Makeup can only do you so much good when applied correctly, regardless of its quality. No matter if you’re an amateur beauty user or an experienced pro, there’s always room to improve. We have some tips and tricks to take your routine to the next level – from making fake tan dry faster to mastering cat eye artistry, we have 45 Beauty Tips from editors, experts and professional makeup artists that anyone can benefit from!
1. Keep Oil at Bay
Excess oil can be detrimental to any skin type. Not only can it lead to breakouts and leave your complexion looking greasy, it may also increase wrinkles and fine lines, dull complexion, flaky patches and dry patches. To prevent build-up of grease, try cutting back on the amount of makeup worn daily, using a mattifying primer and opt for lighter moisturizers such as gel-based moisturizers with mattifying properties, along with face powder with mattifying effects – adding serum containing Niacinamide may help even further.
2. Don’t Forget About Your Neck and Decolletage
Even with perfectly applied eyeliner and bronzed skin, your neck and decolletage can give away your age. For an instant boost to a more youthful appearance, exfoliate these often-neglected areas once or twice weekly to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores – an easy at-home treatment is to combine equal parts water and baking soda before massaging it onto skin, then rinse.
3. Select Appropriate Tools A good brush makes all the difference when it comes to applying makeup. When selecting foundation brushes, look for those made of synthetic bristles without cuticles as these will allow liquid makeup to spread more easily onto skin. Eyeshadow brushes should feature soft bristles with some structure so they hold product better; double-ended ones are especially handy for blending and contouring purposes.
4. Don’t Be a Highlight-Phobe
Highlighting products can help enliven any complexion. However, for oily skin types who tend toward oilier complexions, luminising cream may be too heavy-duty; try switching it up with something lighter like translucent powder to highlight cheekbones, brow bones and nose bridge.
5. Wash Your Hands Regularly
Throughout your day, your hands may come into contact with germs and bacteria-laden objects; over time they could pick up grime and oil that can contribute to breakouts if you touch your face often. To reduce this risk, be sure to clean and sanitize your hands several times per day, particularly before and after touching your face. To stay clear from potential breakouts, be sure to wash and sanitize regularly – especially before touching your face!
These simple beauty tips will help you maintain a healthier and flawless appearance. From helping your tan dry faster to creating the perfect cat eye look, these expert-approved beauty secrets will help create an elegant and striking appearance every day.
