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19 Super Common Beauty Mistakes That You Are Probs Making

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We've all had out beauty mares where we look back and think, 'WHITE EYELINER AND NOTHING ELSE? REALLY?'. Good work us.

Fret not, the past can be forgiven but here are the current day unacceptable mistakes that you are probs making on the very regular...

1. You’re blow drying on hot…

It’s so tempting to put it on the hottest because, as usual, you’re running late for work. But what you’re actually doing it frying the end of your hair and they’re splitting off. Not cute.

2. You’re using too much dry shampoo…

Dry shampoo is harmless in moderation so fear not, your beloved quick fix is legit to use. Just don’t pile it on day after day. It’s not so much about the hair but about the pores on your scalp getting clogged with dirt and products. Ew. The rule of thumb is, don’t substitute it for an actual wash, just use it to spruce up slightly dirty hair.

3. You’re using the wrong cleanser...

If you’re skin feels super smooth and tight after you’ve washed your face then you’re probably overdrying your skin by stripping away its natural moisture. Only the oiliest of skin should use foaming cleansers or washes with scrubbing beads. If your skin is dry get a cream cleanser, it's much more gentle.

4. You’re using the wrong primer…

Primer is magic but if you’re using the wrong on then you’re actually doing more harm than good. Match the ingredients in your primer to the ones in your foundation. So water based with water based, silicone with silicone.

5. You think you’re too young for anti-aging products...


Think again friend! You are supposed to start using ant-ageing products before the whole ageing thing kicks in. It’s all about prevention not cure. So if you’re early-mid 20s. Get on it.

6. You’re using a hair tie on wet hair…

Hair is at its weakest when it’s wet so scraping it back into a bun while you do your make-up is a no. The stress on your hair will cause breakages and damage so use a clip to tackle that face.

7. You’re using the wrong concealer shade on your under eye circles...


For lighter skin, the circles normally have a purple tint to them so peachy toned products are the way to go. For darker skin tones the circles are a darker purple or brown, and a concealer with an orange pigment is key. But don’t go too light on the concealer. The lighter you go, the harder it is to blend it in with your foundation.

8. You’re doing your makeup in the wrong light…


That bathroom lighting doesn’t seem dangerous but people in the outside world don’t only visit you in your bathroom, annoyingly. The colours and products you are using could look totally different in daylight and that’s where you’ll be spending most of your day.

9. You aren’t prepping your lips for lipstick...

Especially with winter and the love we have for liquid lipsticks, dryness is rife and not cute. Take an extra minute to exfoliate your life (take a wash cloth or toothbrush and gently rub in circular motions) and apply balm before the lipstick.

10. you’re Not washing your makeup brushes…


Yes it’s such a faff to have to wash and dry them when you could be watching Netflix but apart from the fact that they get dirty, making your skin break out, they stop your make-up going on as well.

11. you’re Wearing waterproof mascara every day…


Unless you are a weepy mess and cry on the regular, you don’t need waterproof mascara. It’s actually really drying for your lashes and chances are, because it’s so hard to get off, your rubbing away some valuable ones at the end of the day.

12. You’re Not setting your concealer…


Or as the Kardashians call it: ‘baking’. Even the sturdiest of concealers can shift during the day so set them with some translucent powder then brush away the excess after you’re finished.

13. You’re rubbing hair with a towel to dry...


We all get out the shower and rub that towel all over our noggins, but that actually is encouraging breakage and frizz. Argh. Instead, wring out your hair in section like you would a wet cloth. Then use your towel to squeeze excess moisture out.

14. You’re washing your face without removing makeup.


Unless you have a make-up removing cleanser, then cleansing with make-up on is actually just pushing makeup into your pores. And we all know that’s not ideal.

15. You’re Pumping an empty mascara…


When you do this, you're not actually getting the last of your mascara; you're pumping air into the tube, which dries out the product. Just buy a new one!

16. you’re Using a brow pencil…


Yup, we’ve all been there. We didn’t even know it wasn’t a good thing! But pencil makes your brows look unnatural and drawn on. So unless that’s your thang, then switch to powder and wax.

17. You’re washing with hot water...

Try to avoid washing your face in the shower if you like it hot. Very hot water strips your skin of its natural oils and leaves it parched. Rinse with warm or cool water instead.

18. You’re using too many acne treatments...


Acne-fighting products are intended to dry out blemishes, so going overboard on them can dry out your skin so much it becomes all flaky. Gross. It can even dry it out so much it produces more oil making your spots worse!

19. you’re Only lining the outside of your lips with liner…


Unless you want to look like a 90s reject then line your full lips because your lipstick will fade and only the line will be left. Yikes.


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