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Tips and Tricks
Okay so this part of the blog, I guess I'm just going to try and give you as many tips and tricks to help maximise your knowledge of makeup and hopefully save you from making any bad decisions when in comes to makeup and fashion. If you have any questions you can contact me at:
Or just ask your question in the comments below, then I will answer all of your questions (or try to) in this section, you can ask your question anonomously of course.
Tip 1: Picking a foundation
When choosing a foundation for everyday wear, obviously you should always choose the one that is a perfect match to your skin tone. However, if they do not have a perfect match to your skin tone, always go for the darker one rather than the lighter one. Or buy BOTH and mix them together until you are happy with the colour. But if you'd rather not do that, go for the darker one rather than the lighter one because the darker one will offer better coverage and the lighter one might cause you to appear washed out.
Tip 2: How to see if your eyeshadow is good quality
Most people believe that it is easy to tell if an eyeshadow is good quality simply because cheaper eyeshadows are chalky, lack pigment and give you heaps of fallout and more expensive eyeshadows don't display any of these attributes. Well, if only it was that simple. It is always safe to go for brands like MAC and Napoleon Perdis (just to name a few), but some of the cheaper eyeshadows can work just as well for only a fraction of the price. The only real differences between cheaper and more expensive eyeshadows is that when you buy more expensive ones you are paying for better quality control, smooth application and high pigmentation. Obviously some of the cheaper brands do display these but you can always rely on MAC for quality control, smooth and easy application and intense colour. Overall, I can't say that the more expensive eyeshadows are better that the cheaper ones or vice versa, but if you find an eyeshadow that works for you STICK WITH IT. If you are still in the market for a good eyeshadow you should be looking for one that is easy to apply, that applies smoothly and gives intense pigmentation.
Tip 3: Moisturising
Sometimes the key to smooth, even and easy makeup application isn't a good foundation or mineral powder or eyeshadow, sometimes the key is something much more simple, a good moisturiser. It is one of the most fundamental things of makeup. It is so important to moisturise before applying makeup, it can reduce breaking out, it makes the makeup easier to remove but most importantly it makeup it easier to apply evenly. If you do not moisturise before applying makeup START DOING IT NOW!!! It is also very important what moisturise you use. Some moisturisers and just too oily, to thick or too thin. QV is always a safe option, it is quite affordable and does the job, I also personally like Aveeno and Neutrogena moisturisers.