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Makeup Tips & Tricks

Let our makeup artists show you how to achieve a natural look with makeup that's good for your skin.
 
 

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After
 
   
 

Subject: Jimena
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Skin Type: Light skin
The Look: Everyday makeup (a natural look that will appear as if you aren't wearing makeup at all)

In order to provide the most accurate representation of the results, all photos are non-airbrushed.

 
   
 
Products We Used on Jimena
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
How to Achieve "The Look"
 
   
 
Skin Preparation
 
 

First we had Jimena cleanse her face using a cleanser appropriate for her skin type. We then applied i.d. bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper all over her face. This product can be applied day or night, and is a leave-on skin exfoliator and moisturizer all-in-one. This item is included in the Light Get Started Kit, and we recommend that it be used everyday prior to applying your bareMinerals SPF15 Foundation.

 
   
 
Foundation Selection and Application
 
 

Jimena has a really nice complexion so we did not need to do a pre-concealer application of Bisque multi-tasking minerals prior to applying foundation.

For Jimena's skin type, our makeup artist selected the bareMinerals Light SPF15 Foundation and applied it using the Full Coverage Kabuki Brush. Both of these products are included in the Light Get Started Kit.

When applying the bareMinerals Foundation, it is important to follow the trademark Swirl, Tap, Buff technique. When you tap the brush, the idea is to shake off all of the loose minerals until you can no longer see them on the brush, then just buff it all over the face.

 
   
 

After application of the bareMinerals SPF15 Foundation, Jimena's skin tone is evened out. The look is completely natural, as if she is wearing nothing at all.

 
   
 
Post-Concealer Selection and Application
 
 

After the foundation, our makeup artist applied bareMinerals Multi-Tasking Bisque SPF20 to conceal some dark areas around the eyes, as well as some visible blue veins on the face. The Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush holds a lot of multi-tasking minerals and allows you to provide complete concealing coverage in the areas that need it most.

 
   
 
Skin Hydration
 
 
To give Jimena'a skin a dewey glow, we gave her a couple of squirts with MD Formulations Moisture Defense Antioxidant Spray. This product can be worn under or over makeup and contains four powerful antioxidants for added protection.
 
     
 
Bronzer Application
 
 

Jimena has a thin face without a lot of natural color, so we used the Flawless Application Face Brush to apply Warmth All-Over Face Color on the cheekbones, forehead, nose and chin. Warmth gave Jimena a "just back from vacation" sun-kissed glow.

Both of these items are included in the Light Get Started Kit.

 
   
 
Finishing Powder
 
 
To achieve a photo-finish look, we used the Flawless Application Face Brush to apply i.d. bareMinerals Mineral Veil. Mineral Veil is a sheer, corn-starch based product that absorbs excess oil, minimizes fine lines and pores, and keeps your complexion fresh all day long.
 
   
 
Eyebrows
 
 
Jimena has sparse eyebrows, so we used the Bare Escentuals Brow Brush to apply bareMinerals Dark Blonde / Medium Brown Brow Powder to fill them in.
 
   
 
Bare Escentuals Brow Powder is so natural looking, you will never go back to using an eyebrow pencil again once you've tried it.
 
   
 
Eye Makeup Selection and Application
 
 
Jimena was a perfect candidate for the Bare Escentuals Get Started Eyes Kit,so we decided to use those products on her. For the eyeshadow base, we used the Contour Shadow Brush to apply Vanilla Sugar Eyeshadow to the entire eyelid.
 
   
 

For the eyeshadow color, we used the Contour Shadow Brush to apply bareMinerals Peach Puff Eyeshadow to the entire eyelid.

 
   
 
To bring out Jimena's eyes, we used bareMinerals Soft Focus Explore as a contour color. Using the Eye Defining Brush, we applied the contour color to the outer corners of the eyelid.
 
   
 
To finish the eyelook, we used the Eyeliner Brush to apply Fashionista Liner Shadow to the base of the eyelashes. Our makeup artist applied the eyeliner dry on the below-eye lash line. Then she wet the brush before dipping it in the bareMinerals to apply the eyeliner wet to the above-eye lash line. This wet application helped add definition to the above-eye lash line.
 
   
 
Blush Selection and Application
 
 

For Jimena's complexion, we selected i.d. bareMinerals Thistle Loose Blush. Using the Tapered Blush Brush, our makeup artist applied Thistle to the apples of the cheeks.

This simple application of color to the cheeks really warms up the face.

 
   
 
Lips
 
 

For the lips, we decided to go with a layered look. First we applied Quick Stick: Fig to the entire lip. Bare Escentuals bareMinerals Quick Stick's are a two-in-one lip liner and lipstick with a built-in sharpener, and the color looked great on Jimena (see next photo).

 
   
 
To complete the lips, we applied Big & Health Lip Polish: Dolly Buxom Lips. Another two-in-one product, this lip gloss also has a natural lip plumper that will give your face the perfect pout!
 
   
 
In about 10 minutes, we gave Jimena a completely natural look that can be worn everyday.