Tips on Natural Looking Make-up for Back to School?

20 years old, Going to college. i dont want that heavy make up look. so if you know any tips on natural looking make-up, please let me know.Tips on Natural Looking Make-up for Back to School?
I'm in the same boat. I'm in college and I've never been one of those girls to wear a lot of makeup. I use just a bit of concealer where I need it, occasionally some light pink blush, a neutral eye shadow (usually pinks or browns), and a bit of black mascara or eyeliner if I want my eyes to really pop. I usually wear chapstick or clear lip balm. It's a nice, natural look and it usually doesn't take more than five minutes.Tips on Natural Looking Make-up for Back to School?
This make-up lesson is designed to give you a step-by-step Short make-up routine to follow for casual, week-end and easy-wear make-up.





Cosmetics should make you look better--not different. The idea is to enhance your natural beauty. For casual, easy wear, your make-up should be fresh looking and natural (you, only better). The techniques you use for applying your regular make-up will still apply. For a full make-up lesson, you can see step-by-step instructions at our on-line Make-up Lesson.





This should take about 3-5 minutes, with a bit of practice.





Before You Start


Using a regular skincare program will improve the look and wear of your make-up. You should use a cleanser, toner and moisturizer properly formulated for your skin type, both morning and night.





The Look


This ';short'; routine is a trimmed down version of the full make-up lesson and is intended for a ';no-make-up'; look (when you still want to wear a bit). Remember this is a ';natural'; look. The colors should be very neutral and soft. (You can always change your lipstick to dress the look up if you need a bit ';more';.) If a step is marked ';Optional'; you can skip that step or include it, depending on the look you want. ';Alternative'; steps are used instead of the step above--your choice.





Step 1. Concealer





Concealer reduces the appearance of lines and shadows. Use concealer a lighter shade than your skin to ';lift'; lines and in a darker shade to ';reduce'; bumps and puffiness. Very dark undereye circles, redness, blemishes and discolorations can be covered with the appropriate Custom Blend Concealer.





Tools: Camouflage Brush, Cosmetic Sponge





Using the camouflage brush, apply a small amount of concealer into the center of lines and in the darkest part of shadows. To cover bumps and puffy areas, use the darker concealer and apply on the high part of the area to be covered. Then use the cosmetic sponge to pat out the concealer. You want to cover the areas, but remove all excess so you don't get ';cakey'; by the end of the day.





Step 2. Foundation/Moisture Tint/Bronzer





Foundation and Moisture Tint evens the skintone and smoothes the appearance and surface of your skin. They also cover imperfections and provide an even finish to your skin. Foundation has more coverage, Moisture Tint is more sheer for lighter coverage. Bronzer is more sheer and tinted to give you a sun-touched look without the sun.





Tools: Cosmetic Sponge





Dot foundation/moisture tint/bronzer on your forehead, nose, chin and both cheeks. Dampen the sponge and blot it almost dry. Using the sponge, blend the Foundation over the entire face (be careful around the nose and mouth--you don't want to miss anything) going upwards and outwards. Foundation should go just to the jaw (not on the neck or under the chin). For extra coverage, repeat. (Two thin layers cover better and wear better than one thick layer.)





Step 3. Loose Powder





Loose powder will set your make-up, keep it looking better, longer and give you a finished look. Your powder should match your foundation.





Tools: Powder Brush or Chisel Dome Brush





Dip the powder brush in the powder, shake loose the excess and dust your face going across on the forehead and down on the cheeks (you can also dust over your eyes to set your eye make-up).





Step 6. Blush/Cheek Tint (Optional)





Blush should be used to give a ';natural'; glow to your cheeks. The color should not be noticeable. Select a color that blends with your natural cheek color (your natural lip color may be a good clue). Our blushes are marked Warm, Cool or Both. If you have pink or cool undertones, select the cool colors. For warm or yellow undertones, select the warm tones. Everyone can wear the colors marked ';Both.';





Tools: Blush Brush, Angle Contour Brush, Cosmetic Sponge





Swipe the blush brush across the blush and then apply lightly, directly on the cheekbone. Step back to view the effect (it's much easier to add more than to lighten it). Blend the blush with the angle contour brush by using it in a circular motion along the edges of the blush to remove the edges. (Don't forget to check your blush again when you've finished your make-up to be sure there is enough color.) You can use your fingers to apply the Cheek Tints and blend out with a cosmetic sponge





Step 4. Eye Liner





Eyeliner should be soft and is used only to provide some definition to the eyes. Select a neutral color, or a color to match your eyes. Avoid Black eyeliner, unless you have black eyes.





