12 Tips Every Girl Must Know For A More Efficient Makeup Routine

By Wei Yin on 14 Feb 2020

Digital Editor

Regardless of whether you are a makeup novice or expert, knowing some tips and tricks can really help to save time and let you achieve your desired makeup look.

So, here are 12 makeup tips that will make your everyday makeup routine more efficient.

Read on to find out more!

#1 Mix moisturiser into your foundation if it's too drying for your skin

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If your foundation is too matte or drying on your skin for your liking, mix a small portion of moisturiser with a pump of foundation, then apply as usual. The moisturiser hydrates your skin while giving your face a dewy look.

#2 Powder your eyebrows before filling them in

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Dab some powder onto your eyebrows before you fill them in as this takes away any excess sebum on your face and any stickiness from your foundation. It will help to make your drawn on eyebrow smudge-proof and last all day long.

#3 Remove excess product on your mascara wand before using

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Swipe off some of the excess product on your mascara wand onto a piece of tissue so that you can apply without worrying if it will smudge onto your eyelids or not. It also prevents clumpy looking lashes!

Read this post to find out three easy ways to keep your eyelashes curled and perky all day.

#4 Know how to highlight and contour your face the right way

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Different face shapes require different highlight and bronzer application to add colour and create shadow for a slimmer look.

Read this post on how to apply highlighter and bronzer according to your face shape.

#5 Change up the way you apply blusher

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Too much blusher will make you look like a clown and the wrong way of applying will not give the best results. You should change up how you apply blusher according to the occasion and your face shape to achieve a different look once in a while.

Read this post to find out how.

#6 Use your lipstick for other purposes and save time

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If you prefer having more time to sleep than use it to apply makeup, this one trick will help you save all the time you need! Simply use your liquid lipstick for your lips, dab some onto your cheeks then blend and can even be used on your eyelids as eyeshadow.

#7 Damp makeup sponge for dewy finish, dry makeup sponge for matte finish

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Wet your makeup sponge and squeeze out the excess water, then use it to blend your foundation if you are looking for a dewy finish.

If you have oily skin and would prefer a matte finish, use a dry makeup sponge instead.

Check out these affordable beauty sponges that work amazingly well!

#8 Powder your under eyes after applying concealer

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Even if you are going for the dewy look, make sure you still powder your under eyes after applying concealer. You wouldn't want your concealer to smudge and crease and put all your efforts to waste!

#9 Use a card as a shield when applying mascara

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Prevent a makeup mishap when applying mascara by using a card as a shield. No more mascara smudges on your eyelids!

#10 Apply eyeshadow on your eyeliner

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If your eyeliner always smudges, apply some eyeshadow on top of your eyeliner to mattify it and prevent it from smudging in the middle of the day.

Use black eyeshadow on top of black eyeliner and brown eyeshadow on top of brown eyeliner.

#11 Make your lipstick last all day

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There are some easy ways to make your lipstick last as long as possible such as blotting and lining your lips. Read this post to find out how to make your lipstick look perfect and long-lasting so you won't have to keep re-applying.

#12 Apply makeup under natural light

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