EmiteBiz Make-up: This how You make-up for the Ladies

Prepping Your Face....................................

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   Consult a makeup expert. Figuring out the perfect makeup for your face, hair, eye, and skin tone can be confusing. Before you buy any makeup, visit a makeup expert. They can give you a makeup lesson on how to apply makeup, explain what colors are right for you, and answer general questions. You can find makeup experts at department stores, makeup stores, and spas.
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   Wash your face. Adolescence is the perfect time to adopt a good skin care regimen. This is the time when breakouts are most likely to occur. Taking care of your skin can help prevent unwanted blemishes and acne. Skin care is also pivotal when wearing makeup. You always want to start the makeup application process by washing your face.
   

   • Determine what kind of skin you have. Do you have oily, dry, or combination skin? This indicates the kind of face wash you should buy.
   • If you have dry skin, use a mild cleanser. Cream cleansers are good for dry skin.
   • If you have oily skin, try a cleanser with salicylic acid or other acne fighting ingredients.^[1]
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   Apply moisturizer. After washing your face, apply a light moisturizer. This hydrates the face and prepares it for your makeup application. Moisturizer is important as you age to prevent early signs of aging.
   

   • For girls with dry skin, go for a more intense moisturizer, like one with glycerine. For girls with oily skin, choose a light, oil-free moisturizer.^[2] Moisturizers with rice proteins can help absorb oil.
   • Make sure to apply SPF product every day, too. The sun is one of your skin's worst enemies. Sun damage can lead to wrinkles, damaged skin, or even skin cancer. After applying your moisturizer, dab on some SPF made specifically for your face. Try a tinted moisturizer with SPF added so you can do two things with one product!
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   Apply concealer. Concealer is your best friend when you have breakouts or blemishes. Concealer is a product that helps cover and camouflage dark circles and blemishes on the face. Choose a concealer that matches your skin tone. Dab the concealer on the red spot; make sure not to wipe. That will take the concealer off. Blend gently with your finger. Brush some loose powder over the spot to set it.
   

   • Make sure to set concealer with powder that is one shade lighter than your skin. When it touches the concealer, it will darken.^[3]
   • Don't choose a concealer stick that is too white, pinky, or ashy. Try to match it as closely to your skin tone as possible.^[4]
   • Concealer can also be used under your eyes if you happen to have any dark circles or need lightening. Use a yellow-based concealer to lighten under the eyes.
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   Consider skipping the foundation. Foundation is used to create an even skin tone. Teenaged girls don't need foundation; at this age, you already have beautiful skin. Most makeup experts suggest that during your teen years, less is more.^[5] Concealer is probably all you'll need at this age. Foundations can be heavy, making you look dirty, cakey, and much older. You want to look natural and highlight your natural beauty.
   

   • If you have oily skin and want to wear foundation, choose an oil-free foundation that has therapeutic qualities for your oily face. You can buy these foundations at the store, or go to a doctor to get medical foundations.
   • If you want to wear foundation, go light and natural. The foundation should match the skin color of your neck.
   • Squeeze a nickle-sized amount of foundation into the palm of your hand. Use a foundation brush to draw the foundation on your face like a six-point star starting from your nose. Draw a line from the nose to the forehead, nose to your left and right cheek, nose to your left and right jaw, and nose to your chin. Then, use a sponge to blend the foundation into your skin. Lastly, use the brush to spread and blend the little bit of remaining foundation onto your neck.^[6]
   • Foundation brushes are larger than blush, concealer, or powder brushes. Foundation brushes and sponges can be bought at most major retailers.
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   Use powder only if you have oily skin. Like foundation, powder isn't necessary for young skin. It just covers up your natural glow. In addition to using powder to cover up your concealer on blemishes or under your eyes, you can add a little powder to your T-zone - your forehead, nose, and chin. This is the spot that is most likely to get oily through the day. Apply pressed or loose powder with a foundation or powder brush over your T-zone. It will help absorb the oil, but not cover up your natural glow.^[7]
   

   • Never use the same brush for multiple makeup types. If you used a foundation brush with foundation, don't use the same brush to spread powder on your face. Always use separate brushes.
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   Try to stick to a Five Minute Face rule. Sticking to this rule gives you plenty of time to apply the makeup you need without going overboard.^[8] To give yourself a Five Minute Face, limit your makeup time to five minutes in the morning. Don't rush; limit what you put on to what is essential: concealer, mascara, blush, and lip gloss. If it takes you longer than five minutes to apply your makeup, odds are you're applying too much.
   

   • Embrace your natural beauty. Keep in mind that makeup is supposed to enhance your beauty, not cover it up. Don't think that tons of foundation and powder is how you should wear your makeup. That might be true as you age, but at this age, enjoy your