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507)
To help brow powder adhere better to your eyebrows; apply a little
clear brow gel to an angled brow brush, wipe of excess product, take the
powder onto the brush an apply to the brows in light feathering
strokes.
506) If you prefer to use pencil liners but find that they
don’t give you enough definition; take an eyeliner brush over the tip of
the pencil and build up your desired amount of product and apply.
505) To achieve a more sculpted look try using two or three
different shades of bronzer to warm and sculpt your skin. This will look
more natural and radiant.
504) To correct redness in a pimple use a small amount of an
eye drop on a cotton tip; this will reduce swelling and redness however
ensure that you use clear eye drops and not tinted or it may leave
colour on your skin.
503) When doing a statement lip do it on a fresh face before
any other makeup is applied; this way you will be able to coordinate it
with the rest of your makeup without looking OTT
502) To give more definition to the lashes and to reach every
lash brush an angled eyeliner brush onto a mascara wand and apply to
the lashes. You can also do this for the lower lashes to prevent clumps
and smudges.
501) If you make a mistake with your eyeliner rather then
reaching for the eye makeup remover; clean it up using a small amount of
liquid foundation on a cotton tip instead.
500) If you are getting photographs taken ensure that you use
a foundation which is free of any SPF, on camera, especially flash
photography sunscreen shows up as pure white and will make you look
washed out.
499) To give a false lash effect on your lower lashes dot in between each of your lashes with a black liquid eyeliner.
498) To fix over the top blush take a stippling brush with a
small amount of foundation on it that’s similar to the blush formula
you’re using and lightly buff over.
497) If choosing a blush with shimmer go for a golden based
shimmer rather then a silver one, silver based blushes can often look
unnatural, wash you out and make you look like an extra from the wizard
of oz!
496) Prior to applying glue to your false lashes paint the
band of the lashes with black liquid eyeliner. This helps to conceal the
band further making the look less fake.
495) If you love your lipstick shade but find it’s too bright
mix it with a small dot of liquid foundation. This helps to sheer down
the colour as well as making it last longer.
494) If your lip liners are dry in texture and drag on the
lips rather then glide on smoothly dip the tip into some clear balm
prior to application.
493) If you have any eyeshadow fall out underneath your eyes
smother eye cream in the area and wipe off with a clean wedge sponge.
This helps to hydrate the area further while removing fall out.
492) For that real natural flush look apply sheer foundation
everywhere but your cheeks, just make sure you blend well around the
area or it will look unnatural and unblended.
491) When applying false lash strips if you find that some
parts of them are lifting up off your lash line, take a cotton tip and
cut off the cotton and tip the plastic into lash glue and apply it onto
the lash that’s falling off and very lightly to the skin around it.
490) If you have a tendency to over do it with the blush;
after putting blush onto your brush tip it lightly in a translucent
powder with a slight shimmer to it. This will make your blush more sheer
and give you more of a glow.
489) Rather then using harsh store bought lip scrubs or sugar
to exfoliate your lips try using a clean disposable mascara wand with
some lip balm on it and use it over your lips in small circular motions.
488) Want a darker, deeper more berry based red but don’t
want to go out and buy another lipstick? Mix some black pencil liner on
the back of your hand with a red lipstick. This will also help the
colour to last longer!
487) For a long lasting and natural brow enhancer try mixing a
small amount of dark corrector/concealer with a small amount of black
gel eyeliner and apply directly to the eyebrows. This gives a finish
that looks fuller without looking over the top.
486) Avoid wearing a peach blush with bronzer it can cause the golden tones in the bronzer to actually look orange.
485) Try using eye cream on your lips rather then a lip balm
before applying lip product, unlike lip balm which tends to sit on top
of the lips, eye cream absorbs faster and is packed with more hydrating
ingredients.
484) For eyes that are very rounded and prominent avoid
lining the bottom lash line, this defines and emphasizes the shape which
can make your eyes look too round.
483) When it comes to eye creams less is always more. Only
use a very small amount where you need it, applying to much product can
actually cause it to build up under the skin and give the appearance of
puffiness.
482) If you have Asian eyes always use waterproof eyeliner on
the upper lash line, due to the way your eyelid folds your liner
becomes more prone to smudging.
481) Lip plumpers should be chucked after a year, after a
while they loose their plumping abilities and the formula becomes tacky
and sticky.
480) To amp up a red or berry lip try applying a little dark
purple powder or cream shadow in the center of your lips. This gives
more illusion and colour to the lips but still looks super subtle!
478) Have a tendency to over do it with the setting powder?
Opt for one that’s completely translucent/white not one that matches
your skin tone. As it’s white you are generally more cautious about how
much you put on due to it’s visibility.
477) Hispanics; try incorporating deep greens into your eye
makeup when you want to be a little more bold or for when you want to do
a party look. These compliment deeper skin tones beautifully and really
makes your eyes & skin tone pop!
476) When traveling use spring/bottled water to cleanse your
skin, reason being different locations tap waters are different and can
take a toll on your skin.
475) If you prefer to use brow wax fill in rather then
typical pencil or powder mix a little eyeshadow that matches your brow
colour with some stiff hair wax and apply in soft feathering strokes.
This gives a natural appearance that lasts longer then standard powder.
474) After cleansing your skin apply a hydrating mist/toner
with a makeup brush; this will help to really lock the moisture into
your pores.
473) Unless the wood is touching the skin don’t sharpen your
brow pencil. Blunt brow pencils give a softer more hair like appearance
compared to ones with a sharp point which tend to give a pen like
appearance & finish.
472) When doing winged eyeliner keep a clean angled brush
spare with moisturiser on it. This way you can create a precise line
simply by cleaning up the edges of the original line.
471) If you have oily skin and find your makeup slides off
during the day even when you use a primer; skip the moisturiser and just
use the primer. Most primers provide enough hydration for oily skin
anyway as they are moisturisers with added silicons, etc.
470) Very precisely shade just under your lip with a brown
lip pencil or a small amount of contouring powder on an angled
eyeliner/brow brush. This will result in a fuller looking pout! Make
sure you blend it a little though so people won’t think it’s from
something you’ve eaten!
469) Avoid using toothpaste on pimples as a spot treatment.
The chemicals are too harsh for the skin, and the fluoride in toothpaste
can damage skin as well as cause pimples to become worse and leave a
scar.
468) Avoid using waterproof eyeliners on your waterline,
although it will last longer and won’t smudge as much they are to tough
and dry for the waterline and will drag on the skin.
467) If you have dry skin and struggle to achieve that dewy
finish without your foundation melting off, mix a small pea sized amount
of your preferred facial oil with your foundation and apply. It
provides more hydration and gives the dewy effect without looking all
overly greasy.
466) Live in a warmer climate? Store your liquid foundation in the fridge to extend it’s shelf life!
465) If you find that your pore strips aren’t removing as
many blackheads out as they should use it after using some steam around
your face, this opens up the pores making it easier to remove
blackheads.
464) If you find black or brown mascara looks to heavy and
clumpy on your lower lashes but you still like some definition use a
clear mascara on them instead, it will give the illusion of naturally
long, healthy, glossy lashes!
463) If you make your own tinted moisturiser daily with
foundation + moisturiser use a clean medicine syringe to get out the
foundation and moisturiser to get the exact same coverage each time.
462) Got any kind of visible grey hair showing? Place some brown gel eyeliner on a Q-tip and apply it on the grey areas, it will stay on until you choose to wash it off.
462) Got any kind of visible grey hair showing? Place some brown gel eyeliner on a Q-tip and apply it on the grey areas, it will stay on until you choose to wash it off.
461) For the most control and to get into those hard to reach
areas with a blotting tissue wrap it around the point of a wedged
makeup sponge.
460) To make shadows appear more intense and last longer use a white eyeliner pencil as a base all of the lid.
459) If you can’t find the right shades for a smokey eye try
either a charcoal, grey or navy, all of these shades are universally
flattering on all skin tones and ages.
458) When creating a smokey eye blend out any harsh edges
with a clean natural hair eyeshadow brush dipped in translucent powder.
457) Rather then dotting your foundation on with a brush or
your fingers use a cotton tip, this way you can reach difficult and
small areas. Finish by blending with a brush specially designed for
foundation.
456) Rather then wiggling your mascara wand at the root of
your lashes tap it on instead. This technique makes lashes appear even
more thicker and ensures an even application.
455) If you find that lip stains look harsh on you but love
the shades and staying power, dab and press the colour on rather then
going all out with it and ‘drawing’ the colour on.
454) If you’re out of concealer use a small amount of dried up foundation from the lid instead.
453) When contouring your cheek bones end it a fingers width
away from the corner of your mouth so it’s in line with your pupil,
other wise it will look unnatural and will hollow you out.
542) When using stick concealer don’t apply it directly from
the tube. Your eye area has very few oil glands and as these are quite
thick they will drag on the skin resulting in wrinkles at a later date.
