Hello Dolls,
As a beauty blogger, I have to keep researching on various beauty tips and making amends on any beauty mistakes.
The essence of Makeup is to enhance your beauty not to age you.
I'll tell you which blunders to avoid and walk you through the right techniques to achieve a fresh, youthful glow.
Mistake #1: Using Too Much Foundation
As the saying goes.."too much of anything is bad for you". Only use foundation where you need it to even out discoloration, hence you dont't have to cover every inch of your skin. I learnt the hard way (lol).
When buying a foundation, avoid those described as "matte," "velvet," and "long-wearing"; look for sheer liquid formulas with light-diffusing pigments, so this way you can control you application better.
If you have dry skin, foundation can look patchy and accentuate discoloration, so exfoliate two to three times a week and always apply a moisturizer after cleansing.
Mistake #2: Over-Concealing Your Under-Eye Circles
I love Eva Longoria...but she needs to sack that wicked makeup artist! We all know highlighting your under eye is a vital makeup routine because it wakens up the eye.
A thick concealer that comes in a stick or pot will eradicate the shadows under your eyes, but it will also draw attention to the crepiness and fine lines that usually show up in that area first. A better option is a liquid foundation that is a shade or two shades lighter than your foundation shade.
I personally use Mac Select cover-up NC45 for my highlights. Also try avoiding a concealer that is way lighter than your foundation shade because no matter how much you blend it in...the difference will be clear.
Mistake #3: Wearing Deep, Dark Lip Colors
A dark color makes any surface look smaller—a welcome illusion perhaps on your hips but not your lips.
To make your mouth look fuller (one hallmark of a youthful face), choose bright lipsticks and glosses (peaches, pinks, vibrant reds) over deep shades (burgundies, wines, browns).
Makeup artists use another trick to create the illusion of luscious lips: Before applying color, trace a highlighter pencil along your upper lip line, then buff it out with your finger.
Mistake #4: Finishing with Powder
Youthful skin reflects light. Powders prevent light reflection and tend to magnify lines in the skin.
If powder has been the final step of your makeup routine since high school, It can be difficult to quit cold-turkey.
Here's a three-step program: First, switch to a very sheer translucent powder ...I use Ben Nye Banana powder to set my highlights which is on your nose and chin.
Finally, trade the powder for a packet of blotting tissues—use one, only on the T-zone (nose, chin, and forehead), if you're shiny midday.
Mistake #6: Going Overboard with Lip Liner
A lip liner can define your lips and prevent color from feathering into any lines around the mouth—but choose one very carefully.
If you line your lips too heavily, or with a color that's too dark, they'll look tight and pursed. For the most natural effect, your lip liner should match the color of your lips, not the color of your lipstick.
Choose a creamy formula that won't adhere to any dry patches, and use it to fill in your lips entirely, so it wears evenly.
Mistake #8: Skipping Blush
A rosy flush on your cheeks brings instant life to your face. And, if applied correctly, blush can offer a little lift.
Smile, find the fleshiest part of your cheek and apply color just slightly above it. Blend the color out toward your temples in circles, not a line, using a big fluffy brush.
You want to avoid a stripe of color that stretches along your cheekbones, which can make you look drawn and hollow.
There you go Dolls, I hope you find this blog post useful. Please comment if you have other mistakes we can avoid.
Have a Nice Weekend
BeautybyMS
xxMuahxx
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