5 Beauty mistakes you need to stop making ASAP

Makeup Mishaps: 5 Beauty mistakes you need to stop making pronto

Perin Sidhu

30 Mar 2016

updated the Wednesday, March 30, 2016

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Applying your shadows way higher than you should
When it comes to using shadows of colour, these shades can be unforgiving when dragged way up into your crease. We recommend using a neutral shadow shade to define your crease and following up with the slightest bit of colour to add depth.
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Jumping into foundation without letting your skincare dry
When it comes to bases, you should allow your skincare to dry before proceeding to apply your foundation. This allows your base product to sink in better and blend seamlessly.
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Smiling excessively when applying blush
When applying blushes, the key is to smile ever so slightly such that colour can be deposited as a flush and not packed on. When you smile excessively, you are placing your blush colour at a position higher than where your cheeks would normally rest.
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Packing on too much powder
Go easy on the powder, ladies. Powder should be used as a tool to set your makeup and not cake up your base unless you are using it solely as your foundation. When applying powder, use a damp sponge to help distribute just the right amount of product and avoid any excess build up.
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Using eyeliner all over
Eyeliners are always a hit and miss especially when you are in a rush. Using eyeliner all over can create the illusion of smaller looking eyes, especially when a harsh formula such as liquid liner is used. Instead, opt for a gel or kohl liner to lightly add definition.

Applying your shadows way higher than you should

We round up beauty mistakes you ought to stop making ASAP.

As women, we can be prone to making a few grooming mistakes. This is forgivable – after all, putting on makeup is a skill that can require a little practice. However, there are some mistakes that cannot be pardoned. We are talking about choosing the wrong shade of foundation, going overboard with the contour, or using a concealer so bright it would probably be seen from the moon.

Such “mistakes” occur due to what we see on social media or when we perceive information wrongly. The art of makeup is built upon some basic rules and as long as we follow these simple requirements, we are free to experiment. We may be making these mistakes unknowingly as we might have seen them on others. One of the key rules is to keep your tools clean to prevent the spread of bacteria. If you have particularly sensitive skin, we recommend cleaning your tools every 2 weeks.

Head over to the gallery above for a round-up of 5 beauty mistakes you need to stop making as soon as you finish reading this article.

Perin Sidhu

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