11 Makeup Mistakes You Don't Realize You're Making

I used to always wear black eyeliner all day, everyday. But lately I've been using brown eyeliner and I completely agree.

by jessielynn17 Monday, May 6, 2013 at 12:49AM Report as inappropriate

I agree with most of the tips. I do a smoky eye often, and really like black eyeliner in my water line once and a while.

by Dee Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 05:11PM Report as inappropriate

oh boy i agree with some of these tips.

by Yecenia Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 05:11PM Report as inappropriate

Lol, as I read this I am wearing a smoky eye consisting mainly of blue eye shadow. For my foundation, I did a light contour for my cheekbones. I pencil in my eyebrows because the are already full with only a few minor imperfections. And to top it off, I'm wearing black eyeliner! (It's daytime) However, I am complemented often on my makeup. So I agree with some of these, but others, not at all.

by kerry1920 Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 12:18PM Report as inappropriate

Some of these tips I agree with and some I don't.

by cyndi_albritton_hall Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 05:15PM Report as inappropriate

I use black eyeliner in the day time and it works for me.

by rna Friday, March 29, 2013 at 07:54AM Report as inappropriate

yes we all have different opinions.. from "make-up should be whatever you prefer" to "maybe I do use to much bronzer" but this article is for woman who are trying to achieve the most natural (I barely try at all and still look flawless look) these are clearly tips to not looking like fake barbie dolls. Now if you like your your eyes to look like Rocky got mad at them, and your eyebrows to look like you get them waxed weekly and let your daughter play artist.. by all means do your thing... Me on the other hand would love to learn how to look like im wearing absolutley NOTHING... (:

by ElizabethCoral Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 06:09PM Report as inappropriate

I love blue eye makeup as well...may not b for every1 but i love colored mascara ...Chanel's mascara in purple is super cute at tips of lashes too

by farrah11 Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 09:01PM Report as inappropriate

i love some of the tips but wow i disagree with #3 i love blue eyeshadow in my eyes #8 i use pencil for my eyebrows with a little bit of brown eyeshadow #9 wearing black eyeliner i love black eyeliner i can wear it all day..great article but i debate for #3 #8 #9

by Ross1113 Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 05:39PM Report as inappropriate

hit and miss for me, i love some of these tips while some are up for debate, i use pencil for my brows and it works better than shadows/brow powders.

by rayshaviolet Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 05:04PM Report as inappropriate

Nice article... but i disagree with few #4 blue eye shadow looks good on eyes and #9 I use black eyeliner even at day time and it looks good on me.

by MirelaKasimovic Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 10:44PM Report as inappropriate

Overall, great article. As for mistake #9 using pencil on your eyebrows is up for debate. I naturally have sparse eyebrows and as I get older they are getting more sparse. I rely on the pencil to create eye brow magic. Do I give them a stencil like look- absolutely not but what I do is use 2 different colors, a light one in the beginning part of my brow and one that is a shade darker for my arch and tail. Next I coat them lightly with a brow gel - which to set the look and that's it. Seasonally I use eye brow powder (summer time) I have oily skin.

by ZEEG Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 05:42PM Report as inappropriate

This is one of the best stories I've read. Far too many women are still wearing foundation shades which don't suit their skin tones. It's very helpful to exfoliate before applying foundation. Trying to re-contour your face with dark powder is too obvious, as is too much luminizer. Over- or under-plucked brows can ruin the most perfect makeup application, as they are the focal point of your face. And using brow wax, or "Divaderme's Brow Extender" (fibers in a bottle) is much more attractive than drawn-on lines.

by GigiSD Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 08:15AM Report as inappropriate

I tried contouring for the first time the other day and I really liked it. I enjoyed doing it and took my time. Had a few compliments on how I looked that day too. It can be done, however, at least watch a tutorial on it and don't rush it! Also I have worn black eyeliner during the day but I usually go with charcoal now and save the black for later when I want to look like I have more make up on.

by krista_dailey Monday, March 4, 2013 at 10:46AM Report as inappropriate

I saw wear what looks good on you and what you like.

by kellie_mangini_cervenka Monday, February 25, 2013 at 08:21PM Report as inappropriate

I've been guilty of some of these (too much glitter in my younger days, over-tweezing), but I still like a little glimmery shadow now and then.

by WiccanLady Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 02:38PM Report as inappropriate

Clearly this person giving advice is not a professional makeup artist. Nearly everything she/he said is contrary to a what a talented and skilled makeup artist would say. Adults are much more savvy then she/he is implying and should be able to use a brow pencil followed by the use of a good brow brush and/or brow gel. Also, blue comes in many shades and there is a blue eyeshadow shade for everyone. Actually, most professional makeup artist tout blue eyeshadow as being the most versatile nontraditional(brown or black) eyeshadow color. Maybe this person also believes people can't walk and talk at the same time as well.

by Hackett Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 09:40AM Report as inappropriate

I'm sorry, But i love my blue eye shadow and people say it looks amazing on me, And i also wear black eyeliner at all times of the day, So i must be a fail lol. But besides that it's an awesome list!

by HxCookie Monday, February 11, 2013 at 01:34PM Report as inappropriate

I am so guilty of going nuts with bronzer and luminizing products! I used to over-pluck my eyebrows and realized I was drawing them right back on...clearly I loved fuller brows!

by MizzPink Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 07:22AM Report as inappropriate

This article covers so many mishaps. Something like choosing the correct foundation shade is so important and is a process that should take longer than a minute!

by mymorningmakeupCOM Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 04:01PM Report as inappropriate

Absolutely true... being over 50, I know what she talks about... (trimming eyebrows)

by indira3 Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 10:26AM Report as inappropriate

Some things I agree & disagree with... I think to each their own. I'm guilty of loving my baseball cap at times, bedhead and occasionally a little glimmer/shimmer shadow during the day... :)

by WeddingPlanner Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 11:57AM Report as inappropriate

I really disagree with the "sculpting" mistake. Contouring is easy if you have the right shade of bronzer, it isn't something that should be "left to the professionals."

by amber.flute Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 03:52PM Report as inappropriate

Patel can pry my black eye liner from my cold, dead makeup smeared hands.

by Platinumkate Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 03:19PM Report as inappropriate

Disagree with about 90% of this. Makeup should be what you love, whatever that is there are NO rules when it comes down to it. The tone of this "Expert" was derogatory and ignorant and I wouldnt take advice from her if it saved me from getting hit by a bus.

by crsf Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 03:51PM Report as inappropriate

helpful but I really like my black eyeliner :( perhaps I'll try a brown just to see, but I can't see it working as well.

by tulipsarebetter Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 08:15PM Report as inappropriate

The wrong foundation shade seems to be the #1 mistake I see women make. Foundation is meant to give us the skin we want, not the color!

by luckygal79 Monday, December 31, 2012 at 08:50AM Report as inappropriate

I agree with most of these (even the mistakes I'm embarrassed to say that I make.)

by dancerbygrace Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 08:33AM Report as inappropriate

I still use a brow pencil to fill in my light spots. Application is the key and blending it with the brow brush. Shadows don't last as long in my opinion. Pencil stays until you remove it.

by EricaF123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 08:02AM Report as inappropriate

Very informative. I don't think I can give up my black eyeliner though :(

by NillaButterfly Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 05:02PM Report as inappropriate

I agree with most of these but sadly cannot give up my black eyeliner :(

by Bon_Bon Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 03:03PM Report as inappropriate

blue eyeshadow looks horrible on me

by aishak55 Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 02:43PM Report as inappropriate

so true

by aishak55 Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 02:39PM Report as inappropriate

