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The definition of makeup varies from person to person. Makeup is not about enhancing beauty. People feel confident when they apply makeup; it is an expression of confidence.

 The makeup and cosmetics industry is on the rise because it is becoming a part of daily life. People buy their favourite products to enhance their beauty.

There are different types of makeup that are famous these days: Korean, no makeup look, HD makeup, and Matte makeup. In this blog, we will tell you about the basics of beginner makeup. Anyone can do this in their daily routine; within a few minutes, you will be ready to go anywhere with a fresh look.

Step 1: Moisturiser

Step 2: Primer

Step 3: Foundation

Step 4: Concealer

Step 5: Blush 

Step 6: Highlighter

Step 7: Eyeshadow

Step 8: Eyeliner

Step 9: Mascara

Step 10: Lipstick or Lip liner

Step 11: Setting spray or Setting power

Step 1: Moisturiser

Before starting makeup, you have to prep your skin. You have to wash your face and cleanse it. Now you have to put moisturiser on your face according to your skin tone. 

If your face is dry, you have to use a thick moisturiser, which will help you to cleanse properly and will make your skin smooth. You can also use oil and liquid moisturiser according to your skin type.

Oil and liquid moisturiser is for the skin that is not dry, and you have to put 4-5 drops of it, which is enough for that type of skin. Only dry skin needs extra care. 

You can apply it to your face before going to bed at night; it will give you smooth and soft skin in the morning.

There are different brands of moisturiser available in the market. The best ones are Cetaphil moisturising cream, Dot & Key Vitamin C + E Sorbet Super Bright Moisturiser For Face, mamaearth Beatroot Hydraful Light Moisturising Cream, and Expertskin Minimalist Moisturiser.

Step 2: Primer

After applying moisturiser, the next step is to apply the primer. Applying primer is a very important step. Primer will help you to make your makeup last longer and give you a smooth base to apply the rest of the products. 

If you do not apply primer or you are directly applying the foundation, it will make the makeup crack after some time, and you will see the cracks in your makeup.

Now take the small amount of primer on your fingers and rub it on your cheeks and then to your forehead, nose and now your whole face. Remember, this is the most important part of the makeup.

Now I am recommending that you use primers of these brands: Insight Cosmetics 3 in 1 for the oily skin, Swiss Beauty Makeup Primer, and Maybelline Fit Me Primer SPF20.

Step 3: Foundation

After your skin prep, here comes the real makeup, which will give you the touch-up look. After applying the primer, you have to blend the foundation on your face. 

When you use the foundation on your face, make sure you pick the right shade for your skin. For this, you have to test the foundation of different shades on your skin.

Do not test the foundation by putting your hand or wrist on it. Choose the right shade of your foundation by testing it on the jawline or the side of the face. Blend the foundation on the face with the beauty blender or the brush. 

Do not put foundation directly on your face; always put foundation on the makeup mixing palette and then apply it to your face.

Here are some recommendations for the best foundations you can use: Maybelline New York Fit Me Matte, MARS High Coverage Liquid Foundation, The Derma Co SPF 40 PA++ Foundation, and Swiss Beauty Primer Mousse Foundation.

Step 4: Concealer

After the foundation, now it’s time to pick up the right shade of concealer. Concealer is used basically to hide the dark spots on your face, like the darkness around the lips or the dark circles under the eyes.

There are different types of concealers like colour corrector, liquid concealer and cream concealer. Colour corrector comes in different shades. 

Generally, people use orange concealer to cover the dark spots and then cover it with the light shade concealer, which can be either liquid or cream, whichever suits your skin tone.

Gently apply it around the nose, both sides, under your eyes and around the lips where you find the darkness. Now blend it properly and cover it with the light shade of the concealer if you are using the colour correcting concealer.

Here are some of the best concealers you can use: L’Oreal Paris Infallible Full Wear Concealer, Insight Cosmetics Concealer, MARS SPF50 PA++++ Cancel Concealer, Kay Beauty HD Liquid Concealer.

Step 5: Blush

After the concealer, it’s now time to apply the blush. Blush is applied on the cheeks so that they glow naturally and shine. There are different shades of blush, like red, pink, it’s all your call, which one you like to apply to your skin. It comes in liquid and powdered form.

Here are some recommendations for you: Swiss Beauty Cheek It Up Blush, Insight Cosmetics Cream Blusher Face Makeup, Pixi – On – The Glow Stick Blush, and Swiss Beauty Baked Blusher & Highlighter.

