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Makeup Tricks Models Use-Makeup Artist Are The Ones With Tricks

Professional makeup artists are usually the ones that teach the makeup tricks models use. These artists study and practice various techniques for years before seeing their creations grace magazine covers and runways, if at all.

Before we begin giving you some of the makeup tricks models use, assemble everything you need and have it close at hand throughout the entire process. Here is a list of what you will need:

Cosmetic sponges, brushes, foundation, concealer, face powder, eye shadow (3 shades), eyeliner, mascara, blush or bronzer, lip liner, lipstick, and lip gloss.

1. Cleanse your face as you normally would and then apply a moisturizer with a good sun block in it.

2. Apply a liquid foundation with a slightly damp cosmetic sponge and smooth it out evenly. Blend well at, and below, the jawline to avoid a noticeable line where your makeup ends. Apply the foundation under the eyes and to the eyelids as well.

3. Apply concealer only where needed. Concealer should be used to cover blemishes, redness, or dark circles under the eyes.

4. Apply powder with a full powder brush or a clean cosmetic sponge.

5. Next comes the eyeliner. It should be dark to accentuate the eyes. Draw it on and then blend it up and out with the blending tip on the eyeliner pencil.

6. Dramatic eye shadow is a must. You will be using three eyeshadow shades. One light, one medium and one dark shade of the same color. Make sure the colors you choose match your skin tone.

Using your eye shadow brush, apply the dark shade to the entire upper eyelid. Use the medium shade to fill in the crease of the eyelid to just below the brow bone.

Now, blend the area where the medium and dark eye shadow meet by making small circles with the eye shadow brush. Use the same technique to soften the top edge of the medium shade and blend it up toward the eyebrow.

Apply the light shade directly below the eyebrow on the brow bone and again blend the two shades where they meet. This technique will become easier as you practice.

7. Use your fingers or a brush to smooth the eyebrows into place. For sparse eyebrows, use a matching eye liner or brow pencil to fill in the eyebrows with short strokes. Apply a matching shadow over the eyebrows to keep them in place and give them a uniform appearance.

8. Apply mascara to the top and underside of the upper lashes. Applying mascara or liner to the lower lashes is not necessary and can make the eyes appear smaller.

9. When applying blush, smile and apply to the cheeks. Use a brush to blend the blush upward and outward toward the temples.

10. Lips should be lined with a pencil closely matching the lipstick. Outline the lips and then color them in with the liner. Apply one coat of lipstick, blot with a tissue, apply a second coat and then blot again. Adding a touch of lip gloss adds shine.

Now you know some of the makeup tricks models use.

Makeup To Hide The Wrinkles

You can find makeup to hide the wrinkles and it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. The products you already have, when applied correctly can help you diminish lines and wrinkles.

Most women start out with some sort of foundation. Did you know that HOW you put that foundation on is important to keeping it from caking in the corners of your eyes and making the creases around your mouth look deeper by the end of the day?

I have read that if you use a heavier foundation you should put it on and smooth it out with a damp make up sponge. This thins it out and not only makes it easier to spread evenly but it also goes on smoother so that it does not cake up or cause you to look ten years older by the end of the day instead of ten years younger.

Also, there are shading, highlighting and blending techniques you should learn so you can effectively use your makeup to hide the wrinkles and look and feel younger.

Some other suggestions, besides the one above, I have for you are:

1. Some women, I have found, use their concealer almost as a primer for the eye lid before applying any type of eye color. Concealer apparently can work to keep things looking smooth and even give you a softer eye look along with hiding those dark circles under your eye.

1. While doing your eyes, use earthier tones instead of bright colors and use the lighter of the three colors to highlight on your upper brow bone area. This will make your eyes seem more open and give you an instant eye lift.

2. Use less eyeliner on your lower eye lids and blend the eyeliner you use on your upper eye lids. Or do not use any on your lower eye lids especially for a nice clean day or playful look. Do this step only for when you go out at night.

3. Use the same highlighter color you used on your brow bone to highlight just under your cheek bones and under your neck. Just brush and blend evenly to make it look natural.

4. Stop using powders that can cake in the problem areas, as well.

So, if you are approaching the age of 50, and are noticing more of those fine lines around your eyes and mouth or have noticed that your skin is not as firm as it used to be, you may want to think about making some changes to your morning routine and learn a few new techniques to use when putting on your face every day.

Do not worry, these new techniques are not difficult to learn and may even cut your time in front of the mirror down some.

Do a search online and you will be inundated with myriad suggestions, articles, and videos on how to artfully apply your makeup to hide the wrinkles and continue to look years younger.