4 Biggest Mistakes People Make With Their Makeup
Makeup is a wonderful tool and one that can make you feel more confident about yourself, and put your best foot forward not only in a personal setting but also a professional one. Yet, it’s one of those things that must be used wisely.
If you fall victim to some of the most common pitfalls, then you can find yourself with a pancake face, or worse, look older than you actually are. Even the most experienced makeup enthusiasts can fall victim to these mistakes.
To help you, here are some of the biggest ones to look out for to ensure your makeup routine looks flawless every time.
Doing Your Makeup In The Wrong Lighting
One of the biggest rookie mistakes is doing your makeup in artificial lighting, which may look great while you’re doing it, but when you go outside it looks nothing like it did before. Ideally, you should do your makeup in natural light. If you have big windows, set up your makeup table next to it so that you can have as much natural light to work with as possible.
Although a little additional artificial lighting can help you see better, you should not do your makeup in 100% artificial light, as your makeup will not look the same outside. If you’re looking for a natural look, then you want to make sure you always stick to natural light.
Skipping Moisturizer
Some people are afraid of a shiny makeup application, and as such they skip the moisturizer before putting on their makeup. However, this is one of the biggest mistakes you can make, as it will lead to poor makeup application.
Put plenty of moisturizer on as well as a primer so that your makeup goes on smoothly without settling into your fine lines. Failing to put on moisturizer doesn’t just lead to a poor application either. It can also lead to breakouts and even dry skin patches.
Choosing The Wrong Shade
It’s one of the most common mistakes out there, yet can make a world of difference in your overall result. If you choose the wrong shade, you risk either looking strangely darker than the rest of your body, or bizarrely pale. Test the foundation on your neck and jawline in natural lighting.
Sometimes, it’s important to know that a brand may not have exactly your skin color. This will call for blending a few colors together, which may cost a little extra, however, you’ll find you’re much more confident and happy with your makeup application.
Applying too Much Makeup
When it comes to makeup, less is more. Yes, that’s right, you can forget those makeup videos from the 2000s with ten pounds of contouring makeup.
It’s all about putting a minimum amount of product on yet using it wisely. Excess product will settle into your fine lines, and ultimately make you look older and wrinklier. Take it easy when applying and always blend.
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