Instead place some on the back of your hand, apply with a brush and
blend with your fingers.
451) If you’ve applied to much mascara to your lower lashes very lightly wiggle your finger on them to remove any excess.
450) After applying false lashes bond them together so they look real by curling your lashes. However ensure the glue is dry.
449) For a natural looking lip apply a nude coloured lip
liner onto your lips with your index finger. It gives an illusion of
nude bare lips.
448) After applying glue to false eyelashes bend the strip
while the glue is becoming tacky, this way the eyelashes will go on
effortlessly, look more real and will fit the contours of the eyes.
447) Out of highlighter? Apply a small pea sized amount of
un-sticky gloss on your hands and rub together and lightly press onto
the highest points of the face.
446) While your lashes are still wet from mascara remove any
clumps by lightly pushing a fan brush lightly over the top of your
lashes.
445) If you want to even out your lips don’t use foundation
or concealer, either use a nude lipstick/liner or a tinted moisturiser.
444) If you have very dry skin on your face or body use a
hand cream instead of a regular face or body cream. These are generally
packed full of more hydrating ingredients and antioxidants to replenish
skin.
443) If using a pigmented powder which matches your
foundation shade and can be used to set makeup and control shine use a
shade lighter then your natural skin tone as these powders can sometimes
darken the appearance of your foundation.
442) The best, easiest and quickest way to look fresh? Ditch the mascara.
441) If you wear glasses and are short sighted your eyes can
often appear smaller when wearing glasses so ensure you line the top
lash line so they appear bigger preferably with brown eyeliner and try
and opt for brighter shades of shadow.
440) Avoid using every product from every different brand
under the sun on your skin. Otherwise you’ll just damage it more then
care for it and end up with status cosmeticus.
439) Find your smokey eye doesn’t last for more then a couple
of minutes or isn’t intense? Use a gel eyeliner in a similar colour
underneath for more staying power and more pigment or a bright vivid
colour underneath a traditional smokey eye for a colourful twist.
438) When concealing pimples always use a formula that is
quite dry to prevent highlighting them and to give the most natural
finish.
437) The best/perfect pink shade for you will be a colour
that matches the inside of your gums, a little brighter is great to but
avoid going lighter or you will look washed out.
436) Want fuller looking lips? Trace around your natural lip
line with a skin toned pencil and blend with your fingers. This helps to
give a natural looking highlight to the lips and prevent
feathering/bleeding.
435) Nothing to keep your brows in place? Use some olive oil,
this will also help to give a runway look and promote growth, just make
sure you clean up any areas outside your brows and set it with powder
or you’ll just look oily.
434) For a look that says “I’ve just eaten a punnet of
strawberries” use a berry toned lip stain just above the insides of your
upper and lower lips. Finish with a coat of clear balm for a perfect
finish.
433) For a fresh runway glow apply a small amount of lip balm all over the the eyelids and up to the brow bone.
432) Apply a small amount of gold toned cream shadow over the
top of your lipstick for a more luster and shimmer finish rather then
glossy.
431) For a more sculpted face apply a foundation in a shade
lighter on your T-zone and for the outer parts of your face use a darker
tone.
430) Not sure what bold lipstick shades to use? Opt for cool reds such as berry and mahogany tones these are flattering on all skin tones and help to make your teeth appear brighter.
429) It’s fine to use a lipstick directly from the tube when
you first purchase it but once it looses it’s fine tip you will need to
use a lip brush in order to get a precise and good application.
428) If you find your under eye concealer often looks dry and
cakey mix a small amount of brightening eye cream or a hydrating primer
with it and apply, although you may need to use more concealer the area
will look brighter and less cakey.
427) If you have dark skin try and avoid pink toned highlighters and opt for gold ones instead they look a lot more natural.
426) Achieve a model finish by mixing a small amount of
liquid highlighter with a small dab of under eye concealer on the back
of your hand and applying it with a fluffy natural hair brush and buff
it into the skin, mainly focusing on top of the brows, brow bone, tip of
the chin and nose and the cheekbone and eye area.
425) If you’re out of eyeliner take a small precise eyeliner
brush and dip the head into your mascara and apply over the lash line.
Just ensure it’s not a mascara that flakes and for best results use one
that’s waterproof.
424) For a cheeky, pretty and subtle but colourful eye look;
apply mascara as you usually would but apply a coloured mascara on the
other side of your lashes!
423) Ensure you apply sunscreen around your entire eye
area/orbital bone, the skin around this area is much more sensitive and
fragile. Use one with a white overcast for a fresh doe eyed look and to
reduce the appearance of dark circles!
421) When applying false eyelashes place a damp cotton pad on
top of your bottom lashes with your eyes closed, this will prevent any
glue from getting on your bottom lashes.
420) Use a square eyeliner brush to apply your lipstick; it
has a sharp edge so it will give you a lot of definition and a precise
amount of colour. It will also prevent you from missing any areas on
your mouth.
419) Don’t have an eyeliner in the shade you want for your
waterline? Mix a small amount of non oily eye makeup remover with an
eyeshadow shade you like and apply it with a very small brush.
418) For a sheer pretty red lip colour warm up a bright red
lipstick on the back of your hand for a minute or two and then take a
fluffy blending eye brush and apply to your lips.
417) When using false eyelashes ensure you apply black eyeliner on your upper lash line to conceal the band.
416) Fix dried up gel eyeliners by mixing a very small amount
of eye makeup remover or mixing medium with it in the lid or on the
back of your hand.
415) If you find that whenever you apply iridescent
eyeshadows they look glittery apply a small amount of translucent over
the top after application, this will help to tone it down.
414) If you have acne scars avoid using illuminating products
around those areas and foundations with a dewy finish, it will just
highlight and draw more attention to the scars.
413) Check whether an eyeshadow is a wet/dry design by
spraying some water onto the shadow, if it just sits on top and doesn’t
absorb it’s only designed for dry use, if it sinks in and you can mix it
all up it is designed to be used wet and dry.
412) When wetting your nose for a pore strip: use a spray
bottle to ensure even coverage of water on your nose before applying the
strip, this will help to reach and remove the blackheads easier.
411) For the most impact on your brows fill them in with
several different brow pencils, lightest pencils first to darkest,
ensure you blend well.
410) Apply a small amount of lightweight hydrating foundation
primer on your lips before you apply any liop product, this gives a
good amount of hydration without the greasiness that lip balms give and
helps the products to last longer.
409) If you find your skin has some puffiness put your
foundation primer in the fridge before use, this will help it to calm
the skin and reduce any puffiness.
408) For a sheer, pretty coral lip colour; apply a bright red
lipstick and leave it for 5 minutes. Follow by blotting with a pre
moistened face wipe 4- 5 times and lightly wipe some of the colour off.
Finish with a clear gloss in the centre of the bottom lip and top of the
cupids bow.
407) Use a sheer cream eyeshadow like Mac Paint Pot in Bare
Study or Maybelline Dream Mousse shadow in 00 as a cream highlighter on
the high points of your face.
406) Try and postpone any hair removal or pore strips untill
before you go to bed, this way any redness or swelling will go down
before the next day.
405) Make a pink lipstick more brighter and pigmented by
mixing a small amount of bright pink blush or eyeshadow and applying
with a lip brush.
405) Smile with your mouth closed when apply lip products.
This helps you to reach each section of your lips so there’s no patchy
or bare areas.
404) Once you hit your 30’s ditch foaming cleansers if you
use them and opt for something creamy, milky or a cleansing oil instead.
As your skin gets older it generally needs more gentle and hydrating
products.
403) Spray a hydrating mist over your face before applying a
liquid foundation and blend well with an oversized fluffy synthetic
powder brush, this will give you a flawless, dewy, airbrush like finish.
402) If you find you’ve put your moisturiser on to thick and
it’s greasy; massage it down into the dryer sections of your skin, not
only does this give a radiant glow but it helps to diminish dry spots.
401) For a long lasting lightly tinted foundation; mix a
small amount of foundation with a primer instead of your moisturiser.
This gives a sheer, dewy, longer effect and it also helps the product to
sit on the skin rather then absorb. Prep the skin with a lightweight
moisturiser to prevent a patchy look.
400) If your foundation is to light for your skin tone or you
don’t want to spend money on a darker one for summer; mix a tiny amount
of wash off bronzing gel on the back of your hand with your foundation
and apply. Just ensure you only use the smallest drop of bronzing gel
and you blend the two together extremely well or it may look unnatural.
399) Blot your lips after applying lip balm with an oil
blotting sheet instead of a tissue. It doesn’t leave as light film or
residue on the lips unlike tissues and it gives a perfect clean base for
you to work with and apply your lipstick or gloss on.
398) Get the glowly look without the oiliness by applying a primer just to the areas where there is the most oil, then take a cream illuminator and apply it to the dryer parts of the face, such as the cheeks. Follow with a light application of foundation and a light dusting of translucent powder on the t-zone.
