In the makeup world, only some smart tips help a lot. These beauty hacks seriously change the game, from getting that perfect winged eyeliner to making sure your lipstick lasts all day. Makeup can sometimes be daunting, so I have compiled a list to get you started on your makeup journey or simply elevate your current skills. Prepare yourself to learn the secrets of perfect makeup application!
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How to do Winged Eyeliner (Beauty Hack)
The perfect winged eyeliner can seem like a VERY unattainable goal but with some simple steps, you may master this classic look!
Step-by-step guide:
- Tips & Tricks – The Beginner’s Guide To Liquid Eyeliner. Clean Slate : You need a clean base to begin with and oily eyelids will make your job super hard so remove all the oil from your lids even if you have to go over it 10times on both of lid…Medium Primer creates a smooth canvas.
- Line it: Starting at the inner corner of your eye, apply a thin line to upper lashline, thickening towards outer corner.
- For making the wing: Take one piece of tape or a card and create a straight edge. From the outer corner of your eye to brow end, draw a line.
- Connect the lines: With this you are going to trace a line with start from the wing and finish in between your upper lashline, forming an triangle shape. Put in and clean around the corners.
Tips for beginners:
- Gel or pencil eyeliner also gives you a bit more control.
- Practice Makes Perfect — Don’t Get Discouraged by Initial Mistakes
Advanced techniques:
- If the wings are not curled, consider changing the angles or lengths of their extensions;
- Go all out with a double-winged eyeliner. For double the drama!
Long-Lasting Lipstick (Beauty Hack)
I hate it when my lipstick fades in no time at all. Check out these methods that can help you keep your lipstick on all day long.
Prepping your lips:
- Go For A Scrub: Use a lip scrub to get rid of dead skin cells.
- Hydrate – Apply a hydrating lip balm and let it soak into the lips.
Applying the lipstick:
- Apply lip liner– Shadow your lips with a colour similar to the shade of lipstick you are using Apply the liner to color in your lips a bit and make somewhat of a foundation.
- Layer 1: Put on lipstick, Pat with a tissue paper and then put the second layer.
- Prep with powder: From there, lay a tissue across your lips and dust on translucent power to lock in the lipstick.
Recommended products:
- MAC Lip Pencil
- Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink Liquid Lipstick
- NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie, Pixabay
Contouring Made Easy (Beauty Hack)
It sounds scary at first, but once you get the hang of it – knowing how and where to put on that added color can truly make your features pop.
Simple methods:
- Products selection: Go for a contour powder or cream which is 2 shades darker than your skin (Illumasqueer).
- Strategically apply: Pat in the hollows of your cheeks, along the jawline and lightly dust to the sides of your nose
- Blend: Blend the contour into your skin with a damp beauty sponge or use a brush.
Beginners tools and equipment:
- Real Techniques Contour Brush
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit (Review)
- Fenty Beauty Match Stix Trio
Highlighting for a Natural Glow
Highlighting imparts a beautiful, natural glow to your face. Follow these tips to achieve a radiant appearance.
Tips on how to highlight:
- Use The Right Highlighter: Go for the one that suits your skin tone. Champagne/pearl is suitable for Fair Skin Tones and Gold/Bronze would suit Medium to Dark skin tones
- Strategic placement: This should be the high points of your face so think tops of cheekbones, bridge of nose, brow bone and cupid’s bow.
- Blend: Apply the highlighter lightly and blend it with a fan brush or your fingertips so that it seamlessly melts into your skin.
Recommended highlighters:
- Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector (L)
- MAC Mineralize Skinfinish
- Glossier Haloscope
Eyebrows on Fleek (Beauty Hack)
Well-groomed, perfect eyebrows can actually frame your face. How to get the perfect brows.
How to perfect the brows:
- Tweezers: A good pair of tweezers will also make short work of stray hairs and allow you to shape up your own eyebrows.get Logger Shape.CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
- Fill in: Sparse areas and define shape by using an eyebrow pencil or powder.
- Gel: Finish with a clear or tinted brow gel to hold your brows in place.
