Learning how to apply foundation is one of the first skills every cosmetic enthusiast should master. A smooth even base is the key to long-lasting makeup whether you’re going for an everyday look or full glam. From formula picks to blending techniques, this guide breaks down the steps so you can achieve a flawless finish every time.

How to Apply Foundation: Step-by-Step for a Flawless Finish

Skip a step, and the products won’t sit right. Let’s break down the steps on how to apply foundation to avoid patchy surprises and cakey regrets.

Step 1: Prep Your Skin

Foundation looks best on hydrated skin. Always start with a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. If you have oily skin, opt for a mattifying primer to control shine. If your face tends to get dry, use a hydrating primer.

Step 2: Choose the Right Formula

What may work for other complexions may not work for you. Pick a formula that matches your skin type.

• For dry skin: hydrating or dewy formulas prevent the skin from looking flaky.
• For oily skin: matte or oil-free options help absorb excess oil.
• For combination: a natural or satin finish controls shine without drying out the cheeks.

Step 3: Pick a Tool

Each tool produces a different finish, so choose one based on your desired look and what feels most comfortable to use.

• Brush: gives more coverage and delivers a professional-looking finish.
• Sponge: blends seamlessly for a soft skin-like finish.
• Fingers: produce warmth that helps melt products quickly.

Pro tip: Dampen your sponge before use so it absorbs less makeup, which helps avoid streaks. 

Step 4: Apply in the Right Order

A foundation routine consists of several products that work together to make your makeup last. Here’s the proper order of application:

1. Primer (to prep and smooth): Apply a thin layer after skincare and focus on T-zone areas where makeup tends to fade. Let it set before moving on.
2. Foundation (to even out tone): Dot the product on the forehead, cheeks, and chin. Blend outward toward the hairline and jawline for the most natural finish.
3. Concealer (to brighten or spot-correct): Pat the product under eyes, around the nose, or over blemishes then blend well.
4. Setting powder or spray (to lock it all in place): Dust powder on oily zones or mist setting spray over the face for lasting wear.

Step 5: Blend, Set, and Perfect

The final step is to refine and lock in the products. Blend foundation and concealer to avoid visible lines along the jawline, hairline, or undereyes. Then, lightly set your makeup with powder in oily areas or mist a setting spray for a lasting finish. A quick tap with a sponge around the nose or eyes can smooth any creases and leave your skin looking poreless and natural.

The Beauty Breakdown

The thing is, nobody perfects applying foundation on the first try. But once you figure out how to apply it properly, all layers will look satisfyingly crease-free. So are you ready to level up? Check out our guides on how to apply makeup and discover the best makeup products.

FAQs

1. Does foundation include primer, concealer, and setting spray?
No, foundation is the base makeup that evens out your skin tone. Primer goes before, concealer after, and setting products lock it all in.

2. Should I use foundation or concealer first?
Always apply foundation first to even out skin tone, then follow with concealer for targeted coverage.

3. How do I stop foundation from looking cakey?
Less is more. Use thin layers, blend well, and set only where you need to.

With DIY beauty, you get to decide what goes into your makeup. Want a softer blush shade? Adjust the beetroot powder. Need a lip balm that feels nourishing? Add more coconut oil. In this roundup, you’ll find seven homemade makeup recipes ranging from a nourishing lip scrub to a cooling setting spray. They’re the easy way to test new looks without having to commit to any store-bought product.

Easy Homemade Makeup Products You Can Try Today

Store-bought makeup doesn’t consistently deliver. Often, available shades don’t match your undertone while certain formulas can weigh the skin down. Creating your own makeup allows you to determine the product’s composition, and the list below outlines seven easy ways to get started.

1. DIY Tinted Lip Balm

A DIY tinted balm gives lips a natural rosy color and keeps them hydrated. The beetroot powder produces the tint while the coconut oil base locks in moisture for a smooth texture.

For more lip care ideas, check out our DIY skin care recipes with a peppermint balm you can try at home.

2. Natural Blush Powder

Natural blush powder gives you a soft flush without the synthetic dyes. It won’t grip like cream blush, but it’s a great backup if you want to skip a trip to the store.

