Cosmetic Tips

Makeup isn’t just for making yourself look pretty or awake. Cosmetics can help you to change the way your face looks and it can help you boost your confidence. Whether you just like to play with makeup or you enjoy wearing makeup everyday, the more you learn about makeup, the better you will look and feel. Using makeup is a bit of an art, and you need to know how to use your tools before you use them properly.

Go Au Natural

There are a number of different makeup brands available today. From Urban Decay to Makeup Forever, to Sephora and Wet and Wild, you can find a cosmetic in your price range and in the color you need nearly anywhere. But what many people are finding today is that going natural in your makeup choices is the best strategy. This will help you to have the purest ingredients on your skin, your biggest organ. When you use chemicals or you don’t use natural ingredients, you can get reactions and you might be exposing yourself to dangerous chemicals. Try to find makeup that is free of parabens, mica, sulfates, and other ingredients you can’t pronounce. Look for mineral based makeup that can help you look good without causing harm to your skin.

Keep Your Makeup Clean

Another tip for handling cosmetics is to make sure you keep the bottles free from bacteria. Ideally, you should never share your cosmetics with anyone. When you do this, you will be sharing your bacteria as well as getting exposed to theirs. You will also want to make sure you clean your brushes regularly by washing them in baby shampoo and allowing them to air dry. You will want to replace your foundation and other liquid cosmetics once a year, while your mascaras should be replaced every six months to ensure they are safe for your eyes.

Start Small, Work Your Way Up

When you are first learning makeup, it’s best to start with some basics and slowly work your way up:

• A clean palette – Start by applying concealer to any areas of your face that need to be covered up. Pat this into the skin with your ring finger. Then apply your foundation. Then apply a light layer of powder to set the foundation. Next, apply some blush on the thick part of your cheeks, sparingly.
• The eyes – Add a light pink or peach to your eyelids to brighten them up. Next, you can use a neutral eyeliner on the top lids of your eyes to help bring attention to them. Finally, use mascara to thicken your lashes.
• Lips – On clean and smooth lips, apply a neutral lip liner all over the lips. Then add a layer of lip-gloss or lip stick. Pat your lips with a tissue to remove the excess then add another layer.

That’s all there is to it. Yes, to make things more dramatic, use colors or heavier layers of liner. And have fun!