When it comes to makeup and beauty,
the mistakes you make can really affect your appearance. Remember, that first
impressions mean everything. Therefore, it is very important to make yourself
look lovely, even fabulous, before you leave your house. There are several
mistakes we end up making, even without having an idea that we are doing it all
wrong. Like, having one brush that serves your entire makeup needs. Too much
bronze, the wrong foundation, and blending makeup badly. Everyone is guilty of
many of these so, to save you from the embarrassment of walking around looking
like a clown, below are 15 mistakes that you may be doing and, how to correct
them.
1. Applying makeup on dry skin
This is one of the commonest
mistakes. Applying makeup on dry skin can affect your face, causing dryness and
flakiness. You can avoid dryness and flakiness by exfoliating your skin once a
week or, find alternative ways, like moisturizing and cleansing, to get rid of
the dead skin cells. When your face is already moist, then you can go ahead and
apply your makeup. The results will be amazing. Never, ever, apply makeup on a
dry face without moisturizing first.
2. Wrong foundation
This is the worst mistake. We tend
to forget that foundation comes in a whole range of different shades. We all
have been there where we choose the wrong foundation that is not suitable for
our face. To ensure that you do not end up looking like a clown, make sure that
you choose the right foundation. Go to a store where they sell beauty products
and look for two different shades that are close to your skin tone; then swatch
the foundation on the side of your jaw line to see which foundation matches
your skin.
3. Overdoing the bronzer
Going extreme with the bronzer is
also one of the worst mistakes to make. Bronzer only adds warmth to your
complexion. Too much bronzer makes you look muddy, or burnt, so you don't want
to look like someone who has just came from a swim in mud. You only apply
Bronzer on places where the sun hits you; places like the forehead and nose. Do
not forget to apply it to the neck too.
4. Dirty makeup brushes
We are all guilty of this neglect.
Most women make this mistake while applying makeup, using dirty sponges and
brushes. Dirty brushes and sponges lead to breakout. When applying makeup using
the same brush an uneven makeup application occurs. To ensure that your brushes
and sponges are dirt and bacteria free, wash them with mild shampoo and warm
water at least once every week.
5. Applying too much makeup
This phrase is cliché but very
important: "less is more." Why is this? It's because too much makeup
can make you look very old. The only time you should apply too much make up is
if you have severe acne so, rather than that, stay away from putting too much
foundation on. Instead, use a single coat of concealer and foundation, in order
to cover minor spots.
6. Buying make up without testing
You are in rush to get home so you
stop by the store, grab your makeup, and leave. This is not a good idea.
Remember how you try your clothes before buying? The same applies to makeup.
You have to test your makeup because it is important. When makeup has contact
with air it changes color and texture due to oxidation.
7. Testing makeup in wrong areas
You are probably doing this right
now and this is also wrong. Normally we test foundation and lipstick on the
back of our hands but, this will not give accurate results. To know if a
foundation is the right shade for you, put it on your jawline. For lipstick,
you can apply it on the lips or fingers.
8. Not using a primer
An important stage we ignore. This
is the most important stage of makeup application because a primer ensures that
the makeup slides on easily and helps the makeup to stay for longer without
fading.
9. Sticking to one product
We all have that one makeup product
that we love so much and cannot live without using. This habit is very
dangerous because you probably miss trying different and new products.
10. Applying powder in the wrong
places
Sometimes we powder the whole face
and that is not necessary. The right way to use powder is to apply it on your
face in parts that tend to be oily. Use a big powder brush in the powder and
tap off the excess; then rub gently on your face.
11. Using the same product
throughout the year
We often forget that, as seasons
change, the skin changes too. So, what worked for you last season may not work
this season. The foundation that worked well on you during summer may tend to
be too dry for you skin in winter. It is advisable to change your make up
product according to the season.
12. Applying the wrong shade of
blush
This mistake is widely made. When
applying blush, you should go for the shade that matches your natural blush. If
you are wearing a bold lip color, make sure that the blush is of a lighter
shade.
13. Not applying eye liner according
to your eye shape
Avoid making this mistake. Remember
that the placement of the eyeliner is as important as the color. You should
take note of your eye shape. When you have close-set eyes, the thickest part of
the liner should be on the outer corner of the eye as this will make the eye
look bigger.
14. Over-filling eyebrows
For perfect eyebrows, avoid
over-filling. Because when you over-fill, or use a shade that is too dark to
fill the eyebrows, then they will look very heavy and intense. Perfect eyebrows
give your face that amazing look.
There is this myth that when looking
for a concealer you should pick a shade or two lighter than your skin tone.
This is incorrect and a very big mistake. You should apply concealer that suits
your skin tone.
Article Source: By Bob Tom
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