3. DIY Eyeliner with Cocoa Powder

DIY eyeliner made with cocoa powder is gentle on sensitive eyes, which makes it perfect for a soft everyday look. It creates a smooth line that’s easy to blend or smudge.

4. Kitchen-Ingredient Mascara

Kitchen-ingredient mascara gives off a subtle tint and doubles as a lash conditioner. You won’t get waterproof action, but you’ll get nourished and well-defined lashes.

5. DIY Lip Scrub

A DIY lip scrub is a quick fix for chapped lips. The sugar buffs away flakes while honey and oil leave your lips pillowy-soft. It’s basically a budget dupe for those luxe exfoliators.

6. Homemade Highlighter

This DIY homemade highlighter adds a natural dewy shimmer that mimics the appearance of healthy skin. It’s best for days when you want a fresh glow without the sparkle.

7. DIY Setting Spray

A DIY setting spray can rival commercial versions in terms of hydrating the skin and locking in makeup. Light and soothing, it’s the perfect finishing touch to your beauty routine.

Wrapping Up

These seven homemade makeup recipes remind us that cosmetics don’t always have to come from a store shelf. When you make it yourself, you’re not only saving money but also creating products that fit your exact specifcations. Having that sense of control feels good especially when so much of the beauty world feels one-size-fits-all.

If you could design your ideal DIY formula, what would you do? A blush that matches your skin tone or a balm that never dries? Share your thoughts, and let’s keep building a beauty routine that caters to your needs.

FAQs

1. Are homemade makeup recipes safe for all skin types?
Most are gentle, but natural doesn’t mean risk-free. Always patch test first and store recipes in clean containers.

2. How long do homemade makeup products last?
Since they’re preservative-free, most last one to two weeks in the fridge. Discard if the smell or texture changes.

3. Can DIY makeup replace store-bought products?
For basics like lip balm or blush, yes. But for long-wear or waterproof looks, commercial formulas still perform better.

Ingenious Beauty Hacks Which Actually Work

1. Add More Volume to Your Lashes

No matter how much mascara you put on your eyelashes to get more volume, they only end up heavy and clumpy. A light dusting of baby powder or loose powder after a coat of mascara can add volume without the heavy feel. Add an extra coat after to increase the volume.

2. No Fan Brush? No problem

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Sometimes we make do with what we already have in our vanity than buying specific makeup tools we would barely use, like a fan brush for example. If you don’t have one but need it for contouring, simply pick out the oldest blush brush, clean it, and insert a bobby pin across it to fan the bristles. Use it just like a fan brush. Nifty, right?

3. DIY Glue Gun Brush Cleaner

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Brush cleaning boards are expensive but with your handy glue gun and a plastic board, you can create your own brush cleaning boards like those sold in makeup counters or online. After heating the glue gun, apply dots or squiggles on a clean plastic board, then let them dry until the glue hardens. Be extra careful when using a glue gun.

4. Fix Broken Lipstick With a Lighter

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Broken lipsticks are frustrating but a handy lighter can help piece them back together. You can even try this beauty hack with a broken lip gloss too! Using the lighter, heat the lipstick in the tube until the product melts. Lightly attach the broken part of the lipstick to the melted part in the tube. Allow the lipstick to cool down and harden before using it.

5. Use a Sponge For This Glitter Nail Hack

The thing about glitter nail polish is it is hard to create a solid strip of glitters with just one swipe. This beauty hack is a favorite among nail aficionados because you are able to control how much glitter to apply on your fingernails. Now say hello to perfect glittered nails!

6. Quick-Dry Nail Polish Beauty Hacks

There are days wherein you need to dry your freshly manicured nails a little bit faster. We have found just the page where you can continue reading on different ways to dry your nail polish quickly. No more ruined nails for you.

7. Beauty Blender Keeper

Beauty blenders are seriously one of the makeup junkies’ must haves. It can be such a hassle to keep your sponge from staying dry until the next time you use it. It’s time to put those egg toys to good use.

8. Koolaid Lipstain Beauty Hack

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A juice drink as a lip stain? Do not discard your lip beauty products just yet for this beauty hack. This is a nice trick to learn. If you love Koolaid and want to be creative with, this beauty hack can produce a nice shade of tint for your lips!

