Makeup Rules You Can Break

Rules are often made so that they be broken, after all what is the fun in being restricted to what everyone else is doing. When it comes to makeup there should not be any rule as everyone has different tastes and formulas for makeup application and if there is then it is time you learn how to break them starting with these six everyday easy ones.

1. Don’t go bold on both the eyes and the lips.
First, you should not go bold on both the eyes and the lips and that is often a dangerous and bold move. Making bold statement is what makes us know ourselves better and even help us embrace our fears altogether. For instance, the belief is that a smokey eye makeup does not always look good with fire engine red mouth. But who cares if you want it then make it happen for you, the worst that can happen is that you will end up turning heads everywhere you go, even if it is at night. But you can always go for the hot pink lips makeup style with some ultra-thick, winged to the sky liner on the eyes with some false lashes.You will likely pull a fun and flirty look. Although the eyes won’t be overly dark and mysterious, they will still be bold, striking and at the same time give you an overall dramatic look.

2. You should let mascara dry in between coats
You can easily break this mascara rule which states that you should let mascara dry in between coats. Although this vary from person to person, it is often easier to work with mascara when it is still wet. You can opt to apply it by working it from the outside towards the inside. This involves applying the mascara first to the outer corner lashes, working inwards and then going back to the outer corner for the second coat. It is so easy and makes for a great overall lash look as you can also use the mascara wand to shape and define the lashes while the mascara is still pliable and wet. It all depends on the formula. But be warned when applying wet mascara over a dry layer as it is often likely to drag dried bits through to the ends thus creating clumps and spider legs.

3. Using makeup products for the purpose intended
There is also a rule that one should only use the products for the purpose intended that is, if is a cream blush let it be that and do not use it as lipstick. But for some eyeliner brushes are paintbrushes and cheek highlighters are eyeshadows. It is simply being economical in the makeup department without having to spend more on the basic makeup items that can be used for more than one purpose. The basic trick here is to read the labels as many products are safe to use on the eyes, cheeks and lips, you just have to be creative and think outside the box. You are bound to save a lot of money.

4. Foundation should always match the neck
Another rule worth breaking is the idea that foundation should always match the neck even though the neck skin tone is never the same as the face skin tone. As much as you might want to make it work so that you achieve that flawless overall look on you face and neck remember that the only other part of your body likely to receive the same amount of sunlight as your face is your chest and not your neck which is mostly covered by your face. Thus the common sense thing to do is just make sure your face and chest blend more than your face and neck then it will make it easier for you to then blend foundation down the neck a little to adjust and make up the difference.

5. Primer always comes before foundation
The fifth rule to the exception says that primer always comes before foundation. But rest assured that primers are a new thing in the makeup department and that makes them easily avoidable when not in need. After all, you never needed it a few years ago. It is one of those makeups that you reach for on those muggy days or special occasions. It is not a must you have it on every day. But for those with dry skin the perfect moisturizer is one of the best primers that you can use. On the same note you can use it to fill in pores or fine lines at times. Altogether is not a necessary requirement.

6. Applying foundation after concealer
And lastly, this rule to the eye is applying the concealer then the foundation. Well, I think this depends on how one wants the overall look to appear. You can always opt to apply the foundation first to see how much coverage it offers then spot conceal any areas that still have redness or darkness showing through. Moreover, if you want the under eye area to remain bright then you will have to leave the foundation as it is without even having to apply a concealer. After all, the only thing that you are likely to do under foundation is to color correctly if necessary. Concealing is not a requirement most times.

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