1 - Invest In Good Make Up Brushes
Quite simply, it’s impossible to apply masterful makeup without the right tools. Forget about the tiny, cheap applicators that come packaged with most makeup. Upgrading to high-quality brushes will give you much more control, immediately upgrading the look of your makeup. Here are the basic brushes you should own:
- Foundation brush
- Concealer brush
- Powder brush
- Blush brush
- Flat eyeshadow brush
- Eyeshadow blending brush
- Lip brush
2 - Use colour correctors
If you have skin issues like a beard shadow, blemishes, or dark circles under your eyes, the solution is NOT to bury them under thick concealer. Your makeup will look much more natural if you start with a colour corrector. The idea behind colour correctors is to use a complimentary tone to neutralize imperfections. This allows you to achieve beautiful skin with less makeup. For example, you should use a pink or red corrector to neutralize a dark beard shadow – or a green corrector to neutralize redness.
3 - Don’t ignore your eyebrows
A mistake I see many crossdressers and transgender women make is leaving the house with ungroomed eyebrows. Since eyebrows create the frame for your face, they are literally one of the first things people notice about you. Why allow misshaped brows ruin an otherwise good makeup look? If you can, get your eyebrows professionally shaped.
4 - Practice, practice, practice
Makeup is like any other skill – the more you practice, the better you get. And the better you get at doing your makeup, the prettier and more convincing you will look as a woman.
5 - Book a lesson with a professional
Come to our Manchester Shop where our stylists will do your make up and give you all their top tips after years of experience
6 - Take good care of your skin
Your skin is literally the canvas for your makeup. Proper skincare can go a long way towards improving your skin’s texture and appearance. Not only will this make you look better, but it’ll also help your makeup go on smoother and last longer. Here are 3 simple skincare tips to keep in mind:
- Avoid using harsh soaps on your face. Use gentle facial cleansers only.
- Apply facial moisturizer daily.
- Use a face mask at least every other week. (This is a great ritual for pampering your inner woman!)