9. Rubber Band French Tips

French tips are beautiful but doing them on your own can be such a mess. With a bunch of rubber bands, you are on your way to recreating those sexy tips! This will only work if you use thick rubber bands which can cover the majority of your fingernails.

10. Winged Liner Bobby Pin Hack

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Thanks to bobby pins, you can now level up your eye makeup and your makeup routine. On the ends of a clean bobby pin, coat the area with eyeliner. Then use the ends like a stamp and pressed the coated ends on the outer corners of each eye to create a winged eyeliner guide. Simply follow the guide at this point by filling in the gaps.

11. Sexy Ponytail Hack

Ponytails are a go-to look for girls. With a bobby pin placed underneath the tie, you can create a sexy and lifted ponytail in no time. This is a personal favorite by beauty vloggers who want to recreate a sexy and youthful hair look.

12. Bobby Pin Nail Art

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If you haven’t yet realized how useful bobby pins are, here’s another use for them: nail art! Use the tips to dip onto the nail lacquer then stamp the coated tips onto the nails in whatever design you want.

13. Fuller Ponytail Beauty Hack

If you need a solution for limp and thin hair, here’s a beauty hack for you. Simply trick everyone’s eyes by recreating a fuller mane with not one but two ponytails! Use a curling iron to create beach waves, making the hair fuller and richer. This is perfect for people with medium to long hair.

14. Clumpy Mascara Hack

Mascara can get clumpy with regular use, so how do you fix them? There are a number of ways to do this and get a full mileage from your mascara. Vaseline, for one, can even revive an unused mascara.

15. Eyeliner Beauty Hack Turn It Into Gel

Most of us love eye gel liners but what if you run out of one? Don’t worry, just grab one of your pencil liners and hold it under a flame for a few seconds, and voila! This beauty hack will get you a consistent eye gel liner every time.

16. Blush Lipstick Hack

Blushers are just one of the few versatile beauty products you should have on your vanity.  Scrape a bit of the powder off, mix it with your favorite lip balm, and you now have a lipstick! Awesome, right?

17. Fake Blowout Hack

Nobody wants a bad hair on any given day, so you should definitely add this to your arsenal of beauty hacks. Dust a bit of baby powder on your roots and comb through your hair. Curl the ends of your hair and you now have a full blowout look.

18. Bikini Hack

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Summer is here and if you’re one with tons of bikinis, you might want to skip buying a new pair because you can actually hack your way to a sexy and fabulous summer outfit. In this video, you can turn an old bikini into a new beach-safe halter top with strategic cutting and sewing. Pair it with your favorite beach shorts or even another bikini in a solid color or of a similar pattern and you are good to go!

19. Vaseline Hack

We all know how much of a multitasker Vaseline is but do we really know what is Vaseline? This petroleum jelly-based product can be a post-bath skincare item, eye and makeup remover, and a beauty product enhancer.

20. Lasting Perfume Hack

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you didn’t have to spritz your perfume throughout the day? If you are the type of person who cannot be bothered with this, then this beauty hack is the one for you. Simply spritz perfume on parts of your body where you feel a pulse, and you are good for the day!

21. Ombre Nail Hack

Ombre nails are totally fun and this ombre nail beauty hack is one of the neatest beauty hacks you’ll ever try. Simply use a sponge to distribute nail lacquer monochromatically. Try this with our other manicure hacks for creative nails.

22. Citrus Fruit Beauty Hacks

Citric fruits are a beauty junkie’s best friend. Aside from its toning properties, lemon and other acidic fruits have other beauty hacks to offer. Use it as a skin and teeth whitener, an anti-acne agent, or as an anti-aging beauty product!

23. Kitchen Silicone Brush Cleaner

Silicone brush cleaners are also a pricey beauty tool to have, but why do you have to spend so much when you can get something from your kitchen supply store at less than half the price? They are also the easiest to find and are worth every dollar for its durability and efficiency in cleaning your fave makeup brushes.

24. Multitasking Beauty Babies

Some of your own makeup products are great multitaskers too. Mascara, to cover a few gray hairs? Why not use it for a quick fix! Check out the makeup guide above for these beauty alternatives.

25. Coin Hack for Eyeshadow Fix

Beauty hacks are lifesavers, especially for times when you find your favorite eyeshadow broken. Before you head out to buy another one, try fixing it with alcohol and a coin! Follow this step-by-step guide on how to repair broken eyeshadow.

