Device and method for applying makeup

A method for applying first and second makeup material to a facial surface of a user, the method comprising:

• providing a device for applying makeup, the device including a template body and an absorbent backing attached to a rear side of the template body, the template body having an upper and lower edge, the absorbent backing substantially constructed from an absorbent and compressible material, the absorbent backing having a makeup application edge spaced from the rear side of the template body;
• absorbing the second makeup material into the absorbent backing;
• pressing the absorbent backing against an area of the facial surface below the eye and on a skin surface proximate the cheek of the user thereby compressing in order to conform to the skin surface proximate the cheek and apply the second makeup material onto the skin surface proximate the cheek of the user;
• contacting the upper edge of the template body with the facial surface below the eye thereby screening the skin surface proximate the cheek of the user from the eye and a facial surface area laterally adjacent to the eye;
• applying a first makeup material proximate to the facial surface area adjacent the eye and the contacted upper edge, the upper edge of the template body operating to prevent the firstmakeup material from being applied to the area of the facial surface below the eye and above or over the cheek;
• and
• removing the device.