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  • Question
    How can I use a fan brush?
    Kelly Chu
    Professional Makeup Artist
    Kelly is the lead makeup artist and educator of the Soyi Makeup and Hair team that is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Soyi Makeup and Hair specializes in wedding and event makeup and hair. Over the past 5 years, the team has created bridal looks for over 800 brides in America, Asia, and Europe.
    Professional Makeup Artist
    Expert Answer
    You can use a fan brush to wipe away the excess makeup powder on your face or remove eyeshadow fallout. You can use it to apply a highlighter and bronzer.
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    What are the things I should do or avoid while using makeup?
    Kelly Chu
    Professional Makeup Artist
    Kelly is the lead makeup artist and educator of the Soyi Makeup and Hair team that is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Soyi Makeup and Hair specializes in wedding and event makeup and hair. Over the past 5 years, the team has created bridal looks for over 800 brides in America, Asia, and Europe.
    Professional Makeup Artist
    Expert Answer
    Remember to clean and moisturize the skin before applying makeup. Pick the correct shade of foundation and blend it well. Do not fill the brows too dark, apply blush too low, overuse mascara on the lower lashes, or put on too much makeup product.
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    How can I learn to apply makeup?
    Kelly Chu
    Professional Makeup Artist
    Kelly is the lead makeup artist and educator of the Soyi Makeup and Hair team that is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Soyi Makeup and Hair specializes in wedding and event makeup and hair. Over the past 5 years, the team has created bridal looks for over 800 brides in America, Asia, and Europe.
    Professional Makeup Artist
    Expert Answer
    Invest in a personal makeup class with a professional makeup artist. It will help you understand your face shape and what color and makeup style are suitable for you. The makeup artist can also recommend products that are suitable for you. Besides this, watch youtube videos and practice applying makeup.
  • Question
    Why does everyone think I'm mature when I am very young?
    Community Answer
    It may be due to your appearance (you may look a few years older than you are and/or dress that way), or because you speak and interact more maturely than your peers.
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    What kind of moisturizer should I use?
    Community Answer
    Any type is fine, but look for one that matches your skin type. For example, if you have dry skin, find an extra hydrating moisturizer.
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    If I only have lip stick, lip gloss, and eyeshadow, what colors should I use?
    Stormcat3
    Community Answer
    Since you don't have any eyeliner to balance out light colors of eyeshadow, use darker colors for eye shadow and a pink tint for the lipstick. Don't try to put too much black on your eyes, but go for a more natural look as you don't have the tools to go above and beyond.
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    How can I enhance my face without makeup?
    Community Answer
    Keep your skin clear and radiant. Use a moisturizer each night and exfoliate once a week.
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    How to whiten teeth?
    Community Answer
    You can try putting lemon on your teeth or using Crest Teeth Whitener. You should also brush your teeth twice a day instead of once.
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    Can I use only concealer and compact powder?
    Owls2014
    Community Answer
    Yeah, you should be good only using concealer and sealing it with powder. I don't know if it will last as long without a foundation, but you could try it.
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    How can I use make up simply every day?
    Community Answer
    Wear an amount you feel comfortable in. Wearing a cake-load of makeup isn't good for your skin, so we recommend a very subtle and basic makeup routine for everyday use.
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    How do I cover a black scar under my eye with makeup?
    Community Answer
    Use a concealer that you can find that best resembles your skin tone. Cover the scar entirely with concealer. Then, use a damply wet beauty blender to dab upward onto your face.
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    I have only powder and foundation. What should I do?
    Annastacia S.
    Community Answer
    Use those lightly for a still natural result and pinch your cheeks for blush. Get your index finger wet with water and push up on your eyelashes for mascara. It won't look exactly the same, but it will be the closest without actually having makeup besides concealer.
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    Should I use concealer on a natural beauty spot?
    Community Answer
    It is entirely up to you. Try it both ways.
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    What if I only have natural color eye shadow and a light lipstick color?
    Community Answer
    There is nothing wrong with that.
