Welcome back everybody! Today's post is all about some of my favorite makeup hacks that you might not already know about, but should. I'm a total beauty junkie and after years and years of watching YouTube videos, I've learned so many helpful tips and come up with a few of my own.. so without further ado, let's get into it!
When you first open a new pack of eye makeup remover wipes, take them out of the package and flip them upside down. A lot of the liquid on the remover pads will settle toward the bottom of the container while on the shelf, meaning that the wipes you use first will be drier than the ones on the bottom. So, by flipping your wipes upside down in the container, the first wipes you use will have plenty of makeup remover product in them, and the liquid will start to settle toward the bottom again, making those other pads less dry, too. Sounds a little confusing, but I promise that it helps keep your makeup wipes moist and prevents you from hurting your eyes with a dry, scratchy makeup remover pad.
Every once in a while, switch up what chapstick or lip balm you use. I don't know why, but I always feel like after a while my lips get "used" to the chapstick I use and no matter how much I put on, my lips remain dry forever. In order to avoid this, I have a few different lip balms that I rotate through so that my lips don't get too accustomed to one product.
If you don't have an eyebrow product handy but want to fill in your brows, a matte taupe or light brown eyeshadow will work just as well! This is especially great for me since I'm not much of a brow person - I don't have to run out and purchase another product that I barely use, and I can multitask my favorite eyeshadows. Just make sure the shadow you choose isn't (a) too dark for your eyebrow hair / skin tone, and that (b) it isn't sparkly, unless you want to have disco-ball eyebrows.
Try out a navy blue eyeliner instead of your typical black or brown. It's true when they say that navy is a universally flattering color, so why not test out the same philosophy with your makeup?! If you want to try out a color but don't want to go for something dramatic, a navy blue eyeliner will add a bit more interest than your usual black or brown pencil.
Add just a touch of nude eyeliner over concealer for any pesky blemishes or spots that won't cover up. I could make a whole blog post about the million and one benefits of nude eyeliner (let me know if you'd be interested in that), but one thing I always find is that sometimes redness, blemishes, or scarring refuses to be covered by concealer, no matter how much you try to apply. Instead of caking on your foundation, apply just a little bit of nude eyeliner on those tough spots, and blend out a little with your ring finger. The formula is a bit thicker and creamier than concealer, and will help cover those spots. Be sure to lightly set with a translucent face powder so that it doesn't settle into fine lines or move around.
That's all for today! I hope that you learned something new and find these tips helpful for getting ready in the morning - I'm all about a quick and easy makeup routine that lasts all day. I've also been watching so many YouTubers recently, and want to hear from you all - do you have a favorite YouTuber? Who do you love to watch?
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