5 Easy Ways to Repair 5 Makeup Mistakes That Almost Everyone Makes

This article covers five common mistakes that almost everyone makes when applying makeup. These mistakes include applying too much foundation and concealer around the eyes, applying too much eyeshadow on the upper eyelid, and using a clean brush to blur the eyeshadow toward the edges. These mistakes can be easily corrected without having to remove all of the makeup. The most important details are that if the makeup is too dark, use a brush to apply a little matte cream eyeshadow, blur it with a brush or pat it gently with a Q-tip, apply a small amount of foundation, and use a thick, loose powder brush to apply translucent or clear powder over the blush. To avoid smudging, apply makeup first to your inferior eyelashes and then to your superior eyelashes.

Have you ever been applying makeup and, just as everything is going well, you make a mistake that undoes all of your hard work? Have you ever had to remove your makeup because you accidentally ruined your makeup? You must have; it happens to everyone.

This article will cover five of the most common mistakes and the best ways to quickly correct them without having to remove all of your makeup...

We hope you enjoy them and find them useful in improving your personal image...

"I APPLIED TOO MUCH FOUNDATION"

This is a very common error that we all make when applying makeup. If you are completely made up, do the following to remove any excess foundation:

• Moisten a clean sponge lightly with water (the sponge should be almost dry and free of makeup residue) and sponge all over your face in downward motions.

TIP: It's especially important to avoid using too much foundation and concealer around the eyes. To remove any excess product in this area, repeat the previous step and then use your fingertips to softly blur the product in that area.

"MY EYESHADOW IS WAY TO DARK"

If you've applied too much eyeshadow or it appears too dark, take the following steps to quickly fix the problem:

• If it happened on your upper eyelid, use a clean brush to blur the eyeshadow toward the edges to reduce the color. If it's still too dark, use a brush to apply a little matte cream eyeshadow (if you don't have cream eyeshadow, use translucent powder) and blur the eyeshadow.

• If it happened on the lower part of your eye, blur it with a fine, clean brush or pat it gently with a Q-tip.

• If you left the contour of the eyelid unblended and the shadow appears very dark, blur it with a clean sponge and then apply a small amount of foundation, patting lightly to fix the foundation.

"I'VE APPLIED TOO MUCH BLUSH"

If you used too much blush, try this trick:

• Apply a thick, loose powder brush to your cheek—the brush should be completely clean. If you still have too much blush on, use the same brush to apply translucent or clear powder over the blush. The two powders should mix in this manner, clarifying the original color.

"I APPLIED TOO MUCH MAKEUP TO MY EYEBROWS"

When we overdo our brow makeup, we look harsh and can't even recognize ourselves. To quickly resolve this, use the following advice:

• Gently brush the brow with a clean Q-tip, going against the grain of the brow. You'll notice how quickly the color you first applied fades.

"I APPLIED MASCARA TO MY EYELID"

That's perfectly fine. Simply follow the steps below to see how you can quickly solve the problem:

• Continue applying makeup, and when finished, allow enough time for the mascara to dry before applying a Q-tip directly over the smudge. You'll notice how quickly it fades and how you don't need to remove the makeup from your entire eye.

TIP: To avoid smudging, apply makeup first to your inferior eyelashes and then to your superior eyelashes.