Have you ever wondered why there are so many beauty tools on the market? It's because each one offers a different effect. If you're looking for sheer or full coverage when doing your foundation, the tool you choose will make a difference. And when it comes to every other area of your face, a precision makeup brush will make application fast, simple and seamless.
If you're accustomed to using your fingers to apply makeup, these short videos may solve some of your application woes. Once you master a few core techniques, you'll be applying makeup like a pro in no time.
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1. Master your brush technique
Using a makeup brush to apply foundation will give you the fullest coverage, but you need to work in small sections to keep the product from setting before you've blended it in. In this video, Aneesa Smith demonstrates the value of both dabbing and working in small circles. Each has a single purpose, and doing both will give you a great overall base.
Using a makeup brush to apply foundation will give you the fullest coverage, but you need to work in small sections to keep the product from setting before you've blended it in. In this video, Aneesa Smith demonstrates the value of both dabbing and working in small circles. Each has a single purpose, and doing both will give you a great overall base.
2. Join the beautyblender fan camp
A damp beautyblender is the favorite tool of many beauty mavens. Its squishy texture makes it ideal for applying liquid foundation, and because you use it damp, the application will be a bit more sheer. Watch the following video to learn why you use patting motions instead of rubbing vigorously.
A damp beautyblender is the favorite tool of many beauty mavens. Its squishy texture makes it ideal for applying liquid foundation, and because you use it damp, the application will be a bit more sheer. Watch the following video to learn why you use patting motions instead of rubbing vigorously.
3. Learn where your blush should really be
If you've been intimidated about applying blush, don't be. The key to a naturally flushed cheek is all in the placement. The following video points out one of the main reasons for blush failures – and it might surprise you.
If you've been intimidated about applying blush, don't be. The key to a naturally flushed cheek is all in the placement. The following video points out one of the main reasons for blush failures – and it might surprise you.
4. Using two extra things will make your lipstick look flawless
If you've given up on liquid lipstick, these tips might get you back on track. Because most liquid lip colors tend to be drying, hydrating lips ahead of time really makes a difference. But how do you get precision application with that little wand? Check out this video to learn how it's done.
If you've given up on liquid lipstick, these tips might get you back on track. Because most liquid lip colors tend to be drying, hydrating lips ahead of time really makes a difference. But how do you get precision application with that little wand? Check out this video to learn how it's done.
5. Adopt a three-product approach for beautiful brows
When doing your brows, you may need color and dimension as well as something to set the hairs in place all day. The three-product approach in the video below handles all three with ease. Tip: Watch where she applies the bulk of the color. This helps keep the brow looking balanced throughout.
When doing your brows, you may need color and dimension as well as something to set the hairs in place all day. The three-product approach in the video below handles all three with ease. Tip: Watch where she applies the bulk of the color. This helps keep the brow looking balanced throughout.
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And that covers makeup basics. What makeup techniques do you still struggle with?