10 Never Heard Before Makeup Tips

Being skillful in applying makeup not only maintains a flattering skin tone but also helps save most of our time. The rule of thumb when buying makeup products and accessories is to purchase them in popular brand companies which all have positives to offer. While, some of them are a bit pricey, there are some other brands that are sold at a reasonable price without compromising the quality.

1. Moisturizers are a great way to keep skin hydrated. But when it comes to applying makeup, putting too much moisturizer can do no good. Experts advised to blot excess moisturizer when putting foundation. This is because too much moisturizer can make your foundation slip or glide. Make sure to apply only a pea-sized moisturizer and rub it throughout the face using your palms. Let the moisturizer stay for 1 minute before starting applying makeup.

2. Primers are a must. Primers ensure makeup to hold up for longer time. Primers should be put ahead of foundation or concealer.

3. Dark eye shadows and mascara should be applied first before foundation to avoid knocking excess pigments onto face. In any case, fallen pigments are simply removed by using a cotton bud dipped with clean water.

4. The right foundation is one with similar, matching shade to face and chest. Take a photo of yourself after applying the foundation to see how it looks like in photos.

5. Should there be only 3 essential makeup brushes you need - small and dense brush for eye shadowing; medium-sized and flat brush as blusher; and large and fluffy brush for removing and applying powder.

6. Use eye concealer in conjunction with eye cream. Concealer used in covering scars should be heavier. Also, eye concealer should be applied in triangle and not in circle or semi-circle to avoid panda effect.

7. When selecting a highlighter, go two shades lighter than your skin tone. And when applying it, mix it with foundation instead of applying the highlighter and foundation separately.

8. Choose a pencil lipstick that is similar to the natural color of your lips. For smooth and buttery lips, apply lip balms before going to sleep.

9. When looking for the right red lipstick, apply 3 lines on the lips then smile. The color that makes your teeth the whitest is the right red lipstick for you.

10. Choose the right foundation according to skin type. When you have oily skin, use a matte liquid foundation. If you have red skin (perhaps, sensitive), use a liquid foundation. Lastly, when you have flaky skin, use tinted moisturizer. When choosing for the color of foundation, look for natural shade for your skin.

About the Author:
Sarah Grace Del Rosario is a fashion and lifestyle blogger from The Thrifty Senyorita. Aside from blogging, she is also currently collaborating with www.vanssko.org in sharing fashion and lifestyle tips.