Get ready to create a flawless makeup look for special occasions with our step-by-step guide tailored for Indian skin. Read more!
Diwali, weddings, or just a fancy get-together – special occasions call
for looking your absolute best! And a flawless makeup look can definitely boost your confidence and make you shine. But getting that perfect, long-lasting finish can feel a bit daunting.
Don't worry, we've got you covered with this easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide, tailor-made for the Indian skin tone and climate. Get ready to put your best face forward!
Proper skin prep is crucial for flawless makeup application
No matter how good your makeup products are, they won't look their best if your skin isn't prepped properly. Think of it like painting – you need a smooth canvas for the colours to really pop! Start with a gentle cleanser to remove any dirt, oil, and old makeup residue.
Pat your skin dry with a soft towel. Next, it’s time for a hydrating toner. Toners help balance your skin’s pH levels and prepare it for the next steps. Choose an alcohol-free toner to avoid drying out your skin, especially in the drier months. Now comes the most important part: moisturising.
Even if you have oily skin, skipping moisturizer is a big no-no. A lightweight, gel-based moisturizer is perfect for oily skin, while those with dry skin can opt for a richer cream.
Allow the moisturizer to fully absorb into your skin before moving on to the next step, this is crucial for a smooth makeup application and prevents the makeup from clumping or looking patchy. Once the moisturiser has had a moment to really soak in, its primer time.
Primer is the unsung hero of flawless makeup. It creates a smooth base, minimizes pores, and helps your makeup last longer, especially in hot and humid weather.
Choose a primer that suits your skin type – a mattifying primer for oily skin, a hydrating primer for dry skin, or a pore-filling primer for enlarged pores. Apply a thin layer of primer all over your face, focusing on areas where you tend to get oily or where you have visible pores.
Prep skin, find perfect foundation, apply with care, use concealer strategically, set with powder
Now that your skin is prepped, it’s time to create the perfect canvas with foundation and concealer. Finding the right foundation shade is crucial. The best way to do this is to test the foundation on your jawline in natural light. The shade that disappears into your skin is the one for you.
When it comes to application method, you can use a makeup sponge, a foundation brush, or even your fingers. A sponge will give you a more airbrushed finish, while a brush offers more coverage.
If you're using your fingers, make sure they're clean and pat the foundation into your skin rather than rubbing it. Start with a small amount of foundation and build up the coverage as needed. Remember, less is more! You want to even out your skin tone, not mask it altogether. Next up, concealer.
Concealer is your secret weapon for hiding blemishes, dark circles, and any other imperfections. Choose a concealer that is one or two shades lighter than your skin tone. Apply it under your eyes in an upside-down triangle shape to brighten the area.
Also, apply it to any blemishes or redness you want to cover. Use a small brush or your finger to gently blend the concealer into your skin.
Set your base with a translucent powder, using a large fluffy brush, lightly dust powder all over your face, paying extra attention to the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin), which tends to get oily. This will prevent your makeup from creasing and keep it in place for longer.
Don't overdo it with the powder, though, as too much can make your skin look dry and cakey.
Enhance your features with contour, blush, and highlight for a sculpted, youthful glow
Now that you have a flawless base, it’s time to add dimension and life back into your face with contour, blush, and highlight. Contouring helps to sculpt your face and create the illusion of shadows and definition.
Choose a contour shade that is two to three shades darker than your skin tone and has a cool undertone. Apply it to the hollows of your cheeks, along your jawline, and on the sides of your nose to create a more sculpted look. Use a blending brush to blend the contour seamlessly into your skin.
Blush adds a pop of colour to your cheeks and makes you look more awake and youthful. Choose a blush shade that complements your skin tone. For fair skin, a light pink or peach blush works well. For medium skin, a rose or coral blush is a good choice.
For dark skin, a berry or plum blush looks stunning. Smile and apply the blush to the apples of your cheeks, blending it outwards towards your temples. Finally, highlight adds a touch of radiance to your face.
Choose a highlighter that is one or two shades lighter than your skin tone and has a shimmery finish. Apply it to the high points of your face, such as your cheekbones, brow bone, the bridge of your nose, and your Cupid's bow. Use a fan brush to apply the highlighter lightly.
Remember, the goal is to create a subtle glow, not a disco ball effect.
Enhance your eyes with eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara for a mesmerizing look
The eyes are the window to the soul, so let’s make them mesmerizing with eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara. Start with an eyeshadow primer to create a smooth base and prevent your eyeshadow from creasing. Choose eyeshadow colours that complement your eye colour and your outfit.
For a classic and versatile look, you can't go wrong with neutral shades like browns, golds, and bronzes. Use a blending brush to apply the eyeshadow to your eyelids, starting with a light shade all over the lid and then adding a darker shade to the crease for definition.
Eyeliner can instantly amp up your look. You can choose from a variety of eyeliner types, such as pencil, gel, or liquid. If you're a beginner, a pencil eyeliner is the easiest to work with.
Apply the eyeliner along your upper lash line, starting from the inner corner of your eye and working your way outwards. You can create a thin line for a natural look or a thicker line for a more dramatic effect. Don't forget to curl your lashes before applying mascara.
This will open up your eyes and make your lashes look longer and more voluminous. Apply a coat or two of mascara to your upper and lower lashes. Wiggle the wand at the base of your lashes to coat them evenly and prevent clumping.
Create a perfect pout with these lip makeup tips
No makeup look is complete without a perfect pout. Start by exfoliating your lips with a lip scrub to slough off any dead skin. Then, apply a lip balm to moisturize your lips. Choose a lip liner that matches the colour of your lipstick.
Lip liner helps to define your lips and prevent your lipstick from bleeding. Line your lips, following your natural lip line. You can also fill in your lips with the lip liner to create a base for your lipstick. Apply your lipstick with a lip brush or directly from the tube.
Blot your lips with a tissue to remove any excess product. For a longer-lasting lip colour, apply another coat of lipstick and blot again. If you want to add some shine to your lips, apply a layer of lip gloss over your lipstick. Choose a lip gloss shade that complements your lipstick colour.
Use setting spray to make your makeup last all day
You've put in all this effort to create a flawless makeup look, so you want to make sure it lasts all day or night, right? That's where setting spray comes in. Setting spray helps to lock in your makeup and prevent it from smudging, creasing, or fading.
Hold the bottle of setting spray about 8-10 inches away from your face and spray it evenly all over. Let the setting spray dry completely before touching your face. And there you have it – a flawless makeup look for that special occasion!
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