Make-up is great, it can be used to accentuate beauty but sometimes people can get it wrong...very wrong!!! and then make-up can become very bad! haha. Just so you don't fall into the 'bad make-up' category i have listed below the top five make-up mistakes that people make.
1) cakey foundation
Whats wrong with it?
Everything! it looks awful, it feels awful, it clogs your pores and instead of hiding your flaws it actually draws attention to them!
How to avoid it?
Use a foundation brush to apply your foundation as it gives a very flawless look without hiding your natural glow (i use an avon one and its very good and not expensive) and apply foundation to the back of your hand and then use the brush to apply it to your skin that way you can limit how much you apply. Also DO NOT use foundation to hide spots as its not what it is designed for, try using concealer before you apply your foundation.
Case Study?
Christina Agrillara and J-Lo fall victim to this sometimes (c-a a bit more than j.lo!)
http://www.stylelist.com/celebrity-style/when-celebs-get-it-wrong/good-makeup-bad-makeup
2) Bad eye make-up
Whats wrong with it?
A bad eye makeup decision can turn any good make-up application bad! if it doesn't compliment your eye colour or skin colour it can look awful!
How to avoid it?
Read up on what colours suit your eye colour best!! also take your time to apply as messy eye make-up is a big no no!
For baby blue eyes - go dark and smokey to really make them stand out!
For green eyes - Try purple eyeshadow or even mascara to make them really pop!
For brown eyes - why not try a wash of ethereal blue or a trendy bright for a great contrast!
Case study?
Drew Barrymore often gets it wrong!
http://www.stylelist.com/celebrity-style/when-celebs-get-it-wrong/good-makeup-bad-makeup
3) Badly applied Bronzer
Whats wrong with it?
Trying to change your natural completion with bronzer is a mistake waiting to happen! Its not to make you look 5 shades darker than you are but more to naturally highlight your natural skin tone and contour your cheekbones
How to avoid it?
Find the right colour to you, a deep dark brown colour may be what you want but if you have very fair skin it will not suit you! and only apply on the places the sun naturally hits your face, like your cheekbones your forehead and the bridge of your nose!
Case study?
Who would of thought Catherine Zeta Jones would get anything wrong but she does.
http://www.stylelist.com/celebrity-style/when-celebs-get-it-wrong/good-makeup-bad-makeup
4) To much blusher
Whats wrong with it?
It makes you look hot! no not hot like wow but hot as in temperature hot! it looks horrible and draws attention to flat cheeks rather than adding contour to the face!
How to avoid it?
Apply blusher in a well lit room with natural light as its tricky to do, and do not just whack it across your cheeks, smile and apply the blusher to the bit of your cheek that sticks out (the apple of your cheek)
Case Study?
Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty) recently made this faux-Pa
http://www.stylelist.com/celebrity-style/when-celebs-get-it-wrong/good-makeup-bad-makeup
5) Wearing the wrong lipstick for your colouring
Whats wrong with it?
No matter how well applied the rest of your face is applying the wrong lipstick will ruin it all! also a little tip - for those ladies out there with not-so-white teeth I'm afraid red lips are a massive HELL NO!
How to avoid it?
Go to a make-up counter when buying lipstick and ask the trained staff what colour will suit your skin tone and the look you want to achieve, if it helps go out with the make-up on you intend to apply to show them the look your after.
Case Study?
kirsten Dunst often struggles!
http://www.stylelist.com/celebrity-style/when-celebs-get-it-wrong/good-makeup-bad-makeup
So there you have it the top five make-up mistakes and how to avoid them! so now we have no excuses ladies.
Hope it has been a helpful blog!
Check out next time on how to fins the best foundation for your skin...be it perfect or pimple ridden!!
*hugs and kisses*
Michaela
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