15 makeup mistakes you may be making every day
When it comes to makeup and beauty, the mistakes you make can really affect how you look. Remember, first impressions mean everything. Therefore, it is very important to look beautiful, even fabulous, before you leave the house. There are several mistakes that we end up making, even without having any idea that we are doing everything wrong. How to have a brush that serves all your makeup needs. Too much bronze, the wrong foundation, and poor makeup blending. Everyone is guilty of many of these, so to save you the embarrassment of walking around like a clown, here are 15 mistakes you may be making and how to correct them.
1. Apply makeup on dry skin
This is one of the most common mistakes. Applying makeup to dry skin can take a toll on your face, causing dryness and flaking. You can prevent dryness and flaking by exfoliating your skin once a week or looking for alternative ways, like moisturizing and cleansing, to get rid of dead skin cells. When your face is already wet, you can go ahead and apply your makeup. The results will be amazing. Never, ever, put makeup on a dry face without moisturizing it first.
2. Wrong foundation
This is the worst mistake. We tend to forget that foundation comes in a wide range of different shades. We have all been there where we choose the wrong foundation that is not right for our face. To make sure you don’t look like a clown, make sure you choose the right foundation. Go to a store that sells beauty products and find two different shades that are close to your skin tone; Then sample the foundation on the jawline side to see which foundation matches your skin.
3. Exaggerate the tan
Going to the extreme with bronzer is also one of the worst mistakes you can make. The bronzer just adds warmth to your complexion. Too much bronzer makes you look muddy or burnt, so you don’t want to look like someone who just swam in mud. You only apply Bronzer in places where the sun hits you; places like the forehead and nose. Do not forget to apply it on the neck as well.
4. Dirty makeup brushes
We are all guilty of this oversight. Most women make this mistake when applying makeup using dirty sponges and brushes. Dirty brushes and sponges cause breakouts. Applying makeup with the same brush results in uneven makeup application. To ensure that your brushes and sponges are free of dirt and bacteria, wash them with a mild shampoo and warm water at least once a week.
5. Applying too much makeup
This phrase is a 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 makeup is if you have severe acne, so avoid putting on too much foundation instead. Instead, use a single coat of concealer and foundation to cover minor blemishes.
6. Buy makeup without trying
You’re in a hurry to get home, so you stop by the store, grab your makeup, and leave. This is not a good idea. Do you remember how you try on clothes before buying them? The same applies to makeup. You have to try your makeup because it’s important. When makeup comes into contact with air, it changes color and texture due to oxidation.
7. Trying makeup on the wrong areas
You are probably doing this right now and this is also wrong. We normally test foundation and lipstick on the back of our hands, but this will not give accurate results. To find out if a foundation is the right shade for you, place it on your jawline. For the lipstick, you can apply it on the lips or on the fingers.
8. Do not use primer
An important stage that we ignore. This is the most important stage of makeup application because a primer ensures makeup glides on easily and helps makeup stay on longer without fading.
9. Sticking to one product
We all have that one makeup product we love so much and can’t live without using it. This habit is very dangerous because you probably miss trying new and different products.
10. Applying powder in the wrong places
Sometimes we powder the whole face and that is not necessary. The correct way to use the powder is by applying it to the face in the parts that tend to be oily. Use a large powder brush in the powder and tap off the excess; then gently rub into your face.
11. Using the same product throughout the year
We often forget that as the seasons change, the skin changes too. So what worked for you last season may not work this season. The foundation that worked well for you in the summer may tend to be too dry for your skin in the winter. It is advisable to change the makeup product according to the season.
12. Applying the wrong shade of blush
This mistake is widely made. When applying blush, you should choose the shade that matches your natural blush. If you’re wearing a bold lip color, make sure the blush is one shade lighter.
13. Not applying eyeliner according to the shape of your eyes
Avoid making this mistake. Remember that the placement of the eyeliner is just as important as the color. You should take note of the shape of your eyes. When your eyes are close together, the thickest part of the eyeliner should be at the outer corner of the eye, as this will make the eye appear larger.
14. Eyebrows that are too full
For perfect brows, avoid excessive filling. Because when you overfill, or use too dark a shade to fill in your brows, then they will look very heavy and intense. Perfect brows give your face that amazing look.
15. Light Concealer Application
There is a myth that when looking for a concealer you should choose one or two shades lighter than your skin tone. This is wrong and a very big mistake. You should apply a concealer that suits your skin tone.
If you take all of the above into account, you’ll probably look perfect by avoiding all of the above mistakes. The previous article will be very useful for this purpose.