How To Tell If You Are Wearing Too Much Makeup
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Makeup enhances our beauty and improves confidence. Too much of it, however, can look unappealing to people around you. Additionally, it can clog your pores, making your skin more prone to breakouts. Therefore, it is essential to know how to tell if you are wearing too much makeup.
Below are some of the indication that you might be wearing too much makeup;
Your Face and Neck are Different Shades
The Problem:
If your face and your neck are different shades. Then you have too much foundation or powder.
The Solution:
There’s nothing more unappealing than having a face and neck that don’t match. To avoid this, get the right shade for your skin tone. You can apply the foundation to your face as you usually do and check how it looks on you. Have someone look if you are unsure. Blend in your foundation with a brush or sponge. Do not be tempted to rub in your foundation as this can result in an unnatural look. Do not forget to blend lightly towards the neck area, so your face and neck don’t look like different entities.
Makeup Doesn't Come off Easily
The Problem:
You want to let your face breathe after a long day but removing your makeup is proving impossible. If so, then you have an excess of cosmetics on.
The Solution:
It should never take you a whole bottle of micellar water, scrub, and wipes to get your makeup off. Double cleansing should be enough to get off regular makeup. Anything beyond that is just too much.
Your Beddings is Always Dirty
The Problem:
If you’re waking up to stained pillowcases from the previous day’s lipstick or foundation, then you’re wearing too much makeup.
The Solution:
If you notice this occurring make sure you remove your makeup before going to bed. This is important whether or not you are wearing too much makeup.
You Use Every Shade in Your Eye Shadow Palette
The Problem:
You have applied all the eight shades from your eye shadow palette. Do I need to tell you? Honey, too much.
The Solution:
If you use more than one eyeshadow, use shades that blend well. Do not use two bright shades; one bright one is enough if you want to try multiple shades, practice in private until you get it right.
Your Eyebrows Look Unreal
The Problem:
Your eyebrows look bigger than they should, wider or darker, giving the impression that they are not natural.
The Solution:
Eyebrows should look as normal as they can. To achieve this, make light strokes that mimic natural eyebrow hairs with an eye pencil. They should not go beyond the natural brow lines. Don’t draw over your eyebrow hair. Remember that eyebrows can change a lot if done wrong.
People Do Not Recognize You
The Problem:
You meet with your friends, and they can’t recognize you because you have so much makeup. Keep in mind; cosmetics should enhance your magnificence, not give you another face.
The Solution:
Before going out, take a gander at yourself in the mirror in good natural lighting and see if you look like yourself. When doing your makeup, ensure the room has a window to let in natural light. If it’s dark, then go into a well-lit room. You can also have someone check if your makeup looks off.
You Get Your Makeup on Everything
The Problem:
Suppose you’re leaving streaks of foundation on your shirt collar. Your lipstick is transferring to cups or is visible on your teeth. People are avoiding your hugs and kisses. You get makeup on your phone every time you put your phone to your ear to answer a call. Then you’re probably wearing too much makeup. Nobody wants smudges of foundation or lipstick on them.
The Solution:
Apply a primer before doing your makeup because it helps your makeup stay on your face. Ensure that you use a setting spray to finish off to help your makeup settle into your skin. We wrote an article on the most proficient method to get your foundation and concealer to stay longer.
All Your Facial Features are Highlighted
The Problem:
Makeup, as earlier stated, enhances your beauty. Don’t go overboard when highlighting your facial features. For instance, you don’t want to have the smoky eyes, blue eye shadow, and bright colored lipstick. It looks overdone and doesn’t highlight your beautiful facial features adequately.
The Solution:
Do a smoky eye, then go light on the lipstick to draw attention to the eyes. Whatever feature you choose to highlight, stick to that to avoid distracting people. It is essential to note that makeup is supposed to highlight your face’s features that you like.
You Can't Feel Your Face Expressions
The Problem:
Every time you smile or frown, you feel your facial muscles move. Layering your makeup too much makes it heavy on your skin, and you can feel it when you make an expression. It can also be very uncomfortable because you feel like your face is cracking. It’s just not a good feeling.
The Solution:
Prepare your skin before applying your makeup. Moisturize and prime so that you have a smooth surface to apply your makeup on, ensuring that makeup sits on your skin correctly.
Your Makeup Runs Out Fast
The Problem:
Makeup running out is a no brainer. If you find yourself buying makeup every other week, then you are using too much of it. Most people layer foundation thinking that it’ll hide skin imperfection like pimples and end up putting on too much. One coat of red lipstick is enough. You might need more coats for neutral colors like nude, but don’t be tempted to apply too much.
The Solution:
You can use concealer instead to have a more even tone.
You are always wearing makeup
The Problem:
You are not comfortable going out even for grocery shopping without makeup. You do not even remember the last time you stepped out without it. This could be a sign that you are wearing too much makeup.
The Solution:
Do not wear makeup to feel attractive; let it enhance what is already there. Also, to have healthy skin, stay without makeup every other day to let it breathe.
Why You Should Reduce the Amount of Makeup You Put On
- Your face becomes prone to breakouts because makeup clogs your pores, especially if you do not let your face breathe. Wearing counterfeit products can negatively affect your skin, especially if you have sensitive skin. Therefore, give your skin a break by not always wearing makeup. Also, invest in original quality products to ensure that your skin is not exposed to harmful toxins.
- You are at risk of infection. Not many people think that makeup bags and brushes can carry germs, but they do. Well, imagine using a brush that you’ve used during an acne breakout and using again over your healed face. The brush could put you at risk of getting the flu. To learn how long it takes to clean, you are ups brushes click here. Lipsticks can collect bacteria from saliva, which can grow on the lipstick. To avoid this, clean your makeup bag and brushes regularly. Also, throw away makeup that you might have used for extended periods, even if it is not expired.
- You expose your skin to toxins in makeup. We are always worried about toxins in foods we eat, but do you realize that toxins from makeup that absorbs into the body, making wearing too much makeup all the more dangerous for your health. Additionally, your skin may get stains from makeup. Regular use of bright colored lipstick, for instance, may change the color of your lips in the long term. Always do your research when purchasing makeup products to ensure that what you are putting on your skin is safe for you.
- Your wrinkles and acne could become worse. When applying makeup, we tag and pull the skin. Pulling also happens when you remove makeup layers because you have to rub vigorously to get it off. Thu prompts sagging of the skin, which encourages maturing. Additionally, wearing makeup every day minimizes your ability to take proper care of your skin. This leads to the worsening of skin problems you already have. To avoid this, stay without makeup on days you don’t need to wear it. Get the right makeup removal products to ensure that you do not rub your skin when removing it. Be gentle with your skin, especially the eye area.
Overall, makeup is a good thing that came to save us all, and when properly applied, it can boost your confidence and improve your appearance. Therefore, it is important to note things to avoid to get that perfect finish.
Iqra
As the head artist of Farishta Beauty I was inspired by many young individuals who were just like me passionate about makeup.
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