Beginner's Makeup Course
Beginner's Guide to Makeup
Starting from scratch, making makeup easy, natural, and simple to apply.
This tutorial is designed for beginners who are new to makeup and want to quickly master everyday makeup looks. Following the sequence of skincare → base makeup → eyebrows and eyes → facial contouring → tool maintenance, it will help you build a solid foundation, making beauty simple and confident.
Preparation Before Makeup
Why is pre-makeup skincare more important than the makeup itself?
The more hydrated your skin is → the better your base makeup will adhere.
Proper hydration → prevents makeup from smudging or creasing.
Basic Steps for Pre-Makeup Skincare
Cleansing
Toner
Serum
Lotion or cream (essential for dry skin)
Sunscreen
Helpful Tool: Facial Cleansing Device
Deeply cleanses oil and makeup residue, making makeup last longer.
Use once a day; be gentle on sensitive areas.
Beginner's Guide to Base Makeup
Recommended Beginner Tools
Beauty Blender: Natural, lightweight, and easy to use
Powder Puff: Effortless setting of makeup
Foundation Brush: Suitable for beginners who want high coverage
Simple Base Makeup Steps
Primer/Base
Foundation (a thin layer)
Concealer (apply in dots)
Setting Powder (gently press with a powder puff)
Beauty Blender Tips
Wet thoroughly and squeeze out excess water before use
Pat gently when applying makeup; gently press under the eyes, around the nose, and at the corners of the lips
Common Problems
Applying too much → Cakey, patchy makeup
Not setting makeup → Easily smudges
Ignoring the nose area → Enlarged pores
Eyebrow Basics
Common Eyebrow Tools
Eyebrow Pencil: First choice for beginners
Eyebrow Powder: Natural and soft
Eyebrow Brush: Adjusts eyebrow shape
Simple Three-Point Positioning Method
Eyebrow Head: Directly above the nostril
Eyebrow Arch: Extension line from the outer corner of the pupil
Eyebrow Tail: Line connecting the nostril and the outer corner of the eye
Eyebrow Makeup Steps
Outline the shape
Gently fill in the color
Blend with an eyebrow brush
Set with eyebrow gel (optional)
Eye Makeup Basics
Recommended Eyeshadow Tools
Flat Brush: For color application
Blending Brush: For blending edges
Small Brush: For highlighting details
Two-Color Method for Beginners
Light color: For large area base
Dark color: For deepening the outer corner of the eye
Electric Eyelash Curler Use
Preheat → Gently push at the base, middle, and tip of the lashes for 3-5 seconds each;
Use with mascara to instantly enlarge the eyes.
Face Sculpting
Blush Techniques
Gently sweep onto the apples of the cheeks after smiling;
Round brush for a natural look, angled brush for a slimming effect.
Contouring and Highlighting
Contouring: Jawline, under the cheekbones, sides of the nose
Highlighting: Upper part of the nose bridge, highest point of the cheekbones, cupid's bow
Avoid applying large areas to the entire face → easily looks oily
Lip Makeup
Beginner Lipstick Shades
Everyday milky tea color
Application Techniques
Apply lip balm first
Blend naturally with fingertips
Apply darker color to the center of the lips for a more three-dimensional look
Setting Makeup
Recommended Tools: Powder puff or powder brush
Oily skin → Press with a powder puff
Dry skin → Lightly sweep with a powder brush
Key Setting Areas
Sides of the nose, T-zone, under the eyes
Tool Usage and Maintenance
Makeup Brush Cleaning
Foundation brush: Every 3–5 days
Eye brush: Every week
Wash in the direction of the bristles, air dry naturally.
Beauty Blender Maintenance
Warm water + facial cleanser;
Squeeze to clean, do not rub;
Replace every 1–2 months.
Powder Puff Maintenance
Wash frequently, avoid direct sunlight;
Store in a dry environment.
Electric Tools (Eyelash curler / Beauty device / Facial cleansing device)
Wipe dry after use, avoid soaking;
Charge regularly, follow the instructions.
Common Beginner Problems
Patchy foundation? → Too much product or skin is too dry
Brush marks? → Foundation is too dry or too much pressure applied
Eyelashes not curling? → Insufficient temperature or not enough pressure
Foundation creasing? → Lack of hydration before makeup + incorrect tool usage
Beginner Must-Have Tool List
Beauty blender
Powder puff
Basic brush set
Electric eyelash curler
Facial cleansing device
Makeup isn't about buying more, but about finding the right tools + methods + consistent practice.
At Ptcoba, we hope every product becomes your most reliable and convenient little helper on your makeup journey, making every attempt easy and rewarding.