Makeup Application Order: What to Apply First
The order to apply skincare, base, cheeks, eyes and lips, the reasons behind it and when it is fine to change the sequence.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
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Makeup is easier when you understand a few principles: match your undertone, work in thin layers, and apply products in an order that lets each one sit well. Our makeup guides explain those principles and then take you through the face, the eyes and the lips step by step. They are written for all skin tones and for every level of experience, and they include the practical side too: which tools you need, how to clean them, and when a product should be replaced.
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How to match lipstick to warm, cool, neutral and olive undertones, with shade families for reds, pinks, corals and berries.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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A first eye makeup routine in five steps, the few products and brushes you need, and the hygiene habits that keep eyes comfortable.
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