The Right Order to Apply Makeup, Step-by-Step Guide from a Makeup Artist!

Smitha Deepak

28 Oct 202108:26

Summary

TLDRThis video provides a detailed makeup application guide, emphasizing that there's no strict order, but sharing the creator's preferred steps for a flawless finish. After a skincare routine, the process starts with primer, followed by foundation, contour, concealer, and setting powder for dimension. The video also covers bronzer, blush, and highlighter for warmth and glow. It includes easy eye makeup, brows, mascara, and lipstick application. The look is finished with a setting spray for long-lasting wear. Viewers are encouraged to adapt the routine to their preferences.

Takeaways

💄 There's no right or wrong way to apply makeup, and you can follow the order you prefer.
🧴 After completing a skincare routine, start with a primer to fill in pores and fine lines, making makeup last longer.
🧽 Apply foundation after primer using a damp sponge for a smooth finish. Color correctors can be added for dark circles or hyperpigmentation.
🖌️ Use a cream contour or a deeper shade of concealer to add depth and dimension to your face by applying it to natural shadow areas.
✨ Highlight prominent features with a concealer, focusing on dark circles and high points like cheekbones and under the eyes.
🌟 Set your face with a setting powder, especially in areas prone to creasing like the T-zone and under the eyes.
☀️ Use a bronzer to warm up the face, focusing on areas that naturally get sun exposure, such as the cheekbones and forehead.
🌸 Apply blush on the cheeks, followed by a highlighter above the blush for a glowing finish.
👁️ For eyes, use simple eyeshadows with a blendable palette, focusing on transitions and highlighting inner corners and brow bones.
💋 Finish the look with lipstick, mascara, and a setting spray to lock the makeup in place and give it a skin-like finish.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of using a primer in the makeup routine?
-The primer fills in pores and fine lines to create a smooth surface for makeup. It also feels tacky on the skin, helping makeup to cling better and last longer.
Why does the speaker suggest using a damp sponge for blending foundation?
-A damp sponge helps to blend the foundation more seamlessly, providing a smoother and more natural finish compared to a dry sponge, which can make blending harder.
When should you consider using a color corrector in your makeup routine?
-You should use a color corrector before applying foundation if you have dark circles or hyperpigmentation. A peach or orange corrector works well for these areas.
What is the role of contouring in this makeup routine?
-Contouring adds depth and dimension to the face by intensifying the natural shadows and hollows, creating a more sculpted appearance.
How does the speaker suggest adding highlights to the face?
-To bring forward prominent features, the speaker uses a concealer on the highest planes of the face, like under the eyes and on the high points, then blends it with a damp sponge to achieve a highlighted effect.
Why does the speaker only set certain areas with setting powder?
-The speaker sets areas where concealer tends to crease, such as around the eyes, mouth, and T-zone. This helps prevent creasing without making the entire face look overly matte.
What is the purpose of using bronzer, and where is it applied?
-Bronzer is used to give the skin a sun-kissed look. The speaker applies it on areas where the sun naturally hits, like the cheekbones and forehead.
Why does the speaker prefer to apply lipstick at the very end of the makeup routine?
-The speaker applies lipstick at the end to avoid accidentally smudging the lips while doing the rest of the makeup, which could ruin the base makeup.
How does the speaker create a simple everyday eye makeup look?
-The speaker uses a four-shade eyeshadow palette, starting with a transition shade at the crease, then intensifying the outer corners with a darker shade, and highlighting the inner corners and brow bone with lighter shades.
What is the final step of the makeup routine, and what does it accomplish?
-The final step is using a setting spray, which locks the makeup in place, prevents it from moving, and helps melt any excess powder to give a more natural, skin-like finish.

