How not to look like a drag queen when applying makeup.

Gain Knowledge on how to keep from looking like a completely different person. Do you wear too much foundation? Is it too dark or too pale for your face? Do you try new eye shadow looks and it ends up looking horrible? In this article you will learn how applying the wrong blends of eye shadow or the wrong color foundation is a common mistake when doing your makeup and what to do to fix it.

Over the past years, make-up has developed more and more. People have came up with new ways to be different. They create different eye shadow looks and have their whole face looking so glamorous. Some even post their work on YouTube for others to try out. Most beginners try to recreate but it never turns out right. 

How do I know what foundation to use?

First you have to think about your skin type. Whether your face is naturally oily or it is mostly dry, there is a foundation for it. It is not all about brands, cheaper brands from Walmart can be just as good as brands from Sephora. When you apply foundation, it does not take much for good coverage. Most people pack it on and it can result in their face looking caked or the foundation cracking on the face. The best cheap foundation I use is Fit Me Matte Poreless, and the most expensive brand I have used is Kat Von D for a long-lasting stay. 

How do I get the right color?  
When going to purchase foundation, most places have ones you can test on your skin. You get a little on your finger and place it on your face. If you already have makeup on and do not want to mess with it then place it on your neck and see if it matches. You want your foundation to match your neck because that is where most people have trouble blending. It is either too orange and leaves a weird neck line or it is too pale. When you go to take a picture with flash and you look like a ghost, then it is most likely too pale for your face. You should go up a shade until you find the perfect one that matches your skin tone.

Why Eye shadow?

Eye shadow is applied to create the illusion that someones' eye is bigger or smaller depending on how they apply it. It can also compliment the color of someones' eyes. If you have brown eyes, gold or light browns bring out the color more and if you have hazel, it makes the green stand out. For blue eyes, burgundy or violets can make the blue flourish.  Some people like to go beyond those options and use bright and wild colors. In the end, eye shadow really adds depth and creates more attention to the eyes. 

How to apply a fun eye shadow look.

When getting ready to apply eye shadow, you must first think about what colors you want to match or will it go with your outfit that day. What palettes have good pigment, bright colors or nude colored palettes. What are the best brushes to use with each shade you apply. Brushes are a huge part of the perfect look. Here is a step by step of a eye shadow look I have done before and loved.

1. use the concealer of your choice, I prefer the Tarte Shape Tape concealer, and spread it on your eyelid evenly. Use a beauty blender or brush to spread out.
2. use a flat type brush and pack on a dark purple in the upper lash-line, I use the Morphe James Charles pallet shade Escape. Blend upwards with a fluffy brush.
3. go in with a light purple, shade Single, and blend in the crease and with the dark purple shade still blending upwards. 
4. pack in an orange ,shade 518, into the crease. It is a big jump from purple to orange so pack on slowly and lightly. Blend upwards using back and forth strokes.
5. once the orange and purple are blended, go in with a yellow, shade Bee. Blend yellow up below brow bone. Make sure there is a transition between each color. It should look like a sunshine between the yellow and orange. 
6. blend everything more, add more color if anything looks faded. then add a shiny purple, shade Artistry, to the eyelid where the dark purple is. 
7. Clean up around eyes and apply foundation.
8. For the lower lash-line, use a small fluffy brush and add the dark purple lightly. go in with the orange and then yellow. You do not want a strong pigment. 
9. Finally, apply mascara and add lashes if wanted. 

Practice makes perfect

Just remember to keep practicing. You may still mess up ,but that is fine. You do not always have to make it look exactly like the video or the way my image looks. You should add your own spin to it and make it yours. So continue to try new looks and do not be afraid to try bright colors. Using the techniques I explained, you can confidently walk around with the hottest look.