How often do you feel like looking for your blush in the ‘lost and found’ department by noon because it has disappeared? Does your eyeshadow vanish by the end of your day? Or is your mascara more on your cheeks than on your lashes? This may be because you are layering your makeup products incorrectly. Yes, you heard us right. Applying your makeup in the right order will not only protect your skin, but will also help the makeup last.

Here, we tell you the correct order to layer your makeup, and you can thank us later when you see the difference for yourself.
 

C-T-M is now C-T-S-M

C-T-M is now C-T-S-M

Does this sound more like the major train station in Mumbai, and less like a makeup mantra to swear by? Don’t get confused. What we mean is, after you are done cleansing and toning, add a serum to your routine, before your moisturise. Serum has a host of benefits and since it is highly concentrated with a thinner texture, it goes before the moisturiser. We like a light moisturiser like the Pond’s Light Moisturiser which offers a non-oily formula, ideal for all skin types.

 

Do your eyes first

Do your eyes first

Many makeup artists now agree that doing your eye makeup first will help you deal with the fallout on your cheeks better. Firstly, prime your lids, then apply eye shadow, then eye liner and lastly, the mascara. We love the Lakmé Absolute Flutter Secrets Dramatic Eyes Mascara. Even if you do not have any eye makeup on, a few coats of this will leave you looking fantastic.

 

Foundation, then concealer

Foundation, then concealer

Apply a thin layer of foundation and go on building the layers depending on the coverage you want. The foundation will already have given the area under your eyes some coverage, so, you will not need much concealer. We recommend the Lakmé Argan Oil Serum Foundation for its light-weight, nourishing formula.

 

Bronzer, blusher then highlighter

Bronzer, blusher then highlighter

Sweep a bronzer like the Lakmé Absolute Sun Kissed Bronzer just on your cheekbones and blend upwards and outwards. Apply blush on the apple of your cheeks and blend well. Then, apply the highlighter from the outer corner of your eyebrows to your cheeks.

 

Lips

Lips

Leave your lips for the end. This will help you choose a lip colour that will balance the rest of the look.

 

Eyebrows

Eyebrows

The final touch for your makeup is the brows. Fill them in as dark or as light as you want them, in order to complement the rest of the look.

Now, stand back, give yourself a pat on your back and go out and conquer the world!