Our top 20 Make-up Problem Solvers not only save you time but will potentially save the day, because Beauty Blunders happen to the best of us, usually at the worst possible time.
Whether you’ve made a make-up blunder, run out of a vital product or are simply stuck for inspiration, these 20 Makeup Problems Solvers will save your life.
1. Polish Remover has run out
If you need to repaint your nails but have run out of polish remover, try coating one nail at a time with a clear base coat.
Leave to dry for a few seconds, then press a tissue over the nail and remove it quickly – the base coat will adhere and the polish will come off in one quick move, then you are ready for a fresh coat of colour.
For tips on how to paint your nails click here
2. Straight Lashes
If you are cursed with straight lashes you can actually train your lashes to curl with a daily use of an eyelash curler. A set of eyelash curlers can make a significant difference to the way your lashes look.
To curl your lashes, gently squeeze your upper lashes between cushioned pads at the root, then crimp them and gently drag the pads along your lashes until you reach the end.
Once your lashes are curled gently glide your clean finger along the edge to soften the curl before you apply your mascara.
For information on lifting your lashes click here
3. Patchy Powder
If you apply powder with a light touch to freshly moisturised skin, or on top of freshly applied foundation using a clean sponge, it should look flawless.
Your foundation and powder both need to look flawless and match your actual skin tone if it doesn’t its the wrong colour.
Try dusting a sample of the powder on your skin in natural daylight before purchasing it, if it doesn’t blend with your natural skin tone it is the WRONG colour!
4. Foundation turning Orange
If your foundation keeps turning orange once applied try mixing 1 tsp (5g) of bicarbonate of soda into your loose face powder then dust the powder mixture lightly over your skin before applying your foundation. The bicarb will give your skin a slightly acid pH to prevent it from turning orange.
For tips on how to apply your foundation click here
5. Flaky Mascara
If your mascara is flaky this normally means its too old and the oils that give it a creamy consistency have dried out. This can be made worse by pumping the wand and pushing air into the dispenser.
It is recommended you replace your mascara every 3 months. To temporarily revive an old mascara place the mascara into a glass of warm water for a few minutes then roll the mascara in between your hands.
For tips on how to apply Mascara click here
6. The Dreaded Pimple
Hot date OMG! The immediate solution is to transform the blemish into a beauty mark! First, soothe the blemish by dabbing it with a gentle astringent on a clean cotton bud. This will dry out excess oils from the skin and help the beauty mark last longer.
To create your beauty mark, dot over the top with an eyebrow pencil – this is better than using eyeliner as it has a drier texture and so is less likely to melt and smudge. finally, set your beauty spot with a light dusting of loose powder.
For tips on how to make a pimple vanish click here
7. Melting Lippie
If you’re out and about, and your lipstick is starting to melt, dust over the top with a little loose powder. This will give a slightly drier texture and help the lipstick stay put for longer. Using loose powder will also create a lovely matte finish.
For tips on how to ace your perfect pout click here
8. Smudged Eyeliner
Tidy your under-eye areas by dipping a cotton bud in eye make-up remover, Whisk it over the problem area to remove smudges, then re-powder the area. A little loose powder over eyeliner will combat the smudging that occurs as the wax in the pencil melts.
9. Red Skin Tone
If you have redness in your skin tone it can be toned down by smoothing your skin with a specialised green-tinted foundation. You can also use a green-tinted concealer stick for smaller areas.
For tips on how to apply your concealer click here
10. Cleaver Concealer
Nowadays, skincare benefits aren’t limited to skincare products. In fact, many make-up products now contain UV filters and skin-nourishing ingredients to treat your skin as well as superficially improve its appearance.
When you want to conceal a flaw apply concealer with a light touch to the areas that need correcting or toning down skin redness. The green pigment in the cream has the effect of cancelling out the redness in your skin.
For tips on how to apply your concealer click here
11. Bleeding Lippie
Using a lipliner, will prevent your lippie from bleeding into the fine lines around your mouth. Trace the lip outline, then apply your lip colour with a brush.
A drier-textured matte lipstick is less prone to bleed than a moisturising variety. To help your lippy adhere lightly dust your lips with powder before you start your application process.
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12. Disappearing Foundation
If your foundation seems to sink into your skin on hot or humid days, the trick is to apply it to cool skin. Do this by holding a cool, damp washcloth on your skin for a few minutes, then apply your foundation using a damp sponge.
Don’t use your fingers as the natural oils from your skin will leave a streaky finish. Set it with a light dusting of translucent powder.
For tips on flawless foundation click here
13. Pearly Whites
To make your teeth look whiter, avoid coral or brown-based lipsticks as the warm colour will emphasise the yellow tones in your teeth. Clear pink or red shades will make them appear whiter.
For tips on how to ace your perfect pout click here
14. Bloodshot Eyes
Heavy night? Look like something the cat dragged in???? For a temporary fix, use eye drops to bring back the sparkle to your eyes.
Eye drops contain ingredients that will reduce the swelling in the blood vessels, decrease redness and reduce dryness and itching.
15. Foundation Faux Pas
One of the most common mistakes most woman make is not blending their foundation. If you can see the edges of the foundation on your chin, jawline or hairline, using a damp cosmetic sponge (or damp beauty blender) blend and soften the edges. Do this in natural light so you can check the finished effect. Apply your powder once you are happy with your results.
For tips on how to apply foundation click here
16. Yellow Nails
However your nails look, their overall effect can be spoilt by clear or yellowing tips. Yellow nails are usually caused by wearing dark nail polishes without using a protective base coat first. To fix yellow nails, rub with lemon juice to remove stains, then massage your nails with CND Solar Oil.™
You can also try wearing a paler colour every other time you repaint because they are less likely to stain your nails. If your problem reoccurs after wearing pale colours, consult your GP to check that their is no underlying issue. When applying your nail polish always make sure you use a base coat first.
For tips on how to paint your nails click here
17. Droopy Eyes
To help lift droopy eyes, sweep a light toned eyeshadow all over your eyelid. Then apply a slightly darker shadow with a clean cotton bud under your eyes, sweeping it slightly upwards.
Apply extra coats of mascara on the lashes just above the iris of your eye to draw attention to the centre of your eye rather than the outer corners.
For tips on how to apply Mascara click here
18. Unruly Brows
Women often don’t take notice of their eyebrows. They either look non existent or messy. If you want Brows that rock, go to a professional to have them shaped and coloured.
If you have ‘barely-there’ eyebrows (which is very ageing to the mature woman) book yourself a professional Tinting or Brow Henna session.
Colouring your brows will make a huge difference to your face as it frames the eyes and will take years off your face.
19. Over-applied Blusher
Blending is the key to rosy cheeks!
If you have forgotten that you need to build your blusher slowly and gradually, you may need to tone down an over-enthusiastic application of colour.
The quickest and easiest way is to dust a little loose powder over the top of the problem area, until you have reached a soft, natural looking blusher shade.
For tips on how to apply your blusher click here
20. Sore Ears from Cheap Earrings
If cheap earrings make your ears react, try coating the ear posts with hypo-allergenic clear nail polish. This should make them less likely to react with your skin.
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