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.

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1. Applying your blush on the wrong part of the cheek 

Capable of enhancing the most tired of complexions, blush works miracles. But blush can also be woefully unnatural in the wrong place... The best place to apply it? Limit it to the hollow of the cheek for a natural effect, and if you're prone to redness, avoid positioning it too close to the nose, as this may make it stand out.

If you're looking for a more sophisticated result, you can also apply it in the hollow of the cheeks, moving up towards the temples. Note that this technique works best with medium, matte to black skin tones. Choose a brush that's neither too small nor too large (whether your blush is cream or powder). Finallyf you've applied too much or in the wrong place, simply blend or tap with a tissue.

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2. Using foundation to hide each and every imperfection 

Foundation is used to create a canvas, but its role is not the same as that of concealer. The risk of using it to camouflage a pimple, for example? Adding layers and layers and looking unnatural. What's more, you'll find that over time, everything will have migrated... To camouflage imperfections, blemishes, redness and dark circles, nothing beats a matte concealer (without light-reflecting pigments). The right gesture is to use it after foundation, with a small brush, and take the time to work the material, even if it means adding a little at a time. To set the result, add a touch of loose powder and you're done!

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.

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4. "Use the puff, never the brush!" 

* Use the sponge, never the brush! 

Please note that this advice is only valid for combination to oily skin. As the talented founder of RMS Beauty Rose Marie Swift so aptly puts it, using a sponge rather than a brush can drastically change the hold of a loose powder and thus better limit shine during the day. That's right, the sponge absorbs sebum at the same time, while the brush just moves it around...

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5. Back and forth with your mascara 

Not only does this dry out the material much more quickly (thus rendering it unusable early on), but air entering the tube causes bacteria to proliferate.For fragile eyes, or those easily prone to conjunctivitis, this habit should be avoided. If your mascara becomes pasty or doesn't apply as well... it's simply time to buy a new one. On average, we recommend renewing your purchase (if you use it every day) every 2? to 3 months, to be on the safe side. 

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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