What is the threat of refusal from a base, powder or mascara? Why can't you test cosmetics on your hand? What will the wrong combination of shades of blush and lipstick result in? Leading Russian makeup artists told ELLE about fatal makeup mistakes, their consequences and solutions.
Mistake 1: not using a color-correcting makeup base
Trying to hide all the imperfections and color irregularities of the skin with the help of a foundation, you have to layer it. The result is a dense finish that looks unnatural and hides the texture of the skin. A color-correcting or tint base at the first stage of makeup application helps to cope with the main skin imperfections and correct the undertones. This means that less foundation is needed to achieve the perfect uniform complexion.
Mistake 2: using contrasting eye shadow and lipstick together
Contrasting makeup, as a rule, requires a certain style and that is why it looks so tempting on the pages of magazines, where every little thing is thought out, the whole picture is built for the sake of makeup. In life, such an image is not always appropriate and rarely looks harmonious. The girl herself is not visible behind the overly bright makeup.
Mistake 3: not fixing makeup with powder
Foundation, concealer, and any other creamy texture are more mobile on the face than powdery ones. For example, there is a widespread belief that powder enhances the wrinkles around the eyes. However, the unfixed concealer rolls into the facial lines, which accentuates them much more. The only question is in choosing the finest possible loose powder, which will lie in the thinnest invisible veil, without overloading the thin skin around the eyes. If you do not need additional matting or correction, give preference to fixing transparent powders, for example, HD Powder from Make Up For Ever.
Mistake 6: Wrong shades of eyeshadow, blush and lipstick
Surely every girl made makeup mistakes. After all, each of us at least once in our life had a question of how exactly to combine various elements in an image. What exactly should be repeated in color, and what, on the contrary, should not. Blush and lipstick color, of course, can be combined, the color should not be equally bright and saturated, but they can be close in tone or the same color scheme. If you are using red matte lipstick, then you can use a brownish-grayish shade for the blush and emphasize the contouring, not the blush. It is better to avoid the unity and similarity of colors in the makeup of the eyes and lips in this case. Make your eye makeup discreet and natural: a shimmery beige shade for the entire eyelid and slightly emphasize the crease with a matte brown shade.
If you have applied bright fuchsia to your lips, then you can give your face a slight blush using a pale pink shade. This will refresh your face. Gray, taupe or beige shades of shadows work well with such colors. It is important to paint your eyelashes well in several layers to give depth to your look.
Decide on a wine-burgundy shade of lipstick, feel free to use a brownish-peach shade of blush, almost nude. It will give a light shade to the face and will not distract attention from the lips. Shadows should be chosen in neutral shades, it even makes sense to do with a small arrow of black or brown.
And if you make your lips a neutral, light shade, then you can highlight the eyes as much as possible. To do this, use shadows that contrast with your eye color, for example, chocolate and golden brown shades are suitable for blue eyes. For green eyes, choose shades of gray, reddish ocher, plum, and brownish. Owners of brown eyes can experiment with any colors.
Mistake 7: Make circular eyeliner away from the lash line
Previously, in order to visually enlarge the eyes, a stroke technique was used indented from the eyelash edge. She makes the makeup look unnatural and is more suitable for the stage. Moreover, dark shades can turn eyes into narrow slits. Try to use medium-dark shades, feather the lines more, and don't connect the stroke completely at the outer corners. This will visually enlarge your eyes. And let's leave the indented circular eyeliner for the scene.
Mistake 8: Choose shades only in artificial store lighting
Lighting is a very important factor, it can reveal all the beauty of your makeup or, on the contrary, ruin it. Daylight is ideal. In shops, most often the lighting is either too warm or too cold. To make sure the shade is correct, try to find a window and see what the shade looks like in natural light. If there is no way to do this, then just take time out and walk down the street with this makeup, look at yourself from the outside. It's okay if you want to make sure the shade is correct. It is better to buy something that you will definitely use, and not just throw it into a box.