I definitely plan on taking the advice on changing my foundation and finding the correct shade to match my skin. Another great fact I see useful is using a brush and powder to shade in my eyebrows instead of penciling them in and looking like a fake mask. I have also learned that by leaving off the eyeliner from my eyes make me have a more alert, awake, and fresh look. Saving the eye liner for going out or even late nights.

by vanessa_amador Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 03:05PM Report as inappropriate

Eh. Nothing new. Would like some product references in here. Always helps.

by BlackFleur145 Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 04:03PM Report as inappropriate

whoa, so disagree about black eyeliner. If applied right it really can brighten the entire look. Also, there really is nothing wrong with using a pencil on eyebrows, well, unless you're drawing one long thick line. Plus there are always brushes for blending.

by venenumletalis Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at 04:10PM Report as inappropriate

I love luminizer! I do not wear it everyday, but I have good skin, and will continue to use it. I do use black liquid MAC professional eyeliner (applied w/a brush) during the day, and people constantly tell me how well I do it. I have green eyes, and do use blue eyeshadow sometimes. Faux pas for some ... success for others. There are no blanket rules. Wear what you like, what makes you happy, & know your limitations. For example, red lipstick doesn't look good on everyone, and after a certain age, go easy w/the glitter.

by robyne00 Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 04:32PM Report as inappropriate

Loved it, I wear glitter eyeshadow sometimes and I did not realize this at all. Thanks.

by denise_pierce Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 06:03PM Report as inappropriate

Blue eye shadow is a no-go for me lol. As for mistake #6, I wear 4 shades on days when I reach for any of my quads. I use the lightest of the 2 medium shades on the inner two-thirds of my lid, then the next darkest on the outer third and in the crease. I use the lightest shade as a highlight, and the darkest to just deepen the outer V. I never considered this "fancy", it's just what I've always done and, in my opinion, it looks nice and adds depth and definition. Of course, I use natural colors, so that could be part of it

by shanna2104 Monday, October 22, 2012 at 12:32AM Report as inappropriate

Me, too, lilas. Blue eyeshadow done right can look fantastic.

by dameneko Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 05:15PM Report as inappropriate

there are some great points in this article. The embarrassing part is that I am guilty of doing a few. I do wear black eyeliner almost everyday but i dont wanna look overdone so i am going to go with a brown eyeliner during the day. I believe that i have the right foundation because it is the same color as my face and neck but YIKES to those who i have seen that have a wrong a color and dont blend well. I have seen a few people whose neck is completely different then their face but its not my place to say anything so I turn around. I have chubby cheeks so i have attempted to use the blush in ways to sculpt my cheeks but i have stopped doing that and accepted my cheeks as they are.

by danny54f Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 02:24PM Report as inappropriate

You can wear anything you want with moderation, including GLITTER AND ANY TYPE OF MAKEUP.

by Kary43 Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 05:44PM Report as inappropriate

This article was very helpful, I had the problem of flaky skin many times but now I know the cause and solution. Thank you!

by Ladybugg9 Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 12:40AM Report as inappropriate

I love blue eyeshadows no matter what this article says.

by lilas Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 10:05AM Report as inappropriate

Gasp! The article mentions Tony & Tina! I haven't thought of them in quite a while, and I miss them! Still, I will always love my glitter, and wild horses couldn't stop me from sparkling at any age!

by KarasuSparkle Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 08:55PM Report as inappropriate

I like blue, purple, light grey, mint greens.......lots of pastels for eyeshadow & black or blue liner. I also shadow in my brows with a pencil. I have naturally platinum blonde hair so my lashes & brows are the same. I have to in order for them to show up....lol! It's worth it though! ;-)

by natasha_jo_mirshak Friday, September 28, 2012 at 05:21PM Report as inappropriate

I wear more than 3 eyeshadows on most days. I think pops of blue eyeshadow (like as an eyeliner) can be pretty. I wear black eyeliner in the day. And I use a pencil on my brows. I guess I am just one big walking makeup mistake according to them.

by Chris213 Friday, September 28, 2012 at 06:43AM Report as inappropriate

I like blue eye shadow, and black eyeliner. Each person has to find what suits them the most. Some things are just common sense.

by nicky22 Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 03:23PM Report as inappropriate

I am appalled by this article. No blue eyeshadow? No glitter for anyone older than 14? No black eyeliner during the day? Who is this putz...

by elisa_vee Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 07:40AM Report as inappropriate

Wearing the wrong shade of foundation is a HUGE mistake .

by yadijane Monday, September 24, 2012 at 05:12PM Report as inappropriate

I really like a few of these. The first two are spot on. And the luminous make-up is good in small amounts, but not everything needs have shimmer and sparkle.

by Helmi Monday, September 24, 2012 at 12:38PM Report as inappropriate

You forgot the PURPLE eyeshadow! Good article, can see where I need to make changes.

by enza777 Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 06:21AM Report as inappropriate

There are so many articles and "tips and tricks" that contradict each other its difficult to know which to follow. I spend a lot of my time watching makeup tutorials on how to bring out your eyes or do a smokey eye or liner, etc. And these make up artists are using all types of colors - blues, purples, metallic and on and on. As a matter of fact, Estee Lauder has an eye shadow pallette/visual with a woman in purple eyeshadow that is absolutely gorgeous. I think that women should be able to use whatever look makes us comfortable. If trying something new, try it on a weekend or something first to get some feedback. To your writers - you should collaborate a little bit better to ensure that the information you are putting out there for us women is useful and correct. Don't give us one article of DONT'S and then post another article of DO'S (the exact opposite of the don'ts).

by flirtygirl214 Friday, September 14, 2012 at 03:54PM Report as inappropriate

Hmm, well if it's her own opinion, I am totally fine. But if this is going to be a general opinion - NO. Yes, I agree on wearing the wrong foundation, and I think thats it. Going for blue eyeshadows? Partly true. Using pencil for eyebrows - well, many still do! Not all people know how to use powder. Eyeliner in the morning? This is so wrong. Black eyeliner is proven to make your eyes look bigger. Draw one side and compare to the other side of your eye thats without it. You can tell the difference. Contouring is a more advance move in makeup, but a good contour will not be that obvious in bright day light, just enough to bring in the effect - afterall, whats the purpose of contouring if you can't use it outside?

by Colours Friday, August 24, 2012 at 09:54AM Report as inappropriate

To Miranda: It is normal to post stories with totally different advices and opinions. Every artist has his own style and likes different things. They just give us different points of view and different tips, so everybody has to decide for him/herself which one(s) to apply. You don't follow them blindly. You just pick up some things and enrich your knowledge. Art is freedom. :)

by GeraMar Friday, August 24, 2012 at 03:23AM Report as inappropriate

OK. blue shadow can be worn beautifully. The last article I read on hear says you SHOULD contour, you CAN wear blue, line inside the lip line for smaller appearance and OUTSIDE for larger. Black liner is fine whenever! Is "it" a do or don't? You shouldn't post articles that completely contradict each other! Makeup is an art and the "rules" can be adjusted accordianally!

by miranda_ledbetter Friday, August 17, 2012 at 11:33PM Report as inappropriate

Really good suggestions.

by CaroleVonAllten Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 07:39AM Report as inappropriate

I disagree with almost everything in this article. I am a makeup artist and I can tell you this is completely insane! It makes me so mad that people write advice like this that isnt true!

by megsy509 Friday, August 10, 2012 at 01:57PM Report as inappropriate

Some of these are so wrong. Blue eye shadow only works if the color is completely solid no glitter sparkles. Lips liner can work for you if you use a slow steady hand. Practicing on paper can really help you with that. Filling in your brows is not a crime especially for people with thin eyebrows. Eyeliner is fine in the day if your not working out or sweating.

