If you are a twenty-something year old makeup enthusiast who is always on a look-out for cool makeup hacks and tricks, then this article is just for you!
Ever wondered what might make your makeup last longer? Or what are the correct steps to ace your base makeup? Or which products work best for each issue/concern? Well, we are here to put all your basic makeup queries to rest. Be it an everyday college look or a subtle office look; here are some tricks that’ll keep your makeup game going strong on all occasions. Curious to know what they are?
Read on and find the answers for yourself... You can thank us later!
- Say goodbye to chapped lips
- Solutions to makeup mistakes
- Unruly brows no more
- Make your eyeshadow last longer
- White eyeliner to your rescue
Say goodbye to chapped lips
Do you ever feel your lips drying out in the center of your mouth? If that happens to you, then apply a nude colour lip crayon, such as the Lakmé Enrich Lip Crayon - Cinnamon Brown to the insides of your lips, just behind your lipstick. Doing so won’t change the colour of your lipstick and at the same time, keep your lips nourished and hydrated with its rich mixture of olive oil and jojoba oil.
Solutions to makeup mistakes
Trial and error is a part and parcel of makeup application, especially if you’re a newbie! Mastering the art of winged eyeliner and highlighted cheekbones takes time. It’s not possible to get it right the first time. So, if you make any errors, don’t be disheartened. You can always clear it and start afresh. In case of any stray marks or mistakes, use a cotton swab and a drop of makeup remover to clean it up.
Unruly brows no more
Here’s a hack that’ll set your eyebrows in place instantly! If your eyebrows are unruly and you don’t have the time to fill them in or get them done in the parlour, then simply reach out for your lip balm. Yes, ladies! Your lip balm will help coax them into place.
Make your eyeshadow last longer
Making your eyeshadow last for a longer time can be a little tricky. But, here’s a hack that’ll work wonders! Before wearing eyeshadow, prep your lids with the Lakmé Absolute Blur Perfect Makeup Primer. Next, wet your brush before dipping into the eyeshadow. The wet shadow will stick to your lids better and won’t slide off easily.
White eyeliner to your rescue
Looking our best in pictures is the biggest concern for most of us in the 20s (well, our Instagram account says it all). However, if you want to make your eyes look bigger and brighter in pictures, then take a white eyeliner and use it to touch-up the inner corner of your eyes and along your waterline. See the magic it does in upping the beauty quotient of your look!
Written by Fatema Habib on Mar 17, 2019