26. Egg Beauty Hacks

Items from your kitchen counter have a lot of ingredients which can multitask as beauty products. An egg, for example, is just a healthy item to use aside from eating. Check out the infographic above for the many ways you can do with eggs!

27. Hair Dryer-Eyelash Curler Hack

Using heat on your eyelash curler is like using a curling iron on your hair. A heated curler makes the curl last longer! Be careful about heating the curler too much — simply blast hot air from the blower set at the lowest heat setting for a couple times or more.

28. Apple Cider Vinegar Beauty Hacks

Another item from your kitchen cupboard you can use in more ways than one? Apple cider vinegar! Aside from using it for recipes, you can use apple cider vinegar as an all-in-one beauty product.

29. Koolaid Hair Hack

Seriously, if this isn’t the coolest beauty hack out there, I don’t know what is. Although it only probably works on light or bleached hair, it still is such an awesome hack to do. Boil a concentrated powdered juice drink for about two minutes, then let it cool in a tall tumbler. Dip your hair on the tumbler for 15 minutes or until the color has set in the hair, then wash the hair.

30. Coconut Oil Hack

Coconut oil is also considered a beauty product wonder. No doubt this beauty product is a must-have for beauty junkies! Check out the different coconut oil hack on this infographic which might work for you!

31. Broken Nail Fix

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This is one of the most useful beauty hacks you’ll ever see. No need to reach for a nail cutter or go to a nail salon just to fix your broken nails. The next time you break your nail, you know what to do.

32. Paper Clip Racer Back Hack

This paper clip hack makes a lot of sense, especially if you wear a lot of racerback shirts. No need to buy a racerback bra even. Simply hook your bra straps using a paper clip and you are good to go.

33. Eyeliner Hack for Hooded Eyes

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Hooded eyes can be really tricky to put a winged eyeliner on. This beauty hack would save a lot of time (and fewer mistakes) when putting eye makeup on. Following the techniques in this Instagram video clip.

34. Crayon Lipstick Hack

You should keep this hack in mind in case of emergencies. Melt non-toxic crayons of your choice together with coconut oil. You can also put in Vaseline for better consistency. Cool the mixture and then put in the fridge to set. Now you have your homemade lipstick with added benefits thanks to coconut oil.

35. Peel Off Manicure Guard Hack

DIY manicures can get messy, especially for first-timers. You can try this ingenious beauty hack for better manicure sessions. This will come in handy if you are in a hurry, too!

Check out this video by 5-Minute Crafts for more DIY beauty hacks:

These beauty hacks are worth trying out, especially if you are trying to save some money. You can even create a head-to-toe beauty regimen even with these beauty tips! In trying any of these hacks, make sure your tools are clean and exercise caution when handling fire or heat. Try these beauty hacks and add them to your everyday routine.

Which one is your favorite among these beauty hacks? Let us know in the comments section below!

Up Next: Instagram Beauty Hacks

Editor’s Note – This post was originally published on April 28, 2017 and has been updated for quality and relevancy

Brides get to have fun and be adventurous with their wedding makeup and hair, trying styles they may not consider daily.

If you are searching for your wedding makeup, you have come to the right place. We have gathered ten various bridal makeup looks to help you find your way. Don’t forget to do a trial run before your wedding; This will help you lock down a look and will keep you on schedule on your big day. Book your trial in the morning so you can see how your makeup lasts through the evening.

10 Wedding Makeup Ideas

1. Natural Wedding Makeup

The natural look is very popular right now; You can never go wrong by sticking to neutrals. Although you can achieve your own natural look yourself, it is definitely acceptable to hire a stylist. They will make sure your wedding makeup lasts through all the dancing!

2. Spring and Summer Makeup Ideas

You not only want to pick out shades that work with the season, but will also last through the heat of the day. Try a pink or peach shade to achieve a sun kissed glow. Less is more!

(See full article at Bridal Musings)

3. Makeup Looks: Bold and Beautiful

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This is one of our top bridal makeup looks. Bold eyes and red lipstick are a breathtaking combination, perfect for the bohemian or winter wedding.

