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Makeup Mistakes We’re All Guilty Of Making

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Putting on your makeup every morning takes a lot of effort. You want to make sure that you're putting effort into the right techniques so that you can stun the world with your beautiful blended eyeshadow and perfectly dewy skin. Too many people are making the same makeup mistakes, so we compiled this list of tips to help you get that runway-ready look that we're all after.Keep reading to find out more about the makeup mistakes you could be making that make you look older.Pigmented eyeshadows go on a lot smoother over a smooth base. That's why you should always prime your eyes before attempting a bold, colorful eye look.Photo Credit: Gotham/WireImagePhoto Credit: Gotham/WireImageReally, you should prime your eyes any time you're putting on eyeshadow. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTPowder foundation can be great for people with oily skin who want to try out a more natural, bare-faced look.Photo Credit: @maybeline_de / InstagramPhoto Credit: @maybeline_de / InstagramADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTBut if you have dry skin, powder mascara will only make your face look cakey. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTNowadays, there are so many different foundation shades that it's possible for almost everyone to find their perfect color. ADVERTISEMENTGetty ImagesGetty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTIf you can't find your perfect color in your preferred brand, try mixing two or more shades together. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTA dry beauty blender is fine for applying some products, but when you're applying any kind of foundation, you want to make sure that you run your sponge under clean water first. ADVERTISEMENTjuicysox / Redditjuicysox / RedditADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTTthen squeeze out all of the excess water so it's a little bit damp. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTLipstick doesn't look very nice when it's applied to dry, peeling lips. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: @barva.beauty/ InstagramPhoto Credit: @barva.beauty/ InstagramADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTMake sure that you prep your lips before applying lipstick. That means using a lip scrub and a light lip balm. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTIt's pretty tempting to pump your mascara wand in and out of the tube to get it covered with product. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: @artdeco_poland / InstagramPhoto Credit: @artdeco_poland / InstagramADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTBut every time you do that, you're forcing air into the tub which can dry out your mascara. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTBelieve it or not, makeup has an expiry date. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTAs much as you might want to hold on to that lipstick from three years ago, it's probably full of germs and bacteria. Get rid of it!ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTGlitter shadows are great for a glam eye look, and eyeshadow is a great product to use for filling in your brows.ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Kirstin Sinclair/Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Kirstin Sinclair/Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTBut you definitely don't want to fill your brows in with a glitter shadow.ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTSetting sprays are great, but make sure you spray them on your face after you apply mascara, especially if the mascara you're wearing isn't all that waterproof. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: @vivianxbby / InstagramPhoto Credit: @vivianxbby / InstagramADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTYou don't want mascara running down your cheeks. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTIf you try to pop a false eyelash on your eyelid right after you brush it with eyelash glue, it's going to slide right off. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Mary Turner/Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Mary Turner/Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTLet the glue dry on the lash for at least a minute before pressing it onto your lid. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTTwo coats should really me the maximum amount when it comes to mascara. Any more than that and your makeup is going to start to look heavy and clumpy. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Binnur Ege Gurun/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Binnur Ege Gurun/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTAvoid the temptation to apply more product. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTThere are a lot of germs floating around in your bathroom at any given time. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Guido Kirchner/picture alliance via Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Guido Kirchner/picture alliance via Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTThose germs can float right onto your makeup and makeup brushes and set up shop there. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTIt's best to apply your makeup onto a clean and well taken care of canvas, which is why skin care is so important. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTSunscreen helps protect your skin from harmful UV rays. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTProducts that are formulated with oil don't work so well with water-based products. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Roman PimenovTASS via Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Roman PimenovTASS via Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTRead your makeup labels so you know what's in them and what you're putting on your face. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTIf you keep using the same makeup brushes day after day without cleaning them, you're spreading oil and bacteria around your face which isn't so good for your skin. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTMake sure you're cleaning your makeup brushes at least once a week. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTSleeping with makeup on is a recipe for breakouts and other unsightly skin issues. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Jennifer Polixenni Brankin/WireImagePhoto Credit: Jennifer Polixenni Brankin/WireImageADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTYour pores need to be able to breathe while you sleep. Make sure you remove all of your makeup before going to bed. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTUsing a super dark lipliner with a lighter lipstick is a trend that died out ages ago. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Binnur Ege Gurun/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Binnur Ege Gurun/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTIf you're using lip liner, make sure it's the same color as whatever lipstick you're using.ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTThere is a whole bunch of bacteria on your fingers and you don't want to spread that bacteria all over your face. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Kat Von D BeautyPhoto Credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images for Kat Von D BeautyADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTPut on your foundation with a makeup sponge or a brush. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTThere's nothing wrong with a little fake tan. It gives you a gorgeous glow and you don't have to expose yourself to harmful UV rays. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: @alexvinklarek / TwitterPhoto Credit: @alexvinklarek / TwitterADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTMake sure you follow the package directions carefully, though, or else you could end up like this girl. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTIt does actually matter which eyelash goes on which eye. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Tara Walton/Toronto Star via Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Tara Walton/Toronto Star via Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTThe lashes should be slightly longer towards the outer corner of your eye to give your eyes a fluted, elongated effect. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTBlending your eyeshadow with the same brush you used to put it on is a recipe for muddy colors. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Kirk McKoy/Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Kirk McKoy/Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTAlways apply your shadow with one brush and then blend it with another clean brush. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTBefore you start filling in your brows with a pomade or eyeshadow or eyebrow gel, make sure that you comb through them with a spoolie. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTThat way you can make sure that all the hairs are going in the same direction. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTThe old saying is that eyebrows are sisters, not twins. You're never going to get those two little buggers to match perfectly. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTJust get them as even as you can and move on. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTGenerally, concealer is more expensive than foundation. That's why it's better to use it after you've already seen how much coverage you've gotten from your foundation. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Andreas Arnold/picture alliance via Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Andreas Arnold/picture alliance via Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTYou'll end up using much less product and saving money. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTWaterproof mascara is great for stage makeup or for your wedding day or special occasions, but it can actually damage your eyelashes over time. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTIt can be hard to remove and you often end up pulling out a few lashes every time you try to scrub it off. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTDon't try to do your makeup in the dark. Good lighting is essential for making sure that your foundation matches your skin color and that you've blended everything properly.ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: George Pickow/Three Lions/Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: George Pickow/Three Lions/Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTDo your makeup by a bright window if you have to. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTSome people just put eyeliner above their lash line which is lovely, but don't neglect your upper waterline. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Binnur Ege Gurun/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Binnur Ege Gurun/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTFilling in your upper waterline can make your eyelashes look a whole lot thicker. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTWe've all been through the too-much phase of makeup where we just keep adding thinking that the more there is...the better it looks.ADVERTISEMENTSissy The German / YouTubeSissy The German / YouTubeADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTAvoid doing that with eyeshadow. If you add a lot, especially in bright shades, it ends up making you look dated. Just put a little earth-toned shadow on the corners of your eyes. If you want to make your eyes look bigger, simple draw it underneath the corner slightly.ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTIf you have a round face, apply your blush in a triangle shape under your eyes. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTHowever, if you have an oval face, apply your blush in a circular shape on the apples of your cheeks. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTIt's hard to blend a dark eyeshadow color straight into your crease, so always use a mid-tone color first and then blend darker colors into that. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Binnur Ege Gurun/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Binnur Ege Gurun/Anadolu Agency/Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTYour makeup will look a lot more seamless. ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTIf you want a really dark and grungy look (like the one pictured above) you can use harder pressure and hold the brush closer to the bristles. ADVERTISEMENTPhoto Credit: Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty ImagesPhoto Credit: Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty ImagesADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENTBut if you want a softer, more natural look, hold the brush from the tip and use really light pressure.Next

Putting on your makeup every morning takes a lot of effort. You want to make sure that you're putting effort into the right techniques so that you can stun the world with your beautiful blended eyeshadow and perfectly dewy skin. Too many people are making the same makeup mistakes, so we compiled this list of tips to help you get that runway-ready look that we're all after.Keep reading to find out more about the makeup mistakes you could be making that make you look older.Pigmented eyeshadows go on a lot smoother over a smooth base. That's why you should always prime your eyes before...

Makeup Mistakes We’re All Guilty Of Making

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