by MZmilan Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 10:17PM Report as inappropriate

thx 4 e infos!

by yun_yuwa Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 11:54PM Report as inappropriate

pretty helpful

by heidihannibal33 Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 09:47AM Report as inappropriate

Definitely guilty of mismatched foundation - but only because the woman at MAC suggested I go a shade darker 'to add colour'; she was so helpful up until then I felt rude saying no.

by catherine_bouris Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 07:35AM Report as inappropriate

Oh my! I am guilty of wearing my night cream for my day cream, only because it does not contain sunscreen. Most day creams contain sunscreen which I am very sensative to. I do go and get my foundation color tested 2 timesper year, summer and winter. I do agree with most of these tips.

by Ydabney Monday, July 16, 2012 at 08:30AM Report as inappropriate

Ladies please blend the foundation into your neck!

by asiagirl4ever Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 02:28AM Report as inappropriate

I disagree with almost every aspect of this article. I'm sorry, but so many contradictions in one article doesn't give much leeway. First, women with blue eyes can wear blue eye shadow. I also disagree with the black eyeliner in the daytime? WHAT?? I can understand black heavy eyeliner should he saved for evening, but a fine line of black liner on the upper lid is not wrong! And there is nothing wrong with contouring. It works. I believe the message here is to use moderation for your day time look. The evenings are meant for more dramatic looks when it comes to your makeup!

by flirtygirl214 Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 10:59AM Report as inappropriate

I disagree with the makeup tip that women shouldn't wear blue eyeshadow. I have medium brown/auburn hair and brown eyes, and I sometimes wear blue eyeshadow, and I don't look like a clown, IMO. I also wear dark navy eyeliner on occasion. You just have to be careful and not overdo it, like wearing electric blue shiny eyeshadow, which looks really fake and just TOO much. A touch of blue on the eyes looks fine to me. If it were such a no-no, makeup companies would stop selling the stuff.

by BengalsGal Thursday, July 5, 2012 at 03:44AM Report as inappropriate

i think blue eyeshadow can definitely be pulled off

by isla42 Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 07:55AM Report as inappropriate

What if you have extremely light eyebrowns and very thin ones...what to do so they don't look so "unreal"??? I try blond eyebrow pencil and then try to blend with same color eye shadow. What would be better?

by tesbrown Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 01:33PM Report as inappropriate

I disagree with over half of these "mistakes". Blue eyeshadow can be worn well in small amounts. You can wear pencil on your brows for definition (not drawing them in), Sculpting your face is easy if you know what you are doing, and the rest of the things are pretty much common sense. This article was not helpful at all. It's your makeup, do what you want.

by Taylerbootz Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 11:40AM Report as inappropriate

Another common mistake is people applying night creams during the daytime...there is a reason they are called night creams!

by kobi_lakes Monday, June 4, 2012 at 01:13AM Report as inappropriate

I thought black eyeliner looked good with a bone color eyeshadow in the morning.. I guess not : (

by pmayra Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 03:02PM Report as inappropriate

Hmmm...interesting that blue is not a great color for dark eyes/haired woman as in the TB article "10 Things I Learned at Makeup Artist School", it states ... "For brown eyes: Brown is a neutral color, so any color will work well, says Prior. "But the most standout colors are blue and purple." I guess it depends on the shade, shimmer/no shimmer, etc...

by jcefre Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 03:10AM Report as inappropriate

at what age can you start using retinol

by mayra_alonzo Sunday, May 13, 2012 at 09:46PM Report as inappropriate

aren't we all guilty of some of these mistakes? the creepy brow pencil disaster is especially tempting these days when brows are "in the news" ... i like the shadow and brush suggestion

by alictasia Friday, May 11, 2012 at 09:49AM Report as inappropriate

I'm guilty to some of these mistakes but I do it very subtle makeup so it looks good on me! I use blue eyeshadow but use a dark blue color as a power eyeliner. I use pencil to fill in the brows because I overplucked in middle school and now have a bald spot. But I draw in short strokes so it resembles my own brow hair. And I wear black eyeliner in the daytime, but I draw it in a thin line so it can accentuate my short lashes. I don't really see these as mistakes but I can see how it can be overdone at times.

by darkangel81 Monday, May 7, 2012 at 09:51AM Report as inappropriate

I have to stop over tweezing my eyebrows.

by andyv1217 Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 08:57PM Report as inappropriate

I'm TOTALLY guilty of wearing black eyeliner ALL the time!! LOL!! I didn't think it looked that bad. I'm younger (20's) and I've never thought about the difference. I'll have to try a diff. color next time. Thanx for the "heads up"!!

by Stardust27 Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 03:05PM Report as inappropriate

I'm probably guilty of 9 of these 11 mistakes...lol, but it's interesting to see everything pointed out, so that I can try changing my ways!

by valeria_burton Monday, April 30, 2012 at 02:39PM Report as inappropriate

good to know... ;)

by charlize_adrienne Monday, April 23, 2012 at 04:59AM Report as inappropriate

hmmmm, then why does this website also have articles on how to scult your face if you shouldnt?

by olkrav319 Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 12:39AM Report as inappropriate

Ha! I'm totally guilty of black eye liner during the day. I don't know though, to me, if you line just at the base of your lashes and make the line very thin, it still accentuates even in the daytime. I won't be changing my routine, thankfully I'm only guilty of that one thing lol!

by luxylexi Monday, April 9, 2012 at 05:34PM Report as inappropriate

i still like blue shadow

by olkrav319 Monday, April 9, 2012 at 05:10PM Report as inappropriate

Very helpful.

by Biancopus Monday, April 9, 2012 at 04:52PM Report as inappropriate

Good to know

by mayra_alonzo Monday, April 9, 2012 at 03:26PM Report as inappropriate

I love it! I really don't use that much makeup except to enhance my facial features, so I'm pretty confident I don't do any of this mistakes.

by yestfl Monday, April 9, 2012 at 03:21PM Report as inappropriate

This is really true.

by eatinglipstick Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 08:16PM Report as inappropriate

Pretty good article. I have a few issues with some things, though. For instance, I have very light gray-blue eyes, and a smokey eye at night with dark blue shadow looks amazing! A very subtle light silvery blue looks cute in the daytime as well. Some people can pull off black eyeliner during the day, for example, women who have an exotic look or dark complexion. I look silly wearing black liner in the daytime, though.

by CCochran Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 11:20AM Report as inappropriate

Some good advice and some prejudice in this article. For example, the right shade of blue applied properly looks great on my eyes. A friend's coloring looks perfectly natural with black eyeliner all the time. Luminizing can make you look ghoulish or glowing with health depending on what color is used, where it's applied, and when it's worn. Conversely, matte products can make your skin look like you're dried out and desperately in need of hydration. And the fact that not every woman can or should wear red lipstick is missing from this list.

by TinkerBelles Friday, March 30, 2012 at 02:59AM Report as inappropriate

A lot of this is good advice, but scrubbing your face to get dry flakes off by itself can be really harmful. Blue can be really pretty, you just have to use the right color and how to use it. Black eyeliner is ok for people with darker complexions or hair, just not in really think lines.

by SummerOrchid Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 06:20PM Report as inappropriate

Luminating Powders/Blushes-Oh No!! Totally Aging-I did it one day and saw a jigsaw puzzle on my face-every line and ones I didn't know I had popped out and just took over the whole look. The "Wipe" immediately came out- suddenly I looked younger-never again.

by BlondeBabe Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 12:57PM Report as inappropriate

before exfoliating dry skin like crazy, find out the reason for having dry patches, cause in most cases a scrub won't fix it. Also, don't see anything wrong with black eyeliner- it's classical and works for most people. Totally agree on glitter and luminizing.

