Makeup Products 101

Applying makeup can be confusing or frustrating at times. With so many products and techniques flooding the market, it can get hard to realize what each product is for and what it's used for. 

Here's the use of every makeup product:

• primer: it is used (on eyelids and face) to apply before any makeup. It sets the foundation and makeup and covers pores and serves as a base for makeup 

• foundation: it is used to apply after primer( all over face) to even out skin tone and cover imperfections

• concealer: it is used to apply after foundation has set. Apply in under eyes to cover under eye circles and on the bridge of the nose

• powder: it is used to set in foundation and concealer for a matte finish ( if skin is oily)

• bronzer: it is used to apply on cheeks and the temples for a defined sculpted face and a tan look

• highlighter: it is used on the top of cheekbones and Cupid bow for a nice shimmer and highlight

• blush: it is used as a cheekbone color to give your face some color 

• eyeliner: it is used on the eyes( gel, liquid or pencil liner). 

• eye shadow : it is used on eyes in many different colors, shades and textures

• eyebrow pencil: it is used to color in( fill in) eyebrows with the designated color for a defined eyebrow shape 

• lip liner: it is used to go over the edges of the lip to lock in the lipstick or lipgloss from smearing out and make it last longer

• lipstick: it is used on the lips as a matte color and it is moisturizing

• lipgloss: it is used on the lips as a shimmer and sparkly color usually used over lipstick or lip liner 

• lip stain: it is used on the lips as a color stain with a little shimmer. It usually lasts all day unlike other lip products 

• setting spray: to spray on your face after you completed your make up look to set it so none of the makeup smears 

• makeup brushes: there's each brush designed specifically for each makeup application. For example: a foundation brush, a countour brush, a blush brush, an eye shadow blush, a smudging brush, an eyeliner brush, a lip brush, and eyebrow brush... Etc