Mistake 9: Draw arrows without drawing space between eyelashes
Much depends on the shape and structure of the upper eyelid. Personally, I like to draw space between eyelashes. So we visually add density to the eyelashes, remove the unnecessary skin color (pinkish or beige, it is sometimes visible between the eyelashes). If you do not paint over this area, it seems that the arrow "hangs" separately. We see an arrow, then a light skin line, then cilia. It all looks strange.
Mistake 10: using the same foundation shade all year round
This can be done if you live in a place where the weather does not change at all during the year, for example, the sun always shines. After summer, even if you don't sunbathe on purpose, the skin becomes a little darker. Therefore, the shade of the foundation needs to be changed. And not only the shade, but also the texture, because the temperature regime also changes. Therefore, it is better to find a comfortable color and density for summer and winter.
Mistake 11: choosing makeup by applying it to your hand
Choosing decorative cosmetics in the store, if you do not want to make mistakes in makeup, make mistakes with color, you must try it on your face. Whether it is foundation, powder, blush or eyeshadow, you can only decide for sure by matching their color with the natural pigments of the face. If it is not possible to apply foundation all over your face in a store, it is best to test a drop of the foundation on your neck.
Mistake 12: Apply blush only on the "apples" of the cheeks
Incorrectly applied blush can completely ruin your makeup. Here it is important not to overdose and emphasize the facial sculpture favorably. For triangular and oval, choose the Hervana light and bright blush from Benefit on the top of the cheekbones, smoothly shaded towards the periphery. For rectangular and round, use the sculpting technique: to narrow the face and visually bring its shape closer to the oval, apply a beige-brown blush along the contour of the face and under the cheekbones.
Mistake 13: Apply makeup on unhydrated skin
Regardless of the time of day, to avoid make-up mistakes, moisturize the skin a few minutes before applying makeup. The makeup will fit as naturally and comfortably as possible.
Mistake 4: not using mascara
Mascara can rightfully be called an irreplaceable product. A light stroke, and an expressive look is provided. A variety of mascaras allows you to create an individual look: different effects and shades can enhance the color of the iris, emphasize or correct the shape of the eyes, and the method of application can even simulate the shape of the face. The minimum of effort is the maximum effect.
Mistake 5: Do not take into account the makeup of the place, time, event, age
Inappropriate make-up is one of the main mistakes in makeup. It must correspond to the event, time of day, lighting, individual characteristics. Considering all of the above points, decide on the accent in the makeup and its saturation. Daytime make-up does not tolerate dense textures. Evening lighting absorbs half the color saturation. If you have not decided on everyday makeup and are afraid to experiment on your own, it is better to create your "wardrobe" under the guidance of a makeup artist.
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I'll say right away: I'm sure that not only Russian girls can make these mistakes in makeup. However, my experience of communicating with strangers abroad allowed me to identify a number of mistakes by which one can easily distinguish a Russian girl from the crowd.
The most common mistakes when applying makeup
Pearlescent pencil on upper and lower eyelids
Not a single European girl will dare to do this, but our beauties are sure that there is no better way to highlight the eyes than to circle them with a bright pencil.
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Colored shadows with a lot of mother-of-pearl. Since morning. To a tracksuit.
I am by no means suggesting that colored and shiny shadows are bad. But there are still concepts of evening and daytime makeup; lately they are rather arbitrary, but still. Only a Russian girl, going for a walk, will make up as if she is not wearing a sports suit, but an evening dress. It is interesting that even on vacation and on trips, our compatriots find time to do bright makeup, sometimes it looks strange.
Plucked eyebrows too thin
Despite the fact that everyone around is talking about the fashion for wide and natural eyebrows, many Russian beauties continue to wield tweezers. If somewhere in Europe you see a girl with thinly plucked eyebrows, you can safely address her in Russian.
Overly defined eyebrows
The other extreme. In their desire to achieve the effect of "sable eyebrows" our girls sometimes do not know the measure. As a result, we see two wide black lines on the face.
