When applying makeup, there are some tips and tricks. Here are some I have found so far along my journey with makeup.
1. When putting on false eyelashes be sure to let the glue get tacky first. If you put the glue on the eyelash first, then go straight to applying it to your eye- it is too slippery and won't stick.
2. Use scotch tape when doing your eyeshadow and liner for a cleaner and crisp line. Place it from your outer corner angled toward your eyebrow tail. Less clean up!
3. When putting on mascara and get some on your skin DON'T SWIPE IT AWAY! Wait for it to try completely and take a q-tip and swab it off.
4. To get a more crisp line with your lipstick take your foundation or concealer on a flat brush and clean up the lines!
5. When going out for an event or an occasion where your makeup needs to be bullet proof for a long period of time- BAKE! Add an excess amount of loose powder on the areas where you get the oiliest or crease the most and let it set for about 5-10 minutes, then dust off & voilà!
6. Use a moisturizer or a primer before applying makeup. Do your research and find out what kind of skin you have so you know what suits you best!
7. When doing a dramatic eye look with darker colors, do your eye makeup first so you can take a makeup wipe or makeup remover to clean up the fallout!
8. Color correct. Look at the color wheel at what color you want to fix, then look straight across it to figure out what to use to correct it! Example: dark under eyes (purple), use a salmon tone concealer first to counteract the darkness. Then go over with your normal concealer and set it with a powder.
9. When trying to get your eyeliner even don't keep trying to perfect it because you'd rather have it uneven than have a huge wing. Can I get an Amen?
10. When filling in your eyebrows start at the tail rather than the front so you don't get sharpie brows that are too harsh.
11. Never go to bed without taking your makeup off. Remove it because it is not good for your skin and will cause breakouts.
12. Setting spray should and will be your best friend. If you want your makeup to stay put no matter what, you should try a setting spray.
13. The key is no harsh lines. Whether that be with your eyeshadow, blush, bronzer, or highlight- BLENDING is your best friend. When you think you're done blending, blend some more. In fact, just blend until your arm falls off. You got this.
14. So you don't look like you have a mask of foundation on, blend down your neck to your shirt line or until your face and body match.
15. There are always dupes to high-end makeup. So do your research before taking the plunge and splurging.
16. If an eyeshadow isn't as pigmented as you'd like, spray your setting spray on it. Or as a dupe for MAC's Fix Plus use eye drops. It is the same thing.
17. If a mascara is running out and on its last limb drop a few eye drops in it to bring it back to life.
18. Glycerine is your best friend. When looking for a good primer look for this ingredient. This is the "glue" as to which your makeup "sticks" to.
