You’ve been using the same skincare routine for years. And it’s working. Or is it? Are you making these common skincare mistakes?

Wash face at night, check. Use sunscreen, check. No picking, check.

Are you doing everything right and still not seeing that glowing complexion? You may be making some of the most common skincare mistakes.

The good news? These beauty blunders are fixable. Find out where you may be going wrong with this skincare troubleshooting guide and get back on track to gorgeous skin.

6 Common Skincare Mistakes and How to Fix Them

1 Over cleansing // Yes, not washing your face before bed is a skincare faux pas many women make. But that’s not news. What you may not know is that over cleansing can be bad for skin too. Using a cleanser or toner that is too harsh or drying can cause irritation, redness, and breakouts. Stick to a product designed for your skin type.

2 Skipping moisturizer // Think you can skip moisturizer if skin is on the oily side? Think again. Even oily skin types benefit from light moisture to keep skin balanced. When skin is sapped of moisture it produces more natural oils. This extra oil gets trapped under the top flaky layer and then you get those pimples you were trying to avoid. An aloe based moisturizer, like Dr. Alkaitis Organic Day Crème, offers light, gentle hydration to oily skin.

3 Over exfoliating // Again, too much of this good thing can lead to unwanted issues. Exfoliation is key to removing dry, dead skin cells and allowing skin to better absorb healthy products. Once or twice per week is plenty. Over doing it will cause upset skin. Fruit acids do an excellent job of dissolving dirt and debris without scrubbing. Try Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask.

4 Oil under moisturizer // Oils are one of the best, and quickest, routes to a radiant complexion. More and more women are discovering the advantages of using a facial oil. If you have enlisted the help of natural oils but are still seeing dryness, or maybe even more dryness than before, you may be using this product incorrectly. Moisturizers penetrate skin, hydrating beyond the top layer. Oils work to hold in moisture and work better when applied on top of moisturizer. Give this a try and see if it makes all the difference.

5 Eating too much sugar // Did you know that sugar breaks down collagen? Did you just step away from that donut? The sweet stuff also leads to inflammation, believed to be the main culprit in many health issues and diseases. Consume refined carbs moderately and if you must indulge your skin in sugar, opt for a DIY sugar scrub.

6 Using the wrong products // Good advertising and peer influence are often our reason for selecting beauty products. And why not? If it works for her it must work for you, right? Not always. Sure, we women love to swap beauty tips. But remember, the way to achieve your best complexion is by using what works for your skin. Choose items made for your skin type, learn to avoid ingredients that don’t agree with your skin, and set up your own custom routine. Your skin will thank you.

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A makeup routine can become so second nature that mishaps go unchecked. Are you getting the most from your beauty routine? Find out which common makeup mistakes many of us make and how to correct them.

We’ve all committed a beauty faux pas at some point. We are not talking the pink and purple eye shadow of the ’80s or the dark vampire lip of the ’90s. These beauty slips are more subtle.

Are you committing common makeup mistakes? Don’t feel bad. Even celebs sometimes fall victim to beauty disasters. A simple quick fix and all is right in the makeup world.

6 Common Makeup Mistakes and How to Fix Them

1 Using the Wrong Color Foundation // You’ve seen it time and again. Foundation that makes a woman’s face look artificial or orange. Don’t fall victim to this makeup faux pas. Foundation should match natural skin color as closely as possible. To do this, find your skin’s undertone and then test foundation on your jawline (in good lighting) for a most accurate match. I find the best lighting to check any makeup is outdoors. Hop in your car, during the day, and pull down your vanity mirror to scope out how samples appear on your skin. It’s also important to choose a foundation that works with your skin type. Those with oily skin should use a lighter formula, like W3LL People Altruist Mineral Foundation. Dry skin types should lean toward a more emollient product, like Kjaer Weis Cream Foundation, to steer clear of flakiness or cracking.

2 Using the Wrong Color Concealer // This is an easy mistake to make, but super important to avoid. The idea is to camouflage blemishes and discoloration, and brighten dark circles, without going too light or too dark. A lightweight, creamy formula made with natural ingredients, like Oscar-worthy Ilia Beauty Vivid Concealer, provides natural looking coverage. Pro tip: Choose a concealer one shade lighter than your foundation color.

3 Eyeliner in All The Wrong Places // Eyeliner can make peepers pop or induce instant raccoon eyes. To prevent eyeliner overload avoid the Toos: Too dark shade and Too heavy a hand. Black eyeliner make you look like Liza Minnelli? Love Liza, but not everyone can pull off her look! Try brown. The softer shade gives the same depth without being as harsh. To keep eyes looking lively and awake, skip lining the lower lash line with your dark pencil and use a nude or white pencil instead. Benecos Natural Eyeliner comes in a wide range of colors, including brown and white.

4 Not Quite Right Red Lipstick // Yes, color matters. Different hues work better on different skin tones. Eco makeup artist, Kristen Arnett, fills us in on how to choose and apply a red lip color that flatters your skin and hair. Keep your preferred tube in your bag for touch-ups.

5 Arachnid-esque Lashes // With mascara, more is definitely not better. A decent mascara provides length, color, or volume without having to go full spider eye. Black is pretty universal, though if you have very light lashes you may want to go with brown for a more natural look. Top picks in this product category? For volume try Dr. Hauschka Volume Mascara. To add length to already full lashes go with 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Mascara. And for just a hint of defining color opt for RMS Beauty Defining Mascara.

6 Vanishing Eyebrows // Oh boy. So many things can go wrong when managing brows. Please, please do not tweeze your brows to within inches of their poor little lives. It is not a good look and they often don’t fill back in completely. Again, take a less is more approach to tweezing or waxing. If you decide to go DIY, follow this guide to tweezing the perfect brow. If you are more of a wax kinda gal, I love MOOM Organic Hair Removal Kit.

File these tips away to flaw-free makeup application every time.

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