It happens to the best of us. We spend some quality time primping in the mirror making ourselves look even more fabulous, hit the nighttime scene think we are IT, and then the next day we cringe at the photos tagged of us on Facebook. We look horrible! How could this have happened? Thankfully, we’ve got you covered with a list of five major ones you need to avoid.

1) Mismatched foundation. Knowing your undertones is half the battle when it comes to matching foundation. One way is to look at your veins—if you see green, you likely have warm undertones; blue, you likely have cool undertones. Not sure? Go to a makeup counter and pick three shades that look close. It’s best to go out in daylight to get a good read. Apply them all to the jawline. The one that disappears into the skin is your match.

But what if you’re a woman of color and the perimeter of your face is darker than the center? It’s best to use two different colors (one to match each area) in this case as one blanket color can look unnatural. You can also warm up the face and add dimension with blush and bronzer. Continue reading →