For years I avoided dramatic makeup for fear of making a mistake,
with no means of correcting it. I love color, but the fallout from a
bright pigment seemed unavoidable, always threatening to mess up all my
hard work. So I always retreated back to safe neutrals.
The big change came while watching tutorials from Beautylish
community members, as well as pros likeBilly B and James Vincent. I
realized that everyone (even those who do this for a living everyday)
makes makeup mistakes. All it takes is a little skill, and some fun
tricks, to clean up and move forward. Becoming good at makeup
application isn’t about doing things perfectly every time—it’s about
knowing what to do when things don’t go as planned. Learn these easy
techniques and tricks, and you'll be ready to tackle beauty risks and
clean up unwanted blips and drips.
Do Your Eyes First
There are several ways to eradicate shadow fallout. The easiest is to
do your eyes first, before doing the foundation or the concealer. This
way you can easily clean the face after the eyes are done and move on
from there. If you’re really worried about a ton of pigment falling,
hold a tissue taught beneath the eye as you work.
Master the Drag Powder Trick
I learned my favorite trick from Billy B in this colorful eyeshadow
tutorial—an old drag trick that’s great to know when using
super-pigmented shadows. Dip a powder brush into colorless, loose
powder. Gently tap the powder onto the cheeks so that it sits on top of
the skin.
Now when you work on the eyes, the pigment will fall onto the powder instead of directly on the face.
Once you finish the eyes, take a clean brush and simply brush the
powder away with a quick flick. Any pigment that may have gotten through
to the skin should be minimal, and can be easily blended out.
Use The Right Tools
If you do get makeup in the wrong place there are some good products
that can help make targeted cleanup a snap. You can always use a cotton
swab dipped in a bit of makeup remover, but that can be cumbersome if
you’re traveling or are out for the evening. One solution is Targeted
Eye Remover Swabs from Sephora, which contain eye makeup remover right
in the handle. You break one end off, and the liquid releases into the
cotton tip from the inside, making it a quick, neat way to remove color
from a targeted area of the face.
For a re-useable solution, try the Anna Sui Makeup Remover Pen. Twist
the bottom until a bead of product appears on the tip and then use the
pen to apply it to the cleanup area. The formula works well, even on
stubborn pigment. Use a tissue to wipe away any excess and smooth over,
blending the clean spot in with the rest of the face. Makeup wipes, like
these from Korres, are also great to keep in your bag for a quick
touchup.
Glitter is another fallout culprit. It’s so persistent that after a
few loose particles appear, it can feel as if all hope is lost. But not
to worry! Lit Cosmetics developed an ingenious little tool to help with
stray particles that can’t be easily brushed away. Inside the Lit
Kit (free if you buy three Lit Glitters from our shop!) you get the
Spark-L Duster—a mesh pom pom that picks up glitter without disturbing
the makeup underneath.
Grab Some Tape
If all else fails—or if you don't have another tool hand—try using
regular scotch tape. It works well to lift unwanted glitter or larger
specks of pignment without removing too much makeup, and you probably
already have some on hand.
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