by venenumletalis Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 06:21AM Report as inappropriate

I think people have to be very careful with blue eyeshadow, but it can be done tastefully. Never say never is my motto.

by beautybody Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 10:54AM Report as inappropriate

It was usefull as a general guideline what to watch out for. Especially for people like me who use make-up because they have to and aren't all reallythat good at it. Just like the make-up tips from pro's, general guidelines according to skill level.

by Vanessadecks Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 07:01AM Report as inappropriate

What's amusing is I read this article shortly after reading articles about colors that work on everybody and makeup artist tricks that told exactly how to do several of the "mistakes" on this list. Also, blue eye shadow was on the "works for everyone" list, but is shown here as a mistake for some people. Hmmm

by tallredamanda Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 05:33AM Report as inappropriate

Good to read, being a makeup artist I have a hard time seeing ladies wearing the wrong shade of foundation. I know it is hard to find the perfect shade, I think even in drugstores or other grocery stores that sell makeup, a person should be trained to pick the right shade.

by Jonealle77 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 01:58PM Report as inappropriate

I like to wear a fine line of black liquid eye liner on my upper lash line everyday and blue eyeshadow can be gorgeous if it's the right blue!

by powerwoman033 Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 01:04PM Report as inappropriate

I love black eyeliner and like a few different shades of blue eye shadow. This is a little misleading for me.

by beautypassionata Monday, March 19, 2012 at 10:01AM Report as inappropriate

What's wrong with blue eyeshadow? Navy is awesome on brown eyes... Black eyeliner is fine during the day. The WAY you wear is applies to day and night not the color itself. Heavy or darker eyeshadow paired with black eyeliner may be more of a nighttime look, as an example. But if you keep it light on the eyelids and have a nice, neat, simple touch of black liner in the day that's perfectly acceptable. Contouring. Really? People shouldn't try to contour their faces? Shaping your face is what makes you stand out (given that it is done properly). It's obvious that you shouldn't use dark brown bronzer if you're skin is fair...The point is knowing how to create a shadow on your face that will compliment its shape or add a little bit of definition if there isn't quite enough for you. Highlighting powder isn't made to look white on your face. You shouldn't even be able to tell it's there... Should I stop wearing mascara too? Maybe even refrain from bathing everyday? Articles like this should be written by people who know what they're talking about. Readers actually listen to tips so try to get your information straight.

by alle.79 Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 01:44PM Report as inappropriate

Good tips :-)

by erica_reynoso Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 03:05PM Report as inappropriate

Getting the right foundation color can be tricky

by Kary43 Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 01:49AM Report as inappropriate

some yes some no ... black eyeliner for me is a must and same goes to slight countouring (well if you d it right and not a stripe of bronzer across the cheek) but totally agree with the wrong foundation shades & blue eyeshadow

by bryan_liew Friday, March 16, 2012 at 05:46PM Report as inappropriate

Most of these tips are valid and useful. A few seem too cut-and-dried to me. For example, I've done subtle contouring for many years and it looks totally natural - me, just a bit better!

by Jewelrydesigner Friday, March 16, 2012 at 08:13AM Report as inappropriate

I have to disagree with some tips: You can wear black eyeliner during the day. If that's what flatters your eyes do it! And you can contour your face with makeup....don't go too dark-just one shade darker than your regular foundation will do, I also really love highlighter on the bridge of your nose and on the cheek bones ;) You have to find what works best for you!

by www.KeepMeBlushing.com Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 04:53PM Report as inappropriate

"wearing black eyeliner in the day" are you kidding me? Black is a color that goes with every eyecolor, therefore making EVERY EYE POP. That is the most stupid "rule" I've ever heard of. Bobbi Brown stated that black eyeliner and mascara are the essentials and best color to make eyes stand out. STUPID ARTICLE.

by eatinglipstick Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 01:45PM Report as inappropriate

blue is great on hazel eyes... but it has to be the right kind of blue

by balbina_gutierrez Monday, March 12, 2012 at 10:19PM Report as inappropriate

I do number 2 but I can't help it. Thanks for the tips

by sportimonki13 Monday, March 12, 2012 at 07:37PM Report as inappropriate

weird, i wear black eyeliner during the day, I wear blue eyeshadow, i wear glitter etc. i get compliments all the time on my make up-and its never over the top or anything-i guess some rules ARE meant to be broken. I do agree on the sculpting & illuminating and wearing too many colours!

by judyangel101 Monday, March 12, 2012 at 10:25AM Report as inappropriate

I feel this inofrmation everyone should read and use what they need. For me looking as natural as possible works.

by sheila_almond Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 04:42PM Report as inappropriate

Some people can get away with ignoring a couple or all of these tips,but then again A LOT of people can't, and they over due it. I think this is a great article showing that people do overuse their makeup and end up looking worse rather than better. If you know how to apply it correctly, more power to ya.

by jezhicka Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 08:33PM Report as inappropriate

I disagree with two of these 'mistakes.' The first is that you should not ignore your brows. I have naturally fine blonde hair and as such my brows do not need any help, while they might not be perfect I prefer them natural to ending up with over plucked brows. The second 'mistake' that I disagree with is the use of glitter. I am in my early 20s and while I am not a club going individual I do think that it is possible to use glitter in a tasteful manner. The key is to not use too much, only use it on your eyes and if you make sure to not go crazy applying the shadow up to your brows. Also make sure to use a neutral color like colors similar to those found on Urban Decay's Naked color palettes.

by mairin_osteen Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 07:52PM Report as inappropriate

I disagree with the blue eyeshadow and the black eyeliner points. I think that the correct blue, applied correctly, can look gorgeous. I love smokey eyes done with a dark blue shadow. It's an unexpected pop. As far as the eyeliner goes, it's all in where you're going and how you're applying it. If you're going to an office job, obviously heavy kohl black eyeliner is not right. But a soft, thin black cat eye can be fun in the right environment.

by KayArrEff Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 12:32PM Report as inappropriate

If you know how to apply blue shadow & black liner correctly, then it's fine. How can there be one article talking about how to contour and highlight your face followed by another article telling you basically never to do it? A little confusing. As with anything, I think you can do pretty much whatever you want and get away with it as long as you know what you are doing. :)

by aliciascott26 Monday, March 5, 2012 at 09:33PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting read and I agree with all of those things. I also dont DO any of those things. Talk about relief! lol.

by meldanielle Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 07:32PM Report as inappropriate

this article is such crap.

by michelle_y_lee Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 09:08PM Report as inappropriate

I'm so so sick of hearing people say how "wrong" blue eyeshadow is. I feel like discrediting everything else they're saying as a source who can't be trusted. Blue eyeshadow can be fun and beautiful, especially on brown-eyed girls like me. I love my blue eyeshadow/liner/mascara and I'll wear it with pride and always encourage others to do the same. After all, why should anyone else care if we wear blue or not? Makeup should be fun, not just what experts consider "appropriate".

by emigirl Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 06:17AM Report as inappropriate

great article, but I love me some black eyeliner during the day! just soften it with shadow on top, then you won't look so crazy/goth.

by emilyvonrosco Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 06:50PM Report as inappropriate

I'm still gonna do whatever I want with makeup >:)

by FinalFlash Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 04:58PM Report as inappropriate

Helpful but I still feel the need to wear black eyeliner during the day.

by mccombss Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 09:48AM Report as inappropriate

Great article, I wear black eyeliner all the time. I will try something different and I never wear blue eyeshadow, yuck! I used to try and sculpt my cheeks but now I wear mostly natural colors since I am getting older. I am glad to know the queenphoto (my daughter) hasn't wore the blue eyeshadow either. Yea for you!

