"MAKEUP MAKES ME LOOK WORSE?" Everyday Makeup for Beginners (step by step, mistakes to avoid)

I was a pro Mua and I can say these are excellent tips for beginners! I just wanted to add that blush applied higher near the eyes is definitely trendy, but may not be well suited for every face shape. So if you’re someone who finds that you don’t like blush applied that high, you can still apply blush to the apples of your cheek. The reason why it’s drags the face down is because most people will apply it while smiling, the key is to find the apples of your cheeks but do NOT smile while applying, then you won’t ending up with droopy blush

I’m someone who’s always followed makeup trends… and I look back at pictures of me with makeup and it never looks like “me.” This video gives me the confidence to take a step back and focus on the basics. Really good tips throughout! Thank you!

I'm just so sad how complicated even beginner makeup is to me. Thank you for all the tips and it helped a lot to see what bad technique looked like next to good technique

Omg that’s why my aegyosal looks so goofy!! I’ve watched so many aegyosal tutorials but always thought it looked super weird on me. I only now realized what I was doing wrong because you showed the good AND bad technique side by side with explanation

OKAY WHAT???? the amount of information she gave away it’s so helpful like what primer/base to use with each other and for what skin type, etc etc. girl i’m no pro but i do know a bit of makeup and still you made me go back to zero and change my whole routine, tysm !!!!

Editing is amazing but content is simply divine. I think this is my favorite video you’ve made since it is like an ESSENTIAL masterclass. I would love to see you do some color theory on makeup, I loved your segment with your lips anyways (: thanks Jessica!

Time stamps
serum: 1:54
primer: 2:10
lip oil: 2:38
foundation: 3:00
concealer: 3:37
powder: 4:09
contour: 4:51
blush: 5:38
nose contour: 6:26
eyeliner: 7:33
undereye makeup: 9:30
lashes: 10:48
brows: 12:17
lip liner: 13:08
lipstick: 13:44
✏ Notes:
Moisturize skin before doing foundation to make it look smooth (esp. dry skin) -> Use serum (tacky base) or primer (silicone-based = oily skin/ water-based - dry skin)
Foundation: use beauty sponge instead of brush (beginner friendly)
Concelear: choose color that close to the foundation, one that has lighter color than the foundation can be used to lighten some areas of the face but don't use it to cover blemishes -> spotlight effect
Blend out creasing before applying powder

I LOVE that you're telling us why it's like that, what's going to happen if you do/don't, AND reccomending products that are both expensive and cheap but still great. This is an amazing video, I've never worn any type of foundation before, but I can't wait to try out makeup once I get the money.

your makeup comparison with the beginner version, is what i normally do my makeup. and i always thought i ate lmao. but i learned so much from this. my skin gets cakey and i can never do a seamless makeup. now im going to apply your tips

i love how she shows both cheaper and affordable makeup and more expensive products.

i really appreciate you providing cheaper options for your recommendations!! a lot of influencers don’t realize that not everyone can afford $50 foundation lol

tips: serum: skin needs to be well moisturised before makeup, better than primer
lip prep: lip oil is good for dry lips
foundation: pump it on back of your hand and swipe it on your face before blending, use a beauty sponge to bend
concealer: use very little because it is thicker and can emphasise texture
powder: pat it in and swipe it under the eyes, helps set the liquid materials
contour: use shade that looks cool toned to make more it realistic, jawline contour
blush: apply right on top of cheekbones and on tip of the nose
nose contour: start from brow bone and then blend it down, do bottom and blend, use powder to clean up the sides of contour
highlighter: apply using a very small brush on the tip of your nose and bridge
eyeliner: use brown pencil for beginners, blend it out with a brown eyeshadow, outline your eyelash line
under eye makeup: use brown shadow to emphasise the area around your eyes
curl your eyelashes by doing multiple times in each section
pinch your eyelashes together to help separate them and remove clumps
create hair like strokes at the front on the eyebrow and spoolie to diffuse them to make them natural

This is. BY FAR. The MOST helpful beginner everyday makeup video I have encountered. I feel like I had to watch so many different vids and read so many articles that all went into ridiculous detail about one specific part of makeup like foundations, or picking correct colors, or application techniques, and it just is so much info that needs to be pieced together. You managed to cover everything necessary to know in 15 min, and I feel like I finally understand the process and purpose for everything when putting on a full face! Thank you!
E.g. Blush and contour? I also view blush as a non-essential, but you explained WHY it ACTUALLY does something. Contour I also view as non-essential because I don’t like the American standard cheekbone method; I had a vague idea that cool-toned as used more in Asian makeup might suit me better, but you explained why cool-toned is just simply better to create a more natural look. The vague concept “set your makeup”? It’s so that when your face touches something you won’t transfer makeup. TYPE OF BRUSH TO DO A PROPER NOSE CONTOUR WITH A PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE BRUSH instead of just doing it or saying “use a contour brush to…”. All these little details I feel like you usually have to dig to find or get lost in the other info. I really appreciate this vid, this is going to all my friends that are also trying to figure out makeup, lol.
edit: (i am clearly adding to this as i watch, lol, but) YOU EVEN COVERED THE AEGYO SAL, I tried it ONCE and failed EPICALLY, thank you for covering this, too!!!

