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Step-by-Step Guide for Achieving Flawless Makeup

MAKEUP STEPS
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Steps in Order for Flawless Makeup Application Face Moisturizer Primer Eyebrow Shaping Tricks

Step-by-Step Guide for Achieving Flawless Makeup

Following Certain Steps While Applying Makeup Helps Minimize Cakey and Patchy Makeup, Giving You a Radiant, Flawless Look—Even if Your Skin Has Imperfections

First and foremost, ensure you start with a completely clean face. Use a cleanser suited for your skin type to remove any dirt, excess oils, and impurities, creating a fresh canvas for your makeup application.


Cleanser Options for Oily Skin

LA ROCHE POSAY EFFACLAR PURIFYING FOAMING GEL

Cleanser Options for Dry Skin

SVR TOPIALYSE GEL LAVANT

Face Moisturizer

Next, we move on to the moisturizing step, which is one of the most important foundations of flawless makeup. Moisturizing helps give the skin a radiant and healthy appearance and prevents the cakey or patchy look that can occur during makeup application.

Moisturizer for oily skins

VICHY AQUALIA THERMAL LIGHT CREAM 50ML

Moisturizer for dry skins

VICHY AQUALIA THERMAL RICH CREAM 50ML

Sunscreen Options for Oily Skin

Sunscreen for oily skins

EUCERIN OIL CONTROL DRY TOUCH SPF50

Sunscreen for dry skins

AVENE CREAM SUNSCREEN 50ML

Primer

One of the essential steps is applying the right primer for your skin type.

For example, oily skin needs a primer that controls oil production and gives the skin a velvety texture, helping your makeup last longer throughout the day.

Example: MAYBELLINE BABY SKIN INSTANT PORE ERASER

MAYBELLINE BABY SKIN INSTANT PORE ERASER

As for dry skin, it needs a hydrating primer that provides intense moisture to achieve a flawless, flake-free makeup look without a cakey appearance.

Example:  ESSENCE MAGIC ALL IN ONE FACE CREAM

ESSENCE MAGIC ALL IN ONE FACE CREAM

After applying primer, start using all liquid products, beginning with foundation if you’re looking for high coverage—perfect for events and special occasions.

Foundation Option for Oily Skin

LOREAL INFALLIBLE FOUNDATION 32H FRESH WEAR

Foundation Option for Dry Skin

BOURJOIS FOUNDATION HEALTHY MIX ANTI-FATIGUE
You can also replace foundation with a BB cream for light to medium coverage, making it a great option for everyday use.

Oily skin BB cream

TOPFACE BB SKIN-EDITOR MATTE FINISH

Dry skin BB cream

BOURJOIS BB CREAM HEALTHY MIX ANTI FATIGUE
Next, apply concealer, keeping in mind the importance of color correction if you have dark circles.
-Use a concealer one shade darker than your skin tone to correct under-eye discoloration, blending it well to avoid creasing.
-Then, highlight the area by applying a concealer one shade lighter than your skin tone to brighten and lift the under-eye area.

Oily skin concealer

MAYBELLINE FIT ME CONCEALER

For dry skin:

TOPFACE INSTYLE LASTING FINISH CONCEALER

Then, we apply blush and cream contour if needed.

Eyebrow Styling

If we want to achieve a complete, polished look—considering the importance of well-defined brows in the final makeup result—it’s recommended to use eyebrow soap to set and shape the brows perfectly.

NOTE COSMETIQUE BROW MASTER WAX
If there are any sparse areas in the brows, you can fill them in using Flormar Eyebrow Pencil, which comes in a variety of shades to match your brow color.
FLORMAR ULTRA THIN BROW PENCIL
Afterwards, set your makeup using powder. You can either use:
-Loose powder for a lightweight, natural finish or compact powder for higher coverage and longer-lasting makeup.

Examples on loose powders

FLORMAR LOOSE POWDER

Compact powder

TOPFACE WET & DRY POWDER
For added color enhancement, you can apply powder blush and bronzer, along with a highlighter to give your skin a healthy, radiant glow.

