Putting on makeup in the morning is a daily ritual many women enjoy, and whilst it can be a calming and enjoyable process, it can become frustrating and challenging without the proper tools and application know-how. This was the topic of discussion in one online beauty forum, where women got together to share some of the life-changing makeup application tips they’ve learned over the years.
1. Avoid Eyelashes with Moisturizer
One woman shares that she recently learned not to get any moisturizer on her eyelashes because it prevents them from curling when applying mascara. She was impressed and called this tip ‘life-changing’.
2. Avoid Placing Foundation Under the Eyes
Another user suggests that no foundation be placed under the eyes. Instead, only concealer should be used under the eyes to avoid caking.
3. Use a Fan to Dry Each Skincare Layer
“Get a little fan (electric or folding) to help dry each skincare layer before applying the next and before applying foundation,” advises one user. She believes it “really helps the overall look of the makeup that goes over it.”
4. Remove All Foundation/Skincare from Eyebrows Before Doing Them
The same user suggests removing all foundation and/or skincare from eyebrows before penciling them in. This prevents them from moving around and smudging.
5. Remove All Foundation/Skincare from Lips Before Doing Them
Similarly, it’s best to remove any foundation or skincare from around the lips before doing them, too, especially the lipline. The user suggests removing anything around the lipline with a Q-tip, or removing it with a tissue before applying any lipliner or lipstick.
Practicing this tip will prevent lipliner/lipstick from bleeding or smudging due to not adhering to the skin.
6. Change Your Perspective When Checking Eyeliner
One woman suggests tilting your head back and looking into the mirror to check if your eyeliner is actually even. She explains, “Sometimes your mind subconsciously compensates for any unevenness; changing the perspective really helps you see whether it’s symmetrical or not.”
7. Let Color Corrector Set
“If you use color corrector, really let it set first before you apply your concealer,” warns one commenter in the forum. She continues, “Otherwise, they will mix together and make your under-eyes look orange.”
8. Let Concealer Set
The same user suggests letting your concealer set for at least 30 to 45 seconds before you blend it, as it will give more coverage and “prevent it from blending away into nothing.”
9. Do Not Use Super Bright Lights To Apply Makeup
“Do not do your makeup in front of super bright lights,” stresses one user. She argues, “This can actually wash the makeup out as you apply, leading you to be much more heavy-handed than needed, and it will likely end up looking garish in daylight/normal ambient lighting.”
10. Nude Eyeliner in Waterline
“Nude eyeliner in waterline makes your eyes seem more wide awake,” says one user. Another user said she is looking forward to trying this one, as she felt white eyeliner in the waterline looks too unnatural.
11. Use a Mascara Primer
One female commenter in the forum suggests that others use mascara primer. She can’t imagine not using one now as she claims it makes her lashes much fuller and longer.
12. Spray Setting Spray Before Foundation
“Spray your face with setting spray before going in with your foundation. It makes a night and day difference. No more cakiness,” says one delighted user. Another user backed this up, saying, “I recently saw a video where the MUA applied setting spray as part of the primer and then again between steps! I’ve only ever done it at the very end, so my mind was blown.”
To do this perfectly, simply spray, fan your face until damp, then continue with your makeup.
13. Blend Using a Damp Beauty Blender
Not necessarily common knowledge; however, a beauty blender or sponge should be used when DAMP. One user shares, “I keep a little water spritzer on my vanity table just for this. Dry sponges will wipe away/take off makeup.”
14. Lipstick Before Lipliner
When going for a really dark lip, start with the lipstick in the middle of your lips first and work your way out. Then, perfect the shape with the liner rather than trying to draw a perfect outline first and then fill it in.
15. Use A Credit Card as a Mascara Shield
“Use a clean credit card as a mascara shield so you can really get into the base of the lashes and not get any mascara on your lid,” shares another user.
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