14 Small Makeup Tweaks That Transform Your Face

Makeup is a part of may daily routines, but getting it right can sometimes feel like a ton of wasted time and effort. If you’re feeling lazy but want a high-end look, the tiniest tweaks can sometimes make a world of difference.  Rather than investing in a new and expensive line of products to get that look right, get to know these useful hacks to up your cosmetic game ASAP.

1. Create a bold brow

Even with no makeup, a bold brow will give you a strong, clean look in no time. If brows are patchy, filling them in with pencil can make a bigger difference than you think. When buying, get one shade lighter than your actual brow color, otherwise the change will be too dramatic.

2. Line the lips

Even the most expensive lipstick can look cheap when it bleeds outside the line. Did you know that you can skip lipstick all-together and apply a light layer of lip liner to create a fuller look? Buy a lip liner that’s the same tone as your lip color, or just slightly darker.

3. Work the cheekbones

Highlighter can make a world of difference! Get a highlighter that matches your tone and sweep it across the highest part of the cheekbones, going from under the iris to your hairline. This adds a youthful, fresh glow as opposed to blush, which can age you.

4. Longer lashes

Forget heavy eyeshadows  — lengthening your lashes through mascara (clear or black) will make your eyes look brighter, wider, and more awake. Apply a thin layer, so things don’t get clumpy.

5. Switch sponges for brushes

Here’s some bad news  — sponges soak up bacteria and other germs, as opposed to bushes, which can be washed weekly. Brushes are surprisingly effective for foundation and concealer  — especially kabuki brushes. If you use a sponge, try to keep it for single-use applications only.