Applying Foundation

• Choose which type of foundation that suits your skin colour. It should match your face and neck colour. Choose carefully or else you’ll end up like a zombie.
• Use a foundation with SPF 15 to prevent future skin damage.
• You can ask for samples from the beauty advisor at the counter but not before determining your skin type.
• Do not use same foundation for the whole season, try blending colours sometimes as this is the only way to get a perfect skin match.
• Make sure to apply foundation around your neck, eyelids and lips for more natural look. This is also a good setting for eye shadow and lipstick to stay on longer.
• For girls with clear complexion you need to put tinted moisturizer to have that natural look.
• Liquid foundation is really good and best for girls with dry skin like me as this is water based. You just use sponge or your finger to blend it.
• Remember to shake it first before use as liquid foundation settle and separate while not in use.
• You can also apply loose powder using a large brush to “set” your foundation and to keep it from melting especially in a hot and humid place.
• Applying a moisturizer before foundation is really helpful for girls who has dry skin like me. I use nivea moisturizer and Max factor liquid foundation these two suits best for my skin.
• For girls with oily skin, powder foundation is best for you as it will help reduce shine.
• For girls with blemishes or dark spot use a concealer with pressed powder to cover it.
• If you think your make up is to heavy add moisturizer to thin it.
• After applying make-up, go outside or near a window to check for blunders and your ready to go……..enjoy your new face!!hehe

Eye Make-up

• Overly plucked your eyebrows to look unnatural and make your eyes appear smaller.
• To define your eyes use eye shadow. Three shades are ideal with the darkest on the lid and the lightest just below the brow bone.
• For daytime use natural tone it’s the best! You just want to look natural, you don’t want to overdo it or else you will look like a vampire.
• Powder eye shadow stays on the longest.
• If you’re tired matte eye shadow is best than frost. Frost shadow draws attention to wrinkles.
• If you want to make your eyes look bigger or larger, extend your eye shadow above the lid and use a light shadow or highlight right beneath your brow to open up your eyes.
• For your eyelashes, use eyelash curler before applying mascara as it will shape your lashes and extend them to the fullest. To prevent damage, remember do not hold the curler too close to the roots, its painful. Use Black/Brown mascara or eyeliner it will give you more dramatic look.
• When applying mascara, apply from top and bottom of your lashes for extra thick and fuller lashes. Make sure to use toilet tissue paper to keep mascara from getting on your face.
• For mascara best result is to apply two coats but make sure first coat is dry before applying second.
• You can always use unscented baby wipes to remove eye make-up. Rub lightly and slowly that you wont hurt your eyes.
• If you want to use liquid eye liner to emphasize your dramatic look, try to make a straight line or else it will ruin your look.
• To open up your eyes line only the upper lids. Lower lids will make eyes appear smaller.
• Put your eye pencils in the freezer for a few minutes before sharpening like I do.
• Always use waterproof mascara especially when attending a wedding or funeral or in a summer time. You don’t want to look like the grudge!!

Lip

• Petroleum jelly or lip balm helps your lips moisturized. Use it all the time.
• Use lip liner that match your lipstick.
• To make thin lips appear larger, apply your liner just outside of your natural lip line. Add a final touch with lip gloss.
• Apply pressed powder on and around your lips.
• Never ever apply lipstick testers to your lips in a store. It's not hygienic. Not safe at all! Try applying it to the back of your wrist and see if it match your skin colour.
• If you have a sparkling teeth you can wear orange colour lipstick or red.
• To avoid lipstick getting on your teeth, run your finger through the middle of your lips and pull it back out. The excess will come off on your finger

Cheeks

• If you have a tan or dark skin, apply bronzing powder to cheeks as a blusher.
• You can also pinch your cheeks for an instant glow.
• Use your medium-sized blush brush to avoid a striping affect.
• When applying blusher, apply to the apple of your cheeks and just underneath your jaw. Try peach colored blush for a great sun-kissed look. You can also apply liquid blush or crème blush if you are not using foundation.

General Makeup Tips

• Always use clean mirror and good lighting.
• Keep your make-up light in the summer.
• Heavy foundation will cake and melt off in the summer heat and humidity.
• For proper hygiene, don't use expired cosmetics, particularly around the eye area and never share your make-up with anyone.
• Try bronzing powder underneath your cheeks and jawbone to make your face appear slimmer.
• To make your nose appear smaller, apply bronzing powder carefully down the sides. Add a little shimmer creme or powder down the bridge of your nose.
• Use Q-tips to blend in any eye shadow that has fallen on your cheeks or face.
• Clean your make up brushes and applicators often to reduce bacteria and oil.
• If your powder blush or eye shadow breaks up in the compact, use alcohol to press it back together.