by crazyangel Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 05:26PM Report as inappropriate

ALWAYS prep the skin! Wash your face with a gentle soap in the morning (NO acids or peroxides!), pat dry with a clean towel. If skin is dry, use a gentle moisturizer. I personally like to let it soak in for about 30 min then rinse face water, to remove excess, but keep moisture, because my face gets very oily throughout the day. Then apply a primer to face and eyelids. If lips are dry put a chapstick on before lipstick. If they are peeling, mix some sugar and olive oill into a small paste, then you a toothbrush, or your fingers to rub it on you lips. DONT rub to hard and for too long or your lips may get irratated/and or bleed. Rinse off and aply a chapstick. If you dont have time, just apply a chapstick, AVOID LIPSTICK AND LIPGLOSS, they will not only highlighter the peeling spots, but will look clumpy and goopy. BIG no no.

by katprincess Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 02:58PM Report as inappropriate

Ew, I never wear blue eyeshadow!

by queenphoto Friday, February 10, 2012 at 03:05PM Report as inappropriate

Good article. Agree with it all. Especially the contouring! If you don't know what you're doing you will end up looking like an amateur drag queen!!not a good look! lol.

by GlamDoll Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 10:41PM Report as inappropriate

Never thought about the black eyeline during the day , I could switch to brown on top , I never wear bottom eyeliner

by hayleyxonewjersey Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 04:29AM Report as inappropriate

great

by darksecret Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 09:06AM Report as inappropriate

In Asia, the girls typically wear foundation that is too light to brighten their faces.

by xbunny Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 08:42PM Report as inappropriate

This is interesting... I cant agree with #9 .. I would look crazy without my eyeliner on throughout the day!

by lepeka_beautybabblez Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at 06:36PM Report as inappropriate

hmmmm

by cielona_boco Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at 09:03PM Report as inappropriate

I think some of these are subjective-they can be pulled off if they are done correctly. Blue eyeshow, penciled in brows and glitter (I don't wear glitter myself but I can appreciate it if its done correctly) and if an eyeshadow palette comes with 4 colors, its okay to wear them if you know where to apply the colors.- again- can be done, if done correctly.

by msbrown822 Monday, January 30, 2012 at 10:37AM Report as inappropriate

I've definatley been guilty of some of these. The horror when your already out an you see that faint orange foundation line along your chin. Ack!

by Coffee_Black Friday, January 27, 2012 at 07:19AM Report as inappropriate

My brother and his friend sat me down one day and told me glitter wasn't sexy don't wear glitter... I haven't since!

by modinosaur Saturday, January 21, 2012 at 10:54PM Report as inappropriate

Excellent tips! I agree with all of them, but I also agree with the commenters who point out that some of these rules don't apply to everyone and/or 100% of the time. A few people CAN wear blue eyeshadow and sometimes a little glitter is fun. :-)

by tallredamanda Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 05:42AM Report as inappropriate

I totally agree with this. Wearing the wrong shad of foundation, powder, BB cream, or concealer can make you look like you have a mask on. :(

by PrettyGossip.com Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 11:04PM Report as inappropriate

I agree with most of these tips but not all of it. I apply black eyeliner during the day and it looks great cause I'm very neat and I'm doing it for quite a few years. So no, I don't agree with that rule. And also, I know a lot of people who appy black eyeliner during the day and if they do it correctly it looks great. Also about the glitter, if you are going out clubbing or celebrating New Years Eve, why not? If you buy some quality pigmented glitter, and know exactly where on your eye lid to apply it. So, another 'tip' I don't agree with.

by linche0starligh Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 05:27AM Report as inappropriate

i like to wear eyeliner during the day only on top all the time an d it looks fine

by Nicole2814 Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 10:33AM Report as inappropriate

Most of these tips are excellent. But I agree with the previous reviewer; not all of them apply to everyone. It IS possible for someone other than a makeup professional to do some facial contouring with makeup subtly and effectively. And a THIN line of black eyeliner during the day (dotted in between the roots of the lashes) can be a great way to make lashes look thicker in a subtle way. Otherwise, lots of great info here!

by Jewelrydesigner Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 07:40PM Report as inappropriate

I only broke the first two rules, but it was the Sephora SA's fault...she helped me pick it out and tested it on my skin. I agree with the people before me, some of the rules i don't agree with. Blue works if done right. And the whole don't contouring thing seems off. Women are told to not over do it on the make up, but make up should enhance what they already have and then they're showed to highlight this and that, and add color to shape this and that. Then in the end it should only be done by professionals?

by Minibear Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 01:45PM Report as inappropriate

I like to wear eyeliner during the day but I keep it to the top of my eyes and don't apply it to the bottom of my eyes anymore.

by MissXu Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 04:57PM Report as inappropriate

I don't agree with a lot of these "rules." I think makeup is meant to be played with. Blue eyeshadow, glitter and black eyeliner are wearable if done correctly! Boo to rules!!!

by erika_kim Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 08:14AM Report as inappropriate

Wow....spot on,totally agree with these suggestions,lol@ the illuminating bit,am soooooo guilty of that,but duly noted and I also wear a slightly darker foundation cos my face is actually brighter than my neck

by yetunde Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 05:09AM Report as inappropriate

i actually feel lucky now that blue eyeshadow actually works now

by kitten94 Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 07:20PM Report as inappropriate

But i don't agree with the black eyeliner thing.. if you use a soft smudgy liner you can accent your eyes beautifully.. just don't attack your waterline with it

by lelalu100 Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 02:58PM Report as inappropriate

I think some of these are true.. especially the foundation and eye brow ones.. otherwise you look a bit wacked out

by lelalu100 Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 02:53PM Report as inappropriate

I agree definitely make sure your neck and face aren't 2 diffeerent colors!

by sportimonki13 Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 03:06PM Report as inappropriate

I agree on the part of not using a pencil for brows! Most of the time when I go to make up counters, SAs there ask me what I do with my brows because they look naturally thick in a nice way but it didn't seem I use a pencil to draw them at all. Thanks to Bobbi Brown for suggesting a brown eye shadow look very natural on brows. :)

by celinedejesus Sunday, December 25, 2011 at 01:43PM Report as inappropriate

Dont ever be afraid to explain, i MEAN explain to the woman whose waxing and tweezing your eye brows. I went in for my 50th time and the woman took more hair off on my right so now im doing a 3 month "no wax/teeze" to grow them back. Im 18 and my mother explained to me they will be extremely hard to grow back once im older so i must be very careful. She tells me she envys me because i allowed my eyebrows to say thick and shaped to where they just looked cleaned up because she had to learn the hard way in getting her eye brows done. Im always looking up a way for her to get her eyebrows back :)

by xMoonLiteRose Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 12:35PM Report as inappropriate

i always thought that wearing a shade darker helped with imperfections..i always looked so pale either way but im still learning how to bronze. Through out highschool it was noticeable when others go too dark on their foundation..it was creepy to see their arms a different color than their face.

by xMoonLiteRose Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 12:28PM Report as inappropriate

Wearing blue eyeshadow isn't a bad thing especially since they have those mineral eyeshadows that go on real light and you build your color

by Only1KimmieD Thursday, December 22, 2011 at 10:41AM Report as inappropriate

Loved the read, for what it was. I can find some of my own mistakes here. But I absolutely love the comments. Bravo!

by brandi918 Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 02:15PM Report as inappropriate

I Dont agree with the eyeliner or illuminating make up. I wear this foundation that has sparkly stuff in it, and people have complimented me on it (Maybe it has something to do with me being 16 too) . My eyes are already big and always look awake so I put the eyeliner on, But besides that a lots on point. But I do have to say, the writer doesn't sound very adventurous when it comes to makeup. Her makeup style of choice is kind of bland, in my opinion. Then again my opinion doesn't matter much anyways :) over all I liked it

by makayla_baca Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 09:55PM Report as inappropriate

