Mascara

Mascara is something you will want to apply AFTER eye-shadow and eyeliner.
Mascara thickens your eyelashes (adds volume), lengthens, and darkens the color as well to help you get those alluring eyes (kind of like mine :P ).


Purchasing Mascara

As a guy I am going to suggest you stick to blacks and browns when it comes to colors for mascara, but a bit of experimenting couldn't hurt! Brown is generally used for a softer, more natural look and for blonde lashes.
Just remember, for the love of God, stay away from NYC brand unless you want runny mascara that just goes everywhere.


Applying Mascara

Step 1. Before applying the mascara curl your lashes (if you don't have an eyelash curler just skip this step, it's not necessarily needed but it will look better if you have one).
Step 2. Hold the Lash (comes in your mascara tube) parallel to the eye and brush from the roots to the tips of your lashes.
Step 3. Do the same as in Step 2 but on the back of the lashes so that it is applied evenly all over the lashes.
Step 4. Either use an eyelash brush or comb to separate the strands and to get rid of clumps. (Or just go over again with your Lash, just be careful to run it lightly across this time so that you can grab the clumps and get them off).

VIDEO :   http://youtube.com/watch?v=p6kBor9M6i4
 

Blush

Looking for a healthy, natural glow to your skin? Than a little Blush is just for you :P
Don't forget to buy a Blush Brush to apply brush! The brushes that some blush comes with do not do this type of makeup justice!

Purchasing Blush

Phew, there are a LOT of different types of blush:
- Powder Blush, which is the most common and is also what I personally use. Good for any skin type but favors those with oily skin. Also best to use on dry, humid days because of how well it sets.
- Cream Blush, another popular type of blush best for those with dry skin. Be careful how you apply this it can easily remove some of your foundation, also be careful of blemishes because it can make them more noticeable.
- Tints (or Stains), honestly one of the hardest types of blush to apply ... I've attempted and failed at this a few times, only recently mastering this tricky stuff. Lasts the longest and looks more natural than the other types of blush. Easy to streak and because it dries so quickly it is extremely difficult to fix a mistake once you have made one. DO NOT use on dry skin.
-Gel Blush, Good for a sheer look, if using on dry skin be sure to moisturize before you apply foundation and/or blush. Dries quickly so also hard to correct mistakes.
-Mousse Blush, it's a lot like cream blush but once it sets looks a lot like powder blush. Applied with fingers and suits almost all skin types.

The Lighter Your Skin = The Lighter The Blush Color
The Darker Your Skin = The Deeper The Blush Color

For a natural look try to match the color to the color your face goes when you are flushed from physical activities. I may look weird running into a store sweating and tired, but you want the right color blush.

Another tip is that you can also match your blush color to your lip color.


 

Applying Blush

Blush should be placed on, or slightly below your cheekbone, just feel for the bone just above your cheek.
THOUGH if you are glamorizing the face a medium shade of brush-on blush can be applied as a shadow slightly below the cheekbone to cause your cheeks to 'sink in' a bit.
Do NOT place the blush near the eye or the nose.
If your face is narrow, blush should be kept even further from the nose and placed nearer to the ears (Gives the illusion of a wider face).
If your face is wide, blush should be kept away from the ears and applied a tiny bit more vertical than horizontally.
DO NOT apply in a round spot if you are using it as corrective makeup, in my opinion it should never ever be used as a circle unless it's halloween and you are dressing up as Raggedy Ann but ... whatever.
Fingers can be used to apply creme/gel blushes
USE A BLUSH BRUSH FOR ALL POWDERS.

Step 1 Dip the brush into the powder, blow or tap off excess powder.
Step 2 Apply brush just below the cheekbone and blend up and to hairline.
(Avoid drawing a horizontal line across your face)

VIDEO:    http://youtube.com/watch?v=5g6xnCzf9Uc