August 01, 2012
10 Makeup Secrets Your Mother Never Told You: Part One
Ever since I was a little girl, I have always been fascinated by mystery of makeup. I remember watching my mom at the mirror applying her foundation with her fingers, running Maybelline's Great Lash mascara through her lashes, and dabbing off her pearly pink lipstick with a tissue. "How did she learn such things?", I would wonder.
As I grew older and developed my own techniques, I found that there is more to the aesthetic of makeup than I had learned just through observation. With the help of beauty magazines, the internet, and skincare school, I discovered that there is an endless amount of secrets that even your wise mother might not even know.
Here are some that I was enlightened with over the years and now follow religiously:
Clean Brushes
This has to be the most important and most often broken rule. It may seem harmless to reuse a brush even on a clean face, however bacteria is always lurking; especially if there are active breakouts. A weekly cleanse is a must, and can help to prevent the spread of acne, clogged pores, and poor application caused by dirty brushes. A simple wash in baby shampoo or dish liquid followed by an alcohol mist is an affordable way to maintain your brushes as well as save your skin from harm.
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Expiration Check
As with brushes, makeup itself can expire as it collects and grows bacteria. If ever a product starts to change shape, color, smell, or look off when applied, then it's time to repurchase or try something new. It's always good to go through your collection every 6 months and toss out things that either you haven't used in awhile, or are older then this standard guideline:
Powders - 3 years
Creams - 12 to 18 months
Lipstick and lipliner - 2 years
Mascara and eyeliner - 3 months
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It Starts with Skincare
Starting out with a blank, fresh canvas is vital for a flawless makeup application. Prepping what is underneath will help any products on top look more smooth and natural, as well as improve lasting time and evenness. Regular cleansing, exfoliation, toning and moisturization is not only proper skincare, but also a perfect base for makeup.
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Facials are Vital
Although most of us like to go the DIY at home route, there is nothing better for your skin then visiting a spa every month or so for professional pampering. There are more technical things that an aesthetician can do to deep clean and treat the skin that aren't achievable with basic tools. I didn't believe that spending money on a facial was worth it until I tried my first one, now I am completely hooked and my skin as well as the makeup on top of it has never looked better.
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Using Primer
Applying primer is one of those essential steps of a makeup routine that make all the difference. Creating a base for everything including the face, eyes, lips, and even lashes is one of the best ways to keep products on longer. It also helps to smooth out or mattify the skin, while preventing the unevenness, creasing, or cakiness.
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Part Two will be out soon!
What is a makeup secret you wish your mother had told you?
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True points! I wash my makeup brushes a lot, once a week I'd say - just cause I dont want to get bacteria in my eyes, yikes!!
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Love this post..Im still learning every day:)
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Such a great post!!!! LOVE IT!!!! I am glad to guess that more posts like this are coming because it says Part One :D Thank you so much Jordan, specially for all your support, and for sharing your knowledge with all of us!! XOXOX
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This was an amazing post..i remember those times too when i was watching my mom ;)...and guess what?! I need to go wash my brushes! lol
ReplyDeletejordan, your posts have become very informative.
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Jordan! Thank you so much for highlighting the importance of good skincare!! SO vital! I agree 100% Even if you don't see an aesthetician regularly, you can take pretty decent care of your skin at home with the right stuff. BUT I like to be pampered too! :-) xoxo -Colleen
ReplyDeleteOMG! I love this post!!! Thanks so much!!! This is great & TY so much for pin-pointing the importance of makeup exp dates & your skin care!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I really should clean my brushes more regularly, though. :D
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Great tips! This is the kind of post that I bookmark to look back on when I need to remember some quick and easy tips!
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what a lovely post, i know its not usually something people comment but its really well written :)
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Great post! This is really interesting. I'd love to go for a facial every month, but as a poor student I can't afford it! Just one more year of university and then I can indulge in life's luxuries! x
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what an amazing post Jordan!!! great tips and images :)))
ReplyDeletemolto interessante! =) ho appena aperto un blog, t va di passare? mi farebbe molto piacere!
ReplyDeleteThis was such an amazing post. I agree with all of them. I definitely agree that it all starts with skincare. We can not neglect our skin. It is our canvas for everything. I love all of the illustrations as well!
ReplyDeletevery interesting! i can see i'll definitely have to start washing my brushes a lot more...
ReplyDeleteWow fantastic tips! My mother doesn't wear a lot of makeup so she never really shared any secrets with me.. everything was self learned!
ReplyDeleteEXCELLENT post. Totally agree with the clean brush thing. Though I don't do it often enough. Can't wait til' part 2.
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