I`m no makeup expert but applying makeup onto an unprepared skin is a bit like gloss painting a door without undercoat or primer. If you`re going to wear makeup and enjoy wearing it, then also enjoy the prep too. Use a good cleanser, do a gentle exfoliation, treat yourself to a face masque, invest in a good moisturiser and primer and your skin will look brighter and happier even before you add makeup. Try to relax whilst enjoying treating your skin, look upon it as " me time which you deserve " and add a lovely night treatment too. I`m not recommending brands because that`s a personal choice.
As for applying the makeup itself, well practise makes perfect and don`t give up if the first brand doesn`t suit your skin. Many of us have tried and tested umpteen foundations before finding the right one. LG has a lot of followers but not everybody can use it, I`m one of those people and my skin hates anything with talc in it. Just buy, try, play, practise and return it if it doesn`t suit. Blushers, higlighters and eye shadows can make or break an older face ( no offence, mine`s a much older face ! ) so keep it simple and light handed. The tin man look, thick black lines and rag doll red cheeks are bad news.
The most important thing is to feel comfortable with whatever makeup you choose to wear and however you choose to wear it. You know your own face better than anybody else and start off trying to get the foundation right, the basis for your canvas, then move onto cheeks, eyes and lips.