A good read - although regarding #9 - I have had white blond eyebrows all my life and would like to know more about the waxy powder used as a brow filler PLEASE!

by julimonster Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 06:39PM Report as inappropriate

Worth reading ...even if you dont agree with everything.

by Belladonnerose Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 08:56PM Report as inappropriate

good article

by kmb1129 Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 04:42PM Report as inappropriate

who do they get to write these articles?? are you kidding me about the blue eyeshadow? come on, general statements like these prove the writer is an amateur.

by jamiemikal13 Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 12:14PM Report as inappropriate

Should be MANDATORY READING for anyone getting started with makeup or who's been wearing it a long time and thinks she knows it all (like me). I wore that Luminizing Powder and thought I was just ethereal looking until I was told "you look really strange, like an alien, all glowing" ... looked in the mirror, sure enough it was pitch black outside and you could read a book beside me.

by islands4me Monday, December 12, 2011 at 08:57AM Report as inappropriate

I like blue eyeshadow!

by patricia89 Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 05:20PM Report as inappropriate

Brava to the woman who said makeup is an artistic expression with no absolutes. Long live Lady Gaga! Granted, I don't want to look like Mimi of the Drew Carey show, 'cuz that's not artistic, it's just sad. :) But I'm a light-skinned, blue-eyed brunette with some grey, and a brown eyeliner just looks wrong on me. The black liner and blue shadow I wear are muted and silvery, and I know how to apply them so it looks good. and at almost 62, I still get compliments.

by rain_adkins Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 02:06PM Report as inappropriate

Yes definitely about applying it right when it comes to eyeshadows. Although some shades of blue suit people with certain eye/hair colours better than others! and I love my black eyeliner, any time of day :)

by RaraGiggles89 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 05:46AM Report as inappropriate

For years, I've read dire warnings about blue eyeshadow. I am a brown-eyed natural redhead, and always receive compliments while wearing carefully applied and blended blue eyeshadow. I agree, it is all in the application.

by Gingy555 Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 03:38PM Report as inappropriate

Nope, it's not in the color but how you use and blend it. Any color will make you look like clown if there is no proper blending and harmonization done. It is easier to blame the shadows than our own work of hand...

by FabulousKath Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 02:01PM Report as inappropriate

I agree with some of this but I wear black eyeliner all the time. It enhances my eyes, it doesn't make them look tired.

by voyager24 Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 11:31AM Report as inappropriate

I don't think there are any mistakes in makeup. I view makeup as an artistic expression. Just because it may not look good on one person does not mean it will not look good on another.

by shill822 Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at 11:31AM Report as inappropriate

i always waer black eyeliner druing the day

by Nicole2814 Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 06:48AM Report as inappropriate

At the age of 42 , I should avoid most of all those mistkes I do still now. reading this article makes me knew them. I'm going to wash my face now and start over again.

by nevierdahanian Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 11:14PM Report as inappropriate

absolutely disagree with this. if the colours are chosen right and blended well, it''l be fine

by la_belle Monday, November 14, 2011 at 05:24PM Report as inappropriate

Have to disagree with the black liner one. If done right, it is great for daytime in my opinion.

by MsAlli Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 08:23AM Report as inappropriate

You guys must not be Nars fans, considering Francois has come out with lots of blue eyeshadows recently and every time I see a picture of someone wearing them, they're certainly not 70s ish. Or, I guess, not Urban Decay, Too Faced, MUFE, etc., etc. fans. I think it entirely depends on contrast--if you're low contrast, blue eyeshadow can be too shocking compared to, say, pale skin/blond hair/light eyes. If you're high contrast, it's just like any other color.

by mneiai Friday, November 11, 2011 at 01:15PM Report as inappropriate

All good advice!

by HeideC Friday, November 11, 2011 at 12:04PM Report as inappropriate

I didn't realize those worst things i used to do in my face until such time i read this article, it's kinda interesting to know about make ups , it's helpful.

by selle_lou Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 02:11AM Report as inappropriate

thanks for the tips, wearing the right foundation shade is very important.

by shar_r Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate

So true. And so many women clueless.

by tiffany_gallehugh Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 02:31PM Report as inappropriate

I must say, this is amazing article ! So true! I am sure that every woman has made at least one of this "mistakes", so do I. I am so addicted to the black eyeliner, and I think it is more a personal opinion, and discussable theme, about make up, standards, styles and habits . Although, great work! Like the article! Regards Beauties Factory UK

by BFactoryUK Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 06:24AM Report as inappropriate

Mostly great advice IMHO, however, blue eyeshadow can be very becoming if done correctly, and black eyeliner in the daytime can also be tasteful if not overdone.

by GIJill Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 06:58AM Report as inappropriate

~* i love wearing any color eye liner*~

by hippie95 Friday, November 4, 2011 at 07:13AM Report as inappropriate

I always wear black eyeliner, it helps for a more dramatic look because I have such light lashes

by jordanmarie Monday, October 31, 2011 at 02:36PM Report as inappropriate

black eyeliner helps me look more awake

by anna_davis Monday, October 31, 2011 at 07:48AM Report as inappropriate

This is awesome

by Flicky_95 Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 08:38PM Report as inappropriate

I finding a lot of articles here are negatively charged. Can we get some positive, do-these-things-because-they're-good-for-you articles?

by adancingnancie Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 08:52AM Report as inappropriate

Over or undertweezing is definitely one of those things that changes your entire face!

by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 07:32PM Report as inappropriate

I'm guity of 2 and 5. In my partial defense, my skin is so dry that avoiding any risk of flakes means going without makeup on those places. (There's only so much sleep time I'm willing to sacrifice.) For many of the rest, I agree with the other post about this being very conservative. I always thought makeup was about fun and fantasy. The cultural obsession with lady-like naturalness is beginning to become a drag.

by krycekov Friday, October 21, 2011 at 01:23PM Report as inappropriate

This is all so true!

by MysticMeercat Friday, October 21, 2011 at 06:55AM Report as inappropriate

This article seems overly conservative. If I don't wear black eyeliner during the daytime what am I going to wear? Brown doesn't give the same sharp clean look that black does. I love colored liners but not every day. I've never noticed or heard of black liner making people look tired. I look like I'm about to keel over if I wear no liner at all or a light colored liner. If anything the black makes me look more awake. I love glitter. The only time I think it looks bad is if the person is oily or wearing too much or too dark of blush. If you look like you're bathing in it that's just silly but if you use it to highlight or just a touch on your face and neck it can look cute. Blue with bright red/pink lipstick and bright red/pink blush on ultra pale skin looks like you're trying to be a clown but that isn't the only way to wear it. I have light blues, electric blues, teals and a blurple, all of which I love and use and never look like a doll. Having three or less colors in your eyeshadow? I rarely do four or more, but I see it done in cute ways all the time, particularly with NYX Sugarpill. I don't enjoy doing my makeup just to accentuate the features I have, partly because my features suck but also because I like it to be fun. Doing your makeup should be an experiment everyday and giving yourself so many rules on what you can or can't use or do just seems stifling.

by el_fleming Friday, October 21, 2011 at 06:03AM Report as inappropriate

I also think black eyeliner is okay during the day... and I sometimes wear a dash of blue (I have blue eyes, too!).

by dawnrager Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 07:21PM Report as inappropriate

Guilty of the black eyeliner, can't go without eyeliner!

by martha85 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 10:18PM Report as inappropriate

