18-07-2025
Clown cheeks? Crooked wings? Fix makeup fails without starting over
Makeup mishaps can easily happen.
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You're foundation is flawless and you're contoured to perfection, but when you go in to apply your eyeliner or blush, things can quickly take a turn for the worse.
We've all had those moments when we've gone a step too far with our blush or eyeliner looks more like a scribble than a sleek line.
To make matters worse, this disaster often strikes when you're in a hurry and there's no time to start all over again.
But before you reach for the makeup wipes, there are a few tricks you can use to quickly fix those annoying mishaps.
Blush overload
If you've gone overboard with the blush and are looking more like a clown than a glowing goddess, here's what to do.
The fix: Use a clean powder brush or a makeup sponge with a bit of leftover foundation on it to buff over the area.
This will tone down the intensity without removing the blush completely. You can also lightly dust a bit of translucent powder over it to soften the pigment.
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Mascara disaster
Mascara mishaps are the absolute worst when you're rushing.
The fix: Resist the urge to wipe immediately. Let the smudge dry completely. Once dry, it's much easier to flick away with a clean earbud.
If it's clumpy, grab a clean, dry mascara brush and gently comb through your lashes to separate them and remove excess product.
Simply use a clean dry mascara brush to get rid of clumps.
Image: Meruyert Gonullu / Pexels
Eyeliner gone wrong
Your one eye is perfectly lined, but the other looks like it was applied by a five-year-old.
The fix: Dip an earbud into micellar water and carefully clean up any wobbly lines or smudges.
After you've cleaned up, use a small, flat brush to apply a touch of concealer right along the edge of your eyeliner.
Uneven brows
Yes, our eyebrows are not a perfect pair, but with one wrong move, they can quickly look like strangers.
The fix: Grab a clean mascara brush and blend out the product to diffuse harsh lines.
If you've gone overboard, use a cotton bud with a little micellar water or concealer on a flat brush to clean up the edges. Then fill in only where needed.
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