If you’re looking for “oh-my-Gosh-why-didnt-I-think-of-that” simple ways to improve your make-up routine, you have stumbled upon the right spot! Besides using some “must-have” products, also included are TOP 5 MakeUp HACKS that will MAJORLY improve your make-up routine!
Make-Up (you MUST have!)
1. Contour Kit: SUPER functional kit to NOT only help with contouring, but these shades are great for a bronzer and for eyeshadow! A dozen uses for the shades in this kit.
2. Powder Foundation: Instantly smoothes out your complexion and adds that flawless finish. Ladies are obsessed with this little item for pick-me-ups during the day.
3. All-Day lipstick in Fiery: Stays all-day-long and the color is red perfection.
4. Primer: Like magic, it seems to erase your pores. Wear this under or over your foundation for an airbrushed look.
5. Shimmer Brick: Know that glow we all want? This adds it effortlessly. Add it to your brow bone and your cheeks for that coveted glow.
6. Concealer: Concealer that will replace any and all other concealers you own – stays ALL day. ‘Nuff said.
And now… 5 Makeup Hacks Every Woman Should Know!
1. Pump it up! Looking for fuller lashes? Easy. Just lightly dust on some translucent powder onto your lashes in between mascara coats to add more oomph!
2. Mwah! Keep that lipstick in place with this simple trick. Coat on 1 layer of lipstick. Then place a tissue over your lips (to blot) and onto the tissue dust some powder. Remove the tissue and add a second coat of lipstick. You won’t believe how great this works for longevity of lipstick!
3. Spooning. Grab a spoon. Any spoon will do… but you want one that you don’t care about (I suggest a throw-away plastic one.) When applying mascara hold the spoon above so that you don’t get any mascara onto your eyelid. Boom.
4. “X” Marks the Spot! So simple to get that perfect pout. Just draw an “X” in the top center of your lips. Then use that to guide you in creating perfectly placed lipstick.
5. Hide & Seek! When applying cover-up or concealer to hide any redness or dark spot, don’t do the dabbing dance. Instead, create a loooong triangle under each eye. Blend, blend, blend and you will create a really polished and uplifting look on your face.
What secret make-up hack to you swear by?
I swear by the concealor tip! I also need to try the spoon one! Thanks for sharing!
The spoon one is kinda silly, but it totally works!
Love tip #4! Can’t wait to make an X tomorrow morning! 🙂
Aw…. it is such a simple trick, but makes a perfect pout! 😉
The spoon thing … genius!
yeah…. I love it too! 😉
Love these tips! I need a new good concealer. Did you you link to one above? I think my mouse might be low on batteries because it’s not letting me click. I’ll have to come back!
I love the Boi-ing! Its really great. Another one to check out is Bobbi Brown. Both are in my top five! 🙂
Love your tips!! They are so handy I wish I knew them when I was in high school – they would have been life savers haha <3
This is great! I have heard of using powder on your lashes in between mascars coats but I have for some reason never tried it. I am going to try it today to see how it works!
Ashley
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Make sure you use a really good and fine powder so that you get a perfectly full lash! 🙂
These are genius, Karen! I did know the concealer trick (but realized that I had completely forgot about it until now, so thank you for the reminder!). And the spoon trick…best tip ever!! I have used several of those products as well and agree they’re awesome. I’ve never heard of the contour kit, so onto my Sephora list it goes so I can check it out next time I’m there (which is probably going to be this weekend, lol).
You will LOVE this contour kit! Its really amazing. I love it. Spoon trick… fun stuff!
I love these hacks!! Thank you!
I heard of some of these but I never heard of the spoon trick! That’s awesome I will have to try that one.
How smart is the spoon trick? Gonna have to try that!
I use my contour kit for eye shadow ALL THE TIME! Glad I’m not the only one:)