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PREPARE YOUR
FACE
Always start with a clean, freshly scrubbed face!
Pull hair into ponytail or headband to get it out of
the way, and if necessary:
Tweeze brows
Use Visine
Apply moisturizer (lightly!)
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APPLY
CONCEALER
(I use generic coverup sticks that resemble tubes of
lipstick, which can be found at any drugstore.)
Concealers come in three basic colors. Each color
has a specific purpose:
GREEN covers RED -
Use green concealer on pimples and scars to
neutralize redness. I also dab green on my nose,
which turns red when I get too hot or cold.
YELLOW covers BLUE -
Yellow will neutralize dark blue circles under eyes,
and also helps to hide blue/green bruises.
WHITE covers SHADOWS -
White will minimize shadows from lines or grooves in
the face, ie: smile lines, under eyes, etc. White
also HIGHLIGHTS features, so use on cheekbones or
deep-set eyes to make them more prominent.
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APPLY
FOUNDATION
Using your fingertips or a makeup sponge (I use generic
white triangle sponges available at any drugstore), apply
foundation evenly to face and neck*, blending it into the
concealer until everything is one smooth color**. When you're
done, matte your whole face down with translucent or neutral
powder to prepare for the next step,
CONTOURING and SHADING...
*Don't forget your neck, or you'll get a cheesy telltale line
where the makeup stops at your chin! DOH!
**Make sure you buy a foundation that matches your skin
color exactly, or you'll look really stupid! To check a
color, dab it on the back of your hand between your thumb
and forefinger and gently blend it in - a good color match
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