1. Choose a base tone that is too dark
1. Choose a base tone that is too dark
If it happens to Alessandra Ambrosio, no one is free to make that mistake, but you have to be careful because it is super important that the base is the same skin tone. It is not worth that "I take one or two shades darker and so it seems that I am dark." Bad idea, girls. To test it, use the forearms or jawline and not the back of the hand (as we all always do). Those are the clearest areas of skin and where you can really see what tone is yours. If you want to look tanned, use sun powder, which was invented for that.
2. Don't use moisturizer first
2. Don't use moisturizer first
Ok, in the morning you go faster than Speedy González but you shouldn't skip the moisturizer , unless, of course, you change your makeup base for a BB Cream or a CC Cream. If your skin is dry when you put on the foundation, it will not take long to crack and, surely, you will see flaking with unsightly peels in areas such as the frown or the nostrils. Say no to go without moisturizer for life because it makes you old.
Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Emulsion, € 26.95
3. Skip the first
3. Skip the first
When you are going to wear a more elaborate makeup you should not forget the first one either. Makes makeup stay in place longer and hides wrinkles, redness and all kinds of imperfections.
Smashbox The Original Photo Finish Foundation Primer, € 30.45
4. Use correct on the lower eyelid
4. Use correct on the lower eyelid
The lower eyelid tends to show wrinkles since before the age of 30 and applying concealer to them will make them stand out more . Solution: use ONLY to cover dark circles and do not rush down to the lash line. Blend well with your fingertips so that the color cut is not noticeable and ready.
BareSkin Correcting Serum, € 26.95
5. Use a very covering base
5. Use a very covering base
The skin has blemishes at any age but, instead of trying to hide them with foundations that leave it stiff and artificial, it is better to use a more fluid and light foundation. They mark wrinkles less and, in addition, they leave an appearance of healthy and juicy skin that favors (and rejuvenates) much more.
The Ordinary Colors Serum Foundation SPF 15, € 6.95
6. Do not blur
6. Do not blur
After applying the base it is advisable to use a brush to blend the product well . This way it is more uniform and more natural. Do this by alternating vertical and horizontal strokes (the same as when painting a wall) with an oval brush.
Rio Oval Makeup Brush Collection, € 19.45
7. Go overboard with translucent powders
7. Go overboard with translucent powders
They help set makeup, so it's a step you shouldn't skip. It can be changed for a spray fixative, if you don't quite get the hang of it. But, like everything, in excess it can make the skin look like porcelain and, the truth is, we don't use makeup for that. So better apply a very very thin layer, because it is more than enough.
NYX Studio Translucent Makeup Powder, € 10.95
Some of these mistakes we all make out of inertia, without even realizing it. Of course, when we look in the mirror after putting on makeup we already see that there is something that does not quite square and that our skin looked younger before using the foundation . What's going on? Well, surely we have made one of the 7 most common mistakes (and in which we have ALL made more than once) when applying it. Stop committing them and show off your perfect skin.
Mistakes that add up to years when using makeup base
- Do not use moisturizer before. It is a very important step because it makes the skin appear juicier and, in addition, it prevents flaking from appearing in the driest areas.
- Skip the first one. Using a skin primer is very important if you want your makeup to last longer and look more natural . It is applied like a moisturizer, but it helps to hide imperfections.
- Put concealer on your lower eyelid. It is one of the areas that tends to present more wrinkles at any age and if you put the concealer on top it will only make them more marked. Apply it only on the dark circles (in the area of the bone, giving light touches with the tips of the fingers).
- Use a base that is too covering. They leave the face stiff and very unnatural and mark more wrinkles.
- Choose a darker base to appear tanned. The foundation should always be the exact same shade as your skin. Try it on the lightest areas, like the jawline or forearms to get the tone right. And if you want to look brunette, use sun powder.
- Do not blur. After applying foundation, either with your fingers or a sponge or brush, always use an oval brush to blend well.
- Go over with translucent powders. They fix the makeup, so it is not that you have to do without them, it is enough that you apply them in the right measure.
