9 mistakes when using cosmetics that most of us make

1. Stick the eye mask right under the eyes

Eye patches are a popular and convenient cosmetic that promises to remove crow’s feet and dark circles from your eyes, while also making your facial skin smoother. However, not everyone knows how to properly use this beauty product.

Depending on your beautification needs, the patches can be used for the inner corner of the eye with a narrow end (this way, the wide end will smooth out crow’s feet) or with a wide end (to eliminate puffiness). and wrinkles under the eyes). However, placing them too close to the eyes is absolutely not recommended, this product is very easy to make the eyes puffy, red and irritated.

2. Improper dry brushing

Dry brushing is a simple and affordable body massage that can be done at home. It improves blood circulation and promotes lymphatic circulation. In fact, it facilitates the body’s natural detoxification process and improves skin condition. But to achieve good results, dry brushing needs to be done properly.

You shouldn’t just move the brush in random directions. Since the lymph flows back to the heart, massaging in the opposite direction will not be effective. Also, you need to be careful about the strength of the pressure when dry brushing. Hard bristles can cause irritation to the skin.

3. Expect visible effects from gua sha . stone

Quartz gua sha facial massage tools are becoming more and more popular and promise to lift the face and smooth the skin. But many people do not see any change, despite doing this massage regularly.

The reality is that a gua sha massage has the effect of improving blood circulation and increasing oxygen and nutrient levels in the skin, but is unlikely to increase the amount of collagen and fortify the elastin needed for skin elasticity. Therefore, it also cannot change the face shape significantly as many people expect.

4. Pump the mascara wand in and out of the jar

Many people have the habit of moving the mascara brush in and out of the jar several times before applying their eyelashes to make the mascara more evenly spread and avoid clumping. However, this action is practically completely useless. Conversely, when we move the brush back and forth, we push air into the tube, causing the mascara to dry earlier than usual.

5. Using the same product for a long time

Finding a product that works for your skin will make you want to use them forever, but this is not recommended at all. Our skin tends to adapt to everything, and long-term use of the same products should become the norm for your skin. Sometimes, alternating cosmetic products can increase their duration of action and provide better results.

6. Do not apply beauty products in the necessary order

Using the right beauty products and using them correctly are two completely different tasks in your skincare routine. If you want your beauty products to work, you need to apply them in a certain order – from the thinnest formula to the thickest – and allow enough time before applying the next product. This will allow serums and gels to be absorbed into the skin without the barrier made of thicker products.

7. Expect instant results from acne products

Surely many of us are still searching for “divine” products that can beat acne in 1-2 days. But unfortunately, instant acne removal results are not possible. No matter how good an acne product is, our skin still needs a cycle of about 7 – 30 days for the acne product to be effective, helping to replace a new, healthier layer of skin.

8. Use an eyelash curler after applying mascara

There is a great temptation that many people have the habit of curling their eyelashes after applying mascara. However, this habit is wrong and can be dangerous for your eyelashes. Mascara makes eyelashes brittle and more vulnerable, which is more likely to break, fall out, or stick to an eyelash curler.

9. Do not wet the makeup sponge before use

Wearing makeup too quickly will sometimes make you skip getting your makeup sponge wet before using it. In fact, this is a necessary step if you don’t want the sponge to suck up your expensive foundation.

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