Instep Desk

If you are obsessed with makeup then you will agree that achieving a flawless makeup look can be quite challenging and at times frustrating. But thanks to makeup hacks, your beauty routine can become easier and perhaps even more fun. Here are some beauty tricks that will definitely change your beauty routine for the best. Read on…

Prime up

After you moisturize, put on a good quality primer that contains silica (it has a filling effect) every day before you put on your foundation or powder. A foundation that’s creamy and moisturizing won’t settle into fine lines and wrinkles, but the key is to use it sparingly -- the more you add, the more pronounced your lines will look.

Go light on foundation

Instead of applying foundation on your entire face, only apply it to the spots you need it on, especially during the day. Don’t use your brush or your fingers to apply it. Go for a sponge or beauty blender for a streak-free application. This takes just a few minutes and leaves you with flawless-looking skin.

Apply mascara into the roots of your lashes

Remember, when you are putting on mascara you just don’t swipe the brush and go. Make sure that you cover the roots of the lashes too as it helps in making your lashes look fuller. All you have to do is start in the corner of the eye and then work across before brushing it through.

Brighten your eyes

Have those early morning meetings? Then the best way to open up your eyes is to apply a highlighter or powdered eye shadow at the inner corner of your eyes. Pearl works great on paler skin tones, while gold makes deeper skin gleam. This trick is especially good for those who need to look bright eyed all day long.

Curl your lashes to look more awake

Don’t have time to put on mascara then just go ahead and curl your lashes with an eyelash curler – it works just as well. Doing so will give you a doe-eyed look, even if you haven’t gotten a full night’s sleep. The best part is that if you don’t have a stitch of makeup on, you suddenly look a bit more alive by just curling your eyelashes.

Look alive with blush and lip colour

Want to look like a human who got eight hours of sleep even though you didn’t? Add blush to your cheeks and eyelids. Take a universally flattering peach blush and sweep it over your cheeks and lids. Finish off your look with a bright pink or a bold red and boom! You are a new person, ready to take on the day.