Makeup Application Tips Dos and Don'ts

There are lots of dos and don’ts that you should keep in mind when you’re applying your makeup.

Let’s look at a short list of the most important ones.

Things You Should Always Do With Your Makeup

• Always play up your best features! Long eyelashes are to beautiful eyes what short skirts are to great legs.
• Always use a light hand. Remember you can always add more makeup if you need it.
• Always blend! There should be no "stripes" on your face. You're a lady, not a quarterback.
• Always adjust the amount of make up to the time of day. Less for day, more for night.
• Always use clean tools to do the job. Nothing is worse than using a dirty brush on a clean face.
• Always cover your clothes with a towel/cape before full makeup. You don't want to get messed up.
• Always practice and try new things. That’s how you get better!

Things You Should Never Do With Your Makeup

• Never go overboard. No need to wear layer upon layer of makeup. Clowns are cute but only at the circus!
• Never focus on more than one feature at a time. Going for a strong lip? Then go easy on the eyes and vice versa too.
• Never think that makeup will hide all your problems. If you have skin issues like acne, work on clearing it up before you wear makeup regularly.
• Never fall into the trend trap. Just because you saw it in a beauty and style magazine doesn't make it right for you!
• Never wear what you don't love. Don't let the lady at the beauty counter convince you that you look great when you think you look like a “hot mess”.

Learning good makeup application tips isn't hard. It's 20% skill and 80% practice. As long as you stay far away from the no-no's you'll be fine!

If you're not satisfied with your work, just wash your face and start over! It's not permanent (unless you want it to be...but that's another story!)

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