397) If you have skin that’s prone to going blotchy opt for a lipstick with more orange in it then red, this will help to make the skin tone look more even, just ensure it does have some blue tone to it or your teeth will look yellow.
396) Apply setting powder everywhere but on the cheeks and cheekbones, this will give you a fresh illuminated look without any highlighting products.
395) If you have grey tones in your skin correct them by mixing concealer a small amount of orange lipstick or blush in together and applying. This also works for dark circles.
394) If you’ve got a few fine lines under your eyes ditch the concealer and opt for a powder illuminator/highlighter under the eyes instead. It will look more fresh and won’t settle and crease into lines as much.
393) Once your past your mid/later thirties and find you look older and less fresh ditch the mascara, it makes you look older and less fresh, instead get your eyelashes tinted and permed. If you really must use mascara, then make it a clear one.
392) Even if you do have pink undertones don’t use a pink
toned foundation. Use a yellow toned foundation instead. Otherwise your
makeup will look like your nannas.
391) Try not to let hot water drip onto your face while your
in the shower. The power/pressure of the droplets hitting your skin and
the heat or the water can lead to broken capillaries at a later date.
390) Most lip balms are designed to provide a protective
barrier for the lips and to lock in moisture instead or providing it. So
try to use lip balms with lots of oils and butters.
389) If your wanting to switch or try new skincare products
slowly introduce them into your current skincare routine. This way you
won’t put your skin under stress and if you have an allergic reaction to
a product, you’ll know which one it was.
388) Make a bold coloured lipstick less bright by applying a
beige/nude coloured lipstick underneath, the more sheerer you want it,
the more beige you apply.
387) To achieve the runway shiny & illuminated look: use
an oil based foundation and then lightly spray some olive oil over your
face.
386) Place a tiny amount of translucent powder into the palm
of your hand and then apply with your fingers, this warms up the product
making it glide onto the skin more easily and using your fingers makes
it look more natural, ensure buff away with a powder brush for a
flawless finish.
385) Placing colour directly on the bottom waterline can
often look harsh and editorial, even if its a shade like white. So
instead just apply it to your upper waterline and blink a few times.
This will give you natural looking liner on your upper & lower
waterline.
384) Use a tiny amount of clear mascara or brow gel around
the outside of your mouth, this will help to prevent lipstick from
bleeding.
383) If you don’t have great even skin avoid using cheek
tints/stains they’ll highlight any flaws and make your skin look
blotchy.
382) If you have any scars that leave a ‘dent’ in your skin
don’t just cover it with concealer. Instead apply a filling/resurfacing
primer so that your skins surface is even.
381) Use a a concealer brush to apply your lip products, it
has a more precise edge giving you a cleaner finish and they are much
easier to clean unlike lip brushes.
380) Lipstick smudging/bleeding around your lips can be hard
to correct so instead of just using foundation/concealer to correct it;
take a tiny amount of makeup remover and outline your lips with it, then
lightly press a tissue over your mouth area to blot the lipstick and
remove the remover. Then follow with concealer/foundation around the
lips for a perfect lipstick application.
379) If you can only wear a few makeup products make it a
cream blush, lipstick and a clear mascara on the brows and lashes,
normally if you have makeup on those areas and have pretty good skin it
gives the illusion that you’re wearing foundation anyway.
378) Before applying mascara close your eyes and dust some
translucent powder over your lashes. This gives the mascara something to
grab to and it helps to make your lashes look even more thicker and
defined.
377) Ensure you take care of your decolletage area the same
way you take care of your face. Your decolletage is one of the areas
which is exposed to sunlight the most and it’s one of the first areas of
your skin to age. If you don’t want to use your normal face cleanser or
moisturiser opt for something cheaper instead.
376) If you have oily skin ditch the foaming cleanser and opt
for a cleansing oil instead. Oil is attracted to oil so it helps to
remove and clean your skins excess oil while still being gentle.
375) Line your eyes with a dark shadow and then double line
by going over it with a similar coloured pencil, gel or liquid liner.
This will give you the most intensity and definition.
374) Most cameras bring out the pink tones in the skin more
which can leave the face looking red so neutralize the skin tone with a
yellow toned foundation whether you have pink tones or not.
373) When having flash photos taken avoid using nude coloured
lip products: they’ll just make you look washed out. So instead opt for
a colour with more pink or red in it.
372) Don’t use perfume on your neck, decolletage or the back
of your ears during the day time. Most perfumes contain alcohol which
makes the skin more sensitive to silverlight so when it comes into
contact with the sun it results in pigmentation.
371) If you have acne opt for a physical sunscreen rather
then a chemical sunscreen as these are prone to clogging the pores
whilst physical sunscreens such as Zinc oxide has anti inflammatory
properties so it will also help to treat your acne.
370) Avoid using cream blushes/bronzers over powder
foundation or translucent powder, they will grab to the powder to easily
and wont spread or blend.
369) Don’t apply blush on the hollows of the cheek bone and
blend it up it actually just ages you and makes you look unwell. Instead
just apply blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend up towards your
temples. Leave dark powders and bronzers for contouring.
368) Use a allover eyeshadow brush down the sides of the nose
to contour, this gives more precision then a bronzer or angled blusher
brush.
367) When using a liquid liner pen hold it on it’s side for a precise, clean and bold line.
366) Store your gel eyeliners upside down to prevent drying
out. Normally the moisture stays at the bottom so storing it upside down
will make the moisture stay in the top.
365) If you want to wear a bold colour on your lips during
the day time but find it’s not wearable, sheer it down by mixing a tiny
amount of the colour in with a creamy lip balm.
364) Apply a cleansing oil after cleansing as an overnight
treatment. Just make sure it’s free of mineral oil or it will clog your
pores.
363) When using cream shadows tap the product on for the most pigment.
362) Use a fluffy blending eye brush to blend out your concealer for the most natural looking finish.
361) Use your ring finger to softly smudge eyeliner towards the outer corner of your eye for added definition.
360) Always apply eyeshadow colours soft and sheerly for the most long lasting colour.
359) When using powder to set your foundation press the brush
into you skin and roll it over you face with the brush on it’s side.
This will help it to look like your own skin and prevent it from looking
cakey.
358) When applying eyeshadow use one side of the brush to
apply the colour, then flip the brush over and use that side to blend it
out.
357) Wear an apron when using glitter to avoid getting
glitter all over your self, once your done also use a face peel to get
all glitter off your face.
356) Use a white eye pencil very softly around the cupids bow
of your lips, this draws attention to them and make them look more
feminine without looking over the top like concealer or highlighter.
355) Mix a little powder bronzer in with a shimmering body
cream like Burt’s bee’s radiance body lotion, or Trilogy’s ultra
hydrating body cream for a bronze toned illuminator.
354) Don’t use concealer on the lips to neutralize them, it
looks unnatural and its drying. If you need to neutralize them use a
light foundation instead.
353) Extend your brow slightly and very finely at the end of
your brow in a shade that matches your brow hair, or even one shade
darker. This will make your brows look more dramatic and feminine.
352) If you have very oily skin don’t use a powder
foundation, otherwise the oils on your skin may change the colour of
your foundation on your face and give it an orange tone.
351) Clean out any old empty eyeshadow pans with pure alcohol and use them to mix up different colours in.
350) Your skin isn’t just one colour, so sometimes one
coloured foundation may not look good, so use a concealer one shade
lighter or darker on the area’s that are uneven. Or smooth it out with
some bronzer or blush.
349) Dot on your under eye concealer but leave it for a minute or 2 so that it warms up on the skin and blends easier.
348) For asian eyes, don’t line your lower lash line, instead
take a smoky black shadow a third of the way in and by the outer v of
your eye. Then stop, then take a highlighter and place it just in the
middle of your lower lash line, then take the same smoky black shadow by
the inner corner of your eye on the lash line.
347) If your main focus is a bold lip apply a small amount of
foundation through the brows, this will give more focus onto the lips.
346) Concealer around the hair line always looks super cakey
and un-natural so if you have any imperfections that need correcting
around there use a foundation stick instead.
345) Use sticky tape to remove any eyeshadow or glitter fall out easily.
344) When using glitter on your eye lids, heavily apply translucent powder around the eye.
343) Apply mascara before applying false lashes for maximum
volume and length, this will also prevent you from pulling the lashes
out.
342) Instead of doing a winged eye pitch black, do a deep dark green, blue or purple.
341) When using a foaming product to clean your brushes,
leave the foam on the bristles for a minute or two, this helps to
thoroughly nourish them and break up all sorts of product.
340) Keep all your makeup to a similar colour scheme by also dusting one of your eyeshadow colours over your lipstick.
339) When using a loose eyeshadow rub your fingers through
the brush your going to use, the oils from your fingers will help the
shadow to be more intense and minimize the amount of fallout.
