{"id":730,"date":"2019-11-28T11:49:04","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T11:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/womensrealm.co\/?post_type=guide&p=730"},"modified":"2020-08-24T19:09:28","modified_gmt":"2020-08-24T19:09:28","slug":"everyday-makeup-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womensrealm.co\/everyday-makeup-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A Girl’s Guide to Simple Everyday Makeup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For some girls, makeup can be more intimidating than it need be. In a world of YouTube beauty gurus and Instagram models donning elaborate makeup looks, just the thought alone of the number of products and time spent on makeup can be daunting. However, you don\u2019t need many products to create a simple makeup routine for yourself that\u2019s perfect for everyday wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Basic Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are literally thousands of\nproducts available in the makeup market, and it\u2019s easy to get\noverwhelmed when you walk into a cosmetics store and are bombarded by\na myriad of eyeshadows, foundations, and palettes of all shapes,\ncolors, and sizes. Here\u2019s a rundown of some of the basic products\nthat you can incorporate into your everyday makeup routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Foundation<\/a>\nis meant to be applied evenly to your face to create a base canvas\nfor your makeup look. Be sure to take the time to choose the right\nshade so that you don\u2019t end up with a color that is lighter or\ndarker than your actual skin tone. Swatch foundation on your neck to\nfind your truest color match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your foundation comes in powder\nform, you don\u2019t need a setting\npowder<\/a>. However, if you use cream or liquid foundation\nor have oily skin, it might be advisable to set your foundation with\nsetting powder to ensure longer wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bronzer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bronzer<\/a>\nis good for achieving a sun-kissed look, or for contouring your face.\nContouring helps define face shape and jawline features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Add some more color to your canvas with a blush<\/a>. Apply it to the apples of your cheeks and slightly above your bronzer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mascara<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Mascara<\/a>\nis meant to enhance your natural eyelashes, lengthening, and\nvolumizing them. Add a few swipes of mascara to your top and bottom\nlashes for added definition. Mascara also will help your eyes pop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlighter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever noticed how light bounces off your face and creates natural highlights above your cheeks and on your nose? Highlighter products<\/a> help enhance that glow, adding some shimmer and shine to give your face a fresh, dewy look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that you also don\u2019t\nneed many tools to apply your makeup. Here are a few basics that will\nget you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blending Sponge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Using a blending sponge is one way to\napply liquid foundation evenly. Simply run the sponge under water to\ndampen it. Then, dot a small amount of foundation on different areas\nof your face and use the sponge to blend it all in. Two of the most\npopular blending sponges on the market include the Beauty\nBlender<\/a> and Real\nTechniques\u2019 blending sponges<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Foundation Brush<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another option for applying foundation\nis to use a foundation brush. Generally, it is easier to build up\nyour foundation coverage by using a brush to apply it. Move the brush\nin circular motions around your face to blend the product. Try this\nretractable\nkabuki brush by EcoTools<\/a>, which also is perfect for\ntravel use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Brushes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is a myriad of makeup brushes\nthat are meant for different purposes and applying different\nproducts. Here are some other brushes that you may want to have in\nyour arsenal, depending on which products you use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n