Makeup isn’t just about creating a flawless look. It’s also about taking the time to relax and enjoy a therapeutic experience. When developed into a regular routine, this experience can be perfect for getting rid of the day’s stress and resetting your mentality. Along with being relaxing, with the right routine, you can create a perfectly polished look.
Here are the key steps for putting together the ultimate makeup routine!
Step 1: Cleanse and Tone
The first step to achieving a polished look lies in maintaining a healthy base and glow. To start, wash your face with a quality cleanser. Your cleanser should be tailored to meet your skin’s specific needs.
You should also employ a gentle, circular motion when washing as this will promote blood circulation.
After cleansing, you should use a toner. Toning helps to balance skin pH while promoting clearer and brighter skin. This is also the ideal time to treat yourself to a few facial masks, which can help to moisturize, purify, and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores.
Step 2: Apply Primer
The purpose of a primer is to lower the visibility of pores, fading wrinkles and creating an even surface for flawless makeup application. The best way to apply primer is first to dispense a coin-size amount, which should then be patted on in an outward direction from your nose.
When working on the face, it’s important to move in small, circular motions for even coverage.
Step 3: Conceal & Highlight
Time to provide your skin with a little extra coverage and definition.
For concealing, use a high-coverage concealer while tapping on the product with your middle and ring fingers. This will make the product adhere better. For general illuminating, you can employ highlighting powder to add definition to your facial features.
Step 4: Blush & Bronzer
When working to create a healthy, polished look, blushes and bronzers are a must. For bronzing, you should use a product at least two shades darker than your natural skin tone. Begin by tapping the product onto the French bridge of your nose, stretching outwards and down.
For blush, remember to use a pop of colour along the cheekbones for a healthier look.
Step 5: Set with Powder & Mist
The ideal way to set your look is to first apply a light dusting of setting powder, paying particular attention to the areas where you have used the most product. Then, to ensure your makeup looks fresh all day, spritz your face with a facial mist. This will act as a moisture boost to your skin and impart a much needed dewy finish.
Step 6: Enhance with Lipstick & Eyeliner
The last steps for creating the ultimate polished look involve adding a few finishing touches. Firstly, go for your favourite lipstick shade and fill in your lips for a lovely, statement finish. Then for a lift of color and definition, sweep on a subtle eyeliner stroke.
Finally…
Following these steps, you can be sure that you’ll have crafted your perfect makeup look. Along with keeping your skin healthy and creating a perfectly polished look, you will have had the time to relax and enjoy a few precious moments to yourself. Enjoy!
Tips:
- Always use quality skincare products
- Don’t forget to prime
- Blend your makeup with circular motions
- Invest in a good setting powder & mist
