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SEVEN MAKEUP MISTAKES THAT DRAW ATTENTION TO YOU FOR THE WRONG REASONS

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The art of
perfect make up is not about the kind of makeup you use nor the amount you
apply on your face. Getting it right has more to do with technique. Bebeakinboade.com
presents to you few common makeup mistakes most people overlook; as well as
their remedies.
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Mistake #1- Using Too Much Foundation: foundation is to serve as the name
implies; a building block.
A foundation that’s too thick will settle into fine lines and sap the luminosity
from your skin. Only use foundation where you need it to even out
discolouration and as a base to make other make up sit well.
If you have dry skin, foundation can look patchy and accentuate discolouration.
Suffocating your skin with a heavy cover-up will only draw attention to the
problem you’re trying to hide. Instead, try this trick: Mix in a little
moisturizer with your foundation, which will prevent the formula from seeping
into the lines.

Makeup Mistake #2: Dark lip liner and light lipstick: most of us are fond of
‘over-defining’ our lip line. And we do this with either black or dark brown
liner.
Choose lip liner in a shade close to your natural lip colour, or one shade
darker than the lipstick you are wearing.
Line and colour in your lips, then top with sheer gloss.
If you use dark liner, like a red or berry shade, fill in your mouth
completely, and then top with clear gloss, not a light lipstick.


Makeup Mistake #3: Lip liner extending beyond the lip line:
Most of us try to improvise fuller lips by letting our lip liner spill outside
the lip boarder.
Instead, you can line just the border, but not beyond,colour in your lips and
apply a lip-plumping product and then finish with a dab of clear or light gloss
on the centre of your lower lip; it will reflect the light and make your lips
appear fuller.

Makeup Mistake #4: over plucking/shaving your eyebrows: when having your brows
shaped, only stray strands should be taken out with a razor or tweezers.
To plump up sparse brows, dip an angled brush into brow powder,
Move the brush along the natural line of the brow, extending it to the edge of
the eye.
If your brows are very thin, fill in by making short, feathery strokes with a
pencil, then top brows with powder.

Makeup Mistake #5: Eyeliner drawn way past the outer corner of the top eyelid.
The “cat-eye” (or Cleopatra) effect is sultry, but not if you go overboard.
Use a pencil if you’re a beginner; liquid liner is more glamorous but requires
skill and a steady hand.
Here’s how to create a perfect eye: Draw a line along the root of the lashes
from the inner to outer corner.
At the outer edge, subtly slant the line upward. Extend the line no farther
than a quarter inch past your eye (or just a tad bit farther for a more
dramatic look). Use your eyebrow as a guide: Don’t take the line past its edge.

Makeup Mistake #6: Clumpy mascara
For long, clump-free lashes, follow these tips: Before you apply, wipe the
mascara wand against the opening of the tube to get rid of any excess mascara.
Wiggling the wand from side to side, from the base of your lashes to the tips,
is the way to avoid clumps. Before the mascara dries, comb through your lashes
with an old toothbrush or an eyelash comb to separate them.

Makeup Mistake #7: Obvious line of blush: for perfect finish and flawless
blend, use a very big brush. This will distribute the colour more evenly. After
you dip the brush into the blush, knock it gently on the back of your hand to
get rid of excess powder.
Smile and apply the blush in short, upward strokes on the apples of your
cheeks, blending up to the hairline and ear. This will give you a flushed,
natural glow.
If you apply too much, tone down the colour with a light dusting of translucent
powder.



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