Here are some of the tips and fixes that I have found to be quite useful for myself to apply makeup more easier. These are the ones I have found over the years in magazines, videos on YouTube, books or other beauty related resources, so a little disclaimer: I am not claiming these tips on my own, nor am I saying I created them, the purpose of this post is to share.
- Tip #1 Removing mascara mistakes around the eye -
Cotton tips are your best friend in this situation. They're a staple to have around in general when doing your makeup. In this case, if you managed to get some mascara underneath your eye, or on your eye lid, wait for it to dry, then use light sweeping motion to flack the dry mascara right off. Waiting for the mascara to dry is important, if you don't, then you will be smudging the mascara, possibly ruining your eye shadow and foundation around the eye area. Using light sweeping motions is important too, if you use too much pressure, you might remove your eye shadow and foundation in the process.
Cotton tips are your best friend in this situation. They're a staple to have around in general when doing your makeup. In this case, if you managed to get some mascara underneath your eye, or on your eye lid, wait for it to dry, then use light sweeping motion to flack the dry mascara right off. Waiting for the mascara to dry is important, if you don't, then you will be smudging the mascara, possibly ruining your eye shadow and foundation around the eye area. Using light sweeping motions is important too, if you use too much pressure, you might remove your eye shadow and foundation in the process.
I've been using this for years, ever since I started wearing makeup. I believe I found this tip in a Dolly Magazine (back in the day) and they were interviewing Napoleon Perdis on makeup (obviously lol).
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| Maybelline The Falsies Flared Mascara |
-Tip #2 Using a mattifying powder to set oily eyelids -
Generally speaking, your eyelids are the most oiliest part of your face. With myself, it's in competition with my nose for that title. A powder product that has the purpose to keep oil at bay by absorbing it, etc. is perfect for this, such as the Rimmel Stay Matte. I use a translucent loose powder, and sweep across my eyelids after applying my foundation and concealer, or if I decide to use an eye primer, I apply the powder afterwards. It gives me a significant difference of the longevity of my eye shadow, as well as the prevention creasing.
Generally speaking, your eyelids are the most oiliest part of your face. With myself, it's in competition with my nose for that title. A powder product that has the purpose to keep oil at bay by absorbing it, etc. is perfect for this, such as the Rimmel Stay Matte. I use a translucent loose powder, and sweep across my eyelids after applying my foundation and concealer, or if I decide to use an eye primer, I apply the powder afterwards. It gives me a significant difference of the longevity of my eye shadow, as well as the prevention creasing.
I learnt this tip from the one and only, Rae Morris in one of her books...she is a god.
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| Essence Fit&Matte! Translucent Loose Powder and Real Techniques Contour Brush |
- Tip #3 Applying cream or liquid blushes, illuminator, etc. with ease -
Having oily skin, I thought always had to opt for the 'matte' look, and I was tired of it. Now, my love for cream blushes, etc. has grown to give me that dewy look to my skin. After I apply my foundation and concealer with a brush (I use the same brush for both), I use the same brush to apply my cream brush and liquid highlighter. I swirl my brush in the pot only using the tips of the bristles, then I apply it to my cheeks using a bouncing motion. Having leftover foundation on the brush comes in handy as there is less of a chance of rubbing off the foundation and concealer you had before, and more of a chance of making the cream blend easier. This also saves me the amount of brushes I use.
Having oily skin, I thought always had to opt for the 'matte' look, and I was tired of it. Now, my love for cream blushes, etc. has grown to give me that dewy look to my skin. After I apply my foundation and concealer with a brush (I use the same brush for both), I use the same brush to apply my cream brush and liquid highlighter. I swirl my brush in the pot only using the tips of the bristles, then I apply it to my cheeks using a bouncing motion. Having leftover foundation on the brush comes in handy as there is less of a chance of rubbing off the foundation and concealer you had before, and more of a chance of making the cream blend easier. This also saves me the amount of brushes I use.
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| Rimmel Wake Me Foundation, Real Techniques Expert Face Brush, Max Factor Miracle Touch Cream Blush In Soft Candy, FOA Mineral Therapy Illuminator in Angel Mist |
- Tip #4 Using your concealer to clean up and sharpen those edges -
This one is very popular, but still worth sharing, I cannot believe it took me so long to put this tip to use. Now I cannot miss it in my makeup routine. Using a small flat brush with relatively sharp point, apply concealer to sharpen your lip line when going for a bold red lip, your winged out eye shadow or liner, or to clean up any smudgy mess. Perfect.
This one is very popular, but still worth sharing, I cannot believe it took me so long to put this tip to use. Now I cannot miss it in my makeup routine. Using a small flat brush with relatively sharp point, apply concealer to sharpen your lip line when going for a bold red lip, your winged out eye shadow or liner, or to clean up any smudgy mess. Perfect.
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| Real Techniques Detailer Brush and Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer |
Do you have any makeup tips or tricks your incorporate into your routine everyday?
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