Outlines

00:00

💄 Starting the Makeup Routine: Primer and Foundation

The speaker begins by addressing the commonly asked question about the order of applying makeup, explaining that there's no right or wrong method, but she'll share her preferred routine for a flawless finish. After completing her morning skincare routine (linked in the description box), she applies the Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer to create a smooth base by filling in pores and fine lines. This primer helps makeup last longer due to its tacky texture. She then applies Too Faced Born This Way foundation (shade Praline) using a damp sponge. The tutorial is kept simple, with an optional suggestion to use a color corrector if needed for dark circles or hyperpigmentation.

05:01

🎨 Contouring and Highlighting: Adding Depth and Dimension

The speaker transitions from foundation to contouring to add depth to the face. She uses Colourpop concealer in shade 200N as a cream contour, applying it to areas where shadows naturally occur (around the face’s circumference, hollows of the cheeks, jawline, and nose) to enhance the features. Next, she highlights using L'Oréal Freshwater concealer (shade Amber), applied to the highest planes of the face and under the eyes to conceal dark circles. A damp sponge is used to blend the concealer, ensuring a smooth finish with depth and dimension. The makeup is lightly set with Make Up For Ever setting powder, targeting areas prone to creasing, such as the eyes, mouth, and T-zone. Full-face powdering is optional for those who prefer heavier coverage.

🌞 Warming Up the Face: Bronzer, Blush, and Highlighter

To warm up the face, the speaker uses the Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer, applying it where the sun would naturally hit (cheekbones and forehead). She notes that bronzer gives a sun-kissed glow. While she often applies bronzer after finishing eye makeup to avoid fallout, today, she keeps the routine simple. Following the bronzer, she applies Bare Minerals Gen Nude Blush (shade 'But First Coffee') to add color to the cheeks. To further enhance the look, she applies Milani Strobe Light Highlighter (shade Day Glow) just above the blush, adding a luminous glow to the high points of the face.

👁️ Defining Features: Brows and Eye Makeup

Next, the speaker fills in her brows using the Benefit Precisely My Brow Pencil (shade 5) for a natural, defined look. She prefers to apply lipstick at the very end to avoid accidentally smudging it while completing other steps. For those who haven't primed their eyelids, she advises doing so after filling in the brows, either with a concealer or primer. However, she skips this step as her eyelids were already primed during the earlier concealer application.

👁️ Eye Makeup: Simple Yet Elegant Look

The speaker opts for a simple, everyday eye makeup look, focusing on technique rather than a specific eyeshadow palette. She uses the Haus Labs Four-Way Everyday Shadow Palette. First, she applies the shade 'Café Olé' as a transition shade on the crease using a blending brush. Next, she intensifies the outer corners with the shade 'Coffee' and smokes it out on her lower lash line. She fills the rest of the lid with 'Sugar Please,' which also highlights the brow bones. Lastly, she applies 'Late With Me' to the inner corners for a pop of highlight. The look is easy to recreate, takes just two minutes, and is perfect for everyday wear.

💋 Finishing Touches: Mascara, Lipstick, and Setting Spray

To complete the look, the speaker applies Bare Minerals Strength & Length Mascara, which she loves for its serum-infused formula and ability to create natural, full lashes. For the lips, she uses Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Lip Fixation (shade Cherish), a vegan, cruelty-free, smudge-proof, and transfer-proof lipstick that works well under a mask. Finally, she sets the entire makeup with Benefit Super Setter Setting Spray. The fine mist helps the makeup stay in place all day and gives the skin a natural finish by melting any excess powder. She emphasizes that this order is what works best for her but encourages viewers to adapt it based on personal preferences. The video concludes with a finished look and a reminder to check the description box for product details.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Primer

A primer is a base applied before foundation to create a smooth surface for makeup application. In the video, the speaker uses Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer, explaining that it helps fill in pores and fine lines, making makeup long-lasting by creating a tacky surface that helps other products adhere better.

💡Foundation

Foundation is a liquid, cream, or powder makeup that evens out the skin tone. In this video, the speaker uses Too Faced Born This Way foundation in the shade Praline to create a blank surface on which other makeup products are layered. The foundation is a crucial step to achieving a flawless finish and serves as the base for further contouring and highlighting.

