01/14Avoid these makeup mistakes the next time you head out

Avoid these makeup mistakes the next time you head out

Matching your foundation to the back of your hand: This one is a big no-no because let's face it; the back of our hand is not the same shade as our face. The best way to make sure that your foundation matches your face is to apply it on your jawline. This will really help you in choosing the right foundation.

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02/14Thinking matte is better

Thinking matte is better

While you may think that matte makeup will make you look amazing, we suggest you rethink your decision. Yes, we know you hate that sheen that forms on your face which is why you opt for all things matte, but understand that doing so can make you look a lot older than you are. Natural skin looks dewy, not matte, so remember that.

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03/14Using a lighter foundation

Using a lighter foundation

Foundation is the base of your makeup so if you screw this up, the rest of your makeup will look awful too. Using lighter shades of a foundation will not make you look fairer; instead, it will make your skin look ashy and grey. So, always ensure that you test your foundation on your jawline before you buy one.

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04/14Using bright eyeshadows during the day

Using bright eyeshadows during the day

While we're all for experimenting with eyeshadow shades and textures, it's best if you keep the bright colours away during the daytime. If you walk into work wearing bright blue eyeshadow you'll only end up looking weird. During the day, opt for shades like brown, taupe and baby pink. They'll help you look more sophisticated.

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05/14Over, over lining the lips

Over, over lining the lips

It's no secret that if you want plumper looking lips all you have to do is overline your lips. But we've all also made the mistake of over-over lining our lips and now you end up looking like an animated character with huge lips. It's already messed up the perfectly laid down foundation, and it'll make you look way more sultry than you actually planned to. When lining your lips find a colour that matches your lips as closely as possible. And remember that lining gradually is the key here.

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06/14Overdoing your eyebrows

Overdoing your eyebrows

While we all love our dramatic eyebrows you don't really need to go overboard with them. And yes, arches do look good on our brows but they're not meant to be straight like a ruler. They're supposed to look natural. Also, you need to remember that certain looks pair with certain styles of eyebrows. If you're opting for a smokey eyed look you might be able to pull off dark eyebrows but if you're a blonde and your eyebrows are stark black, trust us, it is going to look unnatural and people are going to notice.

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07/14Failing to prep

Failing to prep

If you want your makeup to look flawless you need to make sure that your skin is prepped. If your skin is too dry your makeup is going to look flaky and if your eyelids are oily your eyeshadow is going to smudge. Now, won't that be super harsh after all the effort you've put it? So remember to cleanse, exfoliate and moisturise before applying makeup so that your skin is ready for it.

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08/14Harsh eyeshadow

Harsh eyeshadow

Blend, girls blend! You might think you're done blending your eyeshadow but trust us, there'll still be more blending left to do. If you want that flawless looking eyeshadow, you need to make sure it doesn't look too harsh or muddy on your lids. So take your time, but work it out well.

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09/14Contouring in the wrong places

Contouring in the wrong places

Ok, so this one is a big no-no. It's a given that when it comes to contouring, less is more. You just need to figure out what kind of contouring works best for your face. You don't want your face to look like a paint tray, do you? So figure out where your cheekbones are, look at the bridge of your nose, the shape of your jawline and take your time to understand how your face really looks.

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10/14Lining your waterline with black liner

Lining your waterline with black liner

There's nothing wrong with this, but what it does is it makes your eyes look narrower than they are. So if you want your eyes to look bigger you should use a white pencil liner on your lower lash line instead. You can line your lower lash line from the outer corner to the beginning of your iris which is in the middle, rather than the whole way across to make your eyes appear wider.

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