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In today's lesson, I will talk about makeup.
I've decided to introduce some basic vocabulary related to makeup products.
So, if you want to enrich your English vocabulary, I suggest that you continue listening.
Make sure you don't miss the mini-story.
It will help you improve your English speaking and you'll have a great time.
Remember, you can get the transcript at speakenglishpodcast.com.
Okay, let's start.
Let's see what beauty products we need for a basic look.
Most women want to be ready in 5 minutes and, depending on the time that I have or the occasion, I spend between 5 and 30 minutes doing my makeup.
If you're a makeup lover, you know that there are countless makeup products.
So remember, in this episode, I will focus on the basics.
Okay, so what's the first step?
Before I start...
I'd like to mention some essential points, like how do we apply makeup and what makeup tools do we need for that?
There are so many options, but don't worry, I promise to keep it simple.
There are at least two makeup tools that you need to have in your collection.
Makeup brushes and at least one makeup sponge, also called a blender.
Depending on the product you want to apply, you will choose the right makeup tool.
Just keep in mind that many of the beauty items that I will mention come in a variety of textures.
The most common ones are powder, liquid, cream and gel.
So let's start our makeup routine.
Remember, you only have 5 minutes.
Let's start with the foundation.
As its name indicates, the foundation is where we apply the rest of the beauty products.
It's a makeup product very similar to a cream, except that it should have the same color as your skin.
We apply it all over the face, or only on the spots where we choose to hide imperfections.
Concealer is a very similar product, but we use it to hide dark circles under the eyes that make us look tired.
After applying foundation, we need to add some products on the cheeks.
Bronzer is a product that gives the impression that you've been in the sun the whole weekend.
I'd say that nowadays it's the most loved makeup product, together with a highlighter.
Wait a minute, what's a highlighter?
It's a cosmetic product that reflects light.
It gives a youthful glow to the face and body.
Another thing that I like to apply is blush.
This beauty product adds redness to the cheeks.
It comes in a variety of colors like pink, peach, red that imitate a natural flush.
After applying all this makeup, We'll add some face powder to set the makeup and make it last longer.
Okay, let's hurry up and continue.
I start by defining my eyebrows.
I usually use an eyebrow pencil.
It's just like an ordinary pencil, but with a creamier texture.
Then I apply eyeshadow.
I apply it on the eyelids and under the eyes.
Eyeshadow comes in powder, cream or pencil form, and I prefer to use it in powder.
We use eyeshadow to make the eye stand out or just look more attractive.
Many women apply eyeliner, but I usually skip this step.
So what's an eyeliner?
It's normally a pencil that we draw above upper lashes or below lower lashes, or even both.
Just like the eye shadow, we use an eyeliner to enhance or also change the eye shape.
Let's not forget about mascara.
Hmm, what's that?
Well, we use this product for the eyelashes.
It usually comes in black and makes the eyelashes look longer and voluminous.
So how about the lips?
The most popular products for lips are lipstick, lip gloss and lip balm.
Let me explain the differences.
Lipstick comes in a solid stick and it usually lasts a long time on the lips.
It comes in different textures and almost in an infinite range of colors.
Although, I prefer red or a nude shade, depending on the occasion.
Lip gloss, on the other hand, provides a glossy finish to the lips and sometimes color.
It doesn't last as much as the lipstick, but it's easier to apply, so I tend to use it more often.
And finally, the lip balm which, like the lipstick, comes in a bar or a small pot and hydrates and nourishes the lips.
Sometimes it adds a hint of color.
Congratulations!
Your 5-minute makeup routine is over.
So far so good?
Let's continue with a mini-story.
What's a mini-story?
A mini story is very simple.
I give you information using phrases, and then I ask you questions.
After each question, there will be some seconds of silence.
It's your turn to answer the question.
Just try to give an easy and short answer.
After you answer, I will give you the correct answer.
And just like that, I'll tell you a story with questions and answers.
Are you ready?
Steve applied for a job as a professional makeup artist last year.
Steve applied for an architect's position?
No, no.
Steve applied for a makeup artist position.
Did Steve hire a professional makeup artist?
No, no.
Steve applied for a professional makeup artist position himself.
Who applied?
Steve's mother?
No, Steve's mother didn't apply.
Steve applied.
When did he apply for a job?
Yesterday?
No, no.
Steve didn't apply for a job yesterday.
He applied for a job last year.
Anyway, he took the job without mentioning that he didn't know anything about makeup.
Did Steve accept the job?
Yes, he accepted the job.
Did Steve take the job although he didn't know anything about makeup?
Yes.
Although he didn't know anything about makeup, Steve accepted the job as a professional makeup artist.
Did Steve lie when he took the job?
Yes.
By not saying he didn't know anything about makeup, Steve lied.
Did Steve mention at any time that he didn't know anything about makeup?
No, Steve didn't mention at any time he didn't know anything about makeup.
He started improvising and mixing all the different beauty products together.
Did Steve improvise or learn something about makeup?
No, no.
Steve didn't learn anything about makeup.
He improvised.
What did Steve mix?
Paint?
No, no.
Steve didn't mix paint.
He mixed makeup products.
He only mixed one kind of beauty product?
No.
Steve mixed all the different beauty products together.
Since he worked for a well-known company, people became interested in his makeup technique.
Did Steve work at a little-known company?
No, no.
Steve worked at a well-known company.
People ignored his makeup technique, right?
No, no.
People were interested in his makeup technique.
Why were people interested in Steve's makeup technique?
Because Steve worked at a well-known company.
So in just one week, Steve managed to become an international makeup guru.
Did Steve manage to do anything?
Yes, he managed to do something.
Did he become a local guru?
No, Steve became an international guru.
What kind of guru did Steve become?
A spiritual guru?
No, no.
Steve didn't become a spiritual guru.
He became a professional makeup guru.
How much time did it take him to become an international guru?
10 years?
No, no, it didn't take Steve 10 years to become an international guru.
He became an international guru in only one week.
In the end, life is full of surprises.
Who would have told Steve that, instead of working as an architect, he would end up becoming a professional makeup artist?
Perfect.
It's the end of this mini-story.
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