Makeup mistakes you need to stop making right now
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It wasn’t until years later that I learned how to properly apply bronzer. Since then, I’ve discovered a few more solutions to common mistakes women make in their day-to-day makeup routines.
These are the common makeup mistakes you need to stop making
Not cleaning your makeup brushes
We've all been guilty of this from time to time. Even most makeup artists confess that the time-consuming brush-cleaning process
is their least favorite part of the job. But even if you don't care
that dirty brushes can make you break out, don't forget that they're
affecting your makeup application. Not only will the colors be all
muddled together, but a precise technique is rendered way more
complicated — the bristles are already overloaded with pigment, blurring
that perfect cut crease to oblivion.
Putting bronzer on your whole face
If you want
to fake a sun-kissed glow, use self-tanner on your face, not bronzer —
your pale hairline and neck will be a dead giveaway. Lightly apply a
subtly shimmery bronzer to the bridge of your nose, cheekbones, chin,
and forehead to mimic a real tan.
Matching foundation to the back of your hand
This seems
like a no-brainer, but we've all done it. Why would we test foundation
on our hands when we'll be wearing it on our faces? Your face and hand
are often not the same color as they don't receive the same amount of
sun exposure. Try foundation on your jawline for a perfect match.
Matching makeup color on the cheek
Like many women, I use to think that sampling makeup on my hand was the best way to get a perfect match. But I discovered that the best approach is to actually test makeup colors on the neck for the closest match to your natural skin tone. And don’t forget to select new makeup shades as seasons (and skin tone) change.Sleeping in your makeup
Yes, you know that this is bad. After all, it's probably why the beauty industry invented cleansing wipes!
But it doesn't just cause breakouts — falling asleep with a dirty face
can make you look older sooner. Makeup settles in your pores and
stretches them out, which is permanent over time. Enlarged pores =
rough, aged skin. Trust us, if we knew all along that a clean face was
the key to keeping our skin dewy and youthful, we would have created
better habits long ago.
Applying concealer wrong
While it
seems like it'd make sense to just apply concealer on top of your dark
circles, applying it in an upside-down triangle shape below the eye
creates an overall brightening effect that looks much more natural.
Blending too harshly around the eyes
I am all about any tips to help prevent wrinkles, especially around the eyes! When applying and blending concealer and eye makeup, use the third finger, patting gently, to avoid pulling the delicate eye skin. And make sure to wash hands well before and after.Applying lip liner just to the edges
Unless your
desired look is a throwback to the '90s, don't do this. Even if you
apply lipstick on top, your lip color will fade, leaving an unflattering
ring around your mouth. Instead, forgo liner entirely or fill in the
lines for a durable, last-all-day pout.
Forgetting to moisturize before applying makeup
Big no no! Dry, flaky skin doesn’t allow makeup to blend in, leaving it sitting on top unnaturally. Keep skin exfoliated and add a rich moisturizer to ensure you have the perfect base for makeup to blend in. I actually add a small amount of moisturizer to my makeup to help it go on more smoothly. Spritz on rose water to add a dewy glow!Wearing waterproof mascara every day
Unless you're
a very sweaty individual or a synchronized swimmer, you shouldn't wear a
waterproof formula regularly. It's very drying on the lashes. And since
these mascaras are hard to remove, you'll probably rub your eyes a lot
during the cleansing process and end up losing some lashes.
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