Finding ways to improve your look can be tricky at times, but it always comes down to finding the right ideas that fit your needs. Each and every one of us have different approaches when it comes to applying makeup. But at the end of the day, we all want to do it properly, without any issues, and to enhance our look while also making it fun. That does bring the question, what kind of makeup hacks and tips should you use?

Always add foundation before your concealer

It’s a trick that a lot of women use and it’s for a very good reason. You want to minimize situations when you encounter discoloration or redness. In addition, it will also allow you to treat any zits or redness, and it definitely provides a great result in that situation. Doing this will fix lots of potential issues, while also taking your look to the next level.

Use the brow pencil to map your contours

I think this is a neat trick because it allows you to easily map every contour without making things too difficult. The main focus is to use gel pencils, because these are easy to smudge, yet they are also concentrated. It’s a great combination and unique solution that does work much better than intended.

Keep your brush handle as a contour guide

Yes, it’s a bit out there, but hear me out. This does work a lot better than expected because it helps with contouring. You can find the right angle for your face, and it always enhances the experience in a consistent manner. I love it, and I am sure you will enjoy it too.

Add concealer in a triangle shape

I know many women enjoy dotting on the concealer because they think it’s better to apply it that way. I think it’s not ok, and you can shift towards a triangular shape. The reason why you want to do that is you can conceal the redness and also ensure that there are no shadows. It just looks a lot better, and it’s going to improve your style more than expected.

Create an X that lines up with your lip line

The reason you want to do that is that it gives you a starting point and you get to keep that shade, start from there and fill up. If you find it hard to create a powerful lip line, this simple trick is going to be totally worth the effort.

Mix the lip color with petroleum jelly

There will be loose pigments at time, so combining that with petroleum jelly can actually help. It’s a custom lip gloss that actually works great and I know a lot of people do this. It’s extremely interesting and very impressive for someone that wants a cool look.

Use a bobby pin to apply eyelash glue

In case you want to have some eyelash extensions, make sure that you use eyelash glue. The reason why you want to do that is because once you use a bobby pin, it becomes easier to add the lash band to your eyelashes. Plus, that will also make it easier to disperse the glue and not have a ton of glue in a single place.

Translucent powder can help plump the eyelashes

Dust some of the powder on the lashes between mascara coats. I do that in order to plump up the lashes and it does work very well. Another thing that the powder does is it will help you grip the mascara between coats. In the end, you have voluminous and full eyelashes, which I found to look much cooler and interesting.

Use a saline solution to revive your mascara

If you want to make sure that your tube of mascara (that’s under 3 months old by the way, don’t do this to older mascara tubes) still has great consistency, then use a saline solution. Aside from improving it, the saline solution also helps remove bacteria and it can prevent eye infections too. It does help bring a better look for the mascara too, which is something to think about.

Keep a spoon as your mascara shield

You can end up with smudges when you use mascara, so the thing that I do is I keep the back of a spoon as a shield. That way, it doesn’t smudge, and it keeps that cool, creative look without me having to redo everything over and over. The quality you get is still very good, and in the end it will provide a better result than expected.

Draw a slanted hashtag to hack your smoky eye

Smoky eyes can be hard to deal with most of the time, and they can easily appear to be sloppy. What I do a lot of the time is I draw a slanted hashtag on the outer third of the eyelid. After that, you blend it out with a smudging brush or a sponge. The result here is amazing, and you will have a symmetrical look too. It always helps to experiment with this kind of stuff, but drawing a hashtag like this will come in handy for sure.

Outline the cat eye first

In case you want to have a cat eye look, it’s a very good idea to draw the shape outline first. After you do that, you just fill it in. Once you complete that, you can decide on the thickness of the wing. It makes sense to start with something less thick and slowly build up from there. It’s an amazing option to think about and honestly it does wonders for a lot of these situations.

Try to use white eyeliner to make the eyeshadow pop

If you want your eyeshadow to be less pigmented or vibrant, then it makes sense to use white eyeliner. I use it quite often and honestly it does wonders. Not only that, but the opaque style of this white liner will help intensify the shade of your eyeshadow. Making it pop can be hard, but this does it for you, which is very cool.

Melting the pencil liner will help make it glide

While this idea is a bit out there, trust me that it works. You can hold the tip of your pencil liner under a flame for a second or a tiny bit more. Wait until it cools a little and then you will see it changes consistency. The idea here is to have a creamy consistency that does provide a better looks and result as well.

Exfoliate your lips before using lipstick

It’s a great idea because it will help you bring a soft canvas for your products. At the end of the day, exfoliating your lips is a cool idea and it can provide you with good results. I do recommend using lip scrubs only once a week, because using that more often will lead to irritation.

I always think that great makeup tips can always take your look to the next level. But it does come down to the type of makeup you use, the products you have available, and also the amount of creativity you add to your makeup routine. Try out these ideas if you can, they are quite impressive, and these will provide some amazing benefits!