11 Makeup Techniques For Anyone Who Is Confused By Makeup

Tackle the beast that is beauty. There are tons of tricks out there, but this will give you a simple base to start!

Use soft, light strokes as you apply.

Use an eyebrow pencil that already matches your brow color. If you have blond brows, use something a shade darker to avoid a washed-out look.

Hair spray will keep your strays in place.

Make sure to spray the comb, not directly on your brows, for a nice and neat look.

White eyeliner will act as a highlighter.

Blend it in with a makeup sponge or your finger for the ultimate brow definition.

Primer will hold your shadows in place.

You can also use a white primer to make your shadow shades more vivid.

Light on the inside, dark on the outside.

First apply the lighter shade to your entire lid, then the darker shade to your crease. This will give your eyes a pretty pop!

Connect the dots.

This will help guide you if making that perfect straight line is too hard.

Cover up blemishes and dark circles with concealer.

Dab with your finger to blend it in.

Foundation will give you a flawless look.

A foundation stick is your friend for a more classic, natural look.

Brighten up with blush.

Smile big into the mirror, start at the apple of your cheekbone, and brush your way up to the top of your cheekbone.

Draw an X as your guideline.

Start on the top lip and work your way across, following the lines of your lips. Fill in the bottom lip, then pucker up!

Avoid colourful teeth by using your fingers.

Keep those pearly whites white!

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You can only learn what works best by experimenting, as there are tricks for every type of face, eye, brow, and lip shape. No matter what size, shape, or colour you are, get all the tools for your makeup routine at Shoppers Drug Mart.