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Make-up: 6 mistakes you may be making
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Make-up: 6 mistakes you may be making
There are things that we do so often that we don’t ever ask ourselves whether we are doing them right. Read on to discover some of the most common make-up mistakes and to find out how to improve your make-up techniques.
3. Highlighter in all the wrong places
Ah, the famous "glowy" finish! The epitome of healthy skin, the conquest of glow always involves the use of a highlighter... But it can also turn into a "firefly" effect. So stick to strategic areas The top of the cheekbones, under the arch of the eyebrows, in the hollow of the chin or on the sides of the nose, to eliminate shadowy areas. Another important point: highlighter enhances each area where it is applied so the result can be double-edged! It's best to avoid using it on the bridge of the nose, for example, if you don't want to highlight a small bump or if you think it's too big. Or on the center of the forehead, if you think it's already big enough, as this will only accentuate it.
6. Wrong subtones
Golden, rosy or neutral? Knowing your colour undertones to choose the right foundation or concealer should be as easy as knowing your jeans size. Avoid the mistakes we've all made before... Observe the veins on your wrists: if they look green, your undertone is golden. Conversely, purplish or bluish veins indicate a cold, pinkish undertone. Can't tell? You're neutral. By the way, if you're looking for a complexion product on our e-shop but are a little confused about which shade to choose, our guide is available here.
Our final tip? Try to make sure you always apply your make-up in natural light. We don’t all have a bathroom with a window but you can always check the final result in a little mirror outside or in a room where there is plenty of natural light to avoid (and correct) any nasty surprises.
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