Lazy Beauty Habits We’re All Guilty Of - And How To Avoid Them With Minimum Effort
We all have them – lazy beauty habits that we seem to embrace more and more over time. but we never seem to pay attention to the possible effects.
There are some that are really obvious and some that you probably don’t realise you’re doing - but that you really need to put a stop to.
Sleeping With Your Make-Up On
I’m sure for a few of us, taking off your make-up after an amazing night out is an absolute chore, I mean, who doesn’t favour a bed over a wet wipe, but taking off make-up is must before bed.
Wearing make-up such as foundation for a prolonged period of time can clog pores and lead to spots and in some cases unsightly blemishes that can be hard to remove.
To make life easier why not opt for an oil based make-up remover such as the L’Oreal Paris Extraordinary Cleansing Oil (£7.99).
A cleansing oil will help to make stubborn mascara removal pain free, dissolving your make-up in minutes without drying out your skin.
Piling On Products
Dark circles are a pain, they can make us look tired and can be very unflattering but piling on layers and layers of foundation to cover up your dark circles or blemishes will end up with you wasting product and being a victim of the dreaded ‘cake face.’
If you need to cover blemishes or dark marks a colour corrector is the way to go.
Colour correctors are similar to concealers however the come in an array of pigmented colours to help mute out and counteract any discolouration allowing you to use less foundation.
Opt for a palette such as Makeup Revolution Ultra Base Corrector Palette (£6.00).
By using a corrector not only will you be able to hide any blemishes or discolouration, you’ll also be able to keep your make-up looking fresh and natural.
Not Washing Your Make-up Brushes
You wouldn’t think using an unwashed make-up brush would be a big deal but the dangers can be extremely severe.
Brushes can carry harmful bacteria that can result in damaging effects, as is the case of Jo Gilchrist who was confined to a wheelchair after using a dirty make-up brush.
Make sure you wash your make-up brushes at least once a week to avoid spots, clogs pores or infections.
The Real Techniques Brush Cleansing Gel (£7.50) will help to keep your brushes clean and free of harmful bacteria.
Sharing Make-Up
You’ve been eyeing that gorgeous red lipstick that your friend has and you want to use it on a night out but we would advise against asking to borrow it.
Sharing products such as lipsticks and mascaras can result in cold sores, styes and eye infections.
To avoid potential harm why not opt for mini products - smaller in size and price, minis are great if you want to try out a product that you’ve had your eye on for a while, plus they also fit perfectly into your make-up bag.
Try Benefit They’re Real Mascara Mini (£9.95) or NARS Killer Heels Mini Lipstick Set (£29.00).
Not Disposing Of Your Make-up When You Should
This may not be know to all but most beauty products have a shelf life.
This can normally be found near the ingredients list and is characterised by a tub with either 6 M or 12 M. This image refers to the number of months you can keep this product after opening.
It’s important to pay attention to the shelf life of your products. Mascara should be binned after three months, foundation should be used for a maximum of 12 months. The same goes for lipsticks and moisturisers should only be in your bathroom cabinet for up to six months.
If the consistency has changed or there’s an unusual smell - chuck it away!
Let us know how you get over your beauty bad habits by tweeting @YahooStyleUK.
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