Step 6: Highlighter

 The next step is to apply a highlighter, which will give you an ultimate glow, and your face will shine a little bit. Highlighter comes in different forms: liquid, cream and powder. Everybody uses it according to their choice. 

You have to apply it on the cheeks, sides of the nose, also on the tip of the nose, around the eyebrows and near the jawline as well. Now tap it with your fingers for the finishing touch. You can also blend it with the blender.

But it is best to tap the highlighter with the fingers and also watch the quantity of highlighter you are taking, you do not have to take it more than the limit, as it can ruin the makeup. Always keep that in mind.

Here are some of the best highlighter suggestions for you: Atemporal Beauty Iconic Illuminator Liquid Highlighter, INSIGHT cosmetics Cosmic Power Highlighter, Swiss Beauty Brick Highlighter, and MARS Glowzilla 6 Colour Highlighter Palette.

Step 7: Eyeshadow

After the highlighter, now it’s time to do classy eye makeup. Eyes can change the whole look of your face; that’s why it is crucial to learn this step. There are different types of eye makeup, like natural eye makeup, smoky eyes, and glittery eyes.

 Eyemake should match the outfit you are wearing and the occasion. We will talk about the natural eye makeup that is used in daily life.

For daily use, you can choose the light shade of the eyeshadow, which is not too bright, and first apply the foundation on the eyes, blend it well and then apply some lighter shade of eyeshadow, which will suit your outfit. 

You can also combine the shades, like first you use the light pink shade, then you can also use the brown in the upper side of the eye.

Here are some of the best eyeshadow palettes: HUDA GIRL Beauty 60 Shades Colour Board Eye Shadow Palette, Nykaa Cosmetics Eyes On Me, Hilary Rhoda Play n Blend Eyeshadow Palette.

Step 8: Eyeliner

After eyeshadow, the next step is to apply eyeliner. This step needs a lot of practice; you can not be perfect in one go. 

There are two types of eyeliner: liquid eyeliner and pencil eyeliner. Pencil eyeliner is best for beginners, and once you know how to apply it perfectly, you can opt for the liquid eyeliner.

Firstly, apply the eyeliner to the corners of the eyes at the back, do not start it from the front of the eye. Now, slowly put one coat in the middle, and then the front end. After this step, you can reapply to the middle and front end according to your wish.

Here are some recommendations for the best eyeliner: Insight Cosmetics No Smudge Eyeliner, MARS Cosmetics Ink Black Eyeliner, Nykaa Black Magic! Gel Eyeliner.

Step 9: Mascara

After applying eyeliner, now comes the mascara. This is important for the eyelashes, as it is used to curl them. This will give a perfect look to your eyes. 

Hold the mascara wand at the base of the lashes and move the wand upwards. You can apply more than one coat. Also, you can use the eyelash curler before applying the mascara; it will give more curl to the eyelashes.

Here are some of the best mascaras for your eyelashes: Maybelline Colossal Volume Express Mascara, Nykaa Lash Talk Super Sizer Waterproof Volumising Mascara, Bella Vita Intense Drama Waterproof Mascara, and Insight Cosmetics Mascara.

Step 10: Lipstick or Lip liner

Here comes the lip makeup. You have to choose the lip shade that suits the outfit you are wearing. If you are wearing a dark colour, you can choose the light shades. 

Before applying the lipstick, make sure your lips are not dry. You can use a scrub and moisturiser to reduce the dryness.

Now apply the lip liner to the lining of the lips, take one shade darker than the lipstick, then smudge the liner and now apply the lipstick in the middle of the lips and drag it to every corner and smudge both the lipstick and liner. Applying the liner is optional.

Here are some of the recommendations of lip liner and lipsticks: Swiss Beauty Bold Matt Lip Liner, Kay Beauty Matte Action Lip Liner, and MARS Edge Of Desire Matte Lip Liner.

Lipsticks: Maybelline New York Superstay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick, Hilary Rhoda Matte About You Lipstick, Kay Beauty Matte Drama Long Stay Lipstick, Insight Cosmetics 24 Hrs Non-Transfer Matte Lipstick.

Step 11: Setting Spray Or Setting Powder

The last step of your makeup is the setting spray or setting powder. It is used so that your makeup lasts longer. This step is to give the final touch to your makeup. Spray it on the whole face.

Here are some recommendations: Swiss Beauty Natural Makeup Fixer, L’Oréal Paris Infallible 3-second Setting Mist, and Pilgrim Insta Fix Makeup Setting Spray.

So these are the steps for the beginners to create a fine look so that you can go to the office, or anywhere outside. These are the simple steps you can follow in your daily life.