Out of place drawn arrows, too far out of the border of the ciliary contour
Aggressive arrows, drawn from the heart with a skillful hand - another of our hallmarks. And it doesn't matter that we are talking about a daytime look. A Frenchwoman, for example, if she draws arrows, it is only for an evening out and only very thin, barely noticeable.
Shadows matched to eye color
The delusion that shadows need to be matched to the color of the eyes is alive in Russia, like nowhere else. Blue-eyed girls choose blue and blue shades, the owners of green eyes buy palettes exclusively in green shades, and so on. As a result, the makeup looks somewhat tasteless and does not make the eyes of its owner more expressive.
Overly graphically worked out outer part of the eyelid fold. Make-up artists call it "hoof"
Many girls do makeup according to the same scheme: the inner corners of the eyes are light, and the outer corners are actively darkened. In theory, everything is correct, but in practice it looks just creepy: the outer corner of the eye is painted with black, gray and dark blue colors, completely forgetting about shading.
Bright peach lipstick with mother of pearl. Cyclamen with mother-of-pearl is also an option. To tan, of course!
Lipstick is another story. Peach, fuchsia, hot pink - our young ladies love to stand out from the crowd, so they choose these very colors. Necessarily with mother-of-pearl. And if the skin is also tanned, then this is generally sacred! it has always been in Russia: our girls are constantly trying to achieve the effect of "predatory cheekbones". True, for some reason, these sunken cheekbones are always painted with a reddish bronzer, which makes the complexion not only unnatural, but even a little painful. It's the same story with blush, many girls constantly overdo it with them, making this mistake when applying makeup.
Throughout the ages, women have remained women and wanted to emphasize their beauty. So the art of makeup can rightfully be called one of the oldest in the world. What did the beauties seek to highlight in the first place? Naturally, the expressiveness of the eyes. Popular "arrows" were invented by ancient Egyptians, sensual smoky eyes - mysterious inhabitants of the East and India, and not at all fashionable nowadays beauty bloggers. Modern girls have much more beauty techniques and tools in their arsenal. But they still make annoying mistakes. What kind? Find out in this review.
Eye makeup is a subtle science. One wrong pencil stroke can cross out half an hour of effort in front of the mirror. But everything is fixable. Take a look at these common mistakes girls around the world make and learn how to avoid them.
Mistake 1: not using a primer
Many girls complain that even expensive eyeshadows or advertised eyeliners "run away" from their eyelids in a matter of hours. But prolonging the life of makeup is very simple. It is enough to apply a primer (base under the shadow) or even a little foundation on the eyelids a few minutes before the main "marafet", and let the base dry. A thin layer of base will help to retain the pigment and make the makeup look long-lasting.
Mistake 2: outlining your eyes in black
And also complement this beauty with black shadows. If you are not going to a rock concert or emo party, it is better not to try. Not only that, inept application can greatly distort the natural contour of the eyes. Black bold liner or shadows tend to smudge, making the would-be makeup artist look like a panda or a raccoon.
Mistake 3: draw arrows by hand
Of course, for some girls, it takes half a minute to draw neat "arrows". But if you do not succeed, do not get upset and give up on the “arrows”. Think about the little tricks: for example, apply to the eye area plastic card and use it as a ruler. Try it, it's really simple.
Mistake 4: curling your eyelashes after applying a pencil or eyeliner
In this case, the tongs turn into a real eraser and simply erase all your efforts. Perms first, then makeup.
Mistake 5: leaving gaps between the eyeliner and the lash line
The contour, under which the strip of "bare" skin remains, simply loses all meaning. After you bring the upper eyelid down, gently walk soft pencil along the lash line... This will make the look more expressive, "fox". Just do not recommend using liquid eyeliner for this technique - tears cannot be avoided. But we only need joy and good mood.
