An Everyday Look

An Everyday Look

By: Brittany Walker

Makeup. Everyone has their different idea of beauty, but makeup is my definition. From a natural face to a glamorous face, there are so many different types of ways to show beauty. Makeup is a way for the world to come together and show that there is more than one way to express yourself. Today’s makeup routine is going to be an everyday makeup look. This is something that every girl needs to know. Whether for going to school or going to work, it is simple but elegant.

 Let’s get started!

Wash

To start this makeup look off, you need to have a clean face. Any face wash will work but I use St. Ives green tea scrub. Every face is different so pick the face wash that works best for the type of skin you have.

Prime It

 After your face is clean and dry, apply either face primer or moisturizer to prime the face so the foundation will go on smoother and stay longer. I use moisturizer as my primer because it makes my skin feel more breathable after applying the foundation. St. Ives timeless skin has worked best for me. It doesn’t leave an oily finish on the skin.

Foundation Time

Once the moisturizer has dried completely, apply the foundation. I recommend that going to a beauty store to match your perfect skin color and ask what is best for your type of skin. I have oily skin, so I use MAC studio fix full coverage liquid foundation.When applying this foundation, either use a foundation brush or sponge depending on what kind of finish that you are looking for. A makeup brush leaves more of a brushed finish and doesn’t use as much of the foundation as a sponge would. A makeup sponge leaves a flawless finish and it soaks up all the foundation to apply it evenly on the skin. For the everyday look, I use the brush because it makes the makeup not look so caked on the skin as a sponge would.

Conceal It

 Once the foundation is evenly applied, concealer is needed to get what the foundation had missed. Concealer is used under the eyes and on the T-zone of the face to make those areas appear lighter than the rest of the face. When using concealer, you want to have a shade or two lighter than what you use for foundation because it will highlight the areas of the T-zone that is wanted.

Ready, Set, Action!

 After all the liquid is applied to the face, it is time to set everything. When setting the face, it is best to use a translucent loose powder. This will give a matte finish without looking to cakey. I use Sephora translucent powder. It’s a light powder that doesn’t deprive the skin of oxygen. Some people only apply powder to certain parts of the face but when doing an everyday look, I recommend applying the powder to the whole face. This will give the face a cleaner look to it.

Finishing the Look

Once everything is set, there are only a few more steps to this process to make your face look simply beautiful! The easiest way to finish the face off is to get mascara, an eyeshadow palette, and an eyebrow pencil. Just three things and you are finished.

Eyebrows

The first thing that I do is fill in my eyebrows. I don’t have thick ones so I fill mine in more than someone who has thick eyebrows would. Any eyebrow pencil would work but I use Maybelline Total Temptation Eyebrow Definer Pencil because it has a brush on the opposite end to even out the color. If you lighter hair, use a shade darker eyebrow color. If you have dark hair, use a shade lighter eyebrow color. This will add definition to the brows and make them pop more.

Three in One

When your eyebrows have been filled in, take your eyeshadow palette out. I use my eyeshadow palette as my blush, highlighter, and eyeshadow all in one.

Blush

First, I start with the blush. This is applied to the cheek bones. When doing an everyday look, just a small amount of blush is needed. This is to make the cheeks look rosy. The color blush you use depends on what color skin you have. I have darker skin, so I mix the bottom two colors on the left and apply that with a blush brush.

Highlight

 Next, with a different brush, I take the top left color and put it on where I had applied earlier. This add more definition to the concealer. After the blush and highlighter is applied, it is time for the last two steps to complete this look!

Eyeshadow

Choosing eyeshadow colors also depends on the color that your eye is. The easiest colors to use that match most eye colors are browns. This will make blue and green eyes stand out but also make brown eyes get more defined. When applying eyeshadow, I use the same brush for all of it. Start with a neutral color to cover the whole eye lid. I use the middle color on the far left to do this. Then, in your eye crease, take a lighter shade of brown to define the crease. Then, take a darker shade of brown and go over the bottom part of the lid. Once all the eyeshadow colors are applied, wipe the brush off. Use that brush to blend in the colors to make a more natural smoky eye.

Mascara and Go!

One more step and you are done! Take a mascara of your choosing and apply it to your lashes. I use Sephora length and volume mascara to give me both for more dimension. You are all set to step outside and feel beautiful but natural! All that’s left is to add your favorite lip glass or chap stick and off you go.

Basics:

These are just the basic steps to create an everyday look if you don’t want an in-detail step by step tutorial.

    1.      Clean face

    2.      Apply foundation and blend

    3.      Apply concealer and blend

    4.      Set face with powder

    5.      Fill in eyebrows with pencil

    6.      Apply blush to cheekbones

    7.      Apply highlighter where concealer was applied

    8.      Apply eyeshadow and blend

    9.      Apply mascara to lashes

    10.  Lip gloss and go!

Leaving on a High Note!

This is everything that you need to know when applying makeup to your face for an everyday makeup look. Some thing to remember are everyone’s face and skin is different so use brands that are for your skin type. Always make sure your face is clean before applying any makeup to it so no bacteria will get clogged into your pores from the foundation. Don’t use your hands to apply makeup because the oils on your hands will mess with the oils in the makeup. This can cause breakouts and irritated skin. Lastly, never be afraid to try new things and be bold with makeup but if you’re just looking for an everyday look then this tutorial will be your best friend!