8 Beauty Faux Pas to Avoid ...

Speaking about the devil! A chipped manicure is not a small slight, lovelies! It’s beauty faux pas to avoid at all costs! Use a few spare moments to, at least, remove the chipped polish and apply a coat of clear, fast drying gloss to see you through until you’ve managed to have some time for yourself and either visit a manicurist or paint your nails at home. Darker colors are quicker to show signs of wear and metallic formulas often chip easily, which is why you might want to opt for something natural and long-wearing in times when you’re too busy to pay much attention to your nails.

Overdoing your mascara could produce a reversed effect, turning your thick, sexy lashes into messy, crusted clumps with absolutely no volume to speak of! Not the effect you were going for, I’m sure, and your mascara might be the thing to blame. Try not to overdo your lashes too much – two coats will enhance your lashes perfectly while four are more likely to produce the unsightly spidery effect. You can also comb your lashes very carefully while your mascara is still wet – that should work like a charm.

Looking like a Christmas tree in broad daylight isn’t the best look for anyone, beauty gurus warn. It’s one of those frequently talked about beauty mistakes to avoid and, let’s be open about it, we’ve all done it so, yeah… no reason to beat yourself about it. Add a few matte and satiny eye shadows to your makeup kit , promise yourself you’ll keep your base fresh and natural with only the faintest hint of fine-milled glitter on your crease or in the center of your lid and you’re off to a great start!

Faking a perfectly arched brow has never been a crime, although overdoing it to a point where an old photo of Madonna looks natural in comparison might earn you some serious scolding. I prefer a slanted brush and a matte eye shadow but you can use a brow pencil as well. Do make sure that the color you’re planning to use is not darker than your brows. Opt for a lighter one if you can’t find a perfect match.

Freshening up makeup on the go is perfectly fine, freshening up yesterday’s makeup, on the other hand, is so big a don’t, I ought to underline it in red…twice! You should give your skin a chance to breathe and recover whenever possible, even if that means applying your makeup twice a day or sleepwalking to the bathroom. A simple and fast to use package of makeup removing wet wipes is a godsend for those times when you’re so tired you’re likely to doze off while brushing your teeth. Have it at hand and you’ll never risk committing this terribly unhealthy beauty mistake again.

Well, well! Here’s one interesting beauty mistake to avoid! And whether it’s hair, makeup or nail color – it’s no secret that certain occasions make wearing certain things impossible. Would you show up in your office sporting pigtails, a flashy orange nail polish or makeup that’s more fit for clubbing than the workplace?

A wholesome beauty routine has very little to do with pricey products, yet still isn’t something you can just run through. Don’t forget to moisturize and prep your skin, giving it at least 10 minutes to soak in the nutrients before you start applying makeup. Cleanse thoroughly, hydrate every evening, exfoliate and use deep nourishing masks when needed. Sun block is a must, extra care in summer and harsh winter months as well. Don’t slack off…a youthful appearance and glowing skin are easily lost yet very difficult to get back.

Last on my list of both makeup and beauty faux pas to avoid, trying to look considerably tanner than Mother Nature considers you have the right to be, probably won’t give you the attention you want. Some ladies make the mistake of choosing a foundation a few shades darker than their skin, others do it a tad bit better yet end up abusing sunless lotions so much that their tan ends up looking more orange than bronze. Neither is good nor benefits your looks anyhow. Fake bake products will help you bridge the gap and fake the bronzed look but only if used sparingly.

But tell me, ladies, are there any other beauty mistakes to avoid? I’m sure there must be something you don’t like seeing and wouldn’t mind sharing a few tips on how to avoid it.