Mistake 6: using only black pencil or eyeliner
The versatility and indispensability of black eyeliner is one of the most popular make-up myths. If you cannot deny yourself a black outline, then at least save it only for the upper eyelid. And underline the bottom with brown or gray. You can also use white or nude pencil along the lower lash line. This will "open" the eyes, visually make them larger and give the face a fresh, rested look.
Mistake 7: not shading your pencil
Clear geometric lines, of course, give the face an expression. But they are forced to think more about mimes than about female beauty. Use softer pencils and after application, lightly blend the line with a cosmetic sponge, brush or even a cotton swab. The contour will not disappear, but will take on a softer, more natural outline.
Mistake 8: using dried eyeliner
Sad news: the life of cosmetics is not forever. Moreover, liquid eyeliner. If the liner has changed its shade to a lighter one or began to crumble during wear, it's time to go to a cosmetic store to shop. Even if the eyeliner is still "painting". And don't try revive her with water: This will further reduce the durability of the product. Everything has its time.
Mistake 9: throwing away dried pencils
Unlike liquid eyeliner, a contour pencil is very resurrectable. Enough warm up the rod a couple of seconds over a lighter fire. But it should be borne in mind that after this procedure the old pencil will not be the same: now the lines will be where thicker and fatter... But many are looking for this very effect.
Mistake 10: accentuate the lower eyelid with liquid eyeliner
Too dramatic effect. And getting liquid eyeliner on the mucous membrane can cause extremely unpleasant impressions.
Mistake 11: eyeliner or pencil that is imprinted on the upper eyelid
If you are familiar with the popular nowadays terms "drooping eyelid" or "monoveko", then you probably know firsthand: even a base under the shadow or eyeliner does not always save you from dark prints. Try to paint thicker line, curved closer to the middle of the eye... This shape will reduce the likelihood that the outline will be imprinted on the upper eyelid.
Mistake 12: stay within the natural contour
While most of us advocate naturalness, a purely natural eye liner can visually diminish them. Don't be afraid to push the boundaries a little and extend the lines. And don't forget about feathering.
Mistake 13: rough touches
The skin around the eyes is devoid of sebaceous glands, and therefore rightfully has the title of the most fragile and delicate. Roughly pulling off the eyelid while applying makeup is a curved path to the "crow's feet" and other unwanted guests on your beautiful face. Be gentle, only use soft brushes, and don't forget about moisturizer and mild makeup remover. And just enjoy your reflection in the mirror.
And in order for the reflection to please even the next morning after a hard night (which is especially important during the period of festive feasts), do not forget about.
Grow old in a few minutes? Do you think this will happen to you only in a bad dream? This can happen due to improperly applied makeup. How to avoid mistakes and not add extra years to yourself? We've rounded up the Top 10 Most Important Makeup Mistakes That Are Aging.
Makeup mistake: Loosen tonality
Addicted to foundation? Even Hollywood stars make this mistake. The foundation should be like a light fluid that slightly evens out the skin tone. You should not apply foundation on every cell of the face, mask all skin imperfections locally. Do not use creams that are too thick, but a liquid foundation with shimmering particles will perfectly highlight the advantages and hide the flaws.
Is concealer an enemy or a friend?
Too visible problem areas of the skin are best hidden with a concealer. It should be half a tone lighter than your skin tone. It is better to apply concealer only to the darkest places under the inner corner of the eye, on the rest of the skin under the eyes, simply blend the concealer with a brush.
Makeup mistakes that age - too noticeable problem areas of the skin are best hidden with a concealer. Not in the eye, but in the eyebrow?
Do not chase eyebrows that are too wide;
Choose the color of the eyebrows according to the color of the eyelashes and hair;
Remember: eyebrow strings have long been out of fashion;
Look for a middle ground: eyebrows that are too bright and too light are a big make-up mistake.
