Whether you’re a newbie or just mastered the basics, we all make makeup mistakes which are harmful for our skin or make us look 10 years older than we actually are. Makeup is all about enhancing your appearance and boosting confidence. So, if you want to achieve a healthy, beautiful, and glowy look, continue reading to learn how to avoid these common makeup mistakes.
MAKEUP MISTAKE #1 – NOT PREPPING YOUR SKIN PROPERLY
Applying foundation right after washing your face? Forget about it! Avoid the makeup mistake of looking dull and cakey by prepping with three basic steps at the start of your routine:
- 1) Cleanse your skin to remove dirt and impurities
- 2) Apply a toner and moisturizer to hydrate the skin, and a sunscreen to protect your skin from UV rays
- 3) Apply a primer to ensure that makeup stays put longer
The better your skin looks to begin with, the better your makeup will look. Prepping your skin properly will not only protect your skin under the foundation, but also give you a longer lasting, flawless makeup look.
For a cleanser, we recommend the refreshing 107 Chaga Jelly Cleanser—a gentle low pH cleanser that gives a deep clean without stripping your skin dry.
9wishes Hydra Ampule Base is a great Korean primer that improves the lasting power of makeup while keeping your skin moisturized and oil free.
MAKEUP MISTAKE #2 – INCORRECT SHADE OF FOUNDATION & CONCEALER
Not choosing the correct shade of foundation and concealer that matches your skin tone is one of the biggest makeup mistakes people make. Have you ever thought, “Why do I have a ghostly shadow and cakey makeup?” If so, then you might have the wrong shade of foundation or concealer!
We’ve all been there, so don’t worry! It’s quite easy to choose the correct shade if you know your skin’s undertones. There are 3 types of undertones:
- Warm (gold and peachy undertones)
- Neutral (mix between cool and warm)
- Cool (pink, red, and blue undertones)
For warm undertones, it is better to choose a slightly yellow foundation. For people with cool undertones, it’s better to avoid yellow based foundations as it visibly shows discoloration. Those who have neutral undertones will look good using peachy foundation shades.
Now concealers! If you want to achieve a “no makeup makeup look,” pick a concealer that’s the same shade as your foundation to cover any blemishes. Choose one shade lighter to cover any dark circles under your eyes.
If you want a full coverage look, you can find the 3CE Velvet Fit Foundation in 8 different shades for various skin tones! As for concealers, Luna is suitable for those who want to cover blemishes and brighten dark circles, while matching skin undertone as it comes in six different shades.
MAKEUP MISTAKE #3 – NOT CLEANING YOUR BRUSH SET
Washing brushes once a month is not enough to get rid of all the bacteria and save skin from breakouts. (Shocking!) Most makeup gurus will tell you that you need to clean your foundation and concealer brushes at least once a week to avoid the bacteria buildup and help your skin stay cleaner.
Other brushes must be cleaned at least once a month. The next question that probably comes to your mind is “What kind of products are best to use to clean makeup brushes?” The best and trusted method for cleaning your makeup brushes is either with a cleanser or soap.
The Hyggee Soft Reset Green Cleansing Foam will do a perfect job both in cleansing your face as well as gently cleaning your makeup tools—which will leave the bristles soft and delicate for longer use.
MAKEUP MISTAKE #4 – SKIPPING THE PRIMER STEP FOR EYESHADOWS
Does an eyeshadow primer actually does anything? Here’s the answer – YES! Using eyeshadow primer/base is essential as using moisturizer before applying makeup. Primer has a lot of purposes and the most important one is to help eyeshadows stay on as long as possible without cracking or moving.
You may wonder, “Can’t I just use concealer instead of primer on my eyelids?” In most cases, concealer is too cakey and can easily change the color of applied eyeshadows, so we recommend sticking with primer.
Try The Saem-Saemmul Eye Primer that works flawlessly at increasing eyeshadow and eyeliner adherence!
MAKEUP MISTAKE #5 – NOT USING SUNSCREEN
Sorry to disappoint but SPF in foundations is not a substitute for real sunscreens—so don’t rely on makeup when it comes to SPF protection! For proper protection, you should apply sunscreen underneath your cosmetic products if you want to prevent premature aging and inflammation.
The Pure Lotus Jeju Botanical Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++ is elegantly formulated and gives you a boost of anti-aging and nourishing benefits from the Lotus and Green Tea Extracts. With a velvet-matte finish, this Korean sunscreen works incredibly well under makeup!
Tips for fixing common makeup mistakes
From not prepping your skin properly to choosing an incorrect shade of concealer, there is a chance that you’ve been making these common makeup mistakes. Make these quick fixes and follow these tips for a stunning makeup look and healthy skin!
