Use Makeup Like a Professional and Look Good! For most women, a trip to a cosmetics and makeup store recalls the feeling of being a child in a candy shop. There are just so many good things around that you don’t know where to start! However, just as  having too much candy can have an undesirable result, the same can be said for too much makeup.  To achieve results like a pro, “less is more” is a practical makeup mantra.  Makeup should enhance your natural appearance, not create an artificial one. Professional models know the secrets to looking good.  Cosmetics should not be discernable, but instead should create a very natural look.  People around you should not notice your makeup, but rather a fresh, natural and appealing look.  Invest in a good set of cosmetic brushes  like this e.l.f. Professional 9 Piece Master Set for only $15.  It's not only a great bargain, but an essential tool for applying makeup correctly. Take a look at these tips on how to use makeup to make a natural look your best one. 1. Skin care Your skin’s natural glow is your best makeup - drink plenty of water throughout the day, at least eight glasses, to help your skin retain its moisture and elasticity. Avoid alcohol and smoking; both are very bad for your skin.  Keep your skin clean; never forget to wash your face before going to bed. Use light moisturizers regularly for your face and neck. 2. Foundation, concealer, and powder For foundation, use shades that match your skin color. Apply foundation evenly over your face and neck. Your concealer should be just one shade lighter than your foundation. Powder may be used as a substitute for foundation or to set your makeup. 3. Eye shadow, liners, mascara Emphasizing your eyes will add drama and impact to your face, but don’t to go overboard! If you look like Cleopatra, you have gone too far. For a natural look for day, use a light liner and some eye shadow.  For day, a natural look can be achieved just using one light shade of eyeshadow across the entire eyelid, try beige or taupe for example. At night, you can add more color by using a darker shade of eyeliner, eye shadow, as well as a touch of mascara to lengthen and thicken your lashes. 4. Blush Don't place rouge directly on the cheekbones in a round pattern; this effect only works on kewpie dolls. Instead, lightly brush blush upward from the base of your cheekbones, across the cheekbones and then toward the temples. 5. Lipstick and gloss A bare or subtle lipstick shade or lip gloss is best for the daytime, and it saves you the need to line your lips. Lip liners give a more contoured shape to your lips as well as help ‘keep in” the stronger shades of lipstick used for night wear.  Makeup exists to accentuate your face’s positive features; so take the time to determine what those are and use these tips to help you put your best face forward.