Do you ever feel like all the makeup and beauty advice out there gets totally overwhelming? Like learning all the different things you should do have piled up into one extremely long list that you can’t keep track of? Don’t worry! You aren’t alone. There are so many fabulous products on the market today and so many creative ideas to help get a look you love, how about looking at it another way? Rather than compiling an even larger list of ideas, let’s look at all the beauty and makeup mistakes to stop making – including some you probably don’t even realize you’re doing. From skipping the crucial moisturizing step to not cleaning your makeup brushes, keep reading to learn all the don’ts out there.
6 Beauty Mistakes to Stop Making
- Not washing your face before bed. First of all, ew! Second of all – this is your face we’re talking about. It deserves the utmost care and love – and that means washing it, every night. Think about how much better you’ll feel in the morning when you don’t wake up with raccoon eyes. My advice is to invest in a good pack of makeup wipes and keep them by your bed for easy access before going to sleep.
- Skipping the blow dry and going straight to the flat iron. Going from wet hair to the flat iron is a big no no. If you’re going to go straight (or curly – same goes for the curling iron), you’ve got to have dry hair. While you’re at it, be sure to use a heat protectant on your locks to keep them shiny and healthy. Here are some products to protect your hair from heat styling.
- Not tossing old makeup. It’s sort of like doing a refrigerator or cupboard clean out every once in a while – your makeup needs the same type of occasional overhaul. Makeup actually does expire and when it’s time to toss it, please do. It can become a breeding ground for bacteria – not something you want on your face and near your eyes. Refer to this list to know when to keep or toss your makeup.
- Forgetting to moisturize. Just as essential as washing your face every day, your skin needs the love and care of moisturizer – and while you’re at it – a daily SPF for sun protection. There’s nothing worse than sun damaged skin, so make this step an essential part of your daily routine. If you’re big on DIY projects, here’s a recipe for making your own sunblock.
- Skipping out on primer. Especially when it comes to a metallic or glittery eye shadow or even just an all-natural look, primer will put your makeup on lockdown. It creates a smooth canvas for your face, giving the makeup the ultimate opportunity to do its best work. Why would you skip it? Here’s a list of primers you shouldn’t live without.
- Not cleaning your makeup brushes. OK, this one has to stop, stat. Because #1 – it takes no time and #2 – these brushes are all over your face, they need to be clean. From causing breakouts to gathering makeup buildup, it’s time to put a halt on dirty makeup brushes. Click here to learn how to properly clean your makeup brushes.
How about you? Guilty of any of these beauty mistakes?
