How to Apply Body Makeup

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Purchase body makeup in your preferred shade.

   Also purchase one shade lighter, and one shade darker.
   
   Get loose powder, translucent or shimmery.
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   Step 2: Exfoliate

   , If you want it as more of a tint, mix it with the lotion in the step above. , for example, if you want to make your stomach muscles more defined, you apply the darker shade where the lines of the six pack would be, then the lighter shade in the middle of each area and blend well ,,, Either make it on transfer paper and apply to body, or sketch it out on the body itself. apply the lightest colors, or base colors first, and build on this. have different sized brushes and sponges.
   
   Make sure sponges are damp if using those.
   
   Stencils work if they are pliable use smaller brushes for finer details. ,,,
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   Step 3: moisturize

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   Step 4: and let set till dry.

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   Step 5: Apply the body makeup in your shade.

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   Step 6: Use the darker shade next to contour

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   Step 7: and the lighter shade to highlight

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   Step 8: you can do many things with these.

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   Step 9: Use the darker shade on what you want to de emphasize

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    Step 10: and the lighter on what you want to stand out.

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    Step 11: Use powder to set the makeup.

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    Step 12: Apply: for body paint

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    Step 13: decide on a design.

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    Step 14: Note that it's better to build shades gradually

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    Step 15: rather than to overdo it and have to start over.

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    Step 16: Let paint or makeup set between applications.

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    Step 17: If doing it yourself

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    Step 18: make sure to have good mirrors and lighting.

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