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The application of makeup is almost like a work of art at times. Trust me, when I say this, I really mean it. I have seen the results of badly done makeup and made up faces, but there is one such person who pops into my mind whenever I think about makeup blunders! This person was so infamous for her vivid made up looks; it always resulted in being the hottest discussion every morning at work; with people often thinking what would be her next blunder. Well, some people would do anything to be ‘talked about’, but I have compiled a list of some common makeup blunders you must definitely avoid so that even if you are gossiped about, it is hopefully for all the right reasons!
Makeup Blunders you need to avoid:
- Ok, so that blush looks fantastic in the magazine advertisement on that model with the drop dead gorgeous looks, but too much blush can actually make you look like someone has dropped a color palette over your face! The blusher you use should give you a natural look - rosy and pretty! Look for soft pinks or peach that makes you look youthful. The area of application also should be done appropriately; smile a little and tap the blush onto the cheekbones. Dust only a little, save your generosity for something else.
- When you try to hide your blemishes, have you realized you are actually highlighting them? This is another common makeup blunder that you need to carefully think about; wearing no makeup would actually be better than giving prominence to your blemishes. If you must apply a concealer, always match it with your foundation. Blend shades well or better still, create your own.
- Well, you have spent loads of precious minutes applying that magnificent branded eye shadow, but, hey, hang on! Have you checked out all the dust that lies beneath your eyes and on your cheeks? One way to avoid this would be to do your eye makeup before you apply the foundation. Avoid rubbing off this dust, as this would embed it further into your skin.
- You walk into this party feeling great about yourself and a second later you feel years older when a person walks up to you and says, ‘You look a little tired today’. Alas! All those layers of makeup have gone waste! Tut tut! Sometimes, wrong color choices in your color palette can add age to your face rather than making you look youthful and fresh. Shades of blue and grey if applied incorrectly can be one of the biggest makeup blunders you can make. Even if these shades are in vogue, stick to the basic colors unless you love drawing attention for all the wrong things.
- Well, being a workaholic will definitely give you dark circles under your eyes, but you need not advertise this to the world, by applying too much concealer. Instead, moisturize the area under your eyes and use a light and creamy concealer in small amounts. Blend well.
- Even if you love applying lipstick, if you have chapped lips, avoid using lipstick at any cost. Use a lip balm instead, which would keep your lips moist and soft as well. Some lip balms are available in tints of fresh colors and fruity flavors as well.
- Even if you have spent hours applying the eye shadow, forgetting to apply mascara or feeling too lazy can result in more makeup blunders! Eye shadow particles can sit prettily on your lovely lashes and this certainly is not going to enhance your looks in any way! Ensure you use the mascara on your upper and lower lashes to give a good definition to the eyes.