(See full article at Ruffled Blog)

4. Winter Wonderland: Wedding Makeup

Having New Years Eve or black-tie wedding? This look is for you. Make a dramatic entrance with this black and silver shadow. This look is perfect for the evening wedding.

5. Makeup Looks: Paint The Town Red

Once again, we just cannot get enough red lipstick. It is absolutely timeless… if done correctly. Ask your stylist to try a couple shades on you, but be warned it does stain for a little while.

6. South Asian Wedding Makeup Looks

Can it be acceptable to look like this all the time? South Asian brides are absolutely stunning. Find out how to achieve this eyeliner look here!

(See full article at Shaadi Bazaar)

7. Make Up Ideas: Look Gorgeous in Glasses

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Achieving your favorite look in glasses can be tough, but it doesn’t it have to be. Try a bold winged eyeliner and make your eyes stand out. Paired with a bright lipstick, you can never go wrong!

(See full article at Beauty High)

8. Vintage Makeup Styles

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Gatsby themed weddings are trending, so you need to make sure your makeup keeps up with the times. This matte makeup style, opposed to a glow, is great for these vintage weddings.

(See more vintage looks at Colin Cowie Weddings)

9. Modern Bridal Makeup Looks

Be a little adventurous and create a sexy, smokey eye for your wedding makeup look. Sitting right between natural and bold, this look makes your eyes pop while maintaining a soft glow.

(See full article at Bridal Musings)

10. Basic Wedding Make Up

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Of course. You can always go back to basics. Lauren Conrad demonstrates how your own makeup can be just as glamorous as hiring a stylist. We promise. Your groom will love it.

(See full article at The Beauty Department)

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Recreate Kendall Jenner’s hair and makeup

Makeup

Prime and moisturize your face to ensure flawless makeup application and smooth skin. After applying your foundation apply a dark shadow on the top corners of the eyelids and add a dark shade of blue in the middle. Bring the dark blue eye shadow beneath the bottom lashes as well. To complete the look add a thin layer of liquid liner on the top lids, then add your lashes.

Add a very light pink blush on the cheeks and a pink liquid gloss on the lips, then spray your entire face with a finishing spray.

Recreate the ponytail

You need freshly washed hair for this sleek middle part style. If you don’t have naturally straight hair spray some heat protectant on your locs and use a flat iron to straighten your hair first.

Then add a little hair pomade and use a tail comb to part your hair down the middle. Then, bring your hair down to the nape of your neck and secure with a scrunchie. Spray a little hair spray in the middle of your hand and smooth down any flyaways.

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This Week in Beauty- Hair and Makeup Looks We Love

Summer Braids

1. Boho Faux Locs-Little Mix

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The Little Mix singer went for the jumbo boho locs in a variation on light brown shades, with lots of cool hair accessories.

2.Jumbo Plaits-Janelle Monae

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Always the coolest kid on the block, Janelle went for some extra large cornrows, with one forming a bang in the front.

3. Long Box Braids-Jhene Aiko

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The soulful singer always has a boho vibe and these small, butt length braids complements her laid back style perfectly.

4. Short Blunt Braids-Jordan Dumm

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Lets be honest, the stunning supermodel can pretty much pull of any hairstyle in the world. She went with some short blunt plaits with lots of gold trinkets to add some sparkle to the look.

5.Butt Length Ponytail Braid- Beyonce

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If Queen B is rocking it, then the whole world will be rocking it, and it does require some guts to pull off this Butt length style. However, if you have the confidence to carry off this sleek high bun with this super long ponytail braid then go ahead and rock it this summer!

6. FKA Twigs-Flat Twit/Braid Combo

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The actress couldn’t quite decide on one style so she went with a variation. She went with small, flat twist cornrows in the front with extra baby hairs, and for the back medium sized box plaits.

7. Twists – Brandy

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Always well known for not just her voice but also her iconic braids, Brandy opted for long,medium sized spring twist  pulled up into a bun.

8.Messy Pigtail Cornrows-Rita Ora

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Always willing to try new things, so weer not surprised that she spiced up her messy pigtail cornrows with small pearls to match her daring outfit.

9.Micro Braids- Zoe Kravitz

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This one requires a bit of patience because it takes hours to complete these super long micro braids. However if you really want a protective style that will last several weeks this is a great choice.

