The 7 Blunders of the Makeup World
Some women can make it look effortless, but don’t let them fool you – using makeup correctly is a skill acquired over years of practice and study. The stars can seem to set an impossible standard of beauty, for example, but what you’re really seeing is the handiwork of talented makeup artists who have gone to school for exactly what we’re going to talk about here. Fortunately, you don’t need to hire a personal makeup artist in order to look your best; in fact, sometimes its as easy as avoiding the 7 blunders of the makeup world:
All too often, the shade of a woman’s foundation is just a shade or two off – and it shows. Foundation isn’t intended to make you appear paler or more tan; instead, it is only meant to smooth out the minor imperfections that everyone’s face has. Try matching it on your jawline rather than on your wrist next time you’re buying foundation!
While some believe that if you use lip liner just outside your lips’ natural lines, then fill it in with your lipstick, your lips will appear plumper. This effect is rarely achieved, however. Leave this one to the professionals.
Dark, smoky eyes are supposed to entice and attract, but more often than not, you’re just applying too much mascara and eyeliner, which leads to chunks of eyelash and a haggard appearance.
People like to try and sculpt their faces with blush, or add vibrancy and youth, but that’s not the end result when you go overboard. Instead, you end up drawing attention to your makeup, rather than your natural beauty.
We pluck them, pencil them, shape them, and shade them – eyebrows receive quite a bit of attention, but they’re better left alone (for the most part). A small amount of shaping is acceptable, but a natural brow is not just acceptable but attractive.
Some products have luminous particles in them that are intended to give your face a fresh glow. It’s easy to use too many luminizing products, though, which can result in a powdery look to the makeup under certain lights.
7. Before Makeup Even Touches Your Skin…
Too many women make the mistake of applying makeup onto dry, unmoisturized and even flaky skin. The result is a dry, unfinished look to the makeup and even flakier skin. Smooth, moist skin means smooth makeup!