More than likely we have all seen someone who needed a little help with their makeup skills and maybe a few who’s makeup made them look a bit scary. Even the best of us may be guilty of making a few mistakes here or there and getting a little carried away with the makeup. Unless you want someone to think you were preparing for Halloween, then you need to be sure to avoid some of the most common makeup mistakes.

Boundless Blush

Many people make the mistake of thinking more is better when it comes to blush. The key to blush is making it look very natural rather than having people think your cheeks are doubling as stoplights. When you are choosing a blush color find something that is a peachy pink color. This color will look great on anyone and will appear natural on your cheeks.

Lipliner Disaster

Unless you want to appear as if you were just sipping hot chocolate, you should stay away from lipliner that is too dark. Dark lipliner sticks out and leaves a ring around your lips unless you are wearing equally dark lipstick. Choosing a lighter color will look better and be sure that you blend the lipliner into your lips so you get a well put together look.

Foundation Fiasco

Another of the most common makeup mistakes occurs when people choose foundation that is the wrong color for their skin. Some want to appear a bit darker and choose a foundation that is darker than the rest of their skin, which ends up making their face look dirty and dull. The key to foundation is making sure you find a color that matches the rest of your skin tone. When choosing between foundations you should pick the foundation color that seems to disappear into your skin. This will ensure that you look natural instead of like you painted on your face.

Blunder of Blue

While there may be a few occasions that warrant wearing blue eyeshadow this is usually not a good choice. If you are tired and have even slight shadows around your eyes the blue eyeshadow will magnify them making you appear tired. Unless you are dressing up for Halloween or a theme party your best bet is to stay away from the blue eyeshadow altogether.

Remember that every time you go out the door you want to make sure that you are looking your best. Spending a few minutes on your makeup and taking the time to learn to apply it properly will ensure that you look and fell your best. Be sure to stay away from these common makeup mistakes and you will look great.

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