Early morning classes, late night studies, fun events, random parties – these are just some of the perfect descriptions this back-to-school season. It will definitely be an experience of a lifetime so, make the most of it.
The best way to face all these challenges and activities is to look natural yet pretty. And if you think it’s impossible to look good when you have to wake up in the morning extra early, well, it’s possible! Here’s a quick and simple makeup look that you can try this school year.
FOUNDATION PRIMER
For some, primer is unnecessary because it just prolongs your whole beauty routine – they got it all wrong. Always remember that, “Not to prime is a crime.”, and it will not take too much convincing for you to use primer once you find out its benefits.
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer
Benefits:
1. It seals pores and making it less visible.
2. It softens the skin and helps it stay flawless longer.
3. It reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles for a more youthful appearance.
4. Your makeup doesn’t easily wear off. Primer helps it stay on longer.
Apply moisturizer first before priming because it makes everything more even. After a few minutes, start applying primer in the center of your face working your way out.
TIGHTLINING
Also called the invisible eyeliner, this technique is a great addition to your makeup routine if you favour a natural look. It draws attention to your eyes giving you an illusion of having fuller lashes and bigger eyes.
T LeClerc Waterproof Eye Pencil
For an easy application, use a sharpened eye pencil in dotting and dashing the tip between the lashes or the inner upper lash line completing a line. For a more stronger look, switch to a felt-tip liquid liner.
MASCARA
Don’t underestimate the significance of mascara in your beauty routine because it can make a difference to your overall look. It adds volume and colour to your eyelashes. If you’re after a more natural look, opt for a brown mascara. For a dramatic effect to your lashes, we recommend a black mascara.
Laura Mercier Full Blown Volume Supreme Mascara
After curling your lashes, apply mascara by brushing it back and forth at the base of your lashes, swiping it lightly to the tips.
BLUSH
So, what’s so great about blush? Blush is as important as the other makeup products you have in your beauty kit because it gives your face a final touch of glow. It brings life to your whole look making your skin appear healthy and attractive. It also helps define your cheekbones. Blush comes in different shades and textures. You also have to consider your face shape and skin tone to have that natural, innocent or sexy flush.
NARS Multiple in Orgasm
Apply blush to suit your face shape.
Round face – apply blush to your cheekbones and go all the way up towards the temple.
Long face – apply blush slightly below the apples of your cheeks and blend out towards the temples.
Heart-shaped faces – apply blush beneath the apples of the cheeks moving towards the hairline.
Square-face – apply the blush straight across the cheeks and an inch away from the side of your nose.
Oval face – apply the blush on the apples of your cheeks and blend well.
BROW
A well-defined brows can change the look of your face. Shaping and shading your eyebrows according to your face shape accentuates your eyes and compliments the contour of your cheeks.
Stila Stay All Day Brow Gel
You can fill in your brows using brow powder, eyebrow pencil or brow tint. We recommend using brow gel or brow tint. The brow gel adds instant definition and fullness to your eyebrows. To easily fill in areas with thin brow hairs, use an angled brush.
LIPS
Wear a flattering lipstick and it can boost your confidence in a jiffy. No matter what lip shade you opt for – natural, bright, dramatic, it will make you feel more beautiful.
Jane Iredale Just Kissed Lip and Cheek Stain
Instead of applying the lipstick directly from the tube, it’s best to use a lip brush for a flawless application. Natural, nude and light lip colors are perfect for back to school.