  • Question
    How do I use makeup brushes?
    Emily C
    Community Answer
    First, you need to find the appropriate brush for each type of makeup. Once you have your brushes, just take your brush and dust it on the makeup you are using. Don't put too much pressure, but don't be too gentle or barely any makeup will be on the brush. Tap off any excess using the back of your hand and lightly dust the product wherever it needs to go on your face.
  • Question
    How do I apply good makeup as a tween?
    Community Answer
    The key to good makeup as a tween is making it look natural. Do not go heavy on anything.
  • Question
    I have pigmentation scars on my cheeks, is there any treatment that will remove the dark patches?
    Community Answer
    Try applying rosehip oil or aloe vera, and derma rolling. If they're really stubborn scars, consider laser removal.
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    What is the best concealer?
    Community Answer
    It depends on how much you are willing to spend on the concealer, and what shade you need.
  • Question
    How can I do my makeup if I have a strict routine?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    You could try to wake up a bit earlier than normal. Try to practice over the weekend so you can speed up your makeup routine to condense it to as short as possible.
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    How do I apply makeup for university?
    Community Answer
    Lots of people advise different things; go with what you are comfortable with. I suggest concealer, powder, bronzer, a little eye makeup, and lip gloss.
  • Question
    What type of powder should I use? And can I use concealer before foundation?
    zee M
    Community Answer
    Translucent powder is the best option for simple makeup. Also, put your foundation on first before concealer.
  • Question
    What is yellow concealer?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    Yellow concealer conceals purple and blue, like under eye bags and bruises. Lavender concealer conceals yellow spots.
  • Question
    Is an eye or lip liner pencil similar to an eyebrow pencil?
    Sasha Haley
    Community Answer
    A lip liner is much too creamy for eyebrow use as it's meant for lips, but if you have a very pale eye pencil it can work very well as an eyebrow pencil.
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    With lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, eye shadow and eyeliner, what colors should I use?
    Charli1234
    Community Answer
    It depends on your skin tone and lip color. If you have darker skin, use a lip color like dark purple or bright pink; if you have a medium skin tone, use a red lipstick; if you have a light skin tone, use a very light pink lipstick or an orange or peach lip gloss. You can just use black mascara, an eyelash curler, or you can certainly use both. For eye shadow, try to stay away from blues, purples and bright pinks. Instead, try browns, reds or black (but not too much black). With eyeliner, use brown for a natural look and black for an edgier look.
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    Is there a difference between compact powder and translucent/tinted powder? Can compact be applied instead of translucent powder?
    Charli1234
    Community Answer
    Translucent does not change the color of your skin tone, but instead smooths it out. A compacted powder usually stays on better.
  • Question
    Which foundation will be a match for my dark skin?
    Charli1234
    Community Answer
    Use a light brown or dark brown tone, depending on your skin. You don't need to use it at all if your skin is clear.
  • Question
    I'm trans MTF. How can I hide my 5 o'clock shadow?
    Community Answer
    The number 1 secret to concealing a beard shadow is to use a color corrector. Very lightly use a concealer with peachy or pink undertones to conceal the shadow. Apply full-coverage cream or powder foundation on top, if you wish.
  • Question
    What should I do if I have only foundation?
    Demagorgeous
    Community Answer
    Foundation by itself may not get you the desired look, if you want to not spend too much money buying some bronzer/blush, highlighter and mascara and a bit of lipgloss may pull together your look a little bit better. Still on the natural side though.
  • Question
    Do I need to add foundation, powder, and concealer when my skin is very clear?
    Shenoa Teng
    Community Answer
    It's really entirely up to you, if your skin is very clear then there is no need. You're already blessed! Putting extra makeup might cause your face to break out. Stick to simple blush, mascara, brow gel etc.
  • Question
    Can I use foundation as concealer?
    Shenoa Teng
    Community Answer
    Yes, as long as it is your shade. You can dot small dots of foundation on places you would conceal or just skip concealer completely - it is up to you.
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