338) For the most natural looking concealer that matches your
skintone well, mix a tiny bit of it with your foundation and apply.
337) Bend your mascara wand slightly so that your mascara
gets right up and into your lashes, giving you the most volume and
intensity.
336) Apply your blush while your foundation is still damp,
this way you can make the colour look more intense, but still natural.
Ensure you blend well.
335) For the most natural looking and easiest eyeliner on
your upper lash line take a kohl pencil and apply it from the inside of
the lash line above the waterline, but you will have to clean off your
bottom waterline after as it does tend to lightly smudge at first.
334) Microdermabrasion should be avoided until your in your
late twenties, or have just hit your thirties, it’s to harsh for young
skin as it normally does not need it.
333) If you want a high SPF tinted moisturiser, instead of
mixing some of your foundation in with a moisturiser, mix some in with a
SPF 30+ (or anything above SPF 50) sunscreen.
332) Do you find that your face wipes often dry out quickly
after being opened? Store them in a zip lock bag to keep them fresh or
wet them before use to reactivate the formula!
331) Those with golden complexions should avoid anything too
orange or coral and instead opt for a tomato red shades, which are red
with the smallest hint of orange.
330) Stop your makeup from transferring onto clothing items
by lightly pressing a tissue over your face after each step, especially
foundation!
329) Avoid bold orange lip colours if you have very fair
skin, it’ll be hard to pull off and won’t suit your skin tone, so
instead opt for a apricot shade.
328) Don’t apply your cleanser to a wet/damp face, this
actually dilutes the cleanser down making it less effective. Cleanser =
always applied to dry skin.
327) Create a plumped, subtle colour lip look by patting your lipstick onto your lips via the tube.
326) If you wear bronzer around your hair line and are
wearing your hair up, ensure you apply some on your ears to, otherwise
your makeup will look uneven and blotchy.
325) If you’ve filled in your brows but don’t have a brush,
comb or clean mascara wand to blend it in, use a clean tooth brush, this
blends in the colour but also gets rid of dead skin cells that are
caught in your brows.
324) If you apply powder to set your foundation, make sure
it’s settled into your skin first, otherwise the powder will cake and
all your makeup will end up patchy.
323) If you use a powder foundation don’t set it with a translucent powder, it will just look cakey and unnatural.
322) If your lips are extremely dry mix a drop of lemon juice
in with your regular lip balm and apply. Lemon naturally exfoliates
lips without any harsh beads.
321) Apply your makeup after a hot bath, as the warmth
stimulates your blood flood and the steam pushes out impurities from
your skin, which helps your makeup to glide on more smoothly.
320) If you want to apply lipstick precisely but don’t own a lip brush, use a clean sponge tip applicator to apply.
319) Wet an eyeshadow brush with water in a spray bottle and
then towel dry it and take the colour you want, this gives intensity but
doesn’t cause your eyeshadow to go watery.
318) Don’t try out any new skincare products or makeup a day
or two before an event, doing so may cause an allergic reaction, or
irritation that will show up on your skin.
317) Make your lips appear larger by using a shade of
lipstick that’s slightly lighter then your normal lipstick just in the
center of the lips and then finish with an application of gloss in the
center of the lips.
316) Instead of exfoliating at night, do it in the morning
before you apply your makeup, this will make your makeup glide on so
much more easier and give you a glow that lasts throughout the day.
315) Instead of lining your lower waterline with a white/nude
pencil just line your upper waterline, this look’s a lot more natural
and is less visible but still has the same effect.
314) If you wear liquid/gel eyeliner and always end up with a
messy line or one that’s way to far above your lash line put lots of
little dots along your lash line with a kohl pencil and trace over them
with your liquid/gel liner.
313) Always apply your blush a little higher then you think
you should, because applying blush to low will drag down your features
instead of bringing them out.
312) If you’re having photos taken make sure you take your
foundation all the way down to your neck, by your collarbone and dust
some translucent powder over it, to avoid looking washed out also dust
some bronzer over your decolletage.
311) Never pop a pimple, ever.
310) Massage your temples before applying makeup, this stimulates the blood flow making the skin appear more radiant and awake.
309) Apply your foundation with your fingers so it glides
over the skin easily, but blend it in and out with a foundation brush.
This will give you a flawless, natural looking finish.
308) Avoid working at fast food stores, generally the
heat/steam your skin is exposed to will open up the pores, and all the
oils and dirt will clog your pores, which can often cause acne.
307) If you’re wearing your hair up and wearing makeup, make
sure you put a tiny amount of foundation on your ears, otherwise your
entire face will look unnatural.
306) Clean any testers you want to use before and after with
an anti-bacterial wipe, or if it’s at a cosmetic counter ask them to.
Otherwise you risk pimples, and other peoples bacteria on your skin,
eyes or lips.
305) Don’t wear makeup when you are working out, sweat pushes
impurities and makeup out of the skin and once your skins dried off
your makeup drys and often sinks into the pores, making them clogged,
which results in pimples.
304) If you struggle with the application of gel eyeliner,
instead of gliding the brush along your lash line, press the brush into
your lash line starting from the outer corner of your eye and work your
way in, this will give the effect of a straightly drawn line without the
hassle.
303) If you struggle to find a contouring powder that’s light
enough for your skin, use a matte powder 2 to 3 shades darker then your
skin tone.
302) Wipe some clear mascara off of a brush and mix in some
eyeshadow colours with it for a custom shade! Wipe a disposable mascara
wand over it and apply to the lashes!
301) When putting a darker shadow in the crease blend it very
well and layer lighter colours over the top this will make your eyes
look larger and contoured!
300) Loosen eyeshadow off the palette before applying, this
will help the eyeshadows to be more pigmented and help you have more
control.
299) Many mascara’s weaken lashes and cause them to fall out.
You should be able to tell if yours does if eyelashes come out when
removing your eye makeup. So dab some jojoba or olive oil onto your lash
line and close your eyes for a minute or two, then dab some off the
excess off with a tissue. Your vision may be a little blurry but you’ll
see a visible improvement in your lashes.
298) Got a gel eyeliner but no brush? Take a brush with a
very thin handle and dip the tip into the eyeliner and apply to your
upper&lower lash line.
297) Sponge tip applicators should be replaced monthly,
bacteria builds up more easier in them and it’s harder to clean off
product.
296) Dab some illuminator onto a matte lip for a gorgeous look that looks shimmery but not glossy.
295) The days when you aren’t happy with the way you look and
want more coverage, always wear less, otherwise you’ll risk looking
cakey, un-natural and over the top.
294) Apply face masks with a wide flat brush or a spatula and
apply as if you were applying foundation by starting at the center of
the face and using even outward stores this will help you to get the
most benefits out of it.
293) To get the most eyeshadow onto your brush press the
brush onto the eyeshadow, this will give you a lot of colour to work
with.
292) Clean the waterline of your eye and by the tear duct
with a very gentle cotton tip, it’s the most effective and gentle way to
clean the area without scratching your eye.
291) Make sure you check your foundation in several different
lightings, it may look perfect in one light but look absoloutley
terrible in another.
290) Create a perfect base for other lipsticks by lightly
exfoliating, applying a hydrating lip balm and then apply a creamy nude
lipstick, wait 5 minutes and then apply whichever colour you like.
289) Does your mascara look a little bland by the end of the
day, started to loose it’s curl perhaps? Freshen it up by brushing a
coat of clear mascara over the top, this will brush out any flakiness,
add length to the lashes and make your mascara look freshly applied!
288) Avoid touch ups when you’re out unless it’s lipgloss,
otherwise it generally ends up looking cakey and un-natural, so instead
invest in a good primer.
287) Avoid using sharpners that are designed for writting/art
pencils to sharpen your eyeliners, and lip liners, they are to harsh
and will cause the pencil damage.
286) Avoid smoking, alcohol and to much caffiene as these
cause many skin problems (and health problems!) they also make the skin
age a lot quicker and cause more wrinkles.
285) If you have acne but find 3 step acne soloutions are
often to drying on your skin, try using them 3 times a week in
replacement of your normal cleanser, toner and moisturiser, this will
prevent your skin drying out but still treat the acne.
284) If you use powder foundation your concealer should be
applied before foundation, if you use any other formulation though
concealer should be applied after foundation and before setting powder.
283) After lining your lips with a lip pencil in a natural
shade blend it around and into the lips, this will soften the lip liner
and look more natural.
282) Dab your concealer into your skin (preferably with your
middle finger as it’s more gentle) as this will help it to look more
natural and last longer.
281) Apply a little amount of lipstick very lightly to the inside of your lip, this will give a ‘I’ve just eaten a berry’ look.
280) If you often find your pencil eyeliners are smudging and
crumbling, put them in the fridge over night and use them the next
morning, this way they will be more firm and easier to apply.
279) If you’ve got combination skin and your forehead looks
glowy while your cheeks look dull dust a very small amount of shimmer
powder on the cheek area, this will help the face to look even and well
balanced.
