Makeup should enhance your natural beauty, not cover it up. People make these common makeup mistakes on a daily basis without even knowing that they are doing it. Those little things that you are doing incorrectly could drastically affect how your make-up looks and feels. If you would like to have a more polished, professional look, these are the biggest mistakes you need to stop doing immediately.
Choosing the Wrong Color Foundation
This is probably the most common mistake people make with make-up. Many people use a foundation shade that is either too light or too dark for their skin tone, thus resulting in a face that does not match the neck and makes the face look inauthentic.
Make sure you test your foundation against your jaw line rather than your hand as the pigmentation of your hand is usually much different than that of your face. Also ensure that you are testing the shade of the foundation in a natural light source prior to purchasing. The result of correctly matching your foundation to your skin will be an even and natural look for your entire make-up.
Using Too Much Product
Applying too much make-up never leads to good make-up application. If you put on too many layers of product, concealer, foundation and powder, your skin will most likely look very heavy and additionally very cake-like.
Make-up should be built up gradually. Applying a small amount of product first and then slowly adding more as necessary works best. Thin layers of product applied in this way will blend together more easily and create a more natural look. Make-up should ultimately be enhancing your features, not covering them up with so many different types of products that it creates a heavy, caked-on type of appearance.
Neglecting To Prepare Your Skin
Most people do not realize that they should be preparing their skin with moisturizer and primer before applying make-up. This is a huge mistake and results in poor application of any type of product as well as poor durability.
You must care for your skin first, and apply make-up second. Therefore, wash your face, moisturize, apply primer and then apply your make-up. By taking these few simple steps before applying your make-up, it will greatly increase both the wear and appearance of all of your make-up.
Not Doing Your Eyebrows Properly
Bold, well-defined eyebrows are very fashionable today; however, if they are too thick or too dark then they can ruin the entire look. Drawing on large blocks of colour in place of a well-formed eyebrow will give you a very angry-looking face and make you appear unnatural.
To prevent looking angry or unnatural, fill in the eyebrows using very small strokes as if you are mimicking the hair that is actually growing in your eyebrow area. Try using a very fine-lined pencil or cosmetic brush for this. Choose a product that is as close to your original eyebrow hair colour as possible. Completing your eyebrows in a manner that will leave them looking soft, shaped and nicely framed will enhance your face without it needing to look impossible.
Poor Blending
The most common reason for patchy makeup is improper blending. You can easily see harsh lines from your eye shadow, hi-lights, or blush.
Blending properly gives your makeup the professional look you want. It takes a few extra minutes but will yield excellent results if you do it well with the right tools, such as brushes or sponges. Having a smooth transition between colours makes a tremendous difference.
Wearing Too Much Shimmer
Shimmer and glitter can look fabulous; however, using them in all of your makeup can be bad. Applying sparkle eye shadow, highlighters, and glossy lip gloss all at the same time is a common mistake, and can create a look that appears shiny rather than beautiful.
Too much glitter can make the face appear oily and overdone. Pick one area of your face for glitter or shimmer. For example, if you are wearing sparkle eye shadow, keep the rest of your face matte and proportionate.
Trends Aren’t Always Right for You
The latest trend in makeup may not work on everyone’s face. Just because a certain product looks fabulous on social media doesn’t mean it will also look fabulous on your features.
You should be aware that when applying makeup you need to consider your skin type, face shape, and personal preferences. Instead of copying the trend, adapt it to suit your own needs.
Failing To Remove Your Makeup Before Bed
A common mistake people make is sleeping with their makeup on. This can contribute to clogged pores and breakouts and long-term damage to your skin.
Regardless of how exhausted you feel, you should always remove your makeup prior to going to bed. Clean skin provides an excellent base for applying makeup and helps you avoid common makeup mistakes in the long run.
Conclusion
Although there are several various variations and errors related to makeup, they can all readily be repaired through careful attention to specific areas such as colour matching, blending, and preparing the skin for applying makeup. Understanding and correcting regular makeup mistakes will help you achieve better results.
Makeup should make you feel confident and beautiful. By avoiding common mistakes, you will produce fresh, natural, and flawless makeup every day.