. This is also highly recommended because it penetrates the third layer of the skin. And, if possible, use an acid mask once a week.
Nature skin
When you reach a certain age, the makeup that was used in your youth no longer suits us at all. So, we must look for a type of makeup that suits our age, the characteristics of our skin, and our needs. Well, according to the makeup artist, makeup for mature skin must always contain a series of components, such as collagen. In this way, you will continue to enjoy makeup as you always have.