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Myth 3: Expensive brands are better

Our materialistic needs tend to lure us only towards the high-end and expensive brands
for our beauty sprees. After all, everyone wants that Chanel eyeliner and Mac lipstick. But
there is no need to break the bank to get your hands on a good product. Don’t assume that
a product will be superior only because of its high price tag. Many of the active ingredients
in anti-aging skincare products are the same in all brands. Whether it’s an upscale label or a
drugstore company, be sure you understand what you’re paying for by testing the product
and speaking to knowledgeable sales sta .

Myth 4: Match your foundation to your wrist

The rst thing to do when you go foundation hunting is to test the shade on your wrist,
but have you ever wondered why? Especially considering our wrists don’t get as much
exposure to the sun as our faces. This makeup myth has landed many looking freakishly
discoloured. To get the right foundation colour, test along your jaw line where the colour of
the foundation will blend perfectly into your skin.

Myth 5: Pump your mascara for more product

Ignore the twitch in your hand that urges you to pump your mascara wand in the tube over
and over again. That extra pump won’t get more mascara on the wand or distribute it evenly
onto the wand. Instead, it pushes air into the tube, forcing in bacteria and causing it to be
trapped. The bacteria ends up co-habiting your mascara tube, thriving and reproducing
more of its kind. As you can imagine, this leads to some painful eye infections and irritable
conditions. Your mascara also ends up drying out and breaking down faster than it typically
would. Replace your mascara every 30 days to avoid such situations.

Myth 6: Apply eye cream every morning
before putting on makeup

Kudos to those who apply eye cream every morning during your anti-
aging routine. Your persistence is remarkable. But these additional
nourishments can interfere with the application and smoothness of
your eye makeup. The makeup you apply later in the day can reduce the
e ectiveness of the skin care formulae. Instead, apply eye cream every
night. This way, your eye requires less moisture the next day, improving
your concealer application. Opt for a moisturising primer or creamy
concealer if your under-eye still feels dry.

Myth 7: Apply your concealer before foundation

Foundation is the go-to to even out your skin tone and cover most blemishes.
Thus, it needs to be applied rst. Concealer is better used as an after-measure to
cover the stubborn areas that foundation is not able to cover. This can help you
save a lot of time, and ensure that you won’t apply more makeup than you need,
allowing you to look your natural best.

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