Whether you're a complete cosmetics fanatic, or you don't even know how to distinguish what each brush is for, Frederica takes the liberty of presenting you with a step-by-step guide that will transform you into the queen of every night – it's a promise!
First step: exfoliation
Exfoliating your skin before you start applying makeup is a powerful tool. The secret to a truly beautiful face, from the inside out, is not only in the products you choose to use, but in a deep cleaning and a fresh appearance. Therefore, to eliminate all dead cells and to ensure to make you look much more awake, exfoliate your face first instance. Then apply your usual moisturizer. When moving to foundation, you will see that it blends into the skin with complete smoothness. different.
Important tip: don't forget to exfoliate your lips too. Nobody wants to apply va-va-voom red lipstick and show off a lot of skin at the same time, right? Apply petroleum jelly and make circular movements with an old toothbrush to remove dead skin.
Sublime skin, the golden rule
If your skin is dry, applying moisturizer is imperative. This way, it gains another structure and is prepared to receive makeup, without leaving any flaws or very pronounced expression lines.
On the other hand, oilier skins absolutely require apply a powder to set everything you applied. Just be careful not to apply an excessive amount, as this will end up giving your complexion a mask-like appearance. Press an absorbent paper onto the oily spots on your face. so that it absorbs the oil without undoing your make-up .
The best trick for immaculate skin, for hours and hours? Spray on makeup fixer or thermal water once the look is finished. If possible, make space in your wallet to carry the product and apply it when you feel the need. This ensures that it remains impeccable – all night long.
The best highlighter
On festive days, it would be a crime not to have this around. magic box. Illuminate the high points of the face – temples, nose, arch of the face cupid, lower corner of the eyes – completely transforms any look of makeup. There are highlighters for all tastes (liquid, cream and powder), but to shine for endless hours, opt for the latest version. Is right choice and you can use it both in a more discreet way and in a more intense and striking way.
Trick infallible: if you are wearing a low neckline, also apply highlighter to your chest and chin.
It's not a diamond, but it will shine like one
Party nights call for more dramatic and intense looks . Adding shimmer to your eyes always looks good, as long as you do it sparingly. Mix a metallic pigment with your eye shadow and blend everything well. This way, you'll be able to make even the least pigmented eyeshadow gain another dimension.
You can also choose to apply shimmering eyeshadow above the iris of the eye and in the inner corner. This gesture will open your eyes and make them much brighter, something that will also stand out in your photographic portraits. We have just one recommendation: not to overdo it. The shine can only be applied to a maximum of two areas (above the cheekbones and the eyes, for example).
Since we're talking about eyes, why not try going bold with colors? If you don't dare now, when will you do it? Try playing with mauve tones and go all out with a smokier eye, also using a brown pencil to outline and finish spreading everything until the tones blend. If you don't have a blending brush, use cotton swabs (they are the best brushes and they are also hygienic!). The secret to keeping eyeshadow in place – for hours – is to use eye primer .
And if you want to stand out among a sea of black dresses and suits, the key tip is to add a baby pink blush to this look , in addition to the highlighter.
Throw it in the eyes or in the mouth?
It's your choice. If you want to do more pronounced eye makeup, it's a good idea to use a softer tone on your lips (using a transparent gloss is a classic that never fails). If, on the other hand, you prefer a more striking and sensual mouth, the eyes should remain more neutral and discreet. Emphasizing the mouth and eyes will run the risk of giving your makeup a much more exaggerated look than you intended. Choose just one of the two and you will hardly go wrong.
Lipstick that lasts, lasts and lasts
Using a lip liner in the same shade as your lipstick is essential. to complement an effect that you want to be perfect. First, fill in the line around your mouth with eyeliner and, only then, paint with lipstick. Place translucent powder on top and then apply a layer of lipstick again on top.
Goodbye, false eyelashes
This article is not about how to look beautiful using artificial. This article is about how to shine, without losing naturalness and without It looks like you've been in front of your mirror for five hours. Therefore, in the subject “eyelashes incredible", the secret is to ensure that these are clean before applying the mask. Never apply mask over already dry layers of product. Use the eyelash curler to make them even longer and more curved.
Eyebrows on fleek
Did you know that combing your eyebrows upwards works like an instant lifting effect? The true frame of the face is the our eyebrows. That is why if these are not done – filled out and hairstyles – any makeup, no matter how fabulous, will look unfinished. Keep them in place and use an eyebrow gel, which will keep the hairs in place. on fleek , hours and hours.
Matchy-matchy is not the way
Sparkly dress, sparkly makeup? Wrong! If you wear more showy and sensual pieces, your makeup needs to be lighter; If, on the other hand, you use sober tones and discreet cuts, you can (now) be more daring with your makeup.
