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12 Makeup Mistakes to Avoid


How many of these mistakes have you made?


  1. Applying Makeup To Dry Skin - If you try to apply makeup to dry skin, you will find the makeup sits on top of the skin instead of blending in. The makeup tends to accentuate the dryness resulting in flaky skin. You want to be sure to exfoliate at least once a week, followed by a moisturizer suitable for your skin type.  
  2. Not Applying Primer - Primers create a smooth surface that not only helps your makeup glide on, it provides a base to keep your makeup in place. After applying moisturizer, apply the primer and then your foundation. 
  3. Not Knowing the Proper Way to Contour - There are oodles of contouring guides available on the internet. But be aware of what areas YOU need to contour. Blending is as important as the placement. Stick with using only one shade darker of your foundation for the contour. 
  4. Using the Wrong Shade of Foundation - When choosing your color, select two shades that come closest to your skin tone, apply them at your jawline and then in natural lighting (outside) pick the one that looks natural. Change your foundation shade with the seasons, being sure to color match properly. 
  5. Testing Makeup on the Back of Your Hand - Your hands will not be the same color as your face. So, it's better to test the makeup on the area it's meant to be used . Test foundation on your jawline, and lipstick on your lips, blush on your cheeks, etc. 
  6. Picking the Wrong Under Eye Concealer - If you try using a shade that's lighter than your foundation, you may end up bringing more attention to the area. It's better to choose a color corrector for under the eye area, such as peach to counteract the purple under eye circles. 
  7. Overusing Bronzer - The purpose of bronzer is to add warmth to the areas of the face that you can imagine the sun to hit, the forehead, temple and nose. It's not designed to be an all-over color nor a blush. Pick the high points of your face and subtly apply the bronzer.
  8. Applying Powder All Over - Powder needs only be applied in the areas where it's needed, usually the T-zone. You don't need a ton of powder which could end up looking cakey. Use a brush and tap off any excess powder then stipple (press) into the areas. If you've applied too much powder, it will look heavy and made-up. Spritz your face with a moisture spray to bring back the natural dewy look of skin.
  9. Using Dirty Brushes - Not only does this attribute to causing skin breakouts it doesn't allow your makeup to look fresh. Wash your brushes regularly with a good brush cleaner. You can use a mild shampoo in a pinch. Try not to use alcohol as this is damaging to the bristles and shortens the life of your brushes. 
  10. Curling Your Lashes After Mascara - Always curl your lashes prior to applying mascara. If you try to curl them after you've already applied mascara, you may end up pulling out your lashes. Especially when the mascara is still slightly wet and tacky. You will also cause the lashes to clump together. 
  11. Wearing Dark Lip Liner - Excessively dark lip liner was in 20 years ago but not anymore. Choose a lip liner that's just a shade deeper than your natural lip color. Be sure to blend in with your lip color to avoid any telltale line.
  12. Too Much Glue on False Lashes - Only a minimal amount of glue is needed. Just apply a slight amount of glue to the lash rim. You also need to wait for the glue to slightly dry, about 30 seconds. You'll find the lashes won't slip and slide as easy when you allow the glue to get tacky. 
Stephanie Mazzeo - Makeup Artist

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