Your editing is INSANE! It’s always so perfect and well thought out 🫶🏻😍

so cute and helpful!!!!!

this video made me so happy, im currently a beginner doing makeup which also struggled with money, so you putting an expensive or affordable makup choice really made me happy

This video taught me so much. I was definitely making a ton of these mistakes. I am guilty of mixing water based primer with silicone based foundation and not understanding why my makeup was pilling, using too bright concealer to cover blemishes, having face powder clump and ruin my entire base makeup, and placing aegyo-sal eyeshadow too low causing me to look like I had under eye bags instead of smiling eyes. I had previously resigned myself to not wearing any makeup because I looked worse with it on. I went to a concert tonight, rewatched your video as I was getting ready, and followed your instructions and tips step by step. This is literally the first time I've felt pretty in years. Thank you so, so much.

i’ve been a silent fan and i don’t comment often, but this video was so helpful, jessica ! i’m a guy who’s trying to dip their toes into makeup and i’ve always found it so intimidating, so this made me feel a lot better !
you mentioned that blush can even be used to contour the face and it made me curious, so i was wondering if you could do a more in-depth video on different types of blush placement…? i’d definitely watch it !!

you singlehanded changed my makeup game!!! I love how you showcased both inexpensive products and the more high-end ones! I also liked the comment about asian mascaras. I never wear mascara because I always felt like it was never holding a curl!

appreciation from a different perspective: i have adhd and this was very pleasant to follow. most youtube tutorials are exhausting because of the slow pace, but you managed to make a very informative video that's condensed perfectly. thank you so much, i learned a lot!!

Jessica this was SO comprehensive! I loved your unblended vs blended edits and comparisons. Seeing them side by side, the difference the placement makes is HUGE👏🏼👏🏼✨

Time stamps
serum: 1:54
primer: 2:10
lip oil: 2:38
foundation: 3:00
concealer: 3:37
powder: 4:09
contour: 4:51
blush: 5:38
nose contour: 6:26
eyeliner: 7:33
undereye makeup: 9:30
lashes: 10:48
brows: 12:17
lip liner: 13:08
lipstick: 13:44

This was like an in depth but quick tutorial with all the essentials and common mistakes, even things that I didn’t hear any beauty guru talk about back in 2014. Definitely saving this video to know exactly what to look for and avoid, as well as examples in case I’m lazy when I finally buy makeup!

I love the way you show all the different options instead of just mentioning them and then moving on, so we can see what it looks like, its incredibly helpful for comparing the effects between them ♥

Please continue making videos for beginners like this for us! They're so needed, thank you so much for all the effort you put into them!

This is the most helpful tutorial ever!! I would've killed for it when I was a total beginner, finding someone with similar features to you is key! Thank you Jess, your makeup looks are my fave

This is the first video of yours I’m seeing and I am already OBSESSED. You explained so thoroughly, and the recommendations with different price points?? And the editing and video design??? I almost can’t believe I got to watch that for free. I already feel like my eyeliner and lip makeup are gonna be so much cuter on my face!!

This is literally the most well made, detailed tutorial I’ve ever watched😭😭everything is so well explained and clear…the amount of efforts u put in is crazy…this is so helpful tysm😭😭

this has to be THE most helpful makeup video on youtube… you’re great and what you do, thanks so much for sharing with the world!! 💗

This is such a good tutorial!! Nobody is doing it like you!!! You show what looks pretty and then you show what looks a hot mess because you dont want us out here looking a mess!!! And the editing perfectly illustrates what you trying to say to emphasize your point! And you look so pretty!

Esse vídeo simplesmente apareceu na minha página inicial e foi exatamente o que eu precisava. Nunca tive muita paciencia para ver tutoriais de maquiagem, principalmente os que explicam o uso de cada produto, eles são muito longos e cansativos, mas esse é perfeito, nem vi o tempo passar. Parabéns pelo seu trabalho!

i’m so thankful that u explain the differences and share tips! i always failed to find the right products for me and use the right make up techniques but u explain it so easily! really love ur videos

this was amazing… i’ve been wearing makeup for over 10 years and still learned so much 🥺 and i LOVE how you always put the product names and their prices omg. and even the brushes!!! so so helpful ty for doing all this for us! your efforts are truly appreciated ❤

ahh jessica! you're makeup tutorials are always so satisfying to watch!

