Many times woman will only put on the basic makeup when she is going out to a restaurant or the store. Basic makeup consists of foundation, powder, eye shadow, mascara and eyeliner. Some of these things are not used every day. Basic makeup for a woman is determined by the normal amount of makeup she wears each day. Foundation should be applied with a sponge. You dab some foundation onto the sponge and then rub it over your face. Make sure that the foundation is completely rubbed into the skin. Then use powder over the top of the foundation.
Next, you may apply the eye shadow and eye liner to the upper and lower parts of the eyes. Finally, you will use mascara on your eye lashes.