11 MAKEUP MISTAKES YOU DON'T REALIZE YOU'RE MAKING

While  Surfing through the web, I found this superb article that actually taught me certain things I didn’t  knew previously, so thought  of sharing these tips with you all.

MISTAKE NO.1: WEARING THE WRONG SHADE OF FOUNDATION

Foundation isn't supposed to give your skin a bit of a tan,. After all, that's what bronzers are for. Instead, "it's supposed to create a perfect, smooth complexion and cover-up any imperfections. This is why you should always use a foundation which blends in with your skin.Try testing the Foundation on your jawline (not your hand!) before buying, and when possible, ask for a sample first. That way you can try it at home -- and look at your skin in various lighting situations  to make sure the shade you choose looks natural. 

MISTAKE NO.2: APPLYING MAKEUP ON DRY, FLAKY SKIN

Do not ever apply the foundation  on a chapped skin . Foundation will only emphasize the flakes by sitting on top of them instead of blending in with your skin. Fix the dryness by exfoliating regularly (to get rid of flakes) and following that up with a rich moisturizer. Smoother skin means a much smoother application and finished look. 

Note : Take an extra couple of minutes to exfoliate twice a week before bed. It takes more time to fix makeup that looks awful after it's been put on parched, flaky skin."

MISTAKE NO.3: TRYING TO PLUMP YOUR LIPS

You've probably heard, or tried, the trick of lining just outside your natural lip line to make your lips look bigger. But it's way easier said than done. One wrong move and you'll end up looking like Pamela Anderson circa 1993. If you are going to attempt it,  use a lip liner the same shade as your lipstick on the outer line of your lips, without passing over it. Fill in your lips as well -- that way if your lipstick fades, you don't wind up with only a line around your mouth. 

MISTAKE NO. 4: OVER-TWEEZING (OR IGNORING) YOUR EYEBROWS

"When [brows are] well groomed they can enhance your eyes and your entire look," So head to a professional to get an ideal shape. While you do want to tame overgrown brows, but don't tweeze too much. "As we get older, our brows naturally become sparser or scattered, so if you tweeze your brows too thin they might never fully grow back. So just stick with cleaning up the area around your brows and follow their natural arch for your best shape. 

MISTAKE NO. 5: WEARING AN ENTIRE EYE PALATE ON YOUR LIDS

"Just because your compact came with four or more colors packaged together doesn't mean you have to paint them all onto your eyelids at once. Instead, it is recommended to wear no more than three shades at a time: a medium one on your lids, a lighter one near your brow bone and a dark one as liner. But for everyday, you really only need a sweep of one shade across your lid. 

MISTAKE NO. 6: WEARING BLACK EYELINER IN THE DAYTIME

"Here is a general rule: dark colors shrink and recede,And "Light colors advance and bring forward." That's why It is recommended  skipping black eyeliner (especially underneath eyes) during the day, so your eyes look more open and awake.

I'll share the remaining 5 Mistakes in my next post. Till then keep Smiling :)