Makeup Application : Don't skip these steps!

To Be Honest, 

When it comes to applying makeup, we all have different routinised steps that we go through; but there are some that we skip, that are super helpful and NOT to be missed. 
So just in case you're not aware of them, their use might maintain your makeup, make it look naturally better and less cakey, while keeping your skin look healthier.

STEP 1: Face Cleaning

            Make sure to wash your face with an appropriate cleanser, depending on your skin type (your dermatologist can help you choose if you're not sure), in order to purify your pores. 

~ Sometimes a moisturizer might be needed for your skin type, but again, make sure your dermatologist recommends it, to avoid weakening and tiring your skin with excessive chemicals. 

~ Moreover, using heavy chemicals on your face can dry-out your skin. After all, remember: your face is like a white clean canvas, and nothing can stay or reach it's full potential when placed on a dirty canvas. And NO, fresh cold water on it's own won't change anything, and isn't enough.

STEP 2: Apply A Primer

              A face primer makes your skin smoother, mattifies, and adds radiance to it, also keeps your foundation in place. 
It is actually the secret weapon of all makeup artists worldwide for long-lasting looks.
If you wanna skip this step, it's fine, but make sure you replace the primer with a hydrating/moisturising cream.

-You can also apply a lash primer, before putting on your mascara. It may seem like an unnecessary step, but by applying it, you'll get longer and stronger lashes, that won't stick nor smudge, plus it'll nourishe them.

-Eye primer is usually needed when wanting to apply eye shadow to last longer without smudging throughout the day. I rarely apply eye primer, cause by prepping my face with the foundation and concealer,   it is said to be already covered pretty enough.

-As for the lips, you can use a lip primer/lip balm/lip scrub as well. Foundation can be used as a primer, to make sure the color of your lipstick doesn't fade.

STEP 3: Foundation Application

              When it comes to applying foundation, make sure you don't skip these steps, they are usually common mistakes:

 -Make sure you choose the best match to your skin not only in shade, but also color.

 -Test it before buying it to see how your skin absorbs the product. You don't wanna get it if it's not effective or doesn't have the coverage you're after.

 -Don't apply concealer before applying your foundation, cause it can make you use more foundation than you would otherwise need.

 -DO NOT APPLY IT WITH YOUR FINGERS.LIKE EVER. Use a foundation brush or a makeup sponge/beauty blender. 

 -Do not over-apply it, your skin still needs to breath a little beneath the makeup you're putting on; cause the less foundation you apply, the more natural you'll look. If you're looking for full coverage, make sure the foundation you pick provides it by only one layer, to prevent applying lots of layers, which will thicken your makeup.

 -Set your makeup with a setting spray before applying your foundation, and when you're done applying everything. It will help fix and maintain your makeup.

And if it is not necessary to have foundation on, skip it. This will prevent your skin from ageing and looking tired. 
Don't forget that by applying something on your whole face for an entire day, clogs your pores and produces more skin problems. 
In that case, for simple and everyday looks, go for BB cream -especially the ones that have sun protection- that will unify the tone of your face.

STEP 4: Perfect Glow

           After choosing the highlighter of your choice, apply it on the top of your cheekbones, on your brow bone, and dab a bit on the tip of your nose. A layer is enough, or you can go for multiple layers for intense highlight. 

-For some extra "pop", add a touch of highlighter to the inner and outer corner of your eyes - this can also be done using light shimmery eyeshadow.

-Add a dab also just above your upper lip. This area is called the cupid's bow, and by highlighting it, you'll draw more attention to your lips. You can also highlight the center of your chin.

-Brush some down the center of your forehead to accentuate it.
- don't apply too much on the T zone if you have oily skin -

Contouring is optional. You can go for powder or cream or even both. The steps depend on the shape of your face.
As for the brows, my go-to product is the gel + the brow pen and brush.

Applying lip liner is mandatory, it makes your lips look full. Make sure to draw your lips exactly on the vermilion border (outer line of the lips). Followed by your favorite lipstick and blush; then you're ready to go. 

Make sure to get brushes of good quality, for better results, and remember to tap the brush to remove any excess before application : you don't want to look red. 

And don't forget : blending is the secret of makeup looks, so make sure you blend well the products you apply.

Hope these tips helped you! For further questions or tips feel free to leave comments over here or on my social media.

