Most of us have mastered the basics when it comes to makeup like how to remove waterproof mascara, where to apply blush and how to cover up a zit with the right concealer. But even if you’ve been wearing eyeshadow and foundation for decades, there are some new tricks out there that will leave you asking yourself, “How did I not know this?!” Anytime I think I’m on top of my makeup game, I always realize I am not actually updated. There are new makeup hacks every day! Whether you’re looking to fix common makeup problems like creasing, smudging, or fading, or you just want to change up your look, there is always a trick for it. Share your makeup hacks and let us all learn.
1. Outline your lips to make them look bolder, and do otherwise if you want your lips looking smaller.
2. When you don’t have an under-eye loner, simply use your matte eyeshadow
3. While dark liner on your waterline will close eyes in, white eyeliner has the opposite effect, it will give the illusion of bigger and bolder eyes.
4. When you run out of matte lipstick, simply apply your regular lipstick and set it with translucent powder.
5. Never test run a new foundation on your wrist. The colour of your wrist is not the same with the color of your face or neck. Always test new foundation on your face or neck.
6. Applying concealer or foundation on your lips before lipstick can serve as primer.
7. Anytime you want to wear dark colors of lipstick, be sure to exfoliate first.
8. Always dab your blender on your face, never drag it.
9. If necessary, try out color correctors, hey do wonders.
10. Always check your makeup under different lightings.
1. Whenever you run out of eye shadow primer, simply use a concealer and apply it nicely so it doesn’t smudge.
2. When you apply coconut oil on your face before you apply your face primer, your makeup tend to last all day.
3. Always know your brows shape before you shape your brows.
4. While concealing your brows, use a shade lighter than your regular shade under the brows and your normal shade for the upper part.
5. While highlighting your under eye with concealer, always apply it in a triangular pattern, this will help you when you want to blend.
6. If you have a very dry skin, add tiny drops of oil to your foundation and apply with a blender. This will help prevent patches from forming
7. Always moisturize your lips before lipstick application, this will help you from getting cracky lips after lipstick application.
8. If you have monolids, apply eyeshadow upwards, not outwards. This is to make the eyes appear bolder.
9. Always remember that less is more. Use each product minimally. Do not over use makeup products on your face, you will get a cakey makes and you won’t like it.
10. Never forget your setting spray. This is what will make your makeup last all day.