The complexion

This foreword is in both sections (complexion/eyes) because it is important to read it, whether you do your eyes or your complexion first.

Before doing magic, you have to learn the spells! So I give you some important explanations before wreaking havoc. 

• First thing to know is that the steps below are not all mandatory and especially the order can change according to your tastes and according to the products used: For a question of practicality I placed in the order that I I usually follow. But don't worry, I'll provide the necessary details. 

• Then an important concept to know to understand how to combine your makeup products, and which in my opinion can be applied more widely in life in many areas. There is a balance between liquid/creamy products and dry products such as powder. This balance is important to respect to obtain a certain resistance. This is as much the case for the production of beauty products which generally have pigments (responsible for the color) mixed with binding agents (responsible for the consistency of the product) and to take a more general example: that of concrete which embodies the resistance is pretty good for my taste: there are dry products such as sand and cement to which a liquid product, water, is added. 

• Now that we have talked about the composition we can talk about the mixture, indeed there is an order to ensure good cohesion between the products. Powder products should always be placed on top of liquid products (with the exception of the setting spray). Indeed the application of a powdered product on a liquid will come to solidify it and thus fix it to the lower layers. On the other hand, adding a liquid product to a proudreu product (again except the fixing spray) does not allow a good uniform application of the liquid product which in addition is generally tinted… so yes, we will see the disaster. Not to mention the fact that the products are supposed to be worked (degraded ect) and working with porridge is complicated.

(Small clarification for the curious: How is the fixing spray an exception? Because it was simply designed for that:

- it dries quickly unlike foundation 

- it is not tinted, yes it can be glittery but it will be very difficult to see a heterogeneous application except in case of abuse but in any case you have to want it...

-it's a spray so it will spread evenly (if you know how to use a spray correctly))

In reality it's like varnishing a canvas, yes you are a real work of art!

• For brushes in general, the more flexible the brush, whether due to the type of hair (synthetic or natural) or due to the length (the longer the hairs, the more flexible the brush), the more the application will be light and therefore   more natural.

• The products presented are to my knowledge and to my taste the best in their category, moreover I have tried to refer as much as possible to Sephora since it is a well-established brand so it will be easy for you to access the products. The presentation of the brushes is more to have a visual of what I advised you than to buy this brush precisely. Zoeva, Nyx and Sephora collection are sure values with a good value for money.

• Once again, make-up is an art, so I'm just giving you advice, but it's up to you to do what you want with it; and to express your opinion on the blog section.

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1. Prepare your skin

Make-up can attack your skin and therefore give you irritation or even pimples when using comedogenic products. This is why it is essential to prepare and protect it before applying make-up. First thing to do is to moisturize it with the care that suits you (see care section). Apply your hydration with your well-washed hands of course, it is more effective since the sponge or the brush risks absorbing the care. The second preparatory step that must be completed before starting your make-up is that of sun protection. And yes, even on a cloudy day the sun reaches our skin. Far too many misinformed people overlook the importance of sun protection. To give you a very brief summary, the sun emits a whole spectrum of light. Among this spectrum there is what is called “ultra-violet”. The latter have a rather short wavelength and therefore very aggressive. Among these ultraviolet rays there are three types of waves having respectively a small, medium and short length: UVA, UVB and UVC. UVC is completely blocked by the ozone layer. UVB rays, on the other hand, have a short and aggressive length that burns our epidermis (superficial layer of the skin) and therefore creates sunburn. Finally, UVA rays which have a longer wavelength are perhaps less aggressive than UVB rays but are just as dangerous because they penetrate your dermis (the deepest layer of the skin) and alter the structure of your collagen and your elastin, which are proteins useful for the proper functioning of the regeneration of your skin. So too much exposure can cause you accelerated aging or even skin cancer. You simply have to adapt the SPF of your sunscreen. Namely that an SPF 20 blocks about 92% of UVB rays, an SPF 30 blocks 95% and an SPF 50 will block 98% . which is called a base. This product will have the function of creating a barrier between your delicate skin and the make-up. It is often added the role of erasing the pores of your skin and in particular   a role of matifying or on the contrary providing light according to your tastes. There are sticks, creams or even sprays. Some primers are tinted, but unlike foundation, you don't have to find the perfect shade. They are generally available in three shades: light, medium and matte skin.