It's almost 2025... YOU STILL DON'T KNOW HOW TO DO YOUR MAKEUP? Beginner Makeup Tutorial by 小喃77

Summary

In this detailed step-by-step makeup tutorial, beginner-friendly makeup guru Xiao Nan from XiaoHongShu shares her expertise for achieving a soft glam look. From skincare and color-correcting to applying foundation, contouring, and eye makeup, Nan guides viewers through each phase, offering practical tips and techniques. Whether it's shaping brows, contouring the nose, or mastering the perfect eye look, the tutorial ensures a natural and radiant finish. With expert tips on blush, lips, and highlighter, this tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their makeup skills and slay their glam game in 2025.

Takeaways

• 😀 Skincare is the first step in your makeup routine, with a focus on hydration and moisture to create a smooth base for makeup.
• 😀 Use a peach or salmon-colored concealer to correct dark circles before applying foundation for a fresh and bright look.
• 😀 Apply foundation with a thin layer, using 1 to 2 pumps, and blend outward from the center of your face for a natural finish.
• 😀 Set your makeup with either loose or pressed powder, depending on the finish you prefer: airy and light or matte and high-coverage.
• 😀 Focus on the brows for structure by following natural hair growth and shaping with vertical strokes for the head, and downward slanted strokes for the arch.
• 😀 Nose contouring can be achieved with taupe contour powder, blended to enhance the structure of your nose and create a more defined look.
• 😀 Apply highlighter to the inner corners of your eyes and nose tip to brighten key areas and create contrast with your contour.
• 😀 Eyeshadow for beginners should include soft, muted shades, building depth gradually with darker shades in the crease and outer corners.
• 😀 Create a lifted eye effect by blending outer corners upwards and using double eyelid stickers to define the crease.
• 😀 For a natural and soft eye look, use liquid eyeliner to define your lash line and a small triangle at the outer corner to enhance your eye shape.
• 😀 Complete the look with a natural lip gloss, soft blush, and subtle highlighter on the cheeks, nose, and inner eye corners for a fresh, soft glam finish.

Q & A

Why is skincare important before applying makeup?

Skincare helps create a smooth and hydrated base for makeup. It prevents makeup from budging or pilling later and ensures a more flawless and long-lasting finish.

What is the best way to color-correct dark circles?

Use a peach or salmon-colored concealer for bluish or purplish dark circles. Apply a small amount to the back of your hand and use a flat-ended brush to dot the concealer onto the dark circles, blending out the edges with your fingers.

How can you achieve a natural foundation finish?

To achieve a natural finish, apply foundation starting from the center of your face and blend outward. Use a damp cushion puff to tap the product into your skin, ensuring a seamless and airy look.

What is the purpose of setting powder in a makeup routine?

Setting powder helps lock the makeup in place, reducing shine and ensuring a smooth, matte finish. It prevents makeup from shifting throughout the day and can be used to ensure a fresh and natural look.

How do you shape and fill in your eyebrows for a natural look?

Start by aligning the brow head with the sides of your nose. Use vertical strokes at the brow head, downward slanted strokes at the arch, and a spoolie to brush through for a soft, natural finish. Add extra strokes along the upper edge of the brow front for a fuller appearance.

What’s the technique for nose contouring?

To contour the nose, use a lighter taupe contour powder and a sickle-shaped brush. Shade the sides of the nose bridge and lift the head slightly to contour the tip, creating a V shape. Blend the contour into the nose bridge and extend it toward the brows for a more defined look.

How do you apply eyeshadow for a beginner-friendly look?

Start with a light nude shade as the base across both lids. Use a darker shade to define the crease, blending horizontally. Add a darker shade to the outer third of the upper lid, blending upwards for a lifted effect. For balance, apply the same dark shade to the lower lash line.

What is aegyo-sal, and how do you contour it?

Aegyo-sal refers to the natural fat under the eyes that creates a youthful, rounded look. To contour it, apply a light contour beneath the groove while smiling to locate it. Blend gently, layering darker shades for more definition and highlighting the center for dimension.

How can double eyelid stickers enhance your eye shape?

Double eyelid stickers help create a higher, more defined crease by gently lifting the outer end of the sticker. This technique opens up the eyes, giving them a more lifted and youthful appearance.

What’s the key to achieving a soft, natural eyeliner look?

To create a natural eyeliner look, start by lining the lash line, extending the line horizontally towards the outer corner. Connect it with a small triangle and fill it in. The key is to keep the line subtle, adjusting for a cat-eye or more dramatic look as desired.