How to Fix Common Makeup Mistakes

5 Quick Fixes For Common Makeup Mishaps

December 6, 2011

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Celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman has worked with the likes of Camilla Belle and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and he's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to makeup. We're thrilled that he's guest writing on BellaSugar over the next few weeks.

Last week I met with a woman for lunch. Sitting across from her in the sunny LA eatery, I was shocked by her lashes. They were not her natural lashes, mind you, but her lashes layered with mascara to the point they looked like Tootsie Rolls: thick, log-like, and a total turnoff. She was lovely, but why the overkill on her flutter? I started to think of some of the big mistakes women make in making themselves up, and figured that would be a great first post for BellaSugar!

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3 Comments

BrettVanitymark 1 year 17 weeks

Yes, Ejnomad, less is more. I like the idea of bronzer as blush. My only concern is your not getting a colorful lift along with the bronze-y glow. For yellow undertones I like apricot/mango shades for blush. I know women aren't fans of peach tones but I use them all the time on my actresses and they are just so natural looking and flattering. To 'health up' your bronzer as blush trick, why not try a bronzing duo. Nars does a beautiful one that has a bronze side and a apricot/mango side. You'll use just a touch of the peach shade on the apples (after you've applied the bronzer). So pretty, trust! For women in their 40's and up I like to use tinted moisturizers, softer brow shades and juicy tones on lips and cheeks (avoid mauve or muddy tones)...this seems to work beautifully for Ms. Aniston! Hope that helps!

ejnomad 1 year 17 weeks

I pretty much have followed your advice prior to reading the advice on makeup. I do, however, tend to wear a bronzer rather than blushes, because my skin has yellow undertones, not pink. Is this a mistake? I am in my 40's and noticed an elderly woman today wearing lots of makeup. While I think it's good she cares, the make up was way bright and wrong. Can you give tips to aging women? I want to look good at 80, not freaky.

Sadhie 1 year 23 weeks

Hmmm, that was pretty helpful!