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Does foundation go before or after concealer?
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Should you put your eyeshadow on first or last?
The truth: Its pretty much all up to personal preference.
I also edit based on how much time I have.
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I only have five minutes?
Then Im priming, concealing, adding some blush and highlighter, and putting on a quick brow.
If Ive got an entire hour to prep, then Im going all out.
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Really, you’ve got the option to customize this guide to fit your needs.
Consider this a makeup beginners outline to layering your makeup, step by step.
Then I massage in an illuminating primer or oil likeFarsali Unicorn Essence($54).
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You dont have to use a product that is marketed as a primer; any moisturizer will do.
I always start my makeup look with the most time-consuming element.
First, I use a pencil to fill in sparse areas with hairlike strokes.
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Currently Im liking theAnastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz pencil($21).
Ill stop here if Im in a hurry.
For this, I useKat Von D 24-Hour Super Brow Long-Wear Pomade($19).
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I use a shade that is a bit lighter than my foundation under my eyes.
I also apply a little concealer to my lids to act as a primer for when I wear eyeshadow.
You know those YouTube tutorials with eyeshadow primer and four shadow colors?
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I cant do all that.
I just pick one shade that reflects my outfit or my mood and put it all over my lids.
Im not a huge fan of complicated eyeliner looks (are you sensing an eye theme here?).
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When I do eyeliner on top of my lid, I am bound to mess it up.
I always use a powder blush in a bright vibrant color like orange or bright fuchsia.
Highlighteris one of my go-to makeup items.
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Ill stop here if Im just doing my makeup for a day at the office.
Thats mostly because its got to be a very special occasion for me tocontour.
Then, I use an angled brush to blend it all in.
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On lazy days, I skip straight to this step.
Sometimes a lip has got to be enough.
Then apply a lipstick color that works well with the lip liner shade.
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I also double-check to keep Q-tips handy to easily clean up inevitable stray smudges without ruining all my work.
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