Eyebrow type specific tools and products :
- Brow wiz by Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Ulta The next Benefit product on our list is the best brow mascara of 2018 (in my opinion): Gimme Browuego+ Volumizing Eyebrow Gel.
- NYX Professional Makeup Micro Brow Pencil | Ulta Beauty
Mascara Tricks for Voluminous Lashes (Beauty Hack)
Maybelline Lose For Volum’Express also helps your eyes stand out with the piggy lashes. Hacks for Getting Gorgeous Lashes
Hacks for applying mascara:
- Curl Your Lashes- This shall be the first step even before applying mascara.
- Wiggle the wand: Starting at the base of your lashes, wiggle as you work your way up. This makes sure that every lash is perfectly covered.
- Layer up: If you want even more volume, use it multiple coats at once (don’t allow the mascara to dry between layers or they clump together!
Clumping and Smudging Hacks
- Comb through your lashes after applying mascara with a lash comb.
- Opt for a waterproof formula, to ensure no smudging wherever you go.
Perfect flawless foundation (Beauty Hack)
Start with a nice, face-fitted base for ultimate makeup application. 5 Steps to Applying Foundation Like a Pro.
How to Apply Foundation properly
- Prep your skin: Begin by washing and moisturizing the face. The first step is to prime so you have a blank canvas.
- Pick the best Foundation: Common Error people generally encounter is inability to choose right formula suiting there skin type and tone.
- Apply Annoyance with a Bathe or Brush: Employ moisturize pulchritude sponge as an alternative to the base conflict supplies in diluted, burnished strata. Make sure you blend well to avoid harsh lines.
Top Picks by Skin Type:
- For dry skin: NARS Sheer Glow Foundation.
- Best Foundation for Oily Skin: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation
- Fenty Beauty Pro: Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation for combination skin
DIY Makeup Remover (Beauty Hack)
Taking Off Your Daytime Makeup Is Essential for Optimal Skin Health. Here are some simple homemade makeup remover recipes.
Simple home made makeup remover recipes :
- Coconut oil: Dot a little bit of coconut oil to your face and rub well until it breaks down makeup. Buff with a soft, warm damp cloth.
- Aloe vera + olive oil Mix equal parts aloe vera gel and olive oil. First, take a cotton pad apply it to you face and remove the applied mask gently.
- Witch hazel (hydrosol) with jojoba oil – mix one part witch hazel and one part of a base that is composed of 1/3 castor oil, 2/3 col press sugars (oils have sterols: plant hormones); Use on a cotton ball or pad and gently wipe makeup away.
Advantages of using natural products:
- Gentle on the skin
- Free from harsh chemicals
- Cost-effective
Reviving Dried-Out Mascara (Beauty Hack)
Hold on to your crusty mascara, dear sister. Here are some tips to bring it back.
How to fix dried-out mascara.
- But the reality of it is just a few drops of saline solution into your mascara tube and mix well.
- That should loosen it up a little bit: If your mascara has dried out (or maybe you just want to avoid any sign of clumpiness), sit the entire tube in a mug filled with hot water for about five minutes.
- Don’t pump the wand: Pumping the want inside and outside introduces air into tube, creating an active environment where bacteria thrives prevents mascara to dry faster.
How to Make Mascara Last Longer!
- Store it in a cool, dry place
- Do not share mascara (cross contamination of eye area)
Makeup Setting Spray for All Day Makeup (Beauty Hack)
Keep your makeup in tact all day with a setting spray. Explore More Benefits and Tricks of Setting Spray
Why a setting spray is important:
- It will set your makeup to stay for the rest of the day.
- Minimizes retouches
- Helps control oil and shine
Best Setting Sprays Recommendations
- Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
- MAC Prep + Prime Fix+
- NYX Professional Makeup Setting Spray It is one of the best setting sprays available on New U Store.
Conclusion
These beauty hacks are life changing for your routine. These tips will help you nail your makeup look perfectly every time, whether it is perfecting winged eyeliner or making sure that lipstick stays put all day long. Head over to the store and experiment until you find what works best for you! Remember, practice makes things perfect
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