Myth: You need a tinted concealer to colour-correct certain flaws. Truth: We can see why this seemed like a wicked-cool idea back in 1989, since the colour wheel, green does indeed cancel out red. On your face, however, without expert application, there’s a decent chance you’ll end up looking like the Incredible Hulk. And experts [...]
Be careful when layering Vitamin C serum with other acidic products. Vitamin C isn’t pH-compatible with retinol, and both are ineffective when worn together. Plus combining vitamin C with AHAs (alpha hydroxy acid) can be extremely irritating to the skin. Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor
If you get marooned without your favourite concealer, check the cap of your foundation bottle. The makeup that has collected there is somewhat thicker and perfect for covering up flaws. Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor
To speed the healing of a pimple, crush an aspirin, and blend it with water to make a paste. Aspirin contains a high concentration of salicylic acid, the same beta hydroxy acid that’s in countless blemish products. Just be sure to dilute it with water to avoid irritation, and skip the trick altogether if you’re [...]
Because of the heat on your skin, fingers can be the ultimate blending tool, especially for fragile areas like under the eyes. To set concealer over dark circles, lay the pad o your middle or ring finger lightly on top of the skin for 10 to 15 seconds to warm the cover-up and allow it [...]
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