Thanks for reading!Xo

TbhJo 

              

             

             

      

10 places you SHOULD apply highlighter but you're not

Many of you guys already know about my obsession with highlighters, especially pigmented ones. Some endup skipping the highlighting step in their makeup routine, or they just don't apply it correctly in the right places, not wanting to look to shimmery or oily.

I personally have a regular to oily type of skin, and applying highlighter doesn't necessarily mean my makeup's gonna end up a glittery oily mess.

It all has to do with the right quantity, and the right product.

However, there are some body areas, that, once highlighted, give you a natural glow while accentuating them.

And TBH, these are the areas that ARE NOT TO MISS while applying highlighter:

1- Collar Bones

Lightly lift your shoulders forward until you can see your bone structure. Start dabbing and applying using a horizontal sweeping motion, on the high points of you bone structure so that the result doesn't look sweaty.

 Remember to start with a small quantity, since once there, if you applied too much, it's hard to remove them.

2- Shoulders

Shoulders are attractive, applying a bit of highlighter on them will make them even look more seductive. Apply in circular motion where light naturally hits.

3- Shoulder Blades

When you're wearing a backless top or dress. Since not much is focused on in the back fashion-wise, apply the shimmery product naturally following along the bone structure. The quantity is up to you, the more you add, the more dramatic effect you'll be creating.

4- Under the Brow Bone

Apply just under it, above the crease, to give illusion of larger eyes.

5- Inner Corner Of Your Eyes

Apply a dot of highlighter in the inner corner to brighten up your eyes and make them look more awake. The product's reflective properties make your whole eye look lighter.

6- Cupid's Bow

Give the illusion of bigger lips by applying highlighter on your cupid's bow , while giving your lipstick a clean look.

7- Center Of Your Eyelids

While applying eyeshadow, adding light shimmery colors will make your eyes look bigger.

8- Moisturizer Mix

Mix your moisturizer with a liquid highlighter, for a naturally glowing face while prepping it before makeup application, when not wanting to actually apply highlighter, for a more natural 'non-makeup' look.

9- Bridge Of Your Nose

Blend bronzer on the sides of your nose, then gently apply highlighter on the bridge aka the middle of your nose to make it appear slimmer and longer.

10- Apple Of The Cheek

Not only on the cheekbones. When you want to glow more and want to have a more contoured look, dab a small quantity in the center of the apple of your cheek, over the blush.

Hope these tips helped you out!

If you guys wanna know my favorite picks, let me know, will make sure to share them with you!

Thanks for reading! xo

TbhJo

Tbh Jo x Feel22

To Be Honest,

//Sookie on the lips//

Lots of people get really worried when it comes to online shopping, for many reasons actually. Like the disappointment of not receiving what has been ordered, or getting scammed, or facing bad customer service, and even receiving products of low and cheap quality, also fake and inauthentic ones.

And it's really risky to order beauty products especially, cause in case they were fake, they might end up causing skin problems and allergies. Well nobody wants those.

And TBH, I was one of those people who would prefer to go to trusted stores in person instead of shopping online, until I started dealing with great and trustworthy online shops; including Feel22. 

Let me tell you more about Feel22. It's an online shop where you can buy your beauty needs from makeup, to skin & hair care, perfumes and nail polish of many different brands of which some are well known and highly demanded, but unavailable in Lebanon such as Sephora, Too Faced, Tarte, and ColourPop Cosmetics just to name a few, where everything is 100% authentic, and also very affordable, cash on delivery. Not to forget that they deliver anywhere in Lebanon for free, in no time.

I've collaborated with their team on a discount code for you guys, where you'd get to shop your beauty essentials with a 10% off by using my discount code "TbhJoFeel22" on any purchase, any time and as many times you want.

My first order was the ColourPop lip bundle in " Can You Knot", that includes 3 liquid lipsticks. One matte called Notion, the other one is a gloss called Sookie, and the third satin called Hutch. This set of plum shaded lippies, was one of the brand's Fall bundles that were the must haves and the great deal of this season. I honestly loved the 3, but mostly the glossy one, which was surprisingly great, since that I wasn't really a fan of glosses in general.

Okay, so enough with the talking for now, and let me show you some swatches I took for you to see how great it looks on pale skin tones. 

//The Can You Knot lipstick bundle//

Yala! What are you waiting for?

Visit their website : www.feel22.com and place your orders now; new items just landed, and even some are on the way. By the way, quantities are limited. Also you can WhatsApp them your orders, and text them the discount code. Thank me later ;)

Thank you for reading this! Hope I benefited you guys 

Much love x

TbhJo