How To Layer Makeup For Beginners

Welcome to the masterclass of beauty! We know it gets really frustrating when you find teenage girls on Instagram looking absolutely incredible in their popping eyeliners and flawless base! And when you stare at the makeup palette, no shades seem to blend. Don’t worry girl; we got your back! Let’s walk hand-in-hand and enlighten you with the world of makeup and how to use it the right way! We have the simplest, step-by-step guide ready for you! Learn all about makeup layering in this special edition! Scroll down, and off you go! 

How to apply makeup step by step for beginners

Step 1 - Moisturise always

Many of us think that the best makeup routine begins with a foundation, but we actually have to take a step back! It starts with a hydrating moisturiser. That’s the right way to protect your skin and make sure it’s ready for heavy makeup products. All skin types need moisturisation (dry, oily and combination). 

Here are some outstanding moisturisers and sunscreens by Purplle! 

Prime it right

Your face is well moisturised; now it’s time to prep it up with a Primer. Whether you are going for full glam or just a ‘girl next door’ look, primer is a necessity. It protects your skin from makeup damage and environmental stressors as well. It restricts oiliness and makes sure that your makeup stays on longer. 

Here are Purplle’s picks for the best primer!

Step 2 - The Foundation of Makeup  

Talking about Liquid Foundation, it can be applied with the finger, a brush or even the famous tool ‘beauty blender.’ You can find what works best for you and suits your comfort level. 

Take a small amount of the foundation and apply it in dots all over your face. Now blend, blend, blend. Our recommended way is to go for the beauty blender real techniques. Use the flat or oval base for wider parts like cheeks, forehead, chin and use the fine tip for hard-to-reach areas like sides of the nose, inner corners of the eyes etc. 

We highly recommend you to choose your foundation based on your skin type. 

Here are some of the best Foundations out there 

Step 3 - Time to conceal 

The foundation offers mid-level coverage, and some spots are just not ready to sweep under the rug yet. That’s why we bring in the concealer. It plays the role of knight in shining armour because little goes a loooong way. Just like the foundation, you can use a brush or your finger to conceal. But remember, only apply it on areas you’d like to hide, like pimple pops, dark circles, pigmentation etc. Start small and keep building it up according to your needs.

Get ready to conceal now with these concealers that offer outstanding coverag

Step 4 - Puff & Powder

Next on the list of how to apply makeup step by step for beginners, we have the Compact Powder. To close in the perfect, flawless look, you need the final touch of the warm powder. Keep this trick in mind when you tap the powder: use a wide, puffy brush. Dip it in the compact powder and start by dusting a light coat of it all over your face. Swipe across your skin gently and in long, arching strokes to cover the entire surface. 

Apply a bit more powder or a second coat, so to say, on/around areas on your face that require more coverage, like the T-zone. 

Here are our recommendations for the best Compact Powders

Step 5 - Bronze & Blush 

Want to add warmth and uplift the high points of your face? Bronzer is the man for the job! It gives you that sun-kissed look and sweeps your skin in a golden glow to make you look like the goddess you are. If you are new to a bronzer, use a shade two tones darker than your skin. Once you’ve got it right, apply it in the shape of number ‘3’ on both sides of your face, starting with your forehead, pulling on the cheeks and sweeping at the jawline. Quick hack: always blend it into your neck! 

Add a pinkish vibrancy to your makeup with the touch of blush. Use a fluffy brush to apply the tone of colour on your cheekbones. 

Check out Purplle Picks for the best Bronzer and Blush

Step 6 - Shine on with Highlighter 

Want to add a little glam to your look? Highlight these areas of your face with a tinge of shiny, glittery highlighter: brow bone, bridge of the nose, top of cheekbones, inner corners of eyelids, cupid's bow, and centre of chin & forehead. 

Here are the best Highlighter recommendations from us

Step 7 - I for Eye Glam 

Bring in your favourite eye shadow palette as we close on the look for step by step basic makeup products for beginners. Dab the eyeshadow brush in the colour you want to go for the day. Tap the brush to remove any excess product. Gently swipe it across your eyelids, blending it all in! Pro hack: start at the lash line and end just above the crease of your eyelid. You can also top off with darker colours to create a beautiful hue. Just remember, right blending is the key! 

Next comes the Eye Liner. We know what you’re gonna say, that’s why we bring the best eyeliner technique for you! Liquid eyeliner is for precision, while pencil eyeliner works the best for beginners. 

For Liquid Eyeliner: Begin with a thin line at the inner corner of your eye and make the application thicker towards the outer corner. Keep the liner tip or brush close to the lash line. If your hand slips or shakes, don’t worry! Apply a bit of eye makeup remover to a Q-tip and clean up the area.

For Pencil Eyeliner: Sharpen your pencil for every use. Begin with small light dots starting at the outer corner of your upper eyelid. Work your way into the inner corner of your eye to create a thin dotted line, as close to the lash line as possible. Connect the dots with your pencil or use a small shadow brush to blend them in.

Finish up with a voluminous Mascara curling your lashes for a tremendous look! 

Here are our recommendations for the best Eye Makeup products

Step 8 -Lips don’t lie 

Prep your lips with light & gentle scrubbing or moisturise them with a nourishing lip balm. Begin applying your lip gloss or favourite lipstick from the centre of your lips, and drag the applicator along the length of your pout. Pucker your lips to ensure colour reaches all the corners! 

Here are some of our favourite lipsticks & Buy Lip glosses of all time .

Step 9 - Set it up 

Now that you are all done with how to apply makeup step by step for beginners, the final touch is a setting spray or a setting powder. It makes sure that your makeup stays in place for long without caking or creasing or even causing a shine. This is an important step to really invest your energy and money in. Once your done with all the basic knowledge of beginners makeup, the next easy thing to learn would be colour correcting. Many people find it difficult but here is a step by step guide for colour correcting, which would help your makeup look like a pro.

Here are some of the best Purplle Picks of Setting Spray for you

Now that you are all set, it’s time to begin your makeup journey. This is just the start and we know you’ll have the best time exploring it! So pick out a look for yourself and Go Purplle ????

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