4 Make-Up Mistakes You Should Avoid

Whether you’re a beauty beginner or a glamour guru, you’re still liable to make one or two minor mistakes while applying make-up.

Putting on make-up is an art form in itself, one that requires patience, concentration and creativity. That being said, even the best make-up artists can slip up while painting their face. Small errors like using the wrong brush to over-applying lipstick can ruin a make-up masterpiece in an instant.

So, what should you do – or rather, what should you not do?

Take a look at these four make-up mistakes that you should avoid:

Don’t Apply Concealer That’s Two Shades Lighter

Using a concealer that’s two shades lighter than your natural skin tone will brighten the areas under your eyes, resulting in a “reverse raccoon” effect. To avoid this, use a concealer that matches your skin tone or foundation.

Don’t Apply Dark Lipstick to Thin Lips

If your lips are quite thin, it’s best to avoid using dark shades of lipstick, as they can make your lips look even smaller. Opt to use bold, brighter shades instead so as to achieve the effect of fuller lips.

Don’t Smile When Applying Blush

If you do, the blush on the apples of your cheeks ends up being lower on your face and close to your lips once you stop smiling. You can smile to pinpoint the apples of your cheeks, then you can relax your face and apply the blush normally.

Don’t Apply Shiny Eyeshadow to Your Eyelids

Shiny eyeshadow can emphasise the wrinkles and fine lines on your eyelids. Matte eyeshadows can help your eyes – and your face overall – appear fresh and youthful.