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How to Apply Full Makeup (Without Looking Plastic!)

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Apply full makeup (without looking plastic!)

How to Apply Full Makeup (Without Looking Plastic!)

This guide will teach you how to apply it all without caking it on.

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This is what you will need.

This is what you will need.

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Start with a clean face, no makeup!

Start with a clean face, no makeup!

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Apply concealer under eyes, around nose, and on any blemishes you may have.

Apply concealer under eyes, around nose, and on any blemishes you may have.

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Blend the concealer with the sponge....

Blend the concealer with the sponge....

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And apply your powder foundation all over your face and under your chin. Be sure to get over your eyes too!

And apply your powder foundation all over your face and under your chin. Be sure to get over your eyes too!

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Apply your primer to the eye.

Apply your primer to the eye.

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Once the primer is blended, you can begin with our shadow. I am doing "smokey eye," so I cover my whole lid with shimmery white.

Once the primer is blended, you can begin with our shadow. I am doing "smokey eye," so I cover my whole lid with shimmery white.

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Then I add gray to the outer half of my eye. Blend well!!

Then I add gray to the outer half of my eye. Blend well!!

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Then I apply black to the outermost corners of my eye. Blend well again....

Then I apply black to the outermost corners of my eye. Blend well again....

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Under my eyes (like an eyeliner) I apply Almay eye brightener. I use the white tip.

Under my eyes (like an eyeliner) I apply Almay eye brightener. I use the white tip.

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Curl your lashes...(optional)

Curl your lashes...(optional)

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And apply your favorite mascara!

And apply your favorite mascara!

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Apply your blush. I used a cream blush (Maybelline Bouncy Blush in Fresh Pink).

Apply your blush. I used a cream blush (Maybelline Bouncy Blush in Fresh Pink).

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Apply lip stain or lipstick or even lipgloss!

Apply lip stain or lipstick or even lipgloss!

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Tada!

Tada!

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Tell me what you think about this guide, and let me know if you have any future suggestions!

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Liquid Foundation (optional)

Powder foundation

Concealer

Eye base/primer

Shadow of your choice

Blush

Mascara

Anything else you think you may need!

💕ʗჩℓơҽ 💕

If you're allergic to eyeliner, you could put black eyeshadow on an angled brush and apply it like eyeliner, it looks the same! X

💕ʗჩℓơҽ 💕 2 months ago

Eilidh C

Thank you but I'm allergic to most eyeliners so it would actually make my eyes look uglier.

(author) last year

Swati Tewari

Good work ...Would also suggest to put up a an eyeliner to make your eyes look prettier..rest all was Perfecto..!!

Swati Tewari last year

Eilidh C

Yeah I had a little trouble with the lighting in my bathroom...thanks for the tip!

(author) last year

Brittany Fexer

Next time you should take your pictures facing the light instead of away from it.

Brittany Fexer last year

Eilidh C

Wow, thank you so much! :)

(author) last year

Karen Kinzer

You did great job, and you look just as beautiful without the makeup:)

Karen Kinzer last year

Brianna Rose

You are so r

Brianna Rose last year

Eilidh C

Thanks!

(author) last year

Emily Hannan

Pretty!

Emily Hannan last year

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B K

You're adorable. Lovely guide!~ c:

B K 5 months ago

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