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Makeup Application Tips - "Pro Methods That Work"

Professional makeup artists know which makeup application tips work best for creating wonderful new makeup looks that range from natural to striking. Their insider makeup secrets can help you apply your own makeup quickly and make revisions to your application techniques easily. The best part is you can add them to your own makeup routine in just seconds!

Professional Makeup Application Tips

Did you know that professional makeup artists actually apply makeup with their fingers all the time? They know how to use a method that keeps them from infecting their makeup and also transmitting bacteria onto the model's skin. It's a perfect way to apply face makeup.

Pro Method:Makeup artists use their fingers to apply makeup because the heat from their hands allows them to apply the makeup evenly. They can also blend it better and it works quickly. Sometimes they do it to blend the lines left from a brush other times they do it because it's quicker.

How To Apply:

1. Wash your hands with soap and hot water to disinfect them. You can then use an antibacterial gel.

2. Pour a little of the foundation or makeup product out into the palm of your hands or onto a small plate or makeup palette.

3. Wash your hands after you are finished applying.

Eye Makeup Application Tips

Makeup application tips often tell you to just dip your
eyeliner brush in water and then into a powdered eyeshadow to use it as liner or even to intensify your eyeshadow. Did you know water can actually contain bacteria and doing this can contaminate your makeup products? Once you know this secret you'll know how to put on eyeliner that's pure makeup.

Pro Method:To prevent contaminating their makeup products, artists pour a little of the product onto a palette or dip their brushes in distilled water that is free of bacteria.

How To Apply:

1. Use Distilled Water and simply pour a little out into
another container to dip your brush in.

2. You can also boil the water in your microwave by putting
it in a glass microwave measuring cup for several minutes.
Let it cool completely and then use it once.

Mineral Makeup Application Tips

When it comes to mineral makeup application tips you�ll
sometimes see someone blowing on their powder brush to
supposedly blow off the extra product. Yikes! It�s a bad
habit that can transmit bacteria right onto the makeup brush and then the model's face. There's a better way to work with best mineral makeup colors.

Pro Method: Makeup artists use the tapping method or the swipe method and it actually does a much better job at removing the extra pigment. This way they can achieve a smoother color application and you can, too.

How To Apply:

1. Take a second and just tab the brush on the side of the
container. Two or three quick taps should do it.

2. You can also tap or swipe the brush onto a paper towel.
It's much cleaner than blowing off powder pigments and it
actually gives you more control over the amount on the brush. Try it!

Quick Makeup Tips

Okay, this is a problem that we've all dealt with at one time or another � white makeup wedges soaking up makeup. There's a secret to working with these wonderful little wedges and when you know it you'll want them in your kit because they're perfect for creating wild fantasy makeup designs.

Pro Method: Makeup artists use the wedges
to soften lines, apply makeup in hard to get areas and they use them for one-use application. They create an invisible layer on the wedge so it doesn't soak in the makeup.

How To Apply:

1. The makeup wedge needs to be moistened first to make it work well.

2. Dip it in distilled water and squeeze out the excess.

3. You can also put a drop of moisturizer on it which will
create a barrier between the wedge and your product.

Take a moment and consider the application methods you are using and if you need to make a revision or two. These makeup application tips are really simple to incorporate into your makeup routine. If you practice them you'll find your makeup stays fresher and lasts longer.