We’ve all made beauty mistakes in the past: be it selecting the wrong foundation shade or caking on eyeshadow, there are many errors you can make on the way to looking beautiful. Here are 5 common beauty mistakes to avoid so you don’t have to fall victim to these blunders that can easily avoided or solved.
- Wash Your Makeup Brushes
It’s easy to forget that old makeup can build up on makeup brushes: take the time to regularly wash and dry your tools properly to prevent old makeup caking, it will reduce your chances of blemishes as an extra bonus.
- Throw Away Out of Date Products
Makeup doesn’t last forever – every product has its own expiry date. Check up a list and keep an eye on how long you hang on to products – if they’re past their shelf life, it’s time to replace them and move on.
- Clumpy Mascara
Clumpy mascara could be down to the wand you are using to apply – you could invest in a fresh wand to apply the product with. It could also be that you are layering up the mascara too much – try to stop after the first or second coat to leave the look more natural.
- Thin Eyebrows
Plenty of people have over-plucked their brows at one point or another and there is no need to panic – you can grow back what you’ve plucked. Use olive oil or vaseline on your eyebrows at night to boost re-growth. You can always use a naturally coloured eyebrow pencil to fill in the gap while you wait.
- Don’t Wash Your Hair Too Regularly
Washing your hair daily is too frequent as it will leave you with dry and damaged locks. Try to leave a gap day if at all possible. If you really need to wash, you can always use a shower cap to keep your hair soap-free as you wash.
