The things that makeup artists wish we would STOP doing

We all have our tried and trusted male up routines at this point. Whether you contour, strobe, fill in your brows or go for a minimal look, there’s something you do with your make up that you just know will give you the look you want every single time.

Unfortunately, those habits can actually be doing more harm than good. Allure spoke with some professional makeup artists who revealed the things that we all do that they absolutely hate. Oops, let’s try avoid these next time then.

Using too much foundation. 

Instead use a lightweight tinted moisturizer and spot-check with a fuller-coverage concealer. If you get shiny, carry oil-blotting papers to keep the skin fresh.

Taking trends too seriously.

Instead of trying to look the same as everyone else, some makeup artists want to remind us that a certain individuality is just as, if not more beautiful. They say have fun with your look and try not suck all the joy out of it because you’re worried your contour isn’t on point.

Making a mess of mascara. 

"I constantly see women who apply so much mascara but then don't clean up the eye area properly. You're then left with mascara smudged all over the lid. After applying mascara, I like to wait for it to dry before taking a dry Q-Tip to wipe away excess product that may have transferred onto the eyelid and underneath the eye,” says Carissa Ferreri.

Going OTT with the brow pencil.

The renaissance of the eyebrow is in full swing. However, be careful because it is a slippery slope and makeup artists warn that too much pencil or filler can leave you looking a little unnatural and false.