Cosmetic makeup gives great confidence boost and expression through the face, but even slight error makes quite a difference in the cosmetic completion. Worry not! For this blog, we have discussed five common mistakes to avoid when it comes to makeup, making your look perfect at any point in time.
Mistake 1: Not Prepping the Skin Properly
What’s the mistake?
Skipping one’s skincare routine or applying makeup on dry or oily skin can sometimes create an uneven look and cakey appearance of makeup. Makeup just doesn’t sit in the best manner and tend not to last as long when you don’t prepare your skin.
How to avoid it:
- Keep your face clean by removing dirt and oil from it.
- Moisturize your skin, even if it’s oily. Hydrated skin helps makeup go on smoothly.
- Use a primer according to your skin type: – for oily skin types, a mattifying primer would be helpful; for dry skin, hydrating primer will help.
Mistake 2: Choosing the Wrong Foundation Shade
What went wrong?
A wrong foundation shade can mean that your face ends up too light or too dark and even orange. It can also make your neck and face uneven.
How to avoid it:
- Test foundation on your jawline in natural light, not just under store lighting.
- Find out your skin’s undertone—cool, warm, or neutral—and choose a foundation that matches it.
- Ensure your foundation mixes well into the face as well as the neck to appear natural.
Mistake 3: Overdoing Concealer
What’s the mistake?
Applying an excessive amount of concealer or one that is far too light or dark can accentuate all the cakey folds-or creases-under the eyes.
How to avoid it:
- A very small, thin layer of concealer works best.
- Choose a concealer that’s 1-2 shades lighter than your skin to brighten your face without overdoing it.
- Set your concealer with a light layer of translucent powder to prevent creasing.
Mistake 4: Overloaded or Unbalanced Brows
What’s the mistake?
Too much or uneven application of brow fill-ins can make your brows look pretty harsh and unnatural. Overly dark or thick brows are enough to throw a whole makeup look off.
How to avoid it:
- Apply only highlighting to the high points of your face: your cheekbones, brow bones, and the bridge of your nose.
- Use a light hand when applying it to avoid looking overly shiny.
- If you have oily skin, avoid applying highlighter to areas that are naturally oily, like the T-zone.
Mistake 5: Misusing Highlighter
What’s the mistake?
Too much highlighting or to the wrong parts of the face can make your face appear oily or shiny instead of glowing.
How to avoid it:
This means that avoiding these common makeup mistakes gets you closer to that polished yet natural look. Remember, practice, practice, practice! These tips will make your makeup routine not only become smoother but your final look flawless as well. What’s the biggest makeup mistake you learned to avoid? Share with us! Following these simple tips, you are able to enhance your beauty rather than distracting you with excessive makeup.
