Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Face primer all over face or in problem areas (ex. T-Zone)
2. If using makeup sponge, thoroughly soak under water and squeeze repeatedly for 10 seconds. Squeeze out all water and do one final squeeze in a towel.
3a. If applying foundation with makeup sponge, dot foundation all over face. Pounce large end of makeup sponge on face to evenly disperse foundation. Apply another layer if needed.
3b. If applying foundation with foundation brush, dot foundation all over face. Stipple foundation in a bouncing/pressing motion all over face to evenly disperse foundation. Apply another layer if needed.
4. Paint concealer in triangular shape under eyes, starting from inner corner and dragging down the side of your nose. Draw one line on top of nose. Draw an upside down triangle on forehead. Dot on upper lip. Draw an X on your chin. Pounce out the concealer using the pointed end of a beauty blender in each section.
5. Set concealer using under eye setting powder brush.
6. Set foundation using large all over setting powder brush. You can just set t-zone or all over.
7. Place eye shadow primer on eyelids and spread out with finger. You can use foundation or concealer if you don’t have an eye primer.
8. Set primer with flat packing brush and skin colored eye shadow.
9. Dip large blending brush in transition shade (slightly darker than skin color) and blend all over crease area.
10. Dip medium blending brush in slightly darker color and blend more concentrated into the crease.
11. Dip small blending brush in slightly darker color and blend more concentrated into the crease. Add shadow to outer-V of eye.
12. Highlight under brow with light eyeshadow (not shimmer) with concealer brush.
13. Highlight inner corner of eye with pencil brush and light shimmer eyeshadow.
14. Add shimmer to lid space if you'd like.,
15. Add eyeliner using either pencil, dark eyeshadow and eyeliner smudge brush or winged eyeliner.
16. Draw in eyebrows using either eyebrow pencil, powder or pomade and an angled brow brush.
17. Brush brow gel through brows.
18. Use tapered bronzer brush and bronzer to add bronzer on sides of forehead, under cheek bones and under jaw line.
19. Use highlighter brush to place highlighter on top of cheek bones, from corner of eyebrow to hairline, upper lip and tip of the nose.
20. Use blush brush to place blush on cheek bones.
21. Curl eyelashes by closing curler on lashes and squeezing while closed 10 times. Apply mascara to top and bottom lashes.
22. Apply lip color (lip liner and/or lipstick).
23. Lightly spray setting spray all over face and fan your face to dry.
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