278) Like to wear mascara on your bottom lashes during the
day, but black looks to heavy? Then use brown on your bottom lashes and
black on your upper lashes, believe it or not no one can ever tell the
difference!
277) If you have an application of mascara on your bottom
lashes which just isn’t right, fold a cotton pad in half, place it just
under your lashes and while the mascara is still wet lightly rub it away
with a cotton tip, this will remove the mascara without messing up the
rest of your makeup.
276) Don’t apply a eyelid primer all the way up to the brow
bone, only apply it up to the crease, otherwise it can often look cakey
and highlight any stray brow hairs.
275) Don’t apply foundation above your lips, it always looks super unnatural and cakey.
274) Struggling to find a lipcolour that matches your
eyeshadow? Hold up some lipsticks next to your eyes and then the ones
that suit best check to see if they match your outfit and lips!
273) If lots of eyeshadow looks bad on you simply wet a tip
of a sponge tip applicator, take a bright colour and line your eyes with
it! Simple but pretty!
272) Never apply foundation right up to the hairline or at
the edges of the face, this is generally where the skin is better so
less makeup is needed, and applying foundation their always looks super
un-natural.
271) If your applying makeup for a special event wrap up some
ice cubes in a paper towel and lightly move them around your face, this
will help to tighten pores and wrinkles, as well as soothe your face
and give you a great base!!
270) Always clean the eye area the same time you clean your
face, especially in the morning, this way you remove any excess eye
makeup as well as eye sleepers that have built up over the night.
269) Mix a lightweight high SPF moisturiser in with some
water and put it into a spray bottle for your own makeup setting mist
that delivers SPF! Make sure you close your eyes though and hold it at
least 30 to 40cm’s away from your face when spraying!
268) Ensure you apply a moisturiser or serum directly after
cleansing, leaving your skin wet for to long will cause it to dry out
quicker.
267) For an instant face brightener dab some concealer on the lobes of your ears! Instant freshness!
266) If you have a cheek tint you love but find is just a
little to dark apply it a day or two before a big event so it fades a
little to a perfect natural flush of colour.
265) Your eyebrow fill in shade is normally one shade lighter than your hair colour.
264) Avoid tattooed makeup, especially eyeliner it starts to fade after a while and have a blue/grey tone to it.
263) Got a lip colour that’s just a little to bright but you still love it? Blot your lips a couple of times and don’t reapply.
262) If you like powder eyeliner but often find that eyeliner
brushes don’t work to well wet a sponge tip applicator and use the very
tip of it to apply!
261) If you find your mascara’s flaking and ending up all
over your face, take a cotton tip and apply a multi-purpose clear balm
to it and then simply press it on the area or lightly wipe, finish with
some translucent powder for a flawless finish.
260) For a fresh ‘no makeup’ look apply an eye primer on your lids, this will open up the eyes while still looking natural.
259) Illuminators should only be applied to the highest
points of your face so it doesn’t look like oil. Apply it to the brow
bone, tip of the chin, end of the nose and high on the cheek bones as
this is where the light reflects.
258) Avoid having brows which are thin, try and keep them
reasonably thick as when you age your brows thin out and thin brows on
older people don’t look attractive.
257) If you have a bronze toned shimmery lip gloss which you
never use and isn’t sticky, use it as a highlighter on your cheekbones
and set with translucent powder.
256) If you struggle with eyeliner brushes use the sharper
end of a cotton tip which is designed for eyeshadow and eyeliner
application to apply.
255) To fix up eyeshadow fall out from under the eyes, apply a
multi-purpose clear balm to a cotton tip and lightly wipe away, this
removes the fall out but not the makeup, finish by setting with
translucent powder.
254) Never test a foundation on your forearm in order to
match the colour. The colour there and the colour on your face and
different. Always test 3 shades on your jawline and the shade that looks
closest to your skin tone is correct.
253) If you don’t have a foundation brush or sponge near by
and don’t want to use your fingers, put some foundation onto a cotton
pad and then apply.
252) Reapplying lipstick throughout the day can often result
in a cakey finish so instead apply some lipstick to a cotton tip and
fill in the area’s which have faded.
251) If you find brow pencils look to harsh feather the
pencil onto the pointy end of a eyeliner cotton tip and then apply, this
gives a more natural looking brow.
250) Don’t apply illuminator/highlighter down your entire
nose or it will just look like an oily t-zone, only apply it to the tip
of your nose.
249) If you do choose to exfoliate your lips, apply a good
hydrating lip balm 5 minutes before, and just before you are about to
exfoliate, use a gentle tissue and move it in small circular motions.
248) Ensure you always blend your highlighter or illuminator to ensure it looks natural.
247) Avoid using a pink toned highlighter on your brow bone or it will look like you’ve just tweezed.
246) If you have a pink toned colour correcting primer, apply
a very small squirt to the cheeks after applying makeup and blend, for a
fresh subtle pink blush.
245) When choosing a bronzer it is not only important to
choose one with a red tone instead of orange but you should also try and
match it to the colour that your skin is when tanned.
244) If you want to wear a smoky eye but don’t want one
that’s grey or black, instead opt for a dark plum colour for a brighter
more colourful smoky eye.
243) If you prefer to wear tinted moisturiser instead of
foundation, avoid wearing a full strength concealer or it will look
un-natural, instead opt for a full coverage cream foundation that’s the
same shade or one shade lighter then your skin tone.
242) If you find liquid liner often has a shiny effect set it
with some eyeshadow in the same colour or some translucent powder. This
will help the colour to be more intense, last longer and have a more
matte effect.
241) If you often suffer when applying lipstick and just
can’t get it right use a lip brush, or use the tip of your lipstick for
the most control.
240) If you do decide to go outside of your natural lip line
for lip products only do it on the bottom lip where it looks most
natural.
239) When applying eyeliner on the upper lashes always ensure
you start with a thin line and make it fatter towards the outer corner
for an instant eye lift.
238) For a neutral day look avoid applying eyeliner on the
bottom lashes all the way to the inner corner of the eye, instead apply
it three quarters of the way in.
237) If you have asian eyes and want a dramatic winged eye,
apply eyeliner all over the lid and then do a very thick flick, this
will add the most drama and look the best and it’s very hard to stuff
up.
236) If you end up with ‘tissue rash’ during winter use a
good hydrating lip balm on the area that’s affected, this will soothe
the area and can be constantly reapplied unlike concealer.
235) Apply your lip products in a vertical movement instead
of horizontal this way if you have lines in your lips they will not
become as highlighted or visible.
234) Even if you haven’t used your brushes in a while still
ensure you cleanse them once a week as dirt still builds up in them.
233) If you don’t have a lip liner, or can’t find one that
matches your lip colour simply use the tip of your lipstick to line your
natural lip shape, be careful not to go outside of it though or it will
look un-natural.
232) Soak your brushes in a small amount of conditioning
brush cleaner over night, and lightly rinse them in the morning for
silky,glossy and smooth brushes.
231) Concealer brushes can also be used to apply cream eyeshadows, just ensure you clean it between products.
230) Avoid wearing eyeliner on your waterline unless it’s for
an editorial or theatrical look, otherwise you risk eye infection, and
it always looks to harsh.
229) If you have sensitive skin but still want to exfoliate,
mix a small amount with a cream cleanser for a gentle but still
effective exfoliation.
228) Kajal eye pencils don’t just have to be used to line eyes, they can also be smudged all over the lid as an eyeshadow.
227) When selecting a nude lipstick ensure it’s not to light or it will look cakey, and like it’s concealer.
226) Generally the sides at the end of your nose have quite a
bit of darkness, so use your under eye concealer to correct this &
follow with a concealer in your foundation shade and some translucent
powder.
225) Place the tip of a pencil eyeliner in between all your
fingers a grip it for a couple of minutes, this will warm it up,
ensuring smoother application and longer staying power.
224) If your eyes are watering or your about to cry and ruin all your makeup tap your fingers on your forehead to make it stop.
223) If you have dry skin try a cleansing oil they help to
get your skins oil balance back on track, use a natural one and avoid
ones from high end brands which aren’t as all it is in mineral oil.
222) If you have dry skin cleanse it with a light milk
cleanser or a face wipe in the morning instead of something that’s
better for removing makeup to avoid your skin being under stress and
becoming dry.
221) Opt for natural skincare ranges that are honey based as
honey has anti-bacterial properties so will help to keep your skin
clear.
220) Often one foundation colour will not exactly suit lots
of different skintones, so mix two shades of the same foundation (one
lighter, one darker) in order to get the best colour.
219) Avoid using water directly from the tap to cleanse your
skin. Instead put some into a judge, bowl or cup and let it sit for a
while to avoid putting your skin under stress.
218) Sun protection is essential in order to take care of
your skin and prevent aging. Even if it’s not sunny outside it is still
neccesary as we can still get 80% of the suns rays.
