1. Flaky Mascara
Once you’ve — finally! — found the volumizing, lengthening, non-clumping "one," it can be easy to get attached. But makeup artist Kate Lee insists that one of the fundamental aspects of a healthy relationship with your mascara is knowing when to let go. "Once the formula has stopped working, it begins to dry and crack, falling down under the eye. This is a no-no! I buy mascara in twos so that I always have a spare. Mascaras that are used every day are usually drying in three months but definitely done by six," she said.
2. Bronzer Islands
One mistake makeup artist and Kristofer Buckle Cosmetics Founder Kristofer Buckle comes across is when women only apply bronzer on their faces and not their neck and ears. "By doing this, it actually makes you look like you are wearing more makeup because you can see the contrast of the surrounding areas," he explained. "Applying bronzer to the neck and ears gives a healthy seamless look."
3. Foundation Masks
According to makeup artist Kathy Jeung, spotty foundation is also a problem. "Use residual base makeup from your foundation brush or makeup sponge to blend foundation under the chin downwards onto neck to match your made-up face," she said. She also recommended doing an "ear and chest check," and then adding a touch of foundation or concealer to those areas so everything matches.
