[Pinnochia]

Like building a house, you have to first lay the foundation. In this case... first step BEFORE you even think of applying makeup, is to moisturize. If you decide to do layers of moisturization, start with the lightest/ thinnest viscocity moisturier. I am partial to a hyaluronic acid application , then a vitamin E enriched moisturizer. The hyaluronic acid helps plump the skin, filling any tiny wrinkles, it is hrydrophillic and will absorb water, so make sure your face is moist before applying. Once your moisturizers are absorbed, apply your foundation ( best to apply makeup before getting dressed. )

As i mentioned in another thread. I used to use a "pan' stick one shade darker than my skin tone, and mineral powder one shade lighter than my skin tone so it all evened out to my natural tone.

I find it necesary to apply in this order:
1. Moisturizer
2. Foundation.
3. Eyeliner.
4. Blush or bronzer and eyeshadow
5. Mascara
6. Clear lip liner
7. Lipstick
8. Lip gloss.

I know this is a no brainer for most, however, for those new to the makeup scene, its just a place to start.

Also to note: beware of the 'mask' look ...that is when you only do makeup from chin up..if your tone is off, it will look like you are wearing a mask.

I like using a liquid foundation, it helps even out any uneven surfaces.

Yea the mask,,
I first started with foundation etc but found 9as you said it wound up very different from my neck ,, so when i use the full nine yards,, i blend it into my neck, sort of too fade out know what i mean.. or i avoid completely the stuff that lends to yellow-ish tint.. and try to build on my own skin tone.
To be completely honest,, i was doing everything out of the sequence of your list,, just hap -hazzard.. with mixed results of course.lol.

But i wrote down your essential -8 and will see if things run smoother,, ALSO i tried what you mentioned about using a lighter shade on the inside of the eyes near the nose to add effect to the eyes,, .Thanks, it made a interesting difference