10. Triple plait ponytail-Yara Shahidi

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Zara went with a high ponytail and instead one super long plait she went with three.

11. Side Cornrows- Chanel Iman

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This side part cornrow is very simple and the supermodel wears it well.

12. Box Braids- Kerry Hilson

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The stunning singer went with the traditional style which is a great protective option for the summer.

13. Classic Updo- Star Jackson

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The petite Disney star tends to go for very mature styles like this classic updo she created with her box braids.

14. Goddess Locs -Megan Good

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Megan Good has been rocking these locs in different variations for a while now, and she has to attributed for popularizing the goddess locs trend. This time she shaved one side of her head and went with an ombre color.

15. Fishtail Braid- Halle Berry

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Probably my favorite one on the list, due in part to the fact this it Halle Berry. I love that the actress switches up her style constantly and this high fishtail ponytail was a showstopper for sure.

We’ve rounded up 15 of your favorite braided styles just in time for summer. Tell us which ones you’re gonna try in the comment section below.

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Achieve a Fresh Look with This 5-Minute Makeup Routine

This 5-minute makeup routine uses multi-tasking products that let you achieve a professional look in less time. Let’s explore how you can achieve a glowing countenance with  just a few quick steps.

Step 1: Clean and Moisturize (1 Minute)

A flawless makeup requires you to start with clean, hydrated skin. Wash your face using a gentle cleanser, then apply a moisturizer suited for your skin type. If possible, pick a product that contains SPF to protect your skin from sun damage.

A lightweight tinted moisturizer or BB cream is an excellent option. It combines hydration, light coverage, and sun protection. This step brightens your complexion without weighing it down. In just a minute, you can get a more even skin tone and fresh makeup base.

Step 2: Conceal Imperfections (1 Minute)

Grab your concealer to target dark circles, blemishes, and redness around the nose. Dab a little under your eyes, blend it with your ring finger, and do the same for other spots that need coverage. Focus on areas that make you appear tired so you can instantly revive your look.

You don’t need to apply a thick layer. A creamy, blendable concealer already does wonders to conceal imperfections and enhances your natural skin while maintaining a smooth finish.

Step 3: Bring Color to Your Cheeks (1 Minute)

A touch of blush can completely transform a tired face by adding warmth and dimension. Cream blushes work wonders for a speedy application. For a natural-looking glow, tap a small amount onto the apples of your cheeks, then blend it upward toward your temples.

For even more convenience, choose a product that doubles as a lip tint. This way, you can create a cohesive and soft look. It also allows you to drasticallycut down on the number of products you need to grab in the morning. Within a minute, your skin achieves a glowy flush that lasts throughout the day.

Step 4: Define Your Eyes with Mascara (1 Minute)

Your eyes are a focal point of your face, so a little mascara can go a long way.If you’re short on time, skip the usual eyeliner and eyeshadow and focus on your lashes instead. Use an eyelash curler to lift your lashes, then apply one or two coats of volumizing mascara.

When applying mascara to your lashes, start at the base then wiggle the brush upward. This creates maximum lift and separation without clumping.  So even if you didn’t sleep much, you can still look fresh and awake.

Step 5: Quick Lip Color (1 Minute)

A little lip color can pull your entire look together in seconds. Choose a product that adds color and moisture at the same time such as a tinted lip balm or sheer lipstick. Perfect for everyday wear, these options hydrate your lips and give them a subtle color.

If you want to add a bit of definition, line your lips with a lip pencil that matches your natural lip tone, then apply the balm or lipstick on top. This makes a big difference and gives you a luminous finish in no time.

Step 6: Set and Go (30 Seconds)

Set your look with a quick spritz of setting spray or a light dusting of translucent powder. This helps lock in your makeup, especially if you’re running around or dealing with the elements. It also prevents your makeup from creasing or fading by midday.

If you don’t have time for a setting spray or powder, don’t worry—just toss your lipstick and concealer in your bag for any quick touch-ups on the go!

Additional Tips to Save Time

These simple tips will make your 5-minute makeup routine even quicker and easier so you can look great without the stress.

