1. Stretching the area around your eye to make the perfect wing.
Why it's wrong: Pulling
your eye back when putting on eyeliner not only can break down the
sensitive skin and elasticity around your eye, if your eye isn't relaxed when applying makeup, you could end up
with a horribly uneven line. In short, it's a lose-lose situation.
Quick Fix: While
there are plenty of internet D.I.Y. tricks out there (that usually
result in major fails unless you are a serious beauty guru), celebrity
makeup artist Kristee Liu
says using Post-its for stencils usually does the trick for creating a
wing that's just the right size for every day wear. What's more is that
you'll save the skin around your eye and avoid getting a dragged down look when applying eyeliner. Brilliant, right?
2. Drawing lines on the entire brow.
Why it's wrong:
Tracing heavy lines on your entire brow shape can make it harder to
blend and soften them, which means you'll most likely end up with an
unnatural shape and cartoon-ish brows that don't match your hair color
at all.
Quick Fix: When it comes to brows, Start with a color that is the same or one shade lighter than
your natural hair color. Instead of drawing a harsh stroke and trying to
blend with your finger, use an eyebrow brush and use small strokes on
the bottom of your brow and brush upwards. The soft strokes will create
an illusion of a fuller look without going overboard while a brush makes
it worlds easier to blend.
3. Applying too much blush too low on your face.
Why it's wrong: A
nice rosy hue on your cheeks is suppose to add the finishing touch to
your face, not be the center of attention. Putting blush on a lower part
of your cheek can drag your face down and look overdone.
Quick Fix:using a contouring brush and applying color only to the
apples of your cheeks, as opposed to the entire sides of your face. This
way, your face will be lifted up naturally when you blend and avoid
looking over-the-top and, well, like a clown.
4. Using way too many products for contouring.
Why it's wrong: Okay,
okay we get it: Kim Kardashian's face always looks perfect and you
dream of having yours look just as slim and defined, which is why you
spend forever staring at the mirror in the morning. But the truth is you
don't have to, and your look can often result in some nasty orange
streaks in natural light settings, if not done perfectly.
Quick Fix: For
an every day morning routine, Strozzi swears by what she calls the
golden rule of three. In other words, start with your matte bronzer at
the top of your forehead and make light strokes down your hairline
connecting from your forehead to the top of your cheekbone and your
jawline. Blend a little and you're out the door. Kim K, look out!
5. Applying lipstick to naked lips.
Why it's wrong: It's tempting to do a few swipes after
lunch or your coffee break to refresh your look, Its a big mistake if
you want your color to actually last and apply evenly without smearing
or drying out your lips.
Quick Fix:
While the well-known internet hack may be to dab a bit of primer or
foundation on your lips these things can actually make your
lips more crusty and less luscious-looking. Instead, prep your lips with
a papaw ointment
or light face moisturizer and let it soak in while you do the rest of
your makeup routine. After a few minutes, apply your lipstick. The added
moisture will ensure your lipstick doesn't wear off right away and that
it glides on much more smoothly and evenly.
6. Using your finger or a sponge to apply foundation.
Why it's wrong:
To put it simply, you're going to get an uneven, cakey result. Plus,
sponges soak up a lot of the product, which basically means you could be
wasting a bunch of foundation and flushing money down the toilet.
Quick Fix: It's
as simple as investing in a good foundation brush—they're easier to use
and navigate across your face and you'll wind up with much more even
coverage
7. Testing your foundations in the wrong spots.

Why it's wrong: When
on a mission to find the perfect foundation match, many smear a little
on their hands or wrists for a quick test before buying. More often than
not, however, doing this can cause you to buy a shade that's too dark
on your face and/or doesn't match your pigment.
Quick Fix:
Dab a little on your neck and on the outside of your cheek. Your neck
color is usually a lighter hue, which means you'll be less likely to buy
a formula that's too dark for your face (remember, it's easier to brush
a little more bronzer on your face than to try and lighten a darker
formula)sample a bit on your décolletage for
even more accurate results. Compare the color on each of the three
spots and pick the formula that disappears into your skin.
8. Throwing away your mascara too soon.
Why it's wrong: We've all heard about the horrible
things that can grow in your tube of mascara after keeping it around
longer than four months, but that doesn't mean you should toss it when
your formula starts getting too thick If it's before the four month
mark, your mascara is probably becoming hard from pumping the tube every
day.
Quick Fix: If
you find your mascara getting a little too clumpy for your liking,
putting two or three drops of saline solution in the tube and
stirring with your wand. The added moisture refreshes the formula, which
means you'll get a lot more usage out of it and your lashes will be
much smoother and a lot less clumpy.
9. Storing your makeup products in the bathroom.
Why it's wrong: It
sounds strange, but a lot of our beauty products contain natural oils
and waxes in them that fluctuating temperatures in the summertime (or
after a hot shower) could ruin,While a lot of products
are tested to hold up at room temperatures, the consistencies of some
natural products, eye creams, perfumes, nail polish, facial masks, and
eyeliners fare much better in cooler conditions.
Quick Fix: Move
over, milk! Stick your products containing natural or organic
ingredients in the fridge to prolong the shelf life and protect your
makeup from being exposed to harmful temperatures. Plus,cool eye cream will help seal up your pores and feel that much more
amazing on your skin when it's hot out. Never mind the confused looks
you'll most likely get from your husband and kids—it's all in the name
of beauty!
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