This is such an amazing video. I am so excited to try it out, you make makeup seem less intimidating and I love the emphasis on enhancing your own features rather than following whatever trends are popular at the moment. Saving this video!

this is one of the best makeup youtubers i’ve come across! i’d seen 1 or 2 of their GRWMs and thought they were just so pretty!!!
but the information here is so well articulated that i can understand in 1 listen!
subscribed!

Beautiful! I can always count on you to tackle things I've personally questioned on myself with asian features. You stay coming in with visually pleasing and informative videos. I will never stop watching your stuff!

I love how you explain your technique and thank you for providing pictures of products.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I love how you were so detailed in your descriptions of how to do things and why you do them. I’m going into my junior year of hs and I’ve only really used cc cream along with mascara and a light lipgloss for an everyday look, but since I’m switching schools ,which is a huge change in my life since I have to live in dorms, I really want to learn how to do it better!
And thank you for showing cheaper options! As a somewhat broke teen, I’m very thankful for it :)

i learned more from this single video of yours than i probably have the last decade of my life trying to follow other makeup tutorials. thank you for being so informative and offering in-depth explanations. you've more than earned my follow!

wow, i've watched a lot of makeup videos, and ofc i got a lot of explanations from those videos but in this video you really gave me a bunch new knowledges about makeup, especially for the makeup base! thank you, Jessica for making this video easy to understand, i'd like to declare that this is one of my top favorite makeup videos. And i love your editing so muchhh, it's cute and fresh!

this was SO helpful and well-edited!!! appreciate the effort u put in ur videos

I appreciate that you provide a more affordable option alongside the fancier products, really helpful :) it’s hard to find a good beginner tutorial for makeup, thank you!

Thank you for this! I’m 33 and it was mindblowing to see some of your techniques. The best is that they aren’t difficult at all! I feel like trying 🥰

ive been doing makeup for almost a decade now but All of these tips are extremely useful and sometimes not commonly talked about!!!

I've been wearing makeup for over 13 years now and I very rarely find a video as helpful as this. Thank you so much!

finally someone giving an in depth explanation for beginners and showing what we do wrong and how to fix it step by step thank you so so much for this

I must say, even after watching a lot of makeup content, there were so many new informations for me on this video. The water vs silicon based primer and foundations information is GOLD, I knew a few of my products wouldn`t work, but up until know I never knew why. Perfect!!

The comparison photos showing different placements helped me learn so much!!! I was definitely placing my blush on the apple of my cheek like the beginner version.. People told me in high school they thought I had a long face, and its been a bit of an insecurity of mine ever since. I had no idea placing blush like that drags your face down- seeing the comparison shots, it makes total sense why. I went out tonight and tried out your recommendation to place the blush on top of my cheekbones. I got compliments and I feel like it looks much better. Thank you!!!!

Jessica omg THANK U FOR THIS!!! i only ever do eye makeup bc foundation SCARES ME and everytime it's been an absolute disaster for me lol
Thanks for going very in depth and talk about WHY and HOW and placement and like brush and blend techniques and literally everything one has to know about the basics
I appreciate u ! 💖✨

This is an excellent makeup tutorial! It feels like watch Pony’s makeup tutorial but with detailed explanation and comparisons. The comparison parts really help me to understand on what to do and what not to do. Thank you!

This is so helpful, I didn’t realise my foundation was silicone and my sunscreen was water based. No wonder my makeup would look flaky no matter what i did! Thank you so much!

I love love looove the content of this video! I've been doing natural makeup for years but I definitely learned a few tips and tricks. I'm an advocate of using makeup to enhance natural beauty/features vs looking completely different -- which is why I love your tutorials!

This is probably one of the best makeup tutorials on KRplus since Michelle Phan’s era. Immediate subscription.

I’m still a typical ZERO in makeup and I’ve literally watched hundreds of makeup tutorials for beginner. This ones the best out of all the videos I’ve watched, so much detailing and I love love love your colour palate!!!!
Also you’re gorgeous, I kept saying that to myself the whole time🤍🤍🤍

This is the best makeup tutorial I've watched in a long time. So many useful tips. Thank you.

This is very informative, detailed, and really easy to understand. As a beginner I'm so glad that I have watched your vlog first before placing order make up. Thanks a lot!

Honestly, your makeup tutorials are the best because even though they're catered to a wide audience, they come with caveats like, "This might not work for you" and "Choose the technique best suited to your face shape" and that's the most helpful kind of advice.

Thank you for making this video 🥹🙏. I’ve always had a hard time with makeup because following a certain makeup look wouldn’t necessarily mean it would suit my own face. This video helped to nail that in with stuff like the different contours and blush placements

By far the most complete, simple and easy to follow tutorial I've seen so far, thank you so much!

