How to Apply Your Makeup Like a Professional:
The Everyday Woman’s Guide to Achieve Extraordinary Results
By Cassia Rivera
Copyright 2009 Cassia Rivera
Smashwords Edition
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Table of Contents
Chapter One – Makeup Tools for the Entire Face
Chapter Two – Skin Preparation for All Skin Types
Chapter Four – Caring for Blemishes and Imperfections
Chapter Five – Household Beauty Secrets
Chapter Six – Foundation and Powder: Stepping Stones to the Perfect Canvas
Chapter Seven – The Art of Eye Make Up
Chapter Eight – Eye Makeup Applications
Chapter Nine – Shaping Your Eyebrows
Chapter Ten – Eye Lash Application
Chapter Eleven – Lips: Don’t Take Them For Granted
Chapter Twelve – Blush: The Warmth in Your Face
Bonus – Four Homemade Facial Recipes
Introduction
I grew up as a tomboy. Simply put, my face was always covered in mud and I hated the idea of a dress. Make up didn’t fit my daily routine, but I was always enamored by it. The sight of my mother dressed up for work was completely breathtaking to me. She had the most beautiful blue eyes and the longest black eyelashes. Her lips were touched with neutral-colored lipstick and her blush looked as if she just stepped inside from a cool, crisp afternoon. I look back at pictures and her makeup was the most perfect attribute to her entire wardrobe: simple yet beautiful!
When I turned 18, I really started to dabble. I loved the way make up could turn my ordinary face into a work of art. I started to apply makeup to my friends and was taken by the amazement in their eyes when they turned to the mirror to see the finished product. Now, after working as a professional makeup artist and transforming scores of faces, I have learned one thing: make up was created for the everyday woman.
I truly did not want to impact the celebrity world with my makeup talents. I feel the meaning of “beauty” has been misconstrued in Hollywood. You see, I believe that every woman is a canvas, and make up is a tool to unleash the confident and beautiful spirit they have inside. It doesn’t matter what color you are, how much you weigh, how little you weigh, what your complexion is like, or where you came from. What matters is how you want to portray who you are. Make up is a platform that can be used to enhance your everyday life! It is an expression of where you are moment by moment. If done the right way, it can literally change the course of your life.
The reason I have written this book is to help everyday women build a foundation of who they are based on makeup application. This book will help you change the way you approach the idea of putting on makeup -- it doesn’t have to be a chore! Applying your own make up can turn into self-expression that you have never imagined possible! Once you have mastered your own make up application, it will be an awesome way to start the day, prepare for an evening with your significant other, take charge before an interview, help others on their special day, and so much more.
Take your time through this book. Learn who you are and what makeup applications match your personality the best. The most important thing is to take time for yourself to practice these techniques and master your own canvas!
Wishing you brilliance in beauty,
Cassia Rivera
Makeup Tools
Eyes
Eyebrow Shadow Brush: Allows you to shade in your eyebrows to achieve your desired look.
Eye Shadow Brush: Incredibly helpful for blending your eye shadow to achieve a professional appearance.
Eyeliner Brush: Helps you achieve precise application when using liquid eyeliner.
Eyelash Curler: Use this before mascara application.
Eyelash Comb: Helpful for removing excess mascara that may clump on your lashes after application.
Eyeliner Sharpener: Needed to keep eyeliner fully sharpened.
Under-Eye Brush: Use this to sweep away any shadow or mascara that has fallen under your eyes during application.
Eyeliner Smudge Tool: Use to soften eyeliner; helps achieve that smoky look.
Brow and Lash Tool: Use to brush eyebrows upright and brush eyelashes to desired look.
Face
Blush Brush: Use to apply blush to your cheeks.
Powder Contour Brush: Very helpful when you are contouring your face (cheekbones, etc.) with a powder shade.
Liquid Contour Brush: This is necessary for application using liquid shading techniques (ex., contouring with a cream-based color).
Powder Brush: A useful tool when powdering on-the-go.
Powder Pad: Use to apply powder carefully to the desired areas.
Foundation Sponge: This applies foundation to the face and neck without combining oils from your hands. It is also useful for blending the foundation to your hairline, jaw, and neck.
Lips
Clear/Slightly Tinted Lip Gloss: A great product to add quick life to your lips.
Lip Brush: Useful for applying lipstick evenly.
Lip Liner Brush: Helps you properly line your outer lips.
Miscellaneous
Small Scissors: These are valuable to have in case of clothing emergencies, out-of-place hairs, etc.
Cotton Swabs: These are an absolute life line! They will help you quickly fix any makeup mishaps you may encounter.
Cotton Pads: Perfect for taking excess make up off your face.
Mirror: Having a small mirror in your makeup repertoire will help you with any quick fixes that need to be handled throughout the day.
Tweezers: Great for taming any unruly hairs.
Skin Preparation
Each person’s skin type is different and therefore requires its own type of maintenance. Properly caring for your skin will make a big difference in the application of your make up. Here are some tips for dealing with the various skin types: