


Setting spray (can be saved for end of whole makeup routine).Correct Order of Face Makeup If using POWDER bronzers, blushes, and highlighters: The order you apply eyeshadows will also change depending on the desired outcome. Some people use more satins or shimmers than mattes. This isn’t a firm order that you must follow some makeup artists start with the deepest shade and work their way to lighter shades. When applying eyeshadow shades, the most common order of application is as follows: Glitter, liquid eyeshadows, metallics (optional).Eye primer (or concealer if you use that instead).However, within these categories, there are some certain steps you should follow in order. You can apply makeup in any of these orders: This article assumes that all lip products will be applied at the very end of your makeup routine. Generally, lipsticks and other lip products are applied last. Since brows can fit under either category, we are going to consider it its own area of makeup. Some people consider brows to be a part of their face makeup Others consider brows to be a part of their eye makeup, because of their close proximity on the face. To answer, we are going to group together four different areas of makeup.Ī: Eye makeup (everything from eye primer to eyeshadow to lashes)ī: Face makeup (from primer to foundation to blush to powders) Experiment with your specific products, and if it looks cakey apply it before powder.Īnd honestly, those are the only real “rules” you should follow! What is the correct order to apply makeup? Sometimes, liquid highlighters look okay on top of powder, but sometimes they do look cakey. *An exception to this rule can be liquid highlighters.
#Do you use foundation or concealer first skin#
DO: Always prep your skin with moisturizers, toners, primers, and whatever other skincare you choose BEFORE starting other makeup.ĭON’T: Put liquid or cream products on top of powders* – they will look VERY cakey.