217) Hot water will severely dry your skin out, so when
having a shower avoid getting your face wet and when cleansing your skin
use warm, blood temperature water.
216) Use a lightweight moisturiser during the day to avoid your makeup slidding off.
215) Always avoid using lip products with a red undertone, as
these will make your teeth look yellow. Instead opt for one with a blue
undertone as these make your teeth look whiter.
214) If you have redness on your cheeks or roseca and it
shows through your foundation avoid using blush and just use a bronzer
instead.
213) If you want your lips to look nude, use a nude lipstick or gloss, not your foundation or concealer.
212) Avoid wearing dark coloured eyeliner on your waterline
if you have small eyes as this will just make them look smaller, instead
opt for a white or light pastel tone.
211) Avoid getting mascara in all sorts of places by wiping the piece of plastic above the actual wand with a tissue.
210) Concealer should never be ‘mistaken’ for foundation, concealer should only be applied lightly on the area’s needed.
209) For a modern twist on the winged eye use a light
coloured pastel shade light white, pastel blues, pinks or yellows
instead of the classic black.
208) If your stuck for a nude lip colour, mix a pigmented
light pink lip shade with a dark berry shade and add more pink if it’s
to dark, more berry if it’s to light.
207) Often the applicators included with liquid eyeliner are
tricky to use and don’t get a good line, so apply some to the back of
your hand and use your own eyeliner brush.
206) If you have oily skin try to avoid products that give
you a glow without controlling oil, otherwise you’ll risk looking like
an oil slick.
205) If you have a good illuminating eye cream apply some on
the brow bone, inner corner of the eye, cheek bones and cupid bow for a
natural looking highlight.
204) If you can only take one product with you make it a moisturiser, it can be used as a cream cleanser to.
203) High end blushers are often extremley pigmented so it’s
easy to apply to much colour, so before applying tap off the excess on
the back of your hand or wipe it lightly onto a tissue.
202) When apply under eye concealer ensure you take it all
the way up to the lash line and in the inner corner of the eye,
otherwise you might as well not worry about it.
201) If you have dry skin avoid powders and mattifying
products, they’ll basically zap your skin of all your oils are make your
makeup look dry and chalky.
200) Wipe your mascara wand on a tissue for a gorgeous clump free application.
199) If the cream blush you use doesn’t dry to a powder
finish, set it with a light coloured powder blush or some translucent
yellow toned powder (white toned if you are extremley pale).
198) Use a stick foundation as a concealer for a more natural look.
197) Lips should be ‘smacked’ after every application of lip
colour and then the colour should be applied again. Repeat this several
times for a pretty pout.
196) When removing eye makeup ensure you press a lint free
cotton pad soaked in eye makeup remover onto the eye area for atleast 50
seconds this will disolve most of the eye makeup so you don’t have to
scrub and tug to remove.
195) If your hair colour is blonde or red a brown mascara will compliment you and suit you better.
194) Pure black mascara looks great on everyone, to check if
it’s a pure black colour wipe it on a tissue and if it has a greyish
tone avoid it.
193) Lightly exfoliate the lips by rubbing a cotton pad over the lips in circular motions.
192) Bronzer’s can often go muddy after a couple of months so replace it as soon as it stops working like it used to.
191) For a nude lipsitck either keep it the same shade or brighter, only go darker if your doing a bold lip.
190) If you dislike eyeliner on your waterline but still want
your bottom lid defined, apply eyeliner right in the lash line only a
3rd of the way towards the inner corner of the eyes for eyes that are
still lined but do not look as harsh.
189) Makeup should be used to enhance your features, not hide them.
188) Foundation should be a thin layer of film over the skin
thats suited to your skin tone in order to hide minor imperfections.
187) Generally you won’t need foundation all over your face
so apply your foundation in a love heart over your face, so that minimal
foundation is by the hair line.
186) In order to see the true colour of a lipstick test in on your finger tips, the back of your hand theory is a myth.
185) Foundation should be used to even out your skin tone, not change it.
185) Ensure you move your cleanser around for atleast a good
minute or two in order to remove all oils, dirt, dead skin cells and
makeup.
184) Use a creamy pigmented lip pencil all over the lips and then remove for a gorgeous lip stain.
183) Water disolves most eye makeup so put some into a spray
bottle and spray it over the eye area before using eye makeup remover.
182) If you have oily skin and prefer to wear a sunscreen not
included in moisturisers, avoid using a moisturiser to as generally the
sunscreen will be thick and hydrating enough.
181) If you don’t have a mascara at hand simply apply some
liquid eyeliner to the tips of your lashes, this will give the illusion
that they are long.
180) Use a white kohl eyeliner on the inner rim and upper lash line for eyes that look striking and big.
179) If you’ve got somewhere to go and want to wear a bold
lipstick, apply it 4 hours before, and then apply a second before you
hit the door, this way you’ll have a slight lipstain under your
lipstick.
178) When applying bronzer, start from the top of the eyebrows and then create a number three with the brush.
177) Try to use lip liners of a high quality as their much more pigmented and creamy.
176) If you want to create a look with glitter, purchase a glitter eyeliner and use that instead of something loose.
175) If you can never find a netural shade light enough for
you, mix 2 pigmented loose shadows together one brown and one white for a
customized shade.
174) Let your makeup sink in for 2-3 minutes and then spray a
light mist (like rosewater) over it then lightly press it in so it
looks more natural and like it has ‘melted into the skin’.
173) For a more natural look with your foundation warm it up
on the back of your hand and press it into the skin and then blend
lightly.
172) Always use lint free cotton pads to remove products especially when removing cream/liquid products.
171) Apply cream blush with a oversized synthetic powder brush for a sheer application.
170) If your using a metallic eyeshadow, crush it up a little it helps to give more of an impact and more shimmer.
169) People with asian eyes should have thick eyebrows in order to look more natural.
168) Apply a dark matte powder on the jaw line (near the
hollow of the cheeks) for gorgeous cheekbones, and put your index finger
& middle finger on the side of your nose to know where to stop.
167) Apply products with brushes but blend with your fingers
as the warmth of them will make it easier to move the product around.
166) Highlighter should be applied high on the cheekbones, the center of the nose & forehead, the cupids bow and the chin.
165) Apply a thin layer of illuminting cream under your
foundation, and then apply a small bit over your makeup but just on the
area’s you want to be highlighted, this will give a gorgeous night time
look.
164) Apply a dark matte powder, bronzer or blush down the sides of the nose to make it appear more narrow.
163) Oily and dewy are two different things,so ensure you
control your oil and use an illuminating/brightening product if you want
a glow.
162) Use disposable cotton tips to apply makeup to the lips for a cheap disposable lip wand.
161) Look down when you are applying mascara for a more even application and one that doesn’t poke your eye.
160) Ensure you use good quality brushes. There’s no point having a good quality product if you don’t have the perfect tools to apply it.
159) Always have a bold red lipstick at hand, it instantly lifts your mood and gives you confidence.
158) Break your morning routine up into steps to avoid applying to much makeup.
157) Avoid using the applicators included in compacts they often aren’t good for applying well and aren’t the best quality.
156) Apply your foundation with a brush using sponging techinique as if you were painting for a gorgeous finish.
155) Press some moisturiser over the top of your makeup to freshen it up.
154) Only ever use makeup grade glitter near your eyes, never art and craft glitter.
153) If you’re going to do a smoky eye and have dark circles
ensure they are perfectly covered or you’ll look like you have a black
eye.
152) Never use a concealer that’s a shade lighter then your skin tone when hiding pimples as this just highlights them.
151) Avoid using stippling brushes to apply foundation as the
bristles soak up to much product, instead while your foundation is
still semi wet buff over your foundation for a flawless airbrushed
finish.
150) If you’ve got small eyes avoid dark eyeshadows as they make them appear smaller and opt for light coloured tones.
149) Glasses draw attention to your brows so make sure they are always perfectly groomed.
148) Use a green tone concealer or primer to correct redness.
147) Press your finger into a matte pink blush and then press it into your lips for a gorgeous matte pink lip colour.
146) If you want to make a round face appear more oval apply
blush in downward lines on the apple of your cheeks then blend the
outside of the lines so they become invisible.
145) If you’re using a foundation that’s bottled or in a jar,
use a cotton tip to get the product out or the handle of one of your
brushes, this will help keep the foundation fresh and free of bacteria.
144) Avoid flavoured lip balms if you have a tendency to lick your lips, as licking your lips dries them out more.
143) Don’t apply an eye cream before applying eyeshadow, it just causes the eyeshadow to crease.
142) Clean brow/mascara wands by applying lots of a everything balm over it and gently remove it with your finger nails.
141) If something gives you confidence, buy it. It’s the best makeup there is.
140) Apply some shimmer stick to your fingers and then press
your finger into a pink blush, mix the two together and tap it into your
lips for a subtle pink shimmer.
