BASIC MAKE-UP

GUIDE
Compiled by Foxy Beauty Make-up Artistry
 STEP 1: Skincare
Why should I use skincare
products?
Taking good care of your skin is important for more than just
your appearance. As the largest organ you have, your skin is
essential to your general health. If you take care of it, it can
help take care of you. This is why it is so important to have a
well-thought-out skincare routine. It is absolutely worth the
time and energy to take care of your skin on a daily basis.
Your skin plays a vital part in protecting you against infections
and germs from entering your body, therefor it is very
important to look after your skin.
Good skincare forms the first step in your make-up routine.
We apply make-up on the surface of the skin, therefore, if the
skin is healthy and looked after, your make-up will look
natural. We cannot change what’s under the make-up simply
by covering it up with foundation.
 Different skin types:
Normal / Balanced skin Combination Skin
◦ Skin texture is even and smooth ◦ Oily on t-zone (forehead, nose and chin)
◦ Healthy glow and colour ◦ Prone to breakouts on t-zone
◦ Free of blemishes ◦ Dry on cheeks
◦ Rare skin type
Sensitive Skin
Oily skin ◦ Reacts negatively to many products, often
breaking out or becoming very dry
◦ Shiny due to oiliness
◦ May become red or hot when touched
◦ Bumpy skin texture
◦ May have visible blotchiness/red areas
◦ Prone to breakouts
◦ May be itchy
◦ Big pores on skin

Acne-prone Skin
Dry Skin
◦ Prone to acne
◦ Flakiness and dry patches
◦ Usually combination to oily skin
◦ Rough skin texture
◦ Products usually cause acne flare-ups
◦ Skin appears dull
◦ Can be caused by sensitivity or hormonal
◦ Skin feels tight
imbalances
How to keep your skin healthy
Diet tips:
◦ Vitamins and minerals are very important (eat your veggies!).
◦ Protein is essential for the skin to repair itself.
◦ Essential fatty acids like omega oils keeps your skin hydrated.
◦ Consume at least 2 liters water a day to flush out toxins in your
skin.
◦ Consume less sugar, processed food, deep fried food and
alcohol.
Other tips:
◦ Always remove your makeup before going to bed.
◦ Wash your pillowcase regularly.
◦ Avoid touching your face too much.
◦ Get enough sleep every night.
 STEP 2
Base (Primer, Foundation
& Powder
After completing your skincare routine, we will move on to the next step.
This will be your base, in other words your face make-up like foundation.
It is very important to choose the correct primer, foundation and powder
for your skin type to prevent your base from looking dry and flaky or to
prevent excess oil throughout the day.

Primer
We will start off with primer. This product will prepare your skin for your
make-up application. It will also prevent the foundation from sinking into
your pores and give added hydration. There are a few primers to
choose from depending on your skin type. These products perform best
when applied with your fingers like a moisturizer.

Dry Skin – Hydrating Primer

Oily Skin – Mattifying Primer / Pore minimizing primer
MUD Face Primer
Foundation & Powder
Choosing the correct shade:
- Look at your veins in the sunlight
- If your veins appear green, you have a cool skin tone. This means that your skin tone is more on the yellow side.
- If your veins appear blue, you have a warm skin tone. This means that your skin tone is more on the pink/red
side.
- If you find it difficult to establish the colour of your veins, you have a neutral skin tone.

Always match your foundation shade on your jawline and consider your overall complexion when choosing a
colour. Apply your foundation either with a brush or sponge.
Fluffy Powder
Liquid Foundation with Pressed Powder Brush
(Normal / Dry skin)
Choose a liquid, moisturising foundation if Mattifying Foundation with Loose
you have dry skin. This will add additional Powder (Oily Skin)
hydration to your skin and it will prevent When choosing a foundation for an
your base from looking dry and flaky. Pair Foundation Sponge
oily skin, look for a mattifying
this foundation with a pressed powder to set foundation like MUD airbrush MUD Loose Powder
your foundation with. foundation or cream foundation. Pair
this with a loose powder to set your
foundation and prevent excess oil
throughout the day.
Flat Top Brush MUD Liquid Foundation
 MUD Bronzer

STEP 3 : Contouring & Blush

Where should I apply contour/bronzer?
- Put your brush in the middle of your ear and angle it to the outer
corner of your mouth.
- You will feel your cheek bone just above the brush
- Apply your contour/bronzer in this angle.
- Lightly blend into hair line around forehead.
- Apply your contour with a light hand blending in upwards How to apply blush
motions.

Where should I apply blush? Angled Contour Brush

- Smile for yourself in the mirror
- You will see the apples of your cheeks below your eyes
- Apply the blush with a light hand on the apples of your cheeks,
slightly blending into your bronzer.
STEP 4 : Brows
Your brows are a very important facial feature. They frame your face and add
structure to your eyes.

How do I determine my brow measurements

1. Hold your brush at the outer corner of your nose and align it with the inner
corner of your eye. This is where your brow should start.
2. Hold the brush at the outer corner of your eye and alight it with the outer
barrier of your pupil. This is where your arch should be.
3. Hold your brush at the outer corner of your nose and align it with the outer
corner of your eye. This is where your brow should end.
How to fill in your brows

Angled Brow
Brush with comb
STEP 5: Eyeshadow
4 Step Technique
- Highlight colour
- Light/ Shimmer Colour
- Medium Colour
- Dark Colour

This technique can be used with any three colours, as long as there is a light, medium
and dark colour available.

EXAMPLES OF COLOUR COMBINATIONS

Eyeshadow Placement
1. Medium colour – Fluffy Blending brush
Apply your medium colour in your crease. This is where your eye makes a natural
fold/wrinkle. Blend the colour in circular and windshield wiper motions with a
light hand. Blend the colour into and slightly above the crease. You want to be
able to see the colour when you open your eye. Make sure all harsh lines are
blended out. Always place the colour in the outer corner first

2. Dark colour – Sharp pointed brush

Apply your dark colour in a < shape in the outer corner of your eye. Slightly
blend the colour into your medium colour and crease.
Drag the dark colour along your lower lash line, about ¾ of your eye.

3. Light/Shimmer colour – Flat brush

Apply your light or shimmer colour on the lid. Blend it slightly with your medium 4 1
and dark colour without taking away the colours that you have already placed
you’re your eyelid.

4. Highlight colour – Flat brush 3 2

Apply the lightest colour in your collection just beneath your brow bone and in
the inner corner of your eye. This will give you a lifted effect and open up your
eyes.
STEP 6: LIPS
- Apply a lipliner all over your lips
to make the lipstick last longer.
- Apply a lip balm before
applying lipstick to prevent dry
patches on your lips.
- If you struggle to apply lipstick
from the lipstick tube, use a flat
brush to apply it with.

MUD Lipstick
 I believe all women are pretty without
make-up – but with the right make-up
they can be pretty powerful.
- Bobbi Brown