10 Simple Makeup Tips That Can Elevate Your Beauty to a Whole New Level

No stranger to the power of makeup, it can not only transform you to be many times more beautiful but can also make you look a decade younger. The following 10 tips will help you achieve a flawless makeup look.

1. Don’t apply makeup under natural light

Natural light is refracted by glass doors and will make your skin look pale and lifeless, as well as accentuate the flaws on your face. My advice is to buy a makeup mirror with built-in lights. The light from the mirror will make your face look brighter and more evenly displayed.

2. Buy makeup brushes instead of makeup tools

It may sound strange, but brushes are cheaper and of equal quality to makeup tools. Flat and thin brushes are suitable for eyeliner. Angled brushes are suitable for eyebrow shaping. Small oval-shaped brushes with angled bristles are great for applying lipstick. Use a slightly larger brush for applying concealer and lip gloss. A flat, rectangular brush is perfect for touching up powder, reshaping makeup, and making eyeliner more precise.

3. Wash brushes with conditioner

Conditioner will make the bristles of the brushes softer and more durable. If you don’t have a professional makeup brush cleanser, you can use hair conditioner as a substitute.

4. Use eye primer instead of eye shadow

Eye makeup primer is light, almost translucent, and has light-reflecting particles. It will enhance the under-eye area and is the perfect preparation for concealer. It also helps to even out and brighten the skin.

5. Use a correctly applied mineral powder

Mineral powder is great for sensitive skin because the powder particles are very fine, creating a thin layer on the face. Mineral powder is great for sensitive skin. In addition, this layer also protects your face from the sun.

To make the powder stick to your face and maximize its effects, spray mineral water on your face, then apply the powder with a large makeup brush.

6. Conceal under-eye bags

Under-eye bags and dark circles will make you look old. Use a concealer with a slightly lighter tone than your skin to cover up this dark area. Apply the concealer in a triangle shape just below your eyes, along your nose. This makeup technique will perfectly cover up puffy and dark eye areas.

7. Brighten your face with strobing makeup

Strobing focuses on highlighting and emphasizing the bright areas on your face to create a natural and more attractive look. There are a few things to note when strobing:

– For wrinkled faces, mix highlighters with powder before applying to avoid revealing the flaws of the skin.

– For oily skin, do not highlight the oily areas such as the forehead, chin, and nose (also known as the T-zone).

– For areas with acne and dark spots, do not directly highlight them, instead apply foundation first and then highlight.

8. Cat-eye eyeliner

To make your eyes more sharp, cat-eye eyeliner is an effective method. If you want your eyes to stand out, apply eyeliner darker and thicker. You can use powdered eyeliner, it is easier to wash off, which makes it easier to correct any mistakes.

9. Wet the eyeliner brush before applying eyeshadow

Wet eyeshadow will make the makeup smoother, thicker, and more defined. First, wet the eyeliner brush, then squeeze it out with your hand and blot it again with a tissue. Then, use eyeshadow as usual.

10. Reapply translucent powder

Translucent powder will make your skin radiant and keep your makeup long-lasting. Also, because it is translucent, it does not affect other layers of makeup. However, apply it sparingly to make your face look natural.