Truer words have never been spoken about blue eyeshadow--I am always so frustrated when people try to get me to wear it because it will bring out my blue eyes. No, wrong. It will not do that, but it will bring out my (ubiquitous) under eye circles. UGLY

by amandaizcool Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 07:50PM Report as inappropriate

the black eyeliner is fine during the day. i dont think you look tired, at all

by aprillynnnxo Monday, October 17, 2011 at 06:29PM Report as inappropriate

without wearing black eye liner i look like i havent slept in days. so i dont really agaree

by amandashleyx3 Monday, October 17, 2011 at 04:32PM Report as inappropriate

i dont agree with the black eyeliner thing. When I dont where my black eyeliner people always comment on how tired i look and I can tell that my eyes look more big and open with black eyeliner

by anna_davis Monday, October 17, 2011 at 03:30PM Report as inappropriate

Wow....I have done almost all of these things and never looked crazy or been told that I am doing it wrong....I think black eyeliner is fine especially if you have dark lashes and hair...I also think blue eyeshadow is fine as long as you do it right

by dtrivi215 Friday, October 14, 2011 at 12:32PM Report as inappropriate

There's nothing wrong with eyeliner in the daytime, especially if your hair is dark. Just go easy on it - a light, thin line - and then smudge it with a Q-tip. It ends up being an indistinct grey darkening around the lashes (which defines your eyes in a subtle way), instead of a visible dark black or brown line. Well applied makeup should always look like you are not wearing any, especially in the daytime.

by Odori Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 09:16PM Report as inappropriate

There is a lot of good information in this article especially about over tweezing eyebrows. So for all the ladies in your early 20's and up, don't over do it when tweezing or you'll end up with little or no brows later on!

by mary_jackson Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 11:06AM Report as inappropriate

Some of these aren't really mistakes, but rather what people are capable of doing. Wearing eyeliner in the daytime isn't too bad if you don't overdo it.

by MissXu Monday, October 10, 2011 at 06:49PM Report as inappropriate

the first few are great,,, the rest? pshttt... please you can wear whatever you want as long as you have the personality to go with it I wear neon pink , orange, purple or red lipstick everyday... i can pull it off... but other people might look a bit silly doing that.. do what you are comfortable with.. glitter can be damaging to your skin... and make you look a bit drag .. but if its your thing go for it

by lelalu100 Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 07:44PM Report as inappropriate

If it's done tastefully I think some of these are a do!

by Only1KimmieD Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 05:32PM Report as inappropriate

I think this is crap! Most people can pull these off (blue eyshadow, black eyeliner, glitter, contouring, etc). I think people should be creative and expressive through makeup and be able to do what they want.

by ashleygaa Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 09:40AM Report as inappropriate

This article really help us to avid the mistakes which can be harmful to our skin. I do not like to do much makeup. So that I realize that i am far away from these mistakes. But it is much informative to many people to avoid their day to day mistakes about the makeup.

by carol_hardin Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 04:05AM Report as inappropriate

Everything they said is not only true, but also quite entertaining. The thick black liner on both the lashline and the waterline looks too dark for daytime and makes the eye appear smaller.

by katiespeaking Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 12:59PM Report as inappropriate

I don't think the person that wrote this knows a single thing about makeup!!!!! Black eyeliner is always good and goes with anything. Also alot of people look awesome in blue eyeshadow. I think whoever wrote this needs a cosmetic wake up

by jafakristy Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 08:28AM Report as inappropriate

I agree with everything, but the black eyeliner, too! If it isn't a hard black, and is done thinly, as close to the lash-line as possible, then smudged a bit, it looks wonderful on everyone! A brown-black is good too. I DO think all the way, under the eye is too much. Save that for night. (:

by DaenerysGlow Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 12:22AM Report as inappropriate

I dont know who write this crap! No black eye liner during the day? Get the F**k outta here!

by nikki_reese Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 04:26PM Report as inappropriate

Great article & ill admit I am guilty of a few, but not very many.

by lindsey_m Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 02:56PM Report as inappropriate

I feel better reading this article, it made me realize i'm not making too many make-up mistakes!

by murph2mr Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 11:54AM Report as inappropriate

This is a very good argument. I'll admit that I tend to ignore my eyebrows because I get scared that someone is going to over tweeze them because they grow so sparsly. And I don't over do it with the pencil. Blue eyeshadow can look good if you to it right (I'm not one of those people, so I don't try as much anymore.) Over all good read. Very informative.

by msbrown822 Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at 11:47AM Report as inappropriate

some great tips and things to definitely think about!

by Breton Monday, September 19, 2011 at 07:09PM Report as inappropriate

I have so much difficulty finding the right foundation for my skin. I go up one shade and it looks like I have a tanned face, I go down one shade and I look like the walking dead. I swap brands and powders and yet I've never been able to find the right colour for me. This is the most frustrating thing for me. As for eye liner - I think you can wear it during the day but in moderation! If you wear it right it can really make your eyes pop!

by missie_mousie Monday, September 19, 2011 at 03:38PM Report as inappropriate

I agree completely about the luminizing products! There are so many women with totally luminated under-eyes - very easy to go overboard. Inner corner is key I think.

by tarynone Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 07:42PM Report as inappropriate

I love blue shadow and liner! Wear it all the time and have blue contacts, don't think it looks horrible at all! shame on you guys~

by AKGALnIowa Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 03:07PM Report as inappropriate

I have used blue on my eyes, i think its all about blending it well with other colors so you dont look like a clown.

by gaej19 Monday, September 12, 2011 at 02:13PM Report as inappropriate

i just read another article highlighting blues as the new it shade for this fall - and then this says no blue eyeshadow! go figure...i do agree w/ the foundation tip though. i've found myself switching to a lighter shade in the fall/winter after my summer tan fades!

by jenstar313 Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10:03AM Report as inappropriate

hahaha, the glitter and luminizing ones were funny!

by Mysterylady Monday, September 12, 2011 at 09:58AM Report as inappropriate

well I will definetly think of these when I put my makeup on tomorrow

by aguifra14 Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 04:32PM Report as inappropriate

Ok, I was gifted with no butt and a big belly. But I was also given big blue eyes and long eyelashes. I wear my blue eye shadow and my black eyeliner during the day. But it has taken me many years to get it just right. The blues are more of slate/gray blue. The eye liner is a very fine line for the day, thicker at night. It can be done, but again it has to be done right!

by amyleeparker Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 04:53PM Report as inappropriate

disagree with the blue eyeshadow...just be smart and use counter-colors and you should be fine. Also black eyeliner is for everyday!

by janellelora Monday, September 5, 2011 at 02:45PM Report as inappropriate

you can wear black eyeliner during the day, as long as its not too intense and you either smudge it out a bit or just have some liquid eyeliner on. As for dry skin and make up..ALWAYS exfoliate or use a moisturizing cream before applying foundation, or else the make up will look bad! And..the highlighter part..always use on some areas of the face and sparingly..because you'll end up looking like a grease ball.

by kristiannaraj Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 10:38AM Report as inappropriate

I agree with the eyebrow definer thing-waxy powders work much better and look so natural! But I'm totally guilty of the black eyeliner in the daytime! I guess I should switch to brown :)

by vfalkow Friday, September 2, 2011 at 01:14PM Report as inappropriate

I personally don't think wearing black eyeliner during the day is bad. I understand the issue of blue eyeshadow. I don't really see a lot of women wearing it. I used to wear it, but very lightly blended and I still didn't really like it that much. Good info though!

by charity_james_hubbard Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 06:15PM Report as inappropriate

WHOA, WHOA,WHOA!!!!! No black eyeliner during the day? That's absurd. And I can rock blue. Almost anyone can if they find the right shade and know how to apply it.