• Use Multi-Purpose Products: A BB cream with SPF, a lip-and-cheek tint, and a dual-function concealer can simplify your routine.
• Organize Your Essentials: Keep your go-to products in one makeup bag so everything’s easy to find.
• Practice Makes Perfect: As you get more familiar with this routine, you’ll get faster. You might even trim your time down to four minutes!

Your Glow-Up Is Just Moments Away

This 5-minute makeup routine can help you achieve a fresh look without sacrificing valuable time. Focus on a few essential steps and use multi-functional products so you can confidently tackle whatever comes your way. And the next time you rush out the door, remember that a glowing face is just a few minutes away!

Looking for more beauty tips to fit your hectic day? Click here for easy, time-saving makeup tricks!

Looking back on our history, our ancestors see the essentiality of perfumes for various reasons: to honor a love, attracting a desired opposite sex and as a way to make you stand out from the others in the society. Meanwhile, biology explains the connection of wanting the best aroma in the pheromones, a chemical that triggers social behavior.

Fast forward to the present, perfume creators continue to produce and develop various fragrances that will unleash the best assets of its users. Still, we always want to become the best by smelling the best as well. So, how can we achieve that desire? Here are some of the ways to make you smell the best all throughout the day:

1. Avoid putting and storing your perfumes in damp places if you want them to last longer.

Who does not want a perfume that can last for as long as you want? If you do, never put them in places like bathroom or other closed areas. Heat and humidity affect the perfume because it can break down its components which can bring bad effect on the perfume’s quality. Instead, you can store them in cooler and drier areas like the vanity, or any area away from the windows.

2. Have some petroleum jelly on your pulse points before splitzing your favorite perfume

Petroleum jelly like Vaseline, being an occlusive, has the capacity to let the perfume to stay especially if you have a dry skin.

3. in the case of the absence of petroleum jelly, put some unscented lotion before spraying the perfume

Another thing you can use to make your perfume last longer if you have a dry skin is to apply unscented lotion first. It will make your skin quite moisty so chances are the scent can stick longer to your skin then.

4. One of the best times to spray your favorite scent is right after taking a shower, before getting dressed.

The skin’s moisture at this time can make the scent lock into it. Moreover, it can also prevent your clothes and jewelry from getting stained.

5. Dabbing the wrists after spraying is a sin.

Yes, you read it right. Time to reveal the truth, because dabbing after spraying will make the perfume’s top notes disappear faster from the usual. Obviously, doing this will definitely not make your favorite scent last longer.

6. Aim for your target points and other warm areas of your body when splashing your perfume

Here are the warm areas in our body which is ideal to spray your perfume:

• Wrists
• Inside of the elbows
• Neck
• Below the midrib area
• Behind the knees
• Ankles
• Calves

The mentioned areas aids in diffusing the fragrance across the whole body, especially in the calves and ankles, where it can allow the scent to last the whole day. However, a certain warm area, not all of them, to splitz your perfume.

7. If you want to achieve a lighter smell, spray the perfume in the air and gradually walk into it

Doing this can dispense evenly to the body, leaving only a certain amount of scent when you prefer to not be smelly.

8. An alcohol-based perfume will be more effective if you will spray it on your hairbrush and not directly on your hair

Spraying a scent that is alcohol-based on your hair will just dry it out, so do it in the hairbrush instead. Besides, doing this will save your hair from being undamaged.

9. If you insist on doing so, then choose an alcohol-based perfume that can be sprayed directly to your hair.
10. Make yourself familiar even with the simple fragrance terminologies so that you can be knowledgeable on what the sales people are referring to you, and for your own benefit as well.
11. The last drops of your perfume should not be go to waste and it can be done by pouring it out to your unscented lotion.
12. To avoid bringing the whole perfume bottle if you are in a hurry, spray the perfume on the cotton swabs and put them in sandwich bags inside your bag.

This will definitely save you on your quick retouches.

13. To achieve an amazing smell in your casual dresses and towels, line your drawers with tissue papers sprayed with your favorite perfume.
14. Another way for a better smell of your dresses in the cabinets is by putting scented soaps wrapped in a thin layer of tissue paper inside your closet.
15. if your favorite perfume has some body cream and wash, do not hesitate to use them as well.

Just as how your fashion style reflects your character, so is your perfume. If you are  still on the look for a perfume that can truly define your attitude, you can try Fragrance 365.

