Do you know why top makeup experts always have more precise brush strokes than we do? It’s because, in addition to their deep knowledge of color and contouring, they also possess a whole collection of small but highly effective tricks to create natural and glamorous faces. And if you’re starting to feel lost and unsure about where your flaws are, then add these quick tips right away!
1. Test foundation on the neck
When testing foundation, you should use your neck to test the tone of the color. This area of the skin has less exposure to sunlight, so it will maintain a more accurate color compared to the face.
2. Use white pencil for depth in the eyes
To create depth in your eyes and lift your brows, you just need to use a white pencil to draw a line right underneath your eyebrows and blend it naturally with your finger.
3. Fix thin lips
If you’re not lucky enough to have full and satisfying lips, when you apply lipstick, let the outline extend slightly beyond your natural lip line. Combine it with lip gloss, and you’ll instantly have fuller and more sensual lips. However, don’t be too greedy with this trick unless you want to look like a clown!
4. Hide under-eye bags
Most women are familiar with the practice of using concealer to hide under-eye bags. However, for better results, you should use a light and slightly shimmering eyeshadow to dust across the whole puffy under-eye area first, and then apply a darker shade to the entire swollen area.
5. Highlight for brighter eyes
Highlighting certain areas around your eyes will help you achieve a more natural and brighter look. Apply a light eyeshadow to three key spots: the center of the eyelid, below the outer corner of the eye, and under the brow bone. In addition, make sure to blend the eyeshadow shades gradually from light to dark to avoid color mismatch.
6. Exfoliate your lips
Three times a week, use a children’s toothbrush (with softer bristles) to exfoliate your lips for a healthier pink color. To enhance the effectiveness, add some sugar mixed with coconut oil while gently scrubbing and avoid causing any damage to your lips.
7. Create bigger eyes with eyeliner
To make your eyes appear bigger and rounder, use a white eyeliner pencil to line the inner rims of your lower lashes instead of a dark shade.
8. Create thick lashes
For those who prefer a natural and no-makeup look, darkening the base of the upper lash line will help create thick and deep lashes without relying on any “obvious” eyeliner.
9. Keep eyeshadow colors on point
When using light eyeshadow tones, such as pastel colors, many women struggle with the colors not showing up properly and looking pale. To overcome this, apply a layer of white eyeshadow all over your eyelids as a base before applying the desired color. You’ll notice the difference.
10. Curl lashes effectively
To use an eyelash curler more effectively, first curl your lashes at the base as usual. Then, when curling the tips, slowly lift the handle higher to ensure a fully curled lash.
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