by kalosa82 Monday, August 29, 2011 at 07:02PM Report as inappropriate

I agree with the eyebrow thing because they definitley don't grow back. I think blue eyeshadow is OK but you have to find the right color for your tone and always blend.

by RoleModel Monday, August 29, 2011 at 12:16AM Report as inappropriate

Fun to read :)

by martha85 Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 01:54PM Report as inappropriate

Blue eyeshadow makes my hazel eyes pop and they appear more green-ish which I really like...nothing wrong with that but when it's too shiny/sparkly it can make you look like a prostitute plus like the black liner, it is too much for daytime use. I had a problem applying makeup over my peeling skin...it looked awful. Thank God I found these little exfoliating cloths from Target that are similar to loofah but not as harsh on your skin... they take away all the dead skin and blackheads and make my skin super soft...don't need to worry about looking ridiculous anymore!

by ArmenianGal Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 06:03PM Report as inappropriate

I think most of the tips are dead on, but when it comes to eye shadows and lip liner its all about the shade and how you apply it.

by stephgal Friday, August 26, 2011 at 07:46PM Report as inappropriate

Hey... I like blue shadow... :(

by Bon_Bon Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 11:38PM Report as inappropriate

I don't entirely agree with two of these. First is the blue eyeshadow. Maybelline has this quad of eyeshadows. On it, it tells you where to put the eyeshadow. I have one that comes with shades of purple and blue that look amazing! (: I think blue is not an everyday color, but for special occasions, it is fine.

by bonjournikkie Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 04:52PM Report as inappropriate

This is funny, blue eyeshadow is the only color that suits me, and big time, too. If I apply anything in more natural brownish colors, people start asking me, "Are you all right? You look sick." Natural colors just kill me on the spot, while blues and pinks make me look healthy and, strange as it sounds, natural.

by irene_woodhead Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 12:08PM Report as inappropriate

Ahhh come on now! I have seen some ladies pull-off the blue eye shadow--The key is the right shade of blue for your complexion, not over doing it and good blending.

by pepperglo5 Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 11:35AM Report as inappropriate

Oops, I didn't realise choice and self-expression were mistakes. I'll have to get that programmed right out of me.

by anastasia_talen Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 11:07AM Report as inappropriate

Remember in the 90's when it was cool to wear brown lipliner with a brick red lipstick! My eyebrows are growing in and I haven't touched them since April. I always measured them by the snout part of my nose, come to find out it's supposed to be the bridge. So now I'm trying to grow them out and get them fuller. I noticed though that I have more white eyebrows than brown anymore! As far as the black eyeliner, I wear it all the time! I also wear blue eyeshadow. A little does make my dark hair/eyes look good.

by Only1KimmieD Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 08:56AM Report as inappropriate

Great article with what we should avoid and suggested solutions. The "We confess" area was also fun to read. At my age, 54, I have slowly moved to less is more. My routine each day, morning and night includes a clean face with a good hydration product along with drinking plenty of water. Many friends and family members comment on how smooth my face skin is to the touch. I'm happy to go with or without makeup. Dawn

by DawnLane Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 08:26AM Report as inappropriate

I have to agree with other comments. Some of these advice isn't exactly correct. I'm one of those (lucky?) people who have fair skin, blue eyes and dark hair - blue eyeshadows really SUIT me and compliment skin and eyes. Same with black eye liner, it usually looks vulgar on blondes but appropriate on brunettes and not only at night. Everything is good if you know measure!

by datura Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 04:44PM Report as inappropriate

Well.... I wasn't surprised at some of the first of these, but I'm guilty of going too pale on my foundation, not too dark. Cosmeticians keep putting me in mediums, which I think make me look awful and jaundiced..as for flakes, I can't ever remember having them on my face. I'm "blessed" with oily skin (I say blessed because us shine-time girls tend to wrinkle less - look at my Mom!). Anyone can wear any color eyeshadow, as long as you keep it in a little (1/2") sideways "V" at the outside of your eyelid I agree with whoever said that navy and rich blues work where pastel won't. Black eyeliner? I've seen it done bad (really bad!!!!) and I've seen it done well. I generally line almost all across my upper lid, but only about a third of the way in from the outer corner on my bottom lid, and I generally use violet, not black. Black is too harsh on me, even at night. She is right about the sculpting business, there are better ways to "plump" your lips, and I haven't seen any daytime illuminations locally that were due to makeup. Here in S. Texas, it's 104 and it has been and will be that hot for two months both ways. We glow because we sweat, and there's no way to stop it. (Thank you, Bare Minerals Mineral Veil, but I have to keep putting it on!) A little glitter on a night out is great, but don't overdo. And my eyebrows are a mess, I have pock marks in the middle of them (I had chicken pox really really bad when I was 16) so a pencil, lightly done with short, choppy strokes in the direction of the natural hair growth actually makes me look even for a change. I suppose everything can be overdone, but I'm shocked at how many of these "blunders" I've seen done, and done well...

by thr3ddzgirl Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 03:34PM Report as inappropriate

I have to disagree with some of these "mistakes". I love black liquid liner, and for daytime it looks very clean with a skin tone matching eyeshadow. I also like blue eyeshadow. I don't put it from eyebrow to lids, but rather in the crease and blend it gradually upward into (once again) a skin tone matching shadow.

by olga_cirlugea Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 02:53PM Report as inappropriate

Whol is this make up artist Patel? Make up is meant to be fun,not to be taken too seriously and ther are no rules. We all agree looking like a clown when you aren't one is a bit of a stretch but some of these no- no's are ridiculous. You can so totally wear blue without looking like you've got a black eye,black eyed liner during the day means I actually look awake and pencil or eyeshadow on eyebrows depend on whatever the user prefers. Make up is very indiviadualistic and to put these no-no's on make up is just simply old fashioned and ridiculous!

by Supercatdoll Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 02:13PM Report as inappropriate

A little black eyeliner under the lashes, followed by dark brown, is the best for me and seems to hold up the longest. Also, I HAVE to use an eyebrow pencil since I have no eyebrows anymore (alopecia). If I sharpen it well and go with tiny thin strokes, it looks pretty good.

by veedersue Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 01:39PM Report as inappropriate

YIKES! I guess I am one hot mess!

by bernie_maurer Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 01:32PM Report as inappropriate

I disagree with a lot of these. There's a time and place for everything.

by thr33things Friday, August 19, 2011 at 05:15PM Report as inappropriate

I'm guilty of the black eye liner, I guess it's time to start changing things up a little bit.

by taryn.romero Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 09:29AM Report as inappropriate

I'm totally guilty of over tweezing, penciling in my eyebrows, and using glitter. oops.

by ladyboarder9669 Sunday, August 14, 2011 at 11:30AM Report as inappropriate

Bahahaha guilty of a few of these.

by volta Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 09:02PM Report as inappropriate

Blue shadow can definetly be done wrong, light shades make my eyes look bruised or highlight my dark circles. Darker blues like indigo or navy I think are fine.

by sarah_m Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 08:58PM Report as inappropriate

Don't agree at all with the blue eye shadow comment! I've worn it for years and love the way it looks, if it's done right and only on the lid! I never blend beyond the crease, that's where you get your clown look!

by sonia_silveroli Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 07:42PM Report as inappropriate

The blue shadow one brought back memories, whoa the beauty mistakes I made in high school..yikes!

by darkcocoa Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 06:30PM Report as inappropriate

this is really interesting

by vanillasummer Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 04:34PM Report as inappropriate

great article., but I totally agree with beautyGodmade88- there is nothing wrong with black eyeliner, especially for brunettes.

by venenumletalis Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 02:44PM Report as inappropriate