BEAUTY

Take the Color of Your Complexion into Account

This one’s a pretty common mistake. Oftentimes, you’ll see someone who’s just starting out using makeup with mismatched foundation. How do you know if someone’s foundation is mismatched? When the skin tone between the neck and the face is different. A good way to make sure that this doesn’t happen is to choose a foundation that’s an exact match of the color of your face. If the skin on your face and neck doesn’t naturally match, what you could do is to apply foundation to your neck area as well.

Make Sure to Prep Your Skin Before Applying Makeup

No makeup can hide a poorly maintained skin. For your makeup to appear flawless, you have to take care of your skin first and foremost. Before applying makeup, make sure your skin is well cleansed, toned, and moisturized. Once you’ve done all the said steps, proceed to apply makeup and you’ll find that application is much smoother with a properly prepped skin.

Choose Makeup According to Your Skin Type

When choosing makeup, it’s better to personalize it according to your skin type. For instance, if you have oily skin, experts recommend choosing a foundation that’s specifically formulated to counter excessive oil production. This way, you won’t have to blot your face as often and it will also keep your makeup from melting off.

Add Color to Your Face

Don’t be afraid to add color to your face. Include some blush and bronzer in your routine if your budget allows it. The key to applying blush or bronzer is that a little goes a long way. Don’t apply with a heavy hand and tap off any excess pigment from your brush before you apply it to your face. In case your blush or bronzer comes off looking thick, blend it out with a big fluffy brush and you’re all set.

Know What Products to Invest In

If you want quality makeup but don’t necessarily have the budget for it, you can settle for a few quality pieces to get you started. When it comes to foundation, make sure to invest in a good one since you apply this to your whole face. Settling for a cheap one might break you out and just ruin your skin in the process. For your mascara, you can opt for drugstore ones since they usually have a short shelf life (about 6 months), so you don’t necessarily have to splurge on them.