All of first you need to determine what type of skin you have, whether oily, dry, combination, or sensitive. Now look out for the products tailor made for your skin type, such as oil absorbing makeup products keep in check shine for oily skin people. Remember oil and dirt sitting on your skin cause makeup to smear and smudge.
Take care of your T-zone, if you have oily or combination skin. So the next step is to cleanse and tone your skin to remove dirt and oil. Next apply a lightweight moisturizer cream. It is important that you allow few minutes for it to set in to provide a smooth canvas for makeup. Next step is to apply long lasting makeup foundation. Go for powder based, anti aging, thicker compact-style makeup for smooth coverage. In case of need, consider using waterproof foundation.
For adding color to your face, use either a cream blush or powder bronzer, depending upon your kin type. Go for either a sponge or a good quality brush. Consider using eye makeup primer as it can make your eye makeup last much longer. It not only makes eye shadow stick better but will also help in having more vibrant colors. Liquid eyeliner has much more staying power than pencil eye liners.