139) Apply a white shimmer stick to the cheekbones with
medium heavy hand, and pat it into your skin using your ring finger,
this will help to emphasis the cheekbones.
138) Not sure whether an eyeshadow will crease or not? Apply
some to the inside of your elbow and leave it there for a couple of
hours.
137) If you have a pink eyeshadow you think you are never going to use.. Use it as a blush instead!
136) If using a foundation sponge dampen it before you apply
as it will not stick to the sponge as much and will put more product
onto your skin, it will also stop the sponge from soaking up to much
foundation meaning you’ll be left with more product.
135) Blush should be a light natural flush of colour like how your cheeks look when you’re blushing, it should not be extremley bright bright pink.
134) If you aren’t 100% sure about a product before purchasing, don’t buy it.
133) Smile and have confidence.
132) Not sure if your foundation is the right shade or natural enough? Apply it just to one side of your face and leave the other side bare, then compare.
131) If you are using two different foundations don’t use one oil based, and one water based or they will just seperate. To test this, pour a small amount of both foundations into a tub and see if one foundation floats to the top.
130) Bronzer doesn’t just have to be around the temples, hairline, shoulders, decolletage and jawline you can also apply a light dusting over the lips for a sheer colour and a small amount to the eye lid as a shadow.
135) Blush should be a light natural flush of colour like how your cheeks look when you’re blushing, it should not be extremley bright bright pink.
134) If you aren’t 100% sure about a product before purchasing, don’t buy it.
133) Smile and have confidence.
132) Not sure if your foundation is the right shade or natural enough? Apply it just to one side of your face and leave the other side bare, then compare.
131) If you are using two different foundations don’t use one oil based, and one water based or they will just seperate. To test this, pour a small amount of both foundations into a tub and see if one foundation floats to the top.
130) Bronzer doesn’t just have to be around the temples, hairline, shoulders, decolletage and jawline you can also apply a light dusting over the lips for a sheer colour and a small amount to the eye lid as a shadow.
129) Try to start a skin care routine as soon as possible,
this well help to prevent aging, for even better results use natural
products!
128) When applying mascara angle all your lashes towards the
outer corner of your eye, this will make your eyes look bigger and your
lashes flirty!
127) If you don’t have a night cream then use thicker moisturisers before going to bed and lighter one’s in the day.
126) If you’ve got dry skin and want to wear tinted moisturiser wear a normal moisturiser underneath.
125) Never do anymore then three facial masks a week as this can be unheatlhy for the skin.
124) Avoid applying way to much mascara as this can weigh down the lashes.
123) Always use less night cream then you think you will need as it is generally a lot thicker then day creams.
122) Always keep a clear mascara at hand, it can be used to tame the brows and lengthen the lashes while still looking natural.
121) If you don’t have an eyelash curler, curl up your lashes
with your finger or a mascara wand as the mascara is drying for the
same effect.
120) Use a white shimmer eye pencil to line the water line, and to highlight the inner corners of the eyes and cheekbones.
119) Wipe as much product off your mascara wand and back into
the tube as possible, this will save you product and result in fewer
clumps and flakes.
118) Everyday eyeshadow doesn’t have to be just one shade of
brown. Use a brown satin finish eyeshadow over the lid and blend a
darker shimmering shade around the other edge of your eye.
117) Eyeshadows with a hint of rose/pink can be used on the cheeks and lips as well as the eyes.
116) Don’t try and pile on makeup to try and get it looking
like it is on makeup advertisements. It will never look that way, if you
see the before shots before it’s photoshoped the makeup is heavily
caked and has sunk into the pores. For best results always try and keep
makeup natural and sheer.
115) When using a anti-dullness primer/colour correcter
ensure you are using the correct colour for your skin tone. Fair-light
toned people should be using a pink toned product, Medium-dark toned
people should be using an orange/apricot toned product.
114) If your going away and need a brush for your powder
products and liquid foundation choose a synthetic bristle powder brush
as synthetic bristled brushes can be used with both cream and powder
products. Although natural bristles are normally better quality.
113) Clean brushes that have been used with cream/liquid
products immediately after use, otherwise the bristles will go stiff.
Clean them no matter what whether it be with a brush cleaner or a face
wipe.
112) When applying blush smile to make the apple of the cheeks more pronounced and blend upwards towards the temples.
111) Apply mascara just to the tips of your upper lashes for a flirty look.
110) If you have a liquid foundation that doesn’t have a luminous finish, mix in some illuminator for a fresh and dewy glow.
109) If you have a brown coloured lipstick, apply a few dot’s
to your eyelids and blend or apply straight from the tube, this will
act as a nice neutral coloured cream eyeshadow.
108) If you have a brown coloured lipstick, apply a few dots
to the temples, around your hair line, and under you chin, blend up and
down using your fingers. This will work as a bronzer.
107) If you’ve filled in your brows and don’t have a brow brush to blend with use a clean fluffy shadow brush.
106) If you prefer liquid eyeliner over gel but hate the
brush that comes with it apply some of the liquid to an eyeliner brush
and then apply.
105) Press a small amount of glitter into the outer edge of the crease for an eye look that pops.
104) Always avoid licking your lips no matter how tempting it is, all it does is drys them out more.
103) If you find your lip gloss is sticky remove 1 ply of
tissue from a tissue and then press it onto your lips, follow this step
with a light dusting of translucent powder.
102) For full on impact with your brows use a shade thats one shade darker then your natural brow colour.
101) Invest in good quality tweezers the difference between a
good quality and bad quality is tremendous, and believe it or not good
quality tweezers often hurt less!
100) To avoid eyeshadow fall out, pat it onto the area wanted, and blend afterwards.
99) Nearly everyone has yellow undertones, so go for a
foundation with yellow undertones not pink, although if you are almost
white you will generally have pink undertones.
98) When applying concealer to cover up dark circles ensure
you apply some just below where they start and then blend. This way it
will look more natural and you won’t be able to tell it’s been covered.
97) If a eyeshadow is not very pigmented don’t try to build up the colour to much or it will just end up creasing.
96) Apply some lipstick onto your index finger and lightly pat it onto your lips, this will create a nice sheer lip stain.
95) Team strong browns, long lashes, and berry coloured lips together for a perfect classic look without the fuss.
94) Mix a bit of bronzer in with a primer for a nice subtle summer glow.
93) If you love the look of contoured eyes but no matter what
everything seems to crease, forget applying foundation, concealer, eye
primers, and the rest and apply the shadow straight onto the eye lid, or
over the top of some translucent yellow oil free powder with a natural
eyeshadow shade on top.
92) Don’t highlight the brow bone or use an eye primer if you
have lots of stray hairs outside of your eyebrow shape. Otherwise it
will just highlight every hair and make them look messy and un-groomed.
91) Use a low coverage buildable foundation instead of a full
coverage one. This way you can control how much coverage you want.
90) Wear a primer alone for a dewy and natural look.
89) Use some makeup primer on a cotton swab to correct any
mistakes, this will keep your makeup looking fresh, and will remove any
mistakes without being noticeable.
88) Don’t wash your face in the shower, as there is to much
pressure in the water, and it is normally to hot for the skin on the
face.
87) Try to at least wear a moisturiser when you go out. Most
moisturisers create a barrier between the skin and pollution, chemicals,
dirt, sun, etc, resulting in healthier skin, for best results try to
wear a day cream if you can.
86) Don’t exfoliate your lips in any way if they are extremley dry, chapped, cracked, inflamed, red or irritated.
85) If you want to set your foundation but don’t want a matte finish use a illuminating or shimmering finishing powder.
84) Dab a small amount of vaseline just below your cheek bones for a highlighting effect.
83) To find your cheek bone place your middle finger and
index finger together at the outer corner of your eye, you should be
able to feel your cheek bone by doing this.
82) Always apply concealer after foundation, this way you can see where you need more coverage and your concealer wont rub off.
81) Have at least one makeup free day a week, this will help your skin stay healthy.
80) Highlight the brow bone, and the middle of the eyelid
with a white eyeshadow so that when the light hits your eyes will pop.
79) After applying mascara lightly dust black, or brown
eyeshadow on both sides of the lashes, this will ‘set’ your mascara.
Make sure you tap off the excess before applying.
78) Use green toned concealers and primers to disguise redness.
77) Wear spf 30+ sun protection over your moisturiser (or use
a moisturiser with spf 30+) and under your foundation every day, this
will help to prevent aging.
76) If you have dry skin dab a shimmer stick lightly over
your entire face, this will give you a healthy dewy look and stop you
from looking so dried out.
75) Sometimes lipstick application from the tube can be
uneven, so use a lip pencil in the same colour and use it to correct any
uneven areas.
74) Don’t share your lipsticks or lipglosses. If you are
going to share a lipstick clean it with a face wipe, and use a lip brush
to apply, make sure you clean again afterwards. If using a lipgloss
that has the wand inside the tube, do not share it at all, if using a
lipgloss with an applicator and lid, use a lip brush or disposable lip
wand to apply.
