
Do it yourself (DIY) professional makeup look
Big occasion demands for a look that is different from the everyday makeup that we wear. Achieve the Do it yourself (DIY) professional makeup look by touching every steps from preparing your skin, concealing blemishes, and up to putting the lipstick on. The following includes the tips and tricks that professional makeup artist do to create a flawless look.
A first thing first is the skin because better skin will give you better makeup look. Knowing your skin type is important. This comes along way specially when getting the right shade of foundation, concealer or corrector, and the rest of the layers of makeup that you will be needed.
PREPPING THE SKIN
To start, with clean face apply the right moisturizer depending on your skin type. For oily type of skin, you can oil control spray before applying the moisturizer. Apply the moisturizer or Serum with vitamins
Correcting and concealing blemishes are important in prepping the skin especially in the under eye area. Choose the right shade of corrector according to the discolored area (example, for blue or purple discoloration use yellow concealers or for brown discoloration, use yellow or green concealers). You will know that you made the right corrector if there is a visible brightness underneath the eye. After applying the corrector, apply concealer using concealer blending brush, starting the inner corner of the eye, along the lower lash line, with long smooth stroke.
TIP: invest on the complete set of makeup brushes
FOUNDATION
TIP: To get the right shade of foundation, next time your visit your favorite beauty store, match the color by applying it or make a swatch it to the jawline area. Ask for assistance for the new tester for safely precaution. This is because you want to have the right foundation that blend from forehead to neck. This debunk the myth of apply foundation to the inner wrist as this differs to the skin tone that your face has. Foundation evens out the skin tone. Apply the foundation using foundation brush or makeup sponge
POWDER
Powder smooth and finish the complexion and target the unwanted shine. TIP: pick concealer product that comes with the setting powder that can be applied in the under eye area. When applying powder in the under eye area, gently press on the top of the concealer, then softly stroke and dust it off. Next is applying the powder to the T-ZONE first then the rest of the face. Use powder brush and apply just the right amount of powder. Sheer finish powder that matches the foundation perfectly and enhanced the skin tone. This prevent the unwanted shine and control the oil throughout the day.
BRONZER
Do it yourself (DIY) professional makeup look comes along way with the right contour. Bronzer is essential to warmth, define and illuminate the skin. Using bronzer brush, start the forehead, to cheekbone, chin, and jawline down to the neck. This is like sketching number 3 starting from forehead to cheekbone and jawline, then blend.
BLUSH
Layer blush on top of the bronzer. Smile and place the blush on the apple of the cheek to look bright and lifted.
After prepping the skin, next is the eye area.

DEFINING THE EYES
BROW
Naturally defined and shaped brow stands out. This helps frame the shape. It’s practical to have a two-shade brow pencil, waterproof brow gel
After shaping the brow next will be defining the eyes.
EYES
Define the eye by applying long-wear eye base (or primer) with skin tone correct to the eye lid. This extends the wear of powder eye shadow up to 8 hours and neutralizes any uneven color in the eyelids. TIP: always have the white color or neutral color in your Pallete. This white shadow or neutral color is applied from brow bone to the lash line to brighten the entire lid before applying the desired eye shadow that you want to wear. Use eyelid brush and blend to the desired look, smokey eye as an example.
Next is the liner application. Use a long-wear gel eye-liner and eyeliner brush. Put enough amount of the gel liner in the brush for smooth application. Start from the outer corner and gentle stroke along the lash line until to the inner corner of the eye. Make sure that the application is closer to the lash line as possible for full coverage. To fully cover with the eyeliner, you can apply gently into the lash root to prevent any gaps or uneven area.
To finish the eye area, USE SMOKE EYE MASCARA. Start at the root of the lashes. Work in in 3 segments: outer mid and inner to coat every single lash.
Lastly in defining the eye, using the same shade that is applied in the eyelid, apply right at the roots of the lower lid, closer to the roots of the lower lash line, using the eyeliner brush. Then apply a tiny amount of mascara in the lower lash to intensify the look.
HIGHLIGHT AND GLOW
Highlight and glow
LIPS
From prepping the skin to defining the eye, last but not the least is applying the desired color of lipstick. TIP: for seamless lip liner, apply the lipstick first before the lip liner.
Knowing your skin type, having the tools and the right application of layers of makeups is what it takes to achieve the Do it yourself (DIY) professional makeup look. As skin care is a must, never sleep with your makeup on after the long-day wear of makeup. Use cleansing oil or makeup remover that are safe for your skin type.
For some inspiration for professional makeup look, check Laly in Youtube
Hope this helps you a lot. Stay beautiful!
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27 Comments
ukwadia matthew
Great post and tips for women am definitely sending this to my wife.
Chai
Thank you Matthew.
Jazzy
Great post! Never heard about putting the lipstick before the lipliner. I will defined try it out today🤗
Chai
it will make the lipliner seemless. thank you
Making Time Mom
I didn’t know about the jawline swatching until now, and making a 3 with contouring. Great tips, thanks for sharing.
Chai
Thank you, Maritess. It is the safest way to get the color that fits your skintone.
Jan F
I promise I tried, but I did not like it … LOL
Simerbir Singh
I referred this post to my wife and she found it very very helpful.
Mitali
Not much of a make up person. But some tips are useful when on hurry
pujarini
Some great tips especially about prepping the skin since that is one step most of us miss.
Lauren
Great tips! This is an area I need a lot of help with.
Fibi Drese
Thanks for your sharing. I will try it trmw
Mane
Wow!Very detailed! Thank you very much for sharing this professional make up look. I need to follow this steps 😉
Maysz
I love this! I learned a lot! I will save this post! Thanks for sharing!
Evelyn Hernandez
I am not to good with make up, great tips though.
Jeferson
Will forward this to my wife…..
Shanab
Great tips especially the part about prepping the skin. Too many times people neglect that part of the routine.
MARCEL JOSHUA
this was really informative and i liked how u structured everything which so easy that a person like me who has no idea of makeup can grasp it. definitely, a blog i would recommend my female friends. thanks for sharing
Everything On A Plate
wow.. this look lovely. will try this. nice one
Backpacking Series
Make up is an art is what we believe and your post has given some amazing DIY tips for picking up this art. Especially loved the eye make up section.
Neil Alvin Nicerio
Nice! I don’t wear makeup but I’d say that this article is very helpful to all those women out there.
Novel Blondes
I hardly ever think about makeup, I just slap it on! I need to be a little more intentional, using your tips!
Greer
Thanks for the tips! I need to stop being lazy and start practicing
Anna
I don’t wear makeup very often, and when I do, it doesn’t look very good. Hopefully these tips will help me improve 🙂
Sundeep
My girlfriend is pretty lazy when it comes to make up. I am going to forward this to her. Hope she can take some tips.
Juli
These are all great tips I always try to exfoliate before applying.
Amy K
great tips on the eyes, I never know which part to start with when it comes to putting makeup on my eyes!