5 Ways To Shake Up Your Makeup Routine
July 13, 2009 by Rachel Segal
Filed under Skin Care & Beauty, Tips & Tricks, Dos & Don'ts
Do you find yourself doing the same thing, day in…day out…every single morning? If all the recent photos of you look the same because you haven’t switched up your makeup routine in over a year, then it might be time to switch things up and find some new ways to accentuate your best facial features. Here are some ideas to get you started:
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- Stop by your favorite makeup counter for a makeup consultation. It’s also great if you start to build a rapport with someone, because then they will let you in on little secrets and hopefully won’t push so much with the hard sell.
- Keep an eye out for free samples. You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a mini-makeover – and if you like something, then you know you’re going to use it once the purchase is made.
- Ask for advice from your friends. They know you better than anyone, so I’ll bet they will have a few ideas about how you could expand your makeup repertoire.
- Change the order of application. I discovered a few months back that doing foundation, then concealer, then powder works better for me (versus concealer first). There are other ways you can make changes which will offer a slightly different take on your same old look.
- Time the change for a season shift. Most makeup brands will come out with new products for Spring, Summer and Fall. This is a great time to find new palettes that are perfect for the weather in current colors.
As far as the first point goes, it also helps to remember that you’re not obligated to buy anything. It’s hard sometimes, when the sales pressure is on, but you’re allowed to say “thanks so much!” and leave. I’ve done that quite a few times because if it’s a new look I need a chance to test it out a bit before I sink a bunch of cash into new products. I’ll usually tell the person at the counter that I want to take a few hours to think about it and see how I feel later in the day. They likely don’t believe me but I’ve usually gone back – it’s the places that really lean hard on me that I tend to avoid visiting again!