Perhaps this year, you’ve decided to master the art of makeup. You might have bought all the necessary products, but do you know the right steps?

Just like skincare, makeup application follows a specific order. For instance, when applying your skincare, serums, and oil-based products are applied last; using them first disrupts the entire routine. The same principle applies to makeup. Buying all the desired products isn’t the only step in becoming a “makeup girlie”; the right steps are non-negotiable.

Beauty influencer and content creator Ale Jay has broken down the steps for the correct order of applying makeup. Watch below:

The correct order of applying makeup

1. Primer

2. Colour corrector (optional)

3. Foundation

4. Concealer

5. Powder

6. Bronzer and Contour

7. Highlighter

8. Brow pencil and gel

9. Eyeshadow

10. Eyeliner

11. Mascara

12. Lip liner

13. Lipstick

14. Lip gloss

15. Blush

16. Setting Spray