#BeautySchoolBasics with Sarika Motiani
#BeautySchoolBasics with Sarika Motiani

And it’s time for episode 2 of #BeautySchoolBasics after our first video tutorial on how to blend your kajal like a pro!

MissMalini reader Swati wrote in saying “I would like to learn how to do makeup for beginners/daily routine because I’m new at this (and having oily skin always so afraid about how to do nice quick and clear makeup ). I really don’t get what to do because there are so many videos out there on web and they are literally very confusing and typical…”

Well lets see if we can help you out Swati! Sarika Motiani from Smashh the Salon did a very basic, clean and simple makeup look on me in 10 easy steps to help you get started!

WATCH & LEARN!

Pssy! I too have oily skin so I completely understand your fears. The most important thing to keep in mind is that you use oil-free and matt finish products as well as waterproof ones so your makeup doesn’t run!

Step 1: Moisturise your face with an oil-free moisturiser.

moisturise your face
moisturise your face

Tip: Sarika used Elizabeth Arden moisturiser for oily skin.

Elizabeth Arden moisturiser
Elizabeth Arden moisturiser

Step 2: Add a foundation primer all over your face especially the oily T-zone.

use a primer
use a primer

Tip: Sarika used Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer.

Smashbox primer
Smashbox primer

Step 3: Use a concealer to even out your skin tone.

use a concealer
use a concealer

Tip: Sarika used a Bobbi Brown concealer in dark bisque.

Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown

Step 4: Use a loose powder to mattify your face.

use a loose powder
use a loose powder

Tip: Sarika used a loose powder by MAC shade NC 20 with the MAC 187 brush. (One of my favourites!)

MAC loose powder
MAC loose powder

Step 5: Fill in your eyebrows with a natural brown shade.

fill in your eyebrows
fill in your eyebrows

Step 6: Use a light brown eye shadow to define your eye socket.

add brown eye shadow
add brown eye shadow

Tip: Sarika used eye shadows from the Bobbi Brown smokey eye pallet.

Bobbi Brown
Bobbi Brown

Step 7: Use a black kajal pencil to define your eyes and smudge well. Click here to learn how to blend your kajal like a pro!

apply kajal
apply kajal

Tip: Sarika used a Lakmé Eyeconic water proof kajal.

Lakmé kajal
Lakmé kajal

Step 8: Add blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend well to avoid harsh lines.

add blush
add blush

Tip: Sarika used a mocha matte powder blush by MAC in plum pink and number 169 brush.

MAC blush
MAC blush

Step 9: Use a lip liner pencil to line & fill in your lips.

use a lipliner
use a lipliner

Tip: Sarika used Lakmé’s pink blush lip liner pencil…

Lakmé lip liner
Lakmé lip liner

…and then muted the tone with an Elf Matte lip color.

Elf lip color
Elf lip color

Step 10: A little more blush and VOILA you’re ready!

non-oily makeup face!
non-oily makeup face!

Tip: Try to keep some oil blotting sheets on you at all times, because they instantly absorb the up excess oil and remove shine from your face, without smudging your makeup or leaving behind any powder. (Also mineral makeup tends to be the best for oily skin!)

mineral makeup
mineral makeup

Can you think of a makeup lesson you’re dying to learn? Leave us a comment below and we’ll make you a tutorial double quick! New videos every Monday.

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