How To Apply Makeup?

How do I apply base makeup?

• My mom never taught me how to apply makeup, so I'm wondering how do I apply base makeup or foundation properly? and also, what kind should I get? Powder or liquid, and what brand? I have pale skin, but it gets dry. I also would like to know how to cover any bumps or red splotches. Thank you!

• Answer:

  It depends on your skin, I HATE looking like I am wearing foundation, so I have to do mine a different way, and what I do is mix an equal part or less moisturizer with my foundation, mix it REALLY well, then rub it in my face til it's completely soaked in. If you have spots (acne and such) or dark/red spots (under your eyes, edges of your mouth, the corners of your nose) you may want to try using some concealer, so in that case you'll want to apply your concealer before foundation and try applying it after to see which works better for you, or both! I sometimes to both. But after you have done your foundation and concealer, use a powder foundation to set it all and mattify it. You can get a foundation brush if you want, but I prefer using my hands most of the time (make sure they are clean!) because I can feel if the foundation has sunk in. And for concealer you can tap your fingers all around and blend it in, or you can get a sponge or a brush, I like sponges and my fingers, but I haven't really tried a brush. For powder it is important you get a big kabuki brush, some like the pads most pressed powders provide but brushes apply it much better in my opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9l5i0x1Mwk&feature=plcp&context=C479ffb3VDvjVQa1PpcFN0eqwkQgOsIii1ZYmPqeun-U0nMEjo1Qk= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPgbOgGhAWI Youtube some tutorials!