MAKEUP TIPS AND HACKS NOT TO MISS
Here are some basic tips and hacks about makeup that you should not miss:
- Exfoliating Over Everything: In my humble opinion, it’s not talked about enough how difficult it can be to successfully apply full-coverage foundations and concealers, especially if you’re dealing with more intense acne, scarring, or hyperpigmentation. The final look can easily turn out so uneven, cake-y, flakey, or just look like a kid went to town with streaky finger painting on your face. So, being sure to exfoliate on a regular basis is the key to smoothing out the canvas and paving the way for a base much less likely to crack and smear throughout the day. Although problematic skin isn’t always in our own control, healing your blemishes and trying out methods and regimens that work for you to clear up anything that’s calling for heavy-duty makeup can lead you towards lighter products that are easier to apply and less harsh overall (AKA, the beautiful world of tinted moisturisers—which we’ll get to in a second).
2. Skincare Includes Sunscreen: I’m sure I’m not the first person to tell you that sunscreen is an absolute must. Without it, the chances of developing dark spots and fine lines are way more likely, which will in turn call for thicker products that, for people like me, are a pain to apply and even more so to keep looking good throughout the day. A lightweight, clear formula sunscreen is a must, especially for when you’re wearing makeup, in order to avoid that white layer it can leave behind, giving you a Flashback Mary moment (if you know, you know).
3. Glowing Serums Are Your Best Friend: Another problem I’ve always run into is if I try to keep the products to a minimum, my final look ends up being just…dull. It’s as if any sort of tinted product I use for coverage essentially sucks the life and dimension out of my complexion. So, when you’re not exactly sure how to make you’re face look plump and alive without the difficult-to-master sorcery of concealer and highlighter, glowing serums should be your go-to.
4. Don’t Skip Out on Primer: For some reason, I always thought that using primer was exclusively for the big guns pulling out full glam serves, and that it was pretty much useless otherwise. However, I was sorely mistaken. Primer actually still works its magic of smoothing out your skin and getting rid of pores even without concealer or foundation layered on top of it. So, instead of relying on caked-up coverage for those pore-ridden areas, go ahead apply a bit of primer to deal with that annoying skin moment pretty much effortlessly.
5. Tinted Moisturiser > Foundation: Aside from it just being better for your skin, tinted moisturiser is so much easier to apply than your average foundation. It’s not as thick and heavy, it keeps your skin hydrated, and it is literally made to apply with your hands instead of dealing with blending brushes. If you’ll take any makeup tips away from this article, let it be this one: make an effort to find a tinted moisturiser that works for you—it’ll be worlds easier for you in the long run.
6. Concealer Can Be Simple: I used to watch tutorials about applying concealer in a million different puzzle-like ways to change the shape of your face and highlight different features. That’s super cool and all, but…what if I’m just in the market to hide some zits and dark circles here and there? That’s where these super lightweight and easily buildable concealers will come in to save the day. Don’t feel as though you need to opt for a high coverage option just because they’re the kind that are the most raved about! A lot of the time, a thick concealer formula won’t look right combined with something thin like a tinted moisturiser, so going for a product designed exclusively for masking imperfections is key.