Makeup mistakes that age - too wide eyebrows. Faithful friend - lipstick
If the upper lip line is not ideal, wrinkles have appeared there, along which lipstick particles spread, the effect of aged lips is ensured. To keep the lipstick in shape, use a pencil as a base and outline. Another common mistake is the wrong lipstick color. Wine, burgundy, brown, cool red shades will add age and accentuate imperfect tooth color. Luscious and seductive lips can only be achieved with the help of light, peach, coral, pink lipstick shades and drops of transparent gloss on the lower and upper lip.
Makeup mistakes that age are lipstick spreading. Did you fail again?
If you want to look younger, don't let your lower eyelid down. Is this unusual? Yes, but for a fresh look it's worth a try. And when there is absolutely no strength to endure, and the hand reaches for the eyeliner, then choose gray or brown liners for the lower eyelid, the look will be more natural and attractive.
Makeup mistakes that age - do not let the lower eyelid down. Pearlescent wrinkles
Pearlescent shadows emphasize the relief of the eyelids, if your first wrinkles are hidden there, they will become too noticeable. Try to select shades of eyeshadows by color type, give preference to universal matte shades of beige, brown, peach shades. For an expressive look, emphasize only the inner corner of the eye with white shadows with shimmering particles.
Makeup mistakes that age - Pearlescent wrinkles. My mascara, multi-layered ...
Mascara tarts look messy, old-fashioned, and very aging. Natural eyelash makeup is a moderate amount of mascara, enough to leave your eyes open and fresh. Experienced makeup artists do not like using mascara on the lower lashes, as they are usually too thin and thin. Why do you need three sticks of mascara sticking out on the lower eyelid?
Unsuccessfully browned?
The main mistakes in applying blush:
bad location, inconsistency with the shape of the cheeks;
not shaded contours;
too bright, too dark, too light shades;
blush in the form of separate spots on the face.
Makeup mistakes that age - blush in the form of separate spots on the face. Burnt by the sun
The tanning effect created with the help of a dark foundation will add at least 10 years to you. A brick-colored bronzer is suitable only for a swarthy girl; on fair skin, it will visually look like dirt. If you also add a brown layer of blush, darken the areas of the skin under the cheekbones, then you will look like a faded lady with age pigmentation. Be on the lookout!
Pencil - one for all
The lip liner is a guest from the past. If it's too dark, your rest of your makeup runs the risk of going unnoticed. For any shades of lipstick, the pencil should be selected so that it is always one tone lighter.
Make no mistakes in makeup, and you will be happy. Remember that naturalness and naturalness are in fashion. Therefore, a minimum of cosmetics, a maximum of proper facial care.
With love, Editors of YavMode.ru
Makeup gives you the opportunity to experiment, unleash your creativity and feel more confident. Today, there is almost no taboo in makeup - you can do anything. But there are things that can ruin even the most interesting idea and turn makeup into a nightmare. Makeup artist Valentina Shabanova spoke about the most important mistakes and how to avoid them.
Mistake # 1
The wrong shade of foundation
As a result, the skin looks unnatural, the face turns into a mask, which is also very different in color from the neck and body.
Decision: Never try your foundation on your wrist. Apply a few swatches to the jawline and look in the mirror. The tool that is not visible in the mirror will suit you. Some products tend to darken on air, so take your time with your choice. Wait a couple of minutes and evaluate the result in the mirror again. The probability of error will tend to zero if you can look at yourself in daylight. If you cannot perfectly match your skin tone, then it is better to give preference to a lighter rather than darker product. But here we are talking about a barely noticeable difference of half a tone.
Mistake # 2
Incorrectly selected foundation texture
Heavy matte textures are not the best choice for everyday life. Firstly, they require constant adjustments throughout the day, and secondly, they do not look natural. The thinner and lighter the texture, the easier it will be to apply and blend the product.
Decision: There are a lot of tonal bases textures. There are liquid, creamy, solid sticks, soufflés, dual-action bases (powder that can be applied both dry and wet) with matte, wet, radiant effects. Making the right choice is not easy. It is important to build on the condition of the skin. If it is close to ideal and you just want an even tone, choose the lightest of all options. For oily skin, products with a high content of powder are more suitable, for problematic ones - denser ones, for dry ones - with moisturizing ingredients and a light texture.
