BANZA April 2016 Issue | Page 103

Applying matte lipstick on dry lips When we apply lipstick on a dry lip, it will look cracked and not cute. So make sure always to moisturize before the lipstick, then put on your favourite lipstick. Stretching the area around your eye to make the perfect wing We usually tend to stretch the end of our eyes when we put on eyeliner. Pulling our eyes back when putting on eyeliner not only breaks down the sensitive skin and elasticity around the eye but also, if it isn't relaxed when applying makeup, we could end up with a horribly uneven line. So always apply eyeliner while your eye is in its natural setting to get an even line. Testing your foundations in the wrong spots When on a mission to find the perfect foundation match, many smear a little on our hands or wrists for a quick test before buying. More often than not, however, doing this can cause us purchase a shade that's too dark on our face and doesn't match our pigment. Instead, try dabbing a little on the neck and on the outside of your cheek to pick the perfect shade. B BEAUTY