Primer
If you don’t already use primer, then get to your local store and buy some asap. It is the first layer that you put on before any actual make up. Primer is usually clear, or sometimes a light brown, and works wonders. The use of primer basically either covers up visible pores, or gives your skin a smoothed over look. It is the perfect base for the foundation to stick to. Be careful not to put too much on though, it can sometimes make your skin go a little greasy.
Concealer
Another vital step before foundation. Concealer is best put under the eyes, in the T-zone, and below the tips. It’s amazing for reducing the appearances of bags, shine, blemishes or spots. Be sure to get yourself a more upmarket one, as some can either dry out your skin, or make it go a little cakey. If you’re looking for a higher quality one, go to gallany.com and see what range they have. You can also mix a little of the concealer into your foundation for extra coverage.
Foundation
Foundation is the most important part of the process. You need to find the perfect foundation that works for your skin type. Some will either leave your oily, dried out, or the coverage will be bad. Shop around and try and few different types until you figure out the best for you. When applying foundation, the more the better. Build it up layer by layer until you’ve got a medium to full coverage. But whatever you do, don’t get to the stage of looking cakey. Make sure it is all blended in, especially around the jawline to prevent that orange line we all dread. If you want to experiment with contouring you can, but this is just a simple guide so we won’t confuse you. But if you want to try it, go to elle.com.
Eyes
Your eyes should be your main event. Do them right, and they’ll be what draws the attention to your face. You’ll need a decent eyeshadow palette with a good amount of pigmentation. But to begin with, a simple drug store one will do. Like with the foundation, you need to build the layers up until the colour becomes more prominent. Blend into the outer corner of your eye in circular motions. Smooth outwards up towards your eyebrow, but don’t go too far out towards the side of your head. Start with a simple look of one color until you get to the stage where you’re blending properly. With the right brushes it shouldn’t take long.
Finish the makeover look with some red, or maroon lipstick to make your face pop and you’re well on your way to the instagram look.
I don’t so my makeup at all (most I’ll do is a liquid eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick), but I love watching other people do their makeup!
Some good make up tips here. I have recently been learning to contour, it makes such a difference! I also love thick black eyeliner atm. Lovely ideas for budding instagrammers.
Great overview! I love some of those instagram makeup videos. They’re either really good…or really bad with awesome funny comments about how bad they are. I love them both!
Please make a video of this makeover tutorial. I am sure my wife will love this.
I want to wear makeup more. I just stuck at doing it.
To be honest. I haven’t put makeup for a long time, since the pandemic started. I miss putting makeup. And buying makeup, for that matter.
Hmm. First time I heard of this actually, but super curios to see all of the creative make up looks!
I have the full makeup kit expect for primer. My face is oily so I am considering buying an oil control primer. I just don’t know how I forget buying every time I go for shopping.
I never knew that there was makeup tutorials with Instagram. I learned something today, I have to try these tips out.
I am definitely going to have to try this soon on my face. I want to get into the habit of putting on makeup more.
primer makes so much difference in overall makeup! You just can’t skip it at all