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I may be a whiz with a makeup brush and hairspray, but even I make beauty mistakes. Like every day. My mom spills something on her shirt every time she eats, I mess up my makeup every time I do it. The apple does not fall far from the tree.
Whether it’s hitting myself in the face with my mascara wand or accidentally applying dark bronzer instead of my blush, I’m a pro at screwing up my morning routine. Thankfully though, I know how to fix my beauty blunders. I’ve been a clumsy girl my whole life, so I’ve just learned how to roll with the punches.
And now I’m going to teach you! Find out how to fix these 10 common beauty blunders!
Blunder: Too Much Perfume
How To Fix It: Grab a cotton ball and some rubbing alcohol and dab it on the areas where you over-sprayed. In a pinch, you can use an unscented lotion.
Blunder: Too Much Bronzer/Blush
How To Fix It: Use a blending sponge or kabuki brush to blend out the color. Applying a small amount of translucent powder will help reduce the color.
Blunder: Mascara Smudges On Eyelids
How To Fix It: Wait for it to dry! Seriously. Let it dry and then using a cotton round or q-tip, carefully wipe it off. It will flake instead of smudge.
Blunder: Leftover Makeup Remover
How To Fix It: After using makeup remover, there can be oily residue. Use a dry cotton round to wipe off the excess oil and then use another with a facial cleanser to remove it.
Blunder: Too Much Self-Tanner
How To Fix It: Exfoliate your skin using a body sponge and a mixture of water and baking soda. The baking soda will help lighten the tanner.
Blunder: Too Much Conditioner
How To Fix It: Give yourself light shampoo and focus on your roots. If you've noticed you used too much after your hair is dry, use dry shampoo or baby powder to soak up the extra moisture.
Blunder: Smudged Nail Polish
How To Fix It: First, I know this is a little gross, but quickly lick your nail. This will smooth out the smudge. Then apply another top coat.
Blunder: Too Much Hair Spray
How To Fix It: Use your fingers to break up the section of hair. Then carefully brush it out with a regular brush or wide-toothed comb.
Blunder: Smudged Lipstick Or Lipstick On Your Teeth
How To Fix It: For smudged lipstick, grab a makeup removing wipe or cotton ball with makeup remover. Instead of wiping it off, hold the makeup remover on the smudge for a few seconds and gently work it off. To avoid lipstick on the teeth, place a tissue over your pointer finger. Stick your finger in your mouth and pull it out. This will wipe off the excess lipstick that gets on your teeth!
Blunder: Smudged Liner Under Your Eyes
How To Fix It: Apply some eye primer underneath your eyes. After you're done applying your makeup, apply a finishing powder underneath your lashline. This will prevent anything from sticking!
What are your most common beauty mistakes? How do you fix them? Tell us in the comments!
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Um, the one about licking your nail? I don’t know if that’s a good idea. Nail polish can be pretty toxic.
This is actually a really common trick in the beauty world! You’re not licking off the polish. You can also lick your thumb on your opposite hand and press it onto your smudged nail. The key is the saliva!