Must Have Cosmetics and Makeup Tools
There are some makeup products which should be a part of any woman’s collection. It doesn’t really matter if you wear makeup every day or if you do it occasionally, some tools should always be near you. We will review most of these products later on and we will also offer you tips on how to use them, but until then here is the list of must have makeup products and tools. Click on the pictures for more info.
Before you start applying makeup you need to make sure that your skin is clean. Your skin will get properly hydrated if you start using a makeup primer.
- 2. Foundation
Most women use foundation daily and the only way of keeping your skin healthy while doing so is by having the right foundation formula.
- 3. Concealer or Duo Concealer
Getting rid of dark circles has never been easier. You can now choose between a regular concealer which can double as an eye shadow base or a duo concealer which can be used for obtaining a perfectly even tone.
Because your face always has to look young, healthy and radiant you need to use the right blush and bronzers.
Foundation and Pressed Powder will keep your skin safe from UV rays and it will also give it that glowing look which can’t be obtained in any other way.
After you apply your foundation you should make good use of a reliable artist palette which contains just the right colors.
- 7. Eye shadow
The best method of making your eyes the center of attention is by using this product. All of your needs can be satisfied by a single, duo or duo cream eye shadow. However, your look won’t be complete without the following product on our list.
- 8. Mascara
The Larger Than Life Mascara will make your eyelashes look longer than ever before and they will make you forget about sticky lashes and smudging.
With the right eyeliner stylo you can be sure that your eye line will always look perfect after only a couple of strokes.
- 10. Lips
Whether you’re talking about lipstick or lip gloss, you should always have something which can cover your lips. Both of these products serve a dual role, that of making you look beautiful and that of protecting your lips from the outside world.
- 11. Brushes
Your final look is a third what makeup you use, another third your technique and the rest your brushes. If you use the wrong ones you won’t be able to obtain a perfect look no matter how hard you try.
- 12. Other Tools
Some other tools which should be a part of your makeup kit are eyelash curlers and pencil sharpeners.
Makeup Tips – How To Look Natural
Most people are surprised to see the difference between not using makeup at all and using just a few tools for a couple of minutes. If you know how to obtain a natural look, you will feel better about yourself and you certainly look more beautiful than you can imagine. Here is one of the ways of looking natural after using your makeup kit for just a few minutes.
Dark circles are quite natural, but they are not attractive at all. This is why you should get rid of them first. Before you start applying your concealer, make sure that your skin is perfectly clean and clear. In the case of a natural look, you shouldn’t focus too much on your dark circles. Take a small amount of concealer and try making your circles 50% less visible.
Like any other day, apply the foundation evenly all over your face by using a large circular motion. If you don’t like the color of your eyebrows, you can use a color which is only a little lighter than the color of your hair. Because you don’t want to use any type of makeup which stands out, you should use thin eyeliner and stick to the upper eyelid only. You shouldn’t insist on this line, just make sure that it is not shaky and you can move on.
Mascara can be used normally; just curl your eyelashes and apply some black mascara on the top lashes. Using other colors will ruin the natural look, but you can try something like that if you want to see if you like the result or not.
Blush is highly recommended especially on the jaw line and on your cheeks. After you’re finish with these parts of your face, you can blend everything in by using your blush on your forehead and nose. Keep in mind that you don’t want to make the blush look artificial, so don’t use it for more than a few seconds.
The lipstick you decide to use should be as close to your natural lip color as possible. If you use the right nuance, you can certainly try experimenting with other colors and you might obtain great results. However, you shouldn’t use any lipstick which will make you stand out because it will damage the natural look. If you are starting to apply your makeup for a natural look, you have to use less makeup than you usually do and you should avoid artificial colors.
If you don’t have all of the tools necessary for the perfect natural look, you should go to NARS Cosmetics and see what you can find.