Well-done makeup, in addition to enhancing any look, also increases (A LOT) our self-esteem, right?
After all, it enhances our features and corrects those “little imperfections” that we hate, right?
And, the coolest thing about all this, is that you don’t need to be an expert when it comes to applying makeup.
Nor spending hours and hours in front of the mirror, trying to get your makeup right.
Discovering makeup tricks and secrets to make your life easier has become one of our goals.
And today, we’ve put together 7 makeup tricks that will help you a lot when putting on makeup.
Check out!
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1 – Before you start putting on makeup, apply ice to your face
Ice helps close pores, making it a great substitute for primer (a great strategy too, for those with oily skin).
It also stimulates blood circulation, leaving the skin smooth and easier to apply makeup.
With the help of a towel, wrap the ice and rub it all over your face, before starting your makeup.
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2 – Use bronzer and highlighter as eyeshadow
If you have difficulty applying eyeshadow, a great tip is to highlight your crease with bronzer and apply a highlighter all over your eyelid.
This way, everyone will think that you are wearing super elaborate makeup, without knowing that you spent minutes doing it.
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3 – Use masking tape to make the outline
When putting on makeup, the vast majority of women have difficulty lining their eyes.
Try, try and try… and in the end, everything goes wrong!
This is very common, isn’t it?
The trick to doing it, believe me, any way you want, thick, thin, cat-eye… is to use masking tape!
Mark the eyeliner line with the tape, you’ll get the perfect line quickly.
One tip is to do it before foundation and concealer, this way you will avoid the tape marking your skin.
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4 – Define the outline with pencil or shadow
If, even with the help of masking tape, you got tangled up when doing your eyeliner, another trick is to do the line with a pencil or black eyeshadow.
This way, you replace the liquid eyeliner and will have less chance of making mistakes.
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5 – Apply gloss to the eyelid
If you want a very glowing, ultra-illuminated makeup, make gloss your ally when putting on makeup.
Choose the color you want and apply it all over your eyelid, the same way you would apply eyeshadow.
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6 – Make the perfect mix: Foundation with sunscreen!
A mix that only has advantages!
Mixing foundation with sunscreen:
- It is much easier to apply;
- It has a great duration and;
- It will give a super natural effect to your makeup.
A great tip for applying makeup on a daily basis.
In addition to having beautiful skin, it will also be protected.
Mix the same amount of foundation and protector.
+ Tips for choosing the ideal sunscreen for your face
7 – Make lipstick last
We women are terrified of putting on lipstick and then two minutes later, where is it?
There is nothing else!
But, we’ve come up with a super special tip to help your lipstick last like crazy!
Apply lipstick and remove excess with a paper towel, without rubbing.
Then, apply a layer of translucent or compact powder to your lips.
Then apply another layer of lipstick.