Example of a Powder Blush

RIMMEL MAXI BLUSH POWDER

RIMMEL MAXI BLUSH POWDER

Example of a bronzer

FLORMAR BRONZING POWDER

Example of a highlighter 

EVELINE GLOW AND GO STROBE HIGHLIGHTER

Moving on to Eye Makeup:

To protect the under-eye area from eyeshadow fallout, apply a generous amount of loose powder under the eyes. This will make it easy to clean up any excess later.

It’s also recommended to use an eyeshadow primer before applying your eye makeup for better pigment payoff and long-lasting wear.

TOPFACE FIXING EYE & LIP PRIMER
Or you can use a light concealer as a base to help enhance the intensity of the eyeshadow colors.
It’s also important to ensure that your brushes are clean and free from other colors so the shades appear vibrant and true to tone.

Example of brushes cleanser

TOPFACE BRUSH CLEANSER

Then, start by applying transition shades gradually to create a smooth, blended eye look.

TOPFACE MAESTRO ACADEMT EYESHADOW BAR 001

For a flawless eye makeup look, you need to use the right brush sizes.
✅ To blend transition shades seamlessly, use a large, fluffy blending brush.

Example:


TOPFACE BLENDING BRUSH

Start by transitioning from lighter shades to deeper ones for a smooth, gradient eye look.

For defining the edges

TOPFACE SHADING BRUSH

For applying shimmer eyeshadow or highlighting the inner corner of the eye,

TOPFACE EYESHADOW BRUSH
To achieve a precisely defined eyeshadow look and create a lifted, winged effect,
-Use a small, flat, or angled brush with a little concealer to clean up the edges of your eyeshadow.
-This technique helps create a sharp, clean outer edge for the eyeshadow, making the eyes appear more elongated and lifted.

To add a glossy, glamorous finishing touch, the perfect choice is highlighter! 

TOPFACE HIGH PIGMENT LOOSE EYESHADOW

For a stunning, eye-catching look, using eyeliner—whether in pencil or gel form—is a must!

Example of a Gel Eyeliner:

TOPFACE INSTYLE GEL EYELINER

Example of a Pencil Eyeliner:

FLORMAR EYELINER PEN

To complete the eye look, we cannot forget the mascara and its impact on the final appearance of the eyes. Therefore, it’s essential to choose a mascara that suits your lash needs for a complete, flawless look.

Example of a Mascara

that gives you both length and volume by adjusting the size of the brush to achieve your desired look.

BOURJOIS TWIST UP THE VOLUME MASCARA ULTRA BLACK

BOURJOIS TWIST UP THE VOLUME MASCARA ULTRA BLACK

It’s essential to choose the right lipstick to complete the look.

Start by defining the lips with lip liners, available in a variety of shades from Flormar. These liners are also waterproof, ensuring your lip look stays in place for the longest time possible.

FLORMAR WATERPROOF LIPLINER

Then we move on to choosing the right color and type of lipstick. Lipsticks are available in two main finishes:
Creamy for a hydrating, satin-like look
Matte for a long-lasting, shine-free finish

Example of a creamy lipstick:

TOPFACE INSTYLE CREAM LIPSTICK

Example of a matte lipstick:

FLORMAR SILK MATTE LIQUID LIPSTICK

To stay on-trend with the latest makeup looks, using lip gloss is the best choice.

The first type is clear, offering a glossy finish and enhancing the natural look of the lips.

ESSENCE EXTREME SHINE VOLUME LIPGLOSS CRYSTAL CLEAR

Or it comes in a pink shade to give the lips a natural and fresh look.

ESSENCE EXTREME SHINE VOLUME LIPGLOSS

Trick for Fuller-Looking Lips:

To make the lips appear fuller and more plump, use a brown-toned lip liner.
-Outline the outer edges of the lips, and also fill in the corners of the lips.
-Then, blend the color from the edges. (You can also use a brown eyeshadow if you don’t have a brown lip liner.)
-Apply a lighter lipstick in the center of the lips.
-Finally, use a clear gloss to add a plumping effect.

Enjoy a fuller, more voluminous lip look!

 To lock in your final look and keep your makeup radiant, it’s essential to use a setting spray that suits your skin type.

Setting Spray for Oily Skin:

Setting Spray for Dry Skin:

TOPFACE FIX QUICKLY MAKE UP SETTING SPRAY


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