Thanks for sharing your experience with us, I personally needed this information! Much love ❤️

Girlie you are an actual angel for this video tysm 😭 they never tell you half of this shit, they just expect you to know it already

This is literally the best makeup tutorial I've found! Thank you so much!!

this is the most helpful explanation of makeup and how you're supposed to use it i've ever seen- i think i actually kind of understand it now instead of being entirely lost. tysm!!

i'm so thankful to be one of your followers as you have always been give us the best content, tips, and the aesthetic that pleases the eye

I really love the fact that it's the first video I find where they don't encourage to use fake lashes, they just give tips of how make yours look beautiful. I love this video and tysm for the tips!

This video was seriously amazing...well edited, great application tips, and product recommendations!

shes so calm its so comforting 🥹🪽🩷

I'm not into heavy makeup or wearing makeup often, but I know the basics. EXCEPT how the hell did I not know or even think about using primer and foundation with the same base. It's simple but it helped a lot, thank you

This is actually really really helpful 😭 and the makeup looks so natural

This is such a great video - you have so many great tips. I’m getting older and had to rethink and change my blush placement, so thanks for touching on that, because it’s so important. Also, I’d never heard of curling lower lashes or using a different mascara for the bottom lashes! Keep up the good work.

I've been struggling so bad to recreate the undereye look and this video was so helpful i finally did it 😭😭tysmilysm

I didn't know about the primer and foundation thing about it being silicone and water-based, and I always wonder why my foundation is separating even if I used primer... The tips are so helpful and I'm scrolling through online shops right now to find what matches my primer 😤😤😤

This is the best make up tutorial I've ever watched. Really informative, easy to understand, works for everyone, very very complete. As a very beginner in this journey, thank you very much!

This is seriously the most helpful makeup tutorial I have ever seen! Thank you so so much!!

So pretty! I love the details you put in showing the products you use for your video and the differences in comparison.

you and haley kim are helping me understand the medium of makeup ! im able to see it as another art form through u guys

Love this video! If you could do a video on blush placement that would be so helpful. I've been putting blush on the area right below my eye and I find it looks good for not elongating my face but sometimes I think putting them on the center of my face emphasizes like a whimsical fairy look. I'd like to understand the proportions and attractiveness of each placement!

One of the best beginner videos I've come across!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤❤

I would love to see a video on good circle lenses? I’ve been trying to learn how to do makeup since I’m a beginner but I’ve realized that many pretty eye looks are wrapped with a bow when used with a pretty/realistic circle lens!

Giiiirl,you killed it with this video! I'm (REALY) very impressed with how you do you make the video feels like a 🎀 girls conversation🎀 and i love how u edited the video!Love all of the instructions ,thanks✨️

The most clear and comprehensive make up tutorial I have ever seen!!! Thank you sooo much!

I've always struggled with makeup. This is by far the best tutorial I have ever come across!

Ive seen multiple makeup tutorials for beginners and i can say this is the most helpful one ive seen! Thank you soooo much💖💖💖

Really thankful for this video. I’m not a makeup girlie at all but makeup is required for professional settings these days and I’m always stumped on where to begin. The product recommendations were really helpful too :)

I’ve been doing my own makeup for like 10 years and still found this video so helpful!! Using the sifter holes to break up powder clumps?? Absolutely love changing. I wish I had learned that years ago 😅

I am clueless on how to apply makeup nicely/properly and always feel it makes me look terrible. Ty for this

Thank you so much for the pictures and the comparisons. And you gave multiple options!! 😮I am blown away by the amount of work put into this video!!! Thank you. Definitely subbing!! ❤🎉

This was rly helpful, she got into the details to rly explain it, and so far this is my fav makeup tips video! ♥️

This was very relaxing. I didn't know anything about makeup before, and I'm still not sure if I'd want to try it, but this helps me understand the potential function of everything. Thank you so much.

this is REALLY well done. i've been at makeup for a while (I'm 37) but i will definitely incorporate some of this

This is so good, first makeup tutorial that actually teaches instead of just narrating, there'es a huge difference between the two. I never leave comments but you deserve the kudos girl

Genuinely the BEST tutorial I have ever seen. Actually helpful, shows you genuine examples, tips, tricks and even mistakes ❤ love love loved!!!!

this tutorial is so detailed and perfect that I'm feeling blessed watching this

I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR THIS VIDEO🥹 seriously, you're our older sis 🙇🏻‍♀️

thank you so much for this! used to make these same mistakes too and have been watching your vids for years 🌟🌟🌟💗

This is the best demonstration of the under eye fat pocket I've seen! Thank you for the side by side, I have made the mistake of using the entire under eye before and couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong.

appreciate the effort put into comparison takes and drawings for visual aids, really helpful in selling me on the tips :3

As someone who never had a figure to teach me this, thank you!! You’re like the wise older sister I never had!❤

This is for beginners but I’ve been doing makeup for years and I’ve now learned really important things and techniques that I was clueless on before. Thank you so much.