Start Wearing Makeup

Are you ready to start wearing makeup but don't know where to begin? Makeup may seem intimidating, but it is actually easy once you get the hang of it. The key is to ease into it.

Steps

Deciding to Wear Makeup

  1. Decide whether you wish to wear makeup. It's not a foregone conclusion that you have to wear makeup. It is a choice whether or not to use makeup and for some people, it just doesn't work out or interest them. If you want to wear makeup, be sure that it is because it pleases you to do so, not just because your friends are doing it or you feel pressured by other people to do it.
  2. Decide how much makeup you wish to wear. Just as it is a choice to wear or not wear makeup, you can decide to wear a little or a lot of makeup. It's entirely up to you, and there are even tutorials on wearing makeup so as to look as if you're not wearing any (the natural look) or wearing very little makeup but making the most of the little you do wear. However, it is a good idea to prefer "less is best" when first wearing makeup, to give you time to develop your application skills, to find your style and to avoid shocking people when they see you in makeup for the first time.
  3. Decide when you consider it appropriate to wear makeup. You might want to wear it daily, just for special events or every now and then. You probably won't want to wear it for sports, outdoor activities such as camping, swimming or hiking. You probably want it for formal events such as your prom or a party. Usually it isn't appropriate to wear it to school or for some after-school activities.

Choosing Your Makeup

  1. Learn the types of each kind of makeup. Also understand what each element is for. Makeup consists of such items as:
    • Foundation/powder: For covering the face to make it appear of one consistency.
    • Concealer: For covering up blemishes such as under-eye dark circles or a large pimple. If your skin is fine, you don't need concealer or foundation. Same with bronzer if you are naturally tanned. Find the concealer and foundation that matches your skin color.
    • Eyeshadow, eyeliner: For enhancing the eyes.
    • Mascara: For adding definition and darker color to your eyelashes.
    • Blush/blusher: For adding color to your cheeks and cheekbones. Some people also use bronzer for adding color.
    • Lipstick: For adding color to your lips.
    • Lip gloss: For adding shine to your lips.
    • Makeup brushes, wipes, pads, etc.: To assist with the application and removal of makeup.
  2. Go to a drugstore or department store counter with someone you know who already wears makeup, and whose makeup you like. If you think Aunt Sally's purple lipstick is awful, you might not like what she picks out for you, so go with someone who has good fashion sense in your eyes. For starters, purchase foundation, concealer, maybe some powder, and some lip gloss. Also get eyeliner, mascara and eyeshadow. And be sure to get makeup remover and wipes to round up all that you need to start with.
    • If you want to do some tricky makeup, buy a concealer that is lighter than your skin and one that is darker than your skin.
    • Buy a shade of brown eyeliner that is a close color to your eyelashes if you want a natural look.
    • If you have enough money, buy some gold or white eyeliner.
    • Mascara should be just a little bit darker than your lashes.
    • Nude lip gloss is a good choice if you want no one to notice but you'd like enhanced lips.
    • Avoid buying products that are glittery; these are not natural looking, they're messy and they're not a good place to start for beginners.
  3. Keep makeup in a cool and dry place. Get a makeup bag or container to keep the makeup in for storage. You may also like to have a small makeup bag for portable use.

Applying Makeup

  1. Understand that applying makeup well takes time. It will come with practice, but it is best to start with small amounts and gradually build up your application skills. Have an experienced person show you what to do and help you to work out what works best for your face.
  2. Ensure that you have a comfortable place to sit/stand and good lighting. Find a spot in your house where you can see your face with ease, that has excellent lighting and where you won't be bumping into things as you move your arms about to apply the makeup.
  3. Read fashion magazines like "Seventeen" "Vogue" "Teen Vogue" etc. They often have great tips on how to apply makeup and what brands and colors might work well for you.
  4. Go for the natural look. Since you don't normally wear makeup, putting on a whole lot of it may surprise people and it can also look fake and tacky if you don't know exactly what you're doing. Start off with a little lip gloss, some clear mascara, and a little powder or blush.
  5. Move on to eye makeup, foundation, and lipstick (but not all at once). Try these on at home first and ask others what they think. Learn which colors look best on you at which times of day and for which occasions. That lipstick might look good at a school dance, but it might look overdone during a school day.
  6. Learn how to remove makeup. You must take it all off before you go to sleep. Usually, soap isn't enough, so get makeup remover when you buy the makeup.

Tips

  • Don't buy something just because it's cheap. There might be a reason for that mascara that costs 10 cents.
  • Don't wear too much foundation, it will look like your face is plastic and or shiny generally it looks terrible
  • If you choose to wear foundation, put a little blush on top. It will keep you from looking overly fake.
  • Buy and use the makeup that you like, not what others use.
  • Bronzer should be applied on the apples of your cheeks, your chin, forehead and nose.These are the places where the sun would naturally hit.
  • Find your skin tone. It will help in choosing the right shades.
  • Again, go easy when starting. Especially when you're in school, or else people might make a big deal out of it.
  • Experiment with your girlfriends, but be careful not to overdo it.
  • Just mascara, lip balm, and blush looks great!
  • Use neutral eyeshadow with your eyeliner and be sure to add the eyeshadow under the eyes when using eyeliner on the bottom.
  • Don't overdo the eyeliner.
  • Apply mascara only to upper lashes, and make sure it doesn't get too clumpy.
  • Remember that makeup is meant to enhance your features, not cover them up. choose appropriate, subtle shades and don't overdo it.
  • Start wearing makeup gradually, especially if you don't really won't anyone to know, for example if you are one of the first girls at school to start. Clear mascara and just small amounts of concealer and powder is a good option.
  • Start with bbcream, not foundation.

Warnings

  • Be sure to choose makeup that won't make you break out or give you an allergic reaction.

Things You'll Need

  • Mascara-always use black
  • Blush
  • Bronzer
  • Eyeliner(optional)
  • Eyeshadow in a color that is not too over powering.
  • A good cleanser
  • Toner
  • Tissues
  • Cotton balls or pads
  • makeup remover (optional)
  • Makeup brushes

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