73) If you find that night creams are to thick or greasy for
your skin opt for ones designed for your skin type, or use a day cream
instead.
72) Use mattifying primers and moisturisers to help keep your
face matte for longer, oil blotting papers can also be used but avoid
ones with talcom powder.
71) Make sure you check the ingredients on the back of
skincare products before purchasing them, even if they look natural,
this way you can avoid harsh chemicals from brands that claim to be
natural and brands that aren’t natural.
70) If you have sensitive skin, exfoliate once a week by
moving a flannel around your face and neck in soft circular motions.
Ensure that your face is damp before doing this.<
69) If using products from a jar use a disposable knife, spatula or wooden stick, this way you will not get bacteria in the product as easy as you would if you were to use your fingers.
69) If using products from a jar use a disposable knife, spatula or wooden stick, this way you will not get bacteria in the product as easy as you would if you were to use your fingers.
68) Cream/liquid/water based/oil based products work better
when they are at body temperature so put some product onto the back of
your hand and then apply from your hand as if its a palette
67) Always use less product then you think you will need.
66) Use a light hand when applying makeup so that you don’t apply to much.
65) If you want a bronzer in the same finish as your
foundation purchase the second darkest or the darkest shade and use it
as a bronzer.
64) Use brushes with stiff bristles for applying makeup and ones with less dense bristles for blending.
63) If you want an extremley high coverage concealer opt for a
cream one as these are often have a lot thicker consistency then
liquid.
62) It’s important that you not only coat one side of the
lashes with mascara but the other side to. This gives you more
definition, and a better look!
61) If your face and neck are lighter then your chest dust
bronzer over the areas of lightness, and keep building up colour till
your chest, neck and face match up to the same colour.
60) If you accidentally get lip product just outside your lip
line put some concealer that matches your skin tone onto a cotton tip
and use it as an eraser.
59) Do your eye makeup before applying foundation or any
other makeup, this way if you make a mistake, or some product falls or
smears you can fix it without wrecking the rest of your makeup.
58) When filling in brows, ensure that you use light
feathering strokes starting from the inner corner to the outer corner,
and blend with a eyebrow wand/comb or brush. Set the brows with a clear
mascara, brow gel or some vaseline.
57) Your ideal blush shade is the colour that your cheeks are
after a workout, or the colour that your cheeks turn after being
pinched for 5 minutes.
56) If you find that your concealer is to light and doesn’t
match up with the rest of your face, warm up the area by applying a
small amount of bronzer with a clean powder eyeshadow brush.
55) Set your concealer with a yellow toned (white toned if
your skin is very pale) loose powder, use an eye blending brush to do
this. This will result in longer staying power and less creasing.
54) Apply blush not only on the cheeks but very lightly on
the forehead, chin and nose for a sunkissed look, just be careful not to
go over the top.
53) Apply powder in the area’s where you are going to apply blush for the perfect surface.
52) Use a lipstain top coat as a base to your lip products for longer staying power. (Such as max factors lip infinity top coat.)
51) Eyebrow thinning and lightening is one of the first signs
of aging, fill in your eyebrows towards your temples in light feather
strokes to keep them looking natural.
50) Use natural skincare so you’re not exposed to harsh chemicals.
49) Apply a lipbalm or Vaseline to your lips before applying
lipgloss or lipstick, this way the colour won’t dry up and sink into
your lips, and you’ll lips will look great for hours!
48) If you’ve been wearing makeup its important to cleanse
twice, first to remove the makeup and secondly to remove oil and dirt.
47) Drink eight glasses of water a day (2 liters) and within a fortnight you’ll see an improvement in your skin.
46) Use a facial mask twice a month to get smoother and healthier skin.
45) Start with a lip conditioner and then a lip primer before
applying lip product this will keep your lips hydrated throughout the
day.
44) To get long lashes with lest chance of clumps always use
the zig zag motion (moving the wand back and forth) on the top lashes,
(not on bottom).
43) Use lip liner all over your lips as a base this will keep colour staying all day and all night!
42) Powder under the eye area before applying mascara,
sometimes mascara smudges because its attracted to oily concealer or eye
creams.
41) If you have to much mascara on your wand wipe gently onto a tissue, do not pump.
40) If your going to apply two coats of mascara make sure you do it before the first coat dries otherwise you’ll get clumps.
39) Create your own cream blush, bronzer or eyeshadow by simply mixing a small amount of clear lip balm and applying.
38) For a more natural look use brown mascara and eyeliner.
37) If you only have time for one product choose mascara, one coat can make eyes look bigger, better and brighter.
36) Always apply a primer before your foundation preferably suited for your skin type.
35) Stop lip product from coming off onto your glass by secretly pressing your tongue onto the spot your about to sip.
34) Its important you cleanse your face twice a day, in the
morning to remove any dirts/oils that have built up during the night and
in the evening to remove any makeup, dirts, oils from the day.
33) If there’s a certain part of your face that you want to
draw attention to, use less of other products. If you want to enhance
eyes lay low on cheek and lip products, for cheeks lay low on eye and
lip products, for lips lay low on eye and cheek products.
32) Wet eyeshadow applicator and dip into eyeshadow for a more intense colour.
31) If you have any makeup that’s over two years old get rid of it.
30) If you use a foundation sponge make sure you clean it
after every use and chuck after 1-2 months, bacteria builds up more
easily on these then a foundation brush.
29) If you’ve run out of an exfoliater use 1-2 tea spoons of sugar and rub onto a wet face, this works perfectly.
28) If you have oily skin still make sure you moisturize
every day or every second day otherwise your skin may produce more oil
making your skin oilier again!
27) After applying mascara wait five seconds before blinking, this way you shouldn’t get mascara on your eyelids or under eyes.
26) Make your own cream blush by dotting a few dots of lip
liner onto your cheeks then applying a clear lip gloss over the top.
Continue blending till you get a subtle pink cheek. (If you apply to
much scrape some off very gently with a cotton tip)
25) For best application apply products with a makeup brush,
Just about every product has it’s own makeup brush so look around and
experiment.
24) Avoid spicy foods and caffeine before bed, these may
prevent you from getting a good nights sleep and annoying as it is, will
show up on your face the next day.
23) Apply foundation starting at the center
of your face and blend out and down working towards your hairline, this
will apply less product to the chin and will result in no makeup lines
on the jaw line.
22) If you have Asian eye’s create a thick
smoky line along the top lashes which is thick enough to be seen when
your eye is open and a thinner one under the bottom lashes. This will
enhance more beauty and make eyes look more defined.
21) If you have acne apply any treatments before moisturizer and/or foundation so they can work into your skin.
20) When lining your lips, line with soft feathery strokes. Don’t draw a bold line.
19) Exfoliate lips weekly with a soft baby
tooth brush or a face flannel, this will get rid of dead skin and any
left over colours, resulting in a healthier lip surface.
18) To find your blush colour, pinch the apples of your cheeks, the colour they turn is your blush colour.
17) If you don’t want to use as much foundation only apply it to the t-zone, forehead, nose and chin, then blend into skin.
16) Don’t share your makeup brushes with
another person, their oils can transfer onto your skin and cause
breakouts. If someone does use your brushes make sure you wash them
thoroughly before using them on your own skin.
15) When applying lipstick or gloss, open your lips slightly and say “oh”, this way you can reach the entire lip surface.
14) To create a darker more dramatic shadow effect, wet your applicator tip then dip into your eyeshadow and apply.
13) If your mascara smells funny,you
suspect that something is different about or its more then six months
old, chuck it. The eyes are very sensitive to bacteria.
12) Never pump your mascara, this adds air
to the mascara container which will only make your mascara dry out
faster and shorten its lifespan.
11) Never use your fingers when applying
foundation unless directed to, as your fingers contain oil’s that can
clog your pores and cause breakouts.
10) Apply loose translucent powder to “set” your foundation and keep it from running in hot and humid weather.
9) To keep your lipcolour looking freshly
applied dip a cotton tip in loose translucent powder and trace around
the lipline before and after applying lipcolour.
8) Always apply eye makeup before face
makeup, this way if you make a mistake you can fix it up easily and it
wont ruin all your foundation, blush, bronzer.
7) Clean your brushes daily with a brush cleaner, and wash once a week with a brush shampoo or your normal hair shampoo.
6) Your skin colour changes with the
seasons, so change your foundation to. Do not wear the same foundation
with a summer tan as you would in the winter. In summer go shopping for a
foundation in one shade darker!
5) If a product you are using irritates your eyes or skin stop using it straight away.
4) Use facial cleansers without sodium sulfates (SLS) as they dry out your skin.
3) Heat your eyelash curler for a while under a hot hair dryer heat so you’re eyelashes stay in place.
2) Always use a eyelash curler if using mascara.
1) Moisturize every single day if you have dry skin, if you have oily skin every second day.
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