This is a basic tutorial for those who are new to makeup/cosmetics.

Applying The Makeup:

The best way I’ve found to apply makeup is going to the website of the brand of makeup you use and go through their step by step application process.

The best way of obtaining tips to enhancing the way you put on your makeup you can only get from people who actually use makeup.

What I don’t recommend is assuming that the cosmetic specialists at big department stores know anything either. Be careful who you talk to there.

The Makeup Menu:

Here is a basic list of makeup one tends to use on a daily basis…and some people spend a lot of money on some of them or all of them depending on their needs.

1. Bronzer
2. Foundation
3. Blush
4. Eye Shadow
5. Eye Liner
6. Masquara
7. Brow Liner
6. Lip Liner (includes pencils)
7. Lip Stick (includes gloss)
8. Powder
9. Concealer

The Makeup Toolbox:

…there are lots of these that I don’t use, but many others use.

Places to store your makeup can be in your cosmetic bag for travel each day, a makeup case, a train case, a cosmetic toolbox. You can get these anywhere expensively or cheaply. Major designers to chain stores sell them.

As for that tools to apply your makeup, here are a few:

Eye Lash Curler, Tweezers, Makeup Brushes (these get involved because you need the right tools and brushes for the job), etc.

When To Throw The Makeup Out:

Yes, makeup gets old. In my opinion, after two or two and a half months, makeup is old. Sometimes I’ll discard it at six weeks like I do my toothbrush and when I relax my hair. This is why I don’t buy gigantic bottles of any makeup if I’m not forced to. Just because there are lots left does not make it fresh.

The Makeup Brand:

The brand or brands of makeup you use depends on the person who will wear it. For example, I use a mix of different brands because it’s what suits me best. It can take a quite a while for some to figure out which brands work for them and to add to their makeup menus.

The Makeup Colors:

This also depends on the person. What type of skin do you have? What is your skin tone? What colors suit your complexion best? What time of the day is it? Are we going to a formal wedding? It depends. This is the fun part because you get to experiment and I go to the beauty departments of department stores to do this…it’s free so if you mess up, who cares?

The Cheap Makeup vs. the Expensive Makeup:

Also depends on you and what you like. Don’t let anyone tell you something isnt’ good enough just because it’s cheap. Hey, I remember when Bobbi Brown cosmetics was cheap! Infomercials…hello! So, in all essence, do what works for you and what’s best for your skin.

Wearing The Makeup Makes You Look Older Over Time:

This is simply not true and I’m not going to entertain the notion. As you get older, you age. Period. It’s inevitable and it happens to everyone. Skin Care is very important when it comes to aging and is another subject that does not fit into this tutorial…coming soon in another article!

Makeup enhance sthe features or adds features you more or less wouldn’t have if you didn’t wear makeup. Makeup takes away the brightness, takes away the dullness, hides blemishes, brings life or can take the life away if that’s the way you want to wear it. People wear makeup for many different reasons and most are personal. Makeup, overall, in my opinion brings beauty and confidence to the wearer.

The Makeup Testing:

Some people are totally against using any products that are tested on animals. If you are one of them, do your research on the different brands before you purchase.

The Organic Makeup:

I think this is so cool. Organic food and organic makeup…think of it in the same way and you’ll instantly know what this is all about.



The Makeup and My Feelings About It:

When it comes to wearing makeup, I feel like how Coco Chanel felt about women who didn’t wear perfume… “A women who doesn’t wear perfume has no future.“