Makeup Techniques
Blending techniques for a natural-looking base
Learn how to blend foundation and concealer edges with the right direction, tool and thin layers so your base looks even rather than patchy at the jaw and hairline.
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Makeup Techniques
Practical makeup methods for prepping skin, matching foundation, placing concealer, blending and setting, with the reasoning behind each step explained.
Makeup Techniques
Choosing a foundation shade: undertones and testing
A foundation shade can look right in the bottle and wrong in daylight. Learn how undertone differs from depth, which clues help and how to test shades along the jaw.
Makeup Techniques
Concealer placement: triangle, dot and sweep methods
Triangle, dot and sweep are three ways to place concealer where it is needed. Learn how each method works, when it fits and how to blend to avoid creasing.
Makeup Techniques
How to prep skin before applying foundation
Foundation looks smoothest on clean, moisturized skin that has had time to settle. Learn the prep steps, timing and checks that help makeup sit evenly through the day.
Makeup Techniques
Practicing basic eyeliner: where a beginner should start
A beginner's guide to eyeliner practice with a forgiving tool, a steady setup, rehearsal on paper and a simple lower line before you try a wing.
Makeup Techniques
Setting powder: when to use it and when to skip it
Setting powder can keep oily areas matte and help concealer stay put, but it can also dull dry skin. Learn where it helps, where to skip it and how to apply it lightly.
Makeup Techniques
Why makeup looks cakey and how to prevent it
Cakey makeup usually comes from too much product, dry skin before application and heavy powder layering. Here is what causes each problem and a fix you can try.