15 Makeup mistakes you need to stop making right now

Bad Blunders: 15 Makeup mistakes you need to stop making right now

MF editorial team

16 Jun 2017

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Not filling in your eyebrows properly
Making up your eyebrows requires finesse and precision. The secret: a well-chosen shade and a well-crafted pencil. Check out our handy tips for perfect brows.
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Overdoing the smoky eye look
The smoky eye trick is the perfect evening makeup look we all fall back on, but be careful use a heavy hand to apply your shadow. You need to avoid that panda look! To achieve it perfectly, take a look at our foolproof smoky eye makeup tutorial.
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Skipping the eyeliner
To achieve doe-like eyes, eyeliner is a must. For the best effect, it is necessary to focus on three areas: the outer corner of your eye, the centre part of your lash line, and the inner corner of your eye. Check out our tutorial on 10 ways to wear your eyeliner like a pro.
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Using your eyelash curler wrong
In order to protect your lashes from accidental damage and breakage, it is best used before you apply your mascara, not after!
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Your concealer is too bright
You really shouldn’t be confusing your concealer with your illuminator! If you need to create highlights, you should use the appropriate product. Choosing a concealer with a shade that is too light because you think it will better camouflage your dark circles will just make you look like you have two starkly white marks under your eyes. Opt for a shade that is close to your complexion.
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Overloading your makeup
Going overboard by focusing on both your eyes and mouth would definitely be too much. Unless you are going to a fancy cocktail party where all the ladies will be decked out in full face paint, choose one area of your face you wish to concentrate on and leave the rest nude for a more everyday look.
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Choosing a foundation in the wrong shade
Far from giving you the look your desire, picking a foundation that is too dark can age your face and will give you that “orange” look. Foundation that is too light will make you look pale and sickly. Do not hesitate to seek advice from the professionals at your usual makeup store.
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Your lip pencil lines are too visible
It is old-fashioned for your lip pencil marks to be seen. For a timeless look, choose your lip pencil shade to be the exact colour as your lipstick. And remember to use a light hand!
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Forgetting to powder your neck
Nothing is worse than the “mask” effect. You know, when your face is whiter than the rest of your body? It looks terrifyingly unnatural! After all, you are not a geisha! To remedy this, consider lightly powdering your neck for a uniform finish.
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Abusing your mascara
Who doesn’t dream of having long, lush eyelashes? To achieve this, you shouldn’t be layering on the mascara. Too many swipes and you’ll end up with thick, stocky and clumpy lashes that will take away from the wide-awake look mascara is supposed to help with.
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Applying powder that is too dark
Having a healthy bronzed look does not necessarily mean using a powder that is darker. At the risk of looking like you’ve spent too long baking your face in the sun, choose a shade that warms your complexion without saturating it.
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Using too much foundation
Applying your foundation with a heavy hand will only make you look much older than you actually are, as foundation tends to make creases and fine lines more pronounced. Consider using a sweeping brush or a blending sponge for lighter application.
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Poorly applied eye shadow
Often, eyeshadow is poorly applied due to time constraints and lack of proper blending. Be sure to keep your colour on your upper eyelids if you are only going to use one colour. And to keep the colour from moving past the fold in your lid, consider using a base to prime the area.
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Using too much blush
Unless you want to walk around looking like a clown or a Russian doll, you should use a light hand when using blush. The trick: shake off the excess powder on your brush before application.
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Using too much powder
Makeup shouldn’t be used in excess. This rule applies to powder as well, as powder can end up weighing down your complexion and creating a “plastered on” look. Just like dealing with your blush, try shaking the excess powder off your brush before applying.

Say goodbye to unsightly eyes and an uneven complexion once you stop with these makeup no-nos.

When it comes to your beauty and makeup, the errors that you make can severely impact on your look. As they say, first impressions are everything, so it pays to make yourself look presentable when you step out of your front door! Layering on way too much foundation, picking the wrong shades for your skin tone, doing a terrible job when it comes to blending your eyeshadow or blush… these are things many of us are guilty of, without even knowing it! Fortunately, there are some small tricks to remedy this — some good habits to adopt on a daily basis.

Head up to the gallery to find out which 15 mistakes you need to stop making when it comes to your makeup. Once you know what you’re doing wrong, you can easily start looking your best!

J Sinnan & Angela Goh

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