Do a Simple Makeup Look for School
Trying out makeup looks for school? Want something cute and simple? You have come to the right place! This article will show you how to do your makeup to look awake and approachable.
Steps
- Wash and moisturize your face. You want a clean surface to work on. Make sure your moisturizer has an SPF of at least 10. Try not to wash your face in the morning, if you are doing your makeup then. Most dermatologists agree that not washing your face immediately before applying cosmetics is a pretty good idea. If you really feel that you need it though, why not take an efficient shower before bed at night, and dab your face with a damp towel in the morning? That can really wake you up, if done correctly. Be gentle with your skin, please.
- Consider foundation. If you don't need it, then please do not put it on; young skin often is not ideal for the application of foundation. If you do need it, try to buy mineral cosmetics, as they are better for your skin. Feel free to go for a tinted moisturizer if you need just the slightest bit of coverage. The easiest way to apply this is just with your clean fingers, or use some sort of foundation brush if you prefer it.
- Put on concealer. Do this step if you have dark, noticeable circles under your eyes. Warm the concealing cream up with your fingers, then pat it on. If you have any other blemishes, then apply it there, too. Please, blend well. If you go to school with dots under your eyes and around your nose, you may as well look more ridiculous than beautiful.
- Apply blush and bronzer. If you have a long face, only apply to the apples of your cheeks, if you have a short or rounded face, make long upward streaks, blend well. Cream blushes look very natural, but a powder blush will work, too - whatever floats your boat! If you think your face is a little too round, define your cheekbones by applying bronzer. You can find tips on the Internet about how to do this. Done well and adequately, it will appear that your cheekbones are more noticeable, often making your face appear thinner, or just more elegant. Try this out at home before going out with it as not everyone looks good with it. Ask your mother, sister or friend for advice if you need it.
- Use eyeshadow. Try to use gold, beige, bronze, and cream. Only apply a colour if it looks natural and pretty on you. It doesn't matter what other people wear, or whether or not they do apply makeup. Cosmetics is a personal thing, and only looks beautiful if you go with what suits you. Want to copy the most popular girl in your school? FORGET IT. You will only look attractive if you apply the makeup that looks good on you, and you alone. Don't be afraid to ask advice from those who seem to know what they are doing with their cosmetics. You may gain some valuable knowledge.
- Put on eyeliner. Use black or brown! If you want, a very dark blue or green will do as well. As said before, whatever floats your boat! Try out different styles, but remember to make it subtle and elegant. Don't do styles that are meant for parties and other celebrations, as this can be seen as unsophisticated. If you are dramatic with your makeup, you may be considered disrespectful of authority, too.
- Curl your eyelashes. This will open up your eyes even more, making them look bigger and showing off your beautiful eyes! However, if your eyelashes are already or naturally curled, you may not wish to do this. If you are not gentle, you may hurt yourself, so use caution, even if you are in a hurry. For most occasions, don't curl your lashes unless you think that you require it in order to look pretty. Everyone is pretty in some way. You may have heard positive people say it a thousand times, but yes, everyone is pretty and no one can defy that!
- Get the mascara. For a bolder look, use two coats (re-dip your wand after applying one layer and apply another one). Bold is different from dramatic, but please try to let it remain subtle as well. Use black, dark brown or clear mascara, or whatever color complements your skin tone. If you aren't sure, you may want to talk to a female family member or friend, just for a quick consultation.
- Finish with lipstick. Use a light, neutral lipstick and finish off with a clear or lightly colored lip gloss. If you don't like lipstick, a well-applied gloss can look even better! For special occasions you may want to apply a deeper color or even plum; it takes confidence, though. Plum is not always a good color for school, but for dark Chinese and Australian skin, it can look quite attractive.
Tips
- Remove the cosmetics. Before going to bed, always take off the makeup you have on and wash your face gently and carefully. Not doing so can cause a clogging in the pores and may cause your skin to break out. Again, please be gentle and cautious!
- Have confidence. It may sound weird or even absurd, but applying makeup is a deed that requires quite a lot of esteem. You have to be assured that, as long as you do it with care and caution and mainly know what you are doing, you will look good. People may not accept you for who you are at first, but soon they will realize your inner--and outer--beauty.
- Consult others. If you do not know what you are doing, ask someone for help. First, be sure that this person is one who you can trust. This means she--and yes, it should be a girl or a lady--will not tell you things she knows are wrong or will lead to bad results. You may wish to ask around a couple of times before taking action on one of the advised methods.
- Use high-quality cosmetics. Especially for dry or fragile skin, use mineral cosmetics and other makeup products that are quite high in quality. You certainly do not want to use some cosmetics that do not look good on you, or are harmful to your skin and body!
- Always add powder after concealer and foundation, as it prevents your face from becoming shiny.
Warnings
- Respect authority. Ask permission from your parents courteously and confidently before you start. Although this is said much too often, we simply must say it again: Parents are wise, and they will eventually find out. Whether or not your recognize their authority, they ultimately, and legally, have some authority over you. Politely ask, and compose a long letter in persuasion if they say no. Only go to disobedience as a very last resort.
- Use caution. If you poke yourself with a makeup wand or worse, you may have to be hospitalized. Everything has its risks, so please try makeup if it's appropriate for your age and if your parental authority have consented. But be very careful, even if you are sure you know what you're doing. You probably do, but caution is vital and very, very, very important.
- Know the limits. Consult school authority and see if your school allows makeup. If so, and if your parents have also agreed or if you have persuaded them, ask them what types of makeup you should wear. You may wish to start off with concealer, eyeliner and lip gloss and gradually move forward. On the other hand, you may wish to commence with every single thing your parents say yes to. As long as your authority figures have said yes to the basics, it's up to you. Don't go overboard, use caution, and make wise choices!
Things You'll Need
- Cleanser
- Moisturizer
- Foundation (optional)
- Eyeliner
- Eyeshadow
- Concealer
- Blush (optional)
- Mascara
- Lip gloss
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