Mistake # 3
Neglecting skin preparation for makeup
Even the most correctly selected tone in color, texture and composition cannot be applied well to unprepared skin. Badly washed off yesterday's makeup, peeling, oily shine, enlarged pores will become even more noticeable if you apply the foundation immediately.
Decision: Cleanse your skin well before starting your makeup. Then apply a skin care product that is suitable for your skin type. In some cases - for example, when the pores are too wide - it is better to use a special primer that will smooth the skin and prepare it for tone application.
Mistake # 4
Lack of thorough shading
A tone that lies on the skin in chunks and sloppy strokes will not beautify anyone. It is better to completely abandon it if there is no time for thorough shading.
Decision: Apply the tone only to the center of the face and blend with a brush or damp sponge to the hairline and chin so that there are no color spots and pronounced borders. You can refuse full tonal coverage and use only concealer - to refresh the skin around the eyes, remove redness from the wings of the nose and emphasize the lip line - a highlighter on the protruding parts of the face and a creamy blush of a delicate shade. But all this also needs to be shaded, this is the only way to achieve a truly natural effect.
Mistake # 5
Unnatural eyebrows
By the shape of the eyebrows, you can easily guess or embody a certain era in makeup. Now we give preference to natural shapes and shades. Unnatural, well-defined eyebrows look like they were cut out of paper and glued to your face. Even if your own eyebrows are not too wide and thick, and you want them to be, drawing them again is not a good idea.
Decision: In eyebrow makeup, start from your natural shape. Just try to fill in the gaps and align the shape. But here everything is decided by millimeters, and the main thing is not to overdo it. It is always better to draw a hair than to fill a large piece of skin with color, and in order for this to work, eyebrow makeup products (pencil, shadows, mascara, lipstick) must be well matched to your natural shade. It is better to fix the result with a transparent gel that will accentuate each hair.
Mistake # 6
Distinct lip contour, unevenly drawn and different in color from lipstick
Yes, pencils allow you to sharpen the shape of your lips, but you need to use them with care and not try to draw your lips wider than they really are. It looks ridiculous.
Decision: Now you don't have to buy two lip products. Many brands have combined lip liner and lipstick into one product. With this, it is easy to draw and shade the contour and use it as the main color. If you can't draw the outline exactly, it is better to abandon this idea and use the technique of "kissed lips".
Mistake number 7
Overkill with glitter and mother of pearl
The wet make-up effect is an attractive technique, but, repeating after Instagram bloggers, you should not forget that each face is individual. And what suits one person will absolutely not adorn the other.
Decision: If you want shine irresistibly, then for everyday life it is more correct to choose something more delicate. Give preference to shimmers in natural shades and finely ground, with a slight glow. Do not forget that glitter makes the protruding parts of the face stand out even more and attracts attention. Therefore, do not highlight areas of skin that have imperfections with a highlighter, otherwise you risk paying even more attention to them.
Mistake number 8
Combat contouring
Another popular technique right now that is easy to miss. The main mistake is to use inappropriate means for contouring. For example, red-colored powders, bronzers or blush. As a result, the face looks as unnatural as possible.
Decision: Contour lightly with creams or powders that are only slightly different in color from your base skin tone.
Mistake number 9
Inappropriate makeup
Now there are almost no frames and boundaries, the main thing is to feel harmonious. But nobody canceled good taste.
And, probably, it makes no sense to go to an interview or to a business meeting with bright arrows and acidic shades.
Decision: When choosing makeup for a particular event, use common sense and remember about lighting. It is better to go out into daylight in a more natural make-up, and in the evening you can already experiment.
Mistake number 10
Excessive use of color correctors
Green really masks redness, while salmon hides the blue under the eyes. But if you get carried away, you can get an abundance of multi-colored spots on your face that look strange.
Decision: Look for CC creams that already contain all the pigments you need to correct redness and other imperfections.
