Base Makeup

As I've said before, I love makeup! I don't really like putting makeup on my eyes just because I tend to rub my eyes and it gets all messy, especially mascara and eyeliner. But I do think having the base of your makeup nice and neat is really important.

Below is Kanako Kawabata's base makeup tutorial! The words in purple are little notes from me.

1. Apply facial toner (to cleanse skin and shrink pores' appearance).

2. Apply moisturizer after toner (to prevent skin from drying).

3. Apply primer. Use about two pumps and smooth all over your face.

Primer helps to have your makeup stay on longer

4. Apply liquid foundation. I mix a 1:1 ratio of two foundations together.

Foundation adds a flawless touch to your skin

With my finger, I apply the foundation from the center of my face towards the outside. An important tip is to apply it sparingly to your t-zone area. 

Applying little to the t-zone allows for the highlighting to stand out

                                                     

5. Apply concealer stick. It's okay to use it heavily to get used to it!

Make sure to blend out so it doesn't look so unnatural. By highlighting the t-zone it creates a brighter look and a slimmer/straighter nose.

6. Apply finishing powder. I love BOBBI BROWN 5!!!! LOL

Apply enough so that it's even and pat it on!

Applying powder helps for the makeup to stay on

 7. Apply contour!  Applying a dark shade around the circumference of your face will make it appear smaller~

 Applying a dark shade around the circumference of your face will make it appear smaller~

8. Next is highlight! 

 Using a matte white color, apply to your nose bridge and under your eyes, as well.

9. Nose shadow!

Using M.A.C.'s Cork shade, I apply it only to the tip of my nose because its too round!

Contouring is like a temporary nose job :o

10. Next is blush! I usually use NARS orange blush, but today I'm using Candy Doll's pink blush.

Apply it from the highest point of your cheekbone to under your ears. Be careful not to add too much. Make sure that its even.

11. Lastly, eyebrows! I have rising eyebrows, so I draw them on like a mountain.

These are just finishing touches, but I use setting spraying so that the make up wont get messed up.

 I use IKEMES all over my face and you're done!

Translations were provided by sukebans from livejournal. Thanks to her!
http://sukebans.livejournal.com/928.html