12 Smart Tips For The Perfect Makeup

Smart Tips For The Perfect Makeup

We know the corporate world can be a lot demanding, especially for women. There’s the point where you want to look beautiful and get your make up on, and at the same time look as professional as possible.

Many women have given up the use of makeup because they think getting their makeup done before work is time-consuming or may not give them the professional look they desire.

Also, getting the right make up for work is one of the biggest challenges every working woman is facing. Getting your makeup done before work is not as time-consuming as you think, you also just have to get it right to fit for the corporate world. Here, we’ll be giving you 12 tips for the perfect makeup.

Why should I use makeup to work?

Many women may wonder why makeup may be important for work. There is absolutely no rule that says you have to use makeup to work. However, women who have used makeup to work, have the following to say about the use of makeup to work.

CONFIDENCE: The most important benefit of makeup for working-class women is that it boosts their confidence. Women who use makeup to work, have found that make up adds to their sense of positivity for the day, they can take on each challenge that comes their way in the corporate world.

PROTECTION: Makeup protects the skin from exposure to free radicals and some other harm. Makeup will not offer total protection from these harms, however, it won’t be as severe as having any makeup on. 

DAILY CLEANSING: Cleaning the skin is one of the ways to keep your skin healthy, makeup allows you to clean your face daily and keep your skin clean.

Products you will be needing (in no particular order)

  • Moisturizer
  • BB cream
  • Concealer
  • Pencil liner/kajal
  • Lipstick
  • Eyeshadow
  • Face wipes

12 Smart Tips For The Perfect Makeup

A flawless makeup requires simple tips. So, we are sharing 12 smart tips to help you create the perfect makeup every time.

1. Cleanse Your Skin

Cleansing of your skin doesn’t start in the morning when you are about to apply the day’s makeup, you should thoroughly cleanse your skin after office hours and take off every makeup residue. One common mistake a lot of women make is not cleansing their skin at the end of the day, some go as far as sleeping with the makeup on, this is not good for your skin. Cleansing your skin properly is the first step to getting spotless skin.

2. Moisturize Your Skin

Moisturizing the skin keeps it hydrated through the day and helps the skin retain its elasticity. There is cream, lotion moisturizers for you to use, however, make sure to get a moisturizer that’s for your skin type.

3. Apply a BB cream

A BB cream is an all-in-one product, it stands for a few things i.e. “blemish base, beauty balm, blemish balm” depending on what you’re using it for. The bb cream performs the work of three products; foundation, moisturizers, SPF.

It was formulated with skincare benefits like hydration, anti-aging properties, SPF protection. Does that mean you don’t have to use sunscreen after applying the bb cream? Yes, you don’t. you also do not need to apply the foundation as the bb cream is infused with it.

4. Apply Concealer (If Necessary)

In the corporate world, eye bags may be one of the things you have to deal with. Concealer can help hide dark circles around your eyes if your bb cream did not do proper work with covering it.

5. Work On Your Eyebrow’s

Working on your eyebrows is an important aspect of your daily makeup.

6. Mascara

There is no makeup without mascara, mascara has a way of brightening the area around your eyes, it also makes your lashes pop and beautiful. Applying mascara takes just a few minutes, so you don’t have to worry about time. When buying your mascara, do go for a non-stick and light mascara.

7. Highlight Your Eyes

Wearing eyeshadow to work is not so important, however, you’re also not wrong for using it. If you do, make sure to stay away from bright and shouting colors and opt for soft shades.

8. Blush

Adding blush to your face, is as important as working on your brows, it leaves your face looking amazing in few minutes. The matte blush is best for the office environment.  Blend your blush with a blush brush.

9. Make Use Of Your Lipstick

Your makeup is incomplete without applying the lipstick. As they say, “the lipstick is a woman’s best friend” you will be needing lipstick that lasts through the office hours, this is why matte lipstick is what is best for you. It is elegant and professional.

10. Avoid Liquid Eyeliner

Eyeliners are great, however, there are different types of eyeliners and not all are suitable for the office environment. Pencil eyeliners are the best for you, it gives you a perfect line with no stains. You can line your eyes with a gel pencil or a kajal. Kajal is very easy to use and safe, especially for beginners.

11. Makeup Wipes:

If you are wearing makeup to work, then carrying wipes is very important for you. There will always be a need to touch up, re-apply lipstick, or clean the whole makeup, wipes will do that for you in a flash. 

12. Clean Up

We started with cleansing and were ending with the same tip. This is to state that cleansing the face cannot be overemphasized. You start and end with properly cleansing your face. And you’re good to go for the next day.

Conclusion

All of these can be achieved in 10 minutes or less. You don’t have to wake up early or waste so much time to look beautiful. Not to worry, you can find some of these makeup products at your skincare outlets. They’re affordable and easy to use.

However, while purchasing these products, it is important to purchase products that are fit for your skin type. If you are a beginner at using make up for work, it is fine if you don’t get it all right the first time. However, practice makes perfect.

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