💡Contour

Contouring involves using a darker shade to enhance or create shadows on the face, giving it more depth and definition. The speaker uses a deeper shade of concealer from ColourPop to contour her face, particularly around the jawline, cheekbones, and nose, creating a sculpted look by intensifying natural shadows.

💡Concealer

Concealer is used to hide imperfections, such as dark circles, and to highlight specific areas of the face. The speaker uses L'Oreal Freshwear waterproof concealer in the shade Amber, applying it under the eyes and on the high points of the face to brighten and highlight these areas. Concealer plays a dual role in covering blemishes and enhancing certain facial features.

💡Setting Powder

Setting powder is used to lock in makeup, particularly concealer, and reduce shine by absorbing excess oil. In the video, the speaker uses Make Up For Ever Setting Powder to lightly set areas prone to creasing, such as the under-eye area and T-zone. This step ensures the makeup lasts longer and prevents it from moving or smudging.

💡Bronzer

Bronzer is used to give the skin a sun-kissed glow by warming up the complexion. The speaker applies Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer on areas where the sun naturally hits, such as the cheekbones and forehead. This adds warmth and dimension to the face, enhancing the contour and giving a natural radiance.

💡Blush

Blush adds color to the cheeks, creating a healthy, flushed appearance. In this video, the speaker uses Bare Minerals Gen Nude blush in the shade 'But First Coffee' to give her cheeks a soft wash of color, adding life and brightness to the face. Blush is typically applied after bronzer to the apples of the cheeks.

💡Highlighter

Highlighter is used to emphasize the high points of the face, such as the cheekbones, brow bones, and nose, by adding a reflective sheen. The speaker applies Milani Strobe Light Instant Glow highlighter to the areas right above her blush, enhancing the glow and adding dimension to her overall look.

💡Eye Makeup

Eye makeup includes the use of eyeshadows, eyeliner, and mascara to define and enhance the eyes. The speaker uses the Four-Way Everyday Shadow Palette from Haus Labs, applying different shades like Café Olé for a transition shade and Sugar Please for a brow bone highlight. Simple eye makeup is emphasized to complement the overall makeup look, with a focus on technique rather than product variety.

💡Setting Spray

Setting spray is applied at the end of makeup to lock everything in place and ensure longevity. The speaker uses the Benefit Super Setter setting spray, explaining how it helps makeup last longer by forming a thin, invisible layer over it. Setting sprays also help melt any excess powder into the skin, creating a more natural, skin-like finish.

Highlights

Makeup application has no right or wrong order; it depends on personal preference.

The speaker follows a specific routine for a flawless finish, starting with primer.

Primer helps fill in pores and fine lines, providing a smooth base for long-lasting makeup.

Foundation (Too Faced Born This Way, shade Praline) is applied using a damp sponge for an even finish.

For those with dark circles or hyperpigmentation, a color corrector can be used before foundation.

Using a cream contour (Colourpop concealer, shade 200N) helps create depth and dimension on the face.

Concealer (L'Oreal Freshwear, shade Amber) is applied to dark circles and high planes for highlighting.

The speaker sets the makeup with Makeup Forever setting powder, focusing on areas prone to creasing.

Bronzer (Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer) adds a sun-kissed warmth to the cheekbones and forehead.

Blush (BareMinerals Gen Nude, shade But First Coffee) is applied to give the face a natural flush.

Highlighter (Milani Strobe Light, shade Day Glow) is applied above the blush for a glowing effect.

Brow filling is done using the Benefit Precisely My Brow, shade 5, for defined eyebrows.

The eye makeup is kept simple, using a four-shade palette (Houzz Labs), focusing on technique over complexity.

Mascara (Bare Minerals Strength & Length) is used to give natural-looking but full lashes.

The makeup is locked in with a setting spray (Benefit Super Setter) to maintain a fresh look all day.