The Ultimate Guide to Making Instagram Makeup Trends Wearable

From contouring your face to contouring your lips–these beauty trends originated on Instagram and became (almost) as famous as Kim Kardashian. But, as we all know, not every makeup trend on Instagram is wearable in real life. Case in point: electric brows. You know, when you color your eyebrows in with bright hues; where and when could you possible wear that?

Today we’re taking the biggest Instagram makeup trends and turning them into everyday wearable looks, so if you want to upgrade your selfie game from #behindthescreen to #reallife, keep scrolling.

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Contouring

We’re all guilty of having tried this trend as soon as we saw Kim Kardashian out in public with chiseled cheekbones and a killer jawline. Needing hardly anything but the right bronzer, this technique is the #pro way to make your face look slimmer. To contour, you can use either cream or powder formula to draw line or dots on your face (cheekbones, perimeter of the face, bridge of your nose) and blend it all using a beauty blender or buffing brush. Say hello to a chiseled AF facial structure.

For a more detailed guide on how to contour, click here

Baking

You can thank the drag queen community for this! Baking is when you use a translucent powder to set heavy concealer on the under eye area and “cut” the contour. It’s also called “cooking,” but that sounds like we’re on a cooking show and my empty stomach can’t handle that right now. This technique requires that you use a copious amount of setting powder,like the RCMA – No Color Powder, and apply it on your skin with a damp beauty blender. Let it sit for several minutes and if your face begins to feel like cement’s hardening on it, you’re doing it right! Then use a powder brush to clean off the excess and blend.
For more on how to bake your makeup, check out our guide here.

Strobing

A new name for an old technique. This trend has the same objective as contouring, except that instead of creating shadows, you’re drawing light on the high points of your face, especially the cheekbones. Swipe highlighter stick, powder, of your favorite formula onto your cheekbones, down the bridge of your nose, and cupid’s bow to get that glow. Just not too much because you don’t want to look like a walking disco ball, do you?

Catch our tutorial on strobing here!

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Instagram Brows

This is another trend that can be credited to the drag queen community. Also known as “HD Brow” or “The Fade,” this trend isn’t your average brow routine. It’s bold, well-defined, and for those outside of the makeup community, a bit harsh, but a beauty girl’s gotta do what a beauty girl’s gotta do so we love this trend all the same. To achieve the #EyebrowsOnFleek look, use a brow gel or pomade like the famous Anastasia Beverly Hills – Dipbrow Pomade and a slim eyebrow brush, like Anastasia Beverly Hills – Duo Brush in #12.

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Halo Eyes

Halo Eyes is a popular look with beauty bloggers and editors alike (myself included!). What makes this Instagram trend so popular is its versatility. Regardless of whether you’re going for a natural, no-makeup look or a bold smokey eye, there is no going wrong (or looking bad, for that matter) with halo eyes. To do halo eyes, apply a dark shade of eyeshadow onto the outer and inner part of your eyes; connect the shadow to the crease using a blending brush (making sure to avoid the center part of the lid); then, take a shimmery or metallic eyeshadow and tap it on the center of your lids.

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Dramatic Lashes

Not wearing long, fluffy lashes is like not icing a cake–boring! It’s a good thing Huda Beauty Lashes and Lilly Lashes have the power to take your eyelashes from basic to bombshell. Carefully put the falsies as close to the lash line as possible with a good eyelash glue to add drama to your eye look.

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Over-Lined Lips

Thanks to Kylie (who later admitted to having lip fillers), everyone and their mother wants fuller-looking lips. If you’re blessed with naturally pouty lips, you won’t have to experience the struggling of over-lining, but if your lips aren’t naturally pouty, look for a lip contour pencil and read this walk-through on how to achieve fuller lips.

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Ombre/Lip Contouring

Ombre lips have been reincarnated this year thanks, in part, to lip contouring. This technique requires a lot of products and precision that, if done correctly, can give your lips dimension. Ombre lips can be done by using a dark shade of lip color of the outer part of your lips, then a lighter shade on the center.

Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to make your own ombre glitter lip gloss.

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Which of these Instagram makeup trends will you wear? Show us your #Instamakeup with the tag #MTMakeupLooks!