With so many makeup trends doing rounds on the internet, it is super easy to get lost. With the amount of amazing makeup for face art the MUAs or makeup influencers are creating, a beginner is sure to get overwhelmed. The basics are a lost art, today, the more the merrier. Even a cosmetic store will have multiple options, which might be difficult to wade through. But if you are a beginner, don’t worry. We have you covered! It’s not as difficult as it seems once you nail the basics. Here is a list of the exact flow, so you know what goes after what.

Scroll down and check out our guide on how to apply your face makeup step by step to slay any makeup look.

1. Prepare your skin

Not just before you apply your makeup, but in general keeping your skin well hydrated will help you in the longer run. Follow a thorough skincare routine to keep your skin supple and healthy. Use a good cleanser to get rid of the dirt on the face and always, always moisturise your skin. Especially before you put on your face makeup, apply a generous amount of moisturiser so your skin is prepared.

2. Apply primer

A primer will help create a great canvas for all the makeup for face that you will apply. This will help smoothen your fine lines, take care of pigmentation, pore and acne. A smooth base is now ready, so you can move towards your next product.

3. Go for a foundation

Now coming to the foundation, it is another vital step as it helps even out your skin tone. Pick a shade closest to your natural complexion and you are good to go. Don’t pick out too light a shade or darker one and something that will give you full coverage. Pick a formula that is right for your skin type, for oily skin use a matte foundation.

4. Use a concealer

You can use a concealer to target your specific areas on the face that need to be concealed. In case you don’t have any problem areas, you can go for under eyes, as this area can get dark or puffy easily. Find a shade closest to your skin tone or one shade lighter for a concealer.

5. Put on a bronzer/blush

A bronzer can be helpful if you want to contour your face or just need a great glowing skin illusion. To add a healthy flush to your cheeks, go for blush. This is an important part in your makeup routine depending on the kind of look you want to create.

6. Glow with a highlighter

Any glam face makeup look is incomplete without a highlighter! Apply it to areas where you want to attract attention like the inner corners of your eyes, high on your cheekbones, nose and so on.

7. Eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara

Iconic looks are made up of super eye makeup. Go for eyeshadow shades depending on your looks, draw eyeliner with trending looks including cat-eye or floating liner and so on, finish it off by applying mascara to get fuller lashes.

8. Lip it up with lipstick and lip liner

For lips, start with a lip liner to define your lips and let your lipstick stay for a longer time. When it comes to lipstick, go for a formula that you like the most or depending on the occasion including matte or liquid.

9. Seal it with a setting powder/spray

Make your makeup last longer with a setting powder or a setting spray. It is also vital in protecting your skin from free radicals and dust so it protects your skin and seals your makeup too.

Now that you have your steps in place, go on to slay any makeup look. All the best!