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Top 10 Makeup FeloniesNo one is innocent, not even Paris Hilton. Celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles tells which beauty crimes to avoid |
3. Not Blending Well Enough Problem: You may not be able to see that your foundation ends in a line at your jaw, but everyone else can. Blending is the key to a flawless face. If your blush sits unblended on your cheeks or the little eye shadow you do wear is just plopped on your lid, it's going to look like you're wearing more makeup than you really are.
Solution: Only wear foundation where you need it and only blend past your jawline if your face doesn't match your neck. Other than that, the key is to get the right tools. "A few good brushes will make the difference between makeup and blended makeup," says Stiles. (Try the MAC 190 Foundation Brush, $32, and Sonia Kashuk Tools Powder Brush, $19.99 at Target.) Latex wedges (like the beautyblender, $19.95) are also good for blending foundations and blushes as you can easily dilute color with a few swipes if you've applied too much.
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Solution: Only wear foundation where you need it and only blend past your jawline if your face doesn't match your neck. Other than that, the key is to get the right tools. "A few good brushes will make the difference between makeup and blended makeup," says Stiles. (Try the MAC 190 Foundation Brush, $32, and Sonia Kashuk Tools Powder Brush, $19.99 at Target.) Latex wedges (like the beautyblender, $19.95) are also good for blending foundations and blushes as you can easily dilute color with a few swipes if you've applied too much.
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When you're having fun with makeup, it can be tempting to over do it. Thanks for the incentive not to!
by purple9a Monday, March 18, 2013 at 05:45PM Report as inappropriate
Loved this article--I have been guilty of some of these "felonies" in the past and see them on women all the time. Another way to combat overplucked eyebrows is to use "Divaderme Brow Extender" in a small tube (the best price is available in the "TIme for Me" catalog). It is a mixture of clay and a plethora of tiny fibers which adhere to your own brows and enhance them. A tube lasts a long time.
by GigiSD Monday, March 18, 2013 at 01:06PM Report as inappropriate
Over plucking eyebrows and too dark lips were my beauty mishaps.
by Sari Monday, March 18, 2013 at 12:48PM Report as inappropriate
Nice
by EricaC123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 09:12AM Report as inappropriate
Overbronzing & excessive foundation are two major issues.
by robyne00 Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 11:20AM Report as inappropriate
Hate it when you can see the foundation literally packed on.. >.
by michellefuentes Saturday, September 1, 2012 at 05:19PM Report as inappropriate
Really Great Article-the best are The Bronzer-some woman look like they put mud on the face in order to look like they came back from the Caribbean Islands-ugh!!! The best was the makeup overload-I have especially seen this on older woman(maybe due to poor eyesight or not enough lighting in the house) The golden rule as we age is less is more.
by BlondeBabe Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 12:41PM Report as inappropriate
some of these are just HILARIOUS! :)
by MissXu Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 10:42PM Report as inappropriate
Oh the beautyblender! It seems like it would be worth the investment.
by sweettpea29 Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 11:01PM Report as inappropriate
Great article, I know a few people who don't blend well enough but I don't know how to tell them. I think I'm going to pass this article along.
by taryn.romero Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 09:41AM Report as inappropriate