Tools: A good metal sharpener, Q-tip, if necessary.





Apply eyeliner in a thin line under the bottom lashes from the outer edge to the point where your lower lashes end, near the nose. You'll get a better line with a fairly sharp eye liner. Smudge the line with the cap of the eye pencil to slightly soften it. If your line is too wide, brush a Q-Tip gently over it to narrow the line. Top with Eyeliner Sealer to increase the wear.





Step 2. Lipstick





Lipstick finishes your look
The best way to look natural is to go easy on the application, no matter what product you're using. Less is more with makeup.





Choose eyeliner colors that are less severe than black for daytime makeup, like brown or gray.





Apply mascara only to the tips of your lashes instead of the full length.





If you are going to use foundation, make sure you test a bit first and look at yourself under natural light before you buy it. Be sure to blend well! Not blending is the biggest mistake girls make with foundation. You need to blend down the neck and jawbone a bit and all around the edges of your face to avoid looking like you're wearing a mask. You can pick up foundation sponges at the drugstore - they're worth it.





Mix a bit of your foundation into your lotion for a lightly tinted moisturizer if your skin is dry, or skip foundation altogether and use a bit of shine control powder if your skin is oily.





Choose colors that accentuate and flatter your features - don't worry about what colors are ';hot'; or ';in season'; - wearing the colors that are right for your skin tone and features never goes out of style.
Showing your daughter how to wear age appropriate make up, can eliminate many problems in the future. While preparing to go back to school, this is the perfect time to help your daughter select age appropriate make up. If you have a daughter, who wants to wear make up, is currently


wearing all the wrong colors, or is trying to look too sexy, check out these tips below.





Lips





Lip gloss is a great way to have a bit of tint and shine on the lips. Help your daughter pick flattering shades that compliment her skin tone. Lip gloss can be purchased inexpensively in numerous shades at any drug store with a large selection of make up.





Nails





Spend some time and show your daughter how to do a basic manicure. These manicure items can be purchased inexpensively from The Dollar Tree or similar discount retailer. Tell your daughter what shades she is not allowed to wear. If you do not want your daughter wearing a certain shade, tell her upfront. Give her numerous flattering color choices that she is allowed to wear.





Eyes





Heavy eye make up can make your daughter look older than she is. Clear mascara can help to define the eyelashes. Lengthening mascaras can help to give the look of wearing false lashes. Choose formulas that have oils and vitamins to make the lash look thicker and longer. Pluck excess hairs around the eyebrow. Natural tones in brown or sheer earth tones are perfect for the eyes. These shades can be found in a pencil or roller form for the easiest application.





Foundation





Foundation usually is not needed, unless you are trying to cover up deep blemishes or birthmarks. If your daughter is really interested in foundation, why not introduce her to a light powder. A lightweight powder that will reduce a bit, or cover scars may be well accepted.
Wear natural-looking eyeshadows that best compliment your skintone (it MUST go nice with your complexion, hair color, and eye color) but still do 100% correction with foundation and concealer,and make sure to use a finishing powder if you use liquid. It sets the liquid and prevents it from smudging. If you dont like a powder with a lot of coverage, Make Up For Ever has a translucent one that is amazing.
non-heavy liquid foundation (but one that matches your skin tone),


translucent powder,


no lip liner,just Vaseline or clear lipgloss on lips,


natural tones-like brown or cream eyeshadows,


pinch the cheeks,it makes them red,


clear mascara
Go to Youtube and look up for Allthatglitters21 and that girl shows all kinda make up stuff for all kinda girls. You will love her! Her Videos tell you what you exactly you should use and stuff so its good
1. Buy a light pink blush


2. Wear light colored lip gloss


3. Wear light colored gold brown purple eyeshadow