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How to turn a beauty Boo-hoo into a beauty Woo-hoo

8 March, 2015 - 10:02pm by - First Lady | 29 Comments

Article by BR Tabatha

We've all been there - you've almost finished putting your face on when one slip of a brush, one shake of the hand, one millisecond of distraction; and boom.  A beauty boo-hoo.

But never fear.  Beauty Review's resident Beauty Therapist Zoe has some easy tips to turn the beauty boo-hoo into a beauty woo-hoo.  The very definition of winning, if you please Mr Sheen.

1. Smudged mascara.

Cotton buds should be kept within reach when applying mascara.  Moisten one end of the cotton bud to remove the smudge and use the dry end to neaten up.

Extra tip: If the smudge has dried before you get to it, use moisturiser on the cotton bud instead of water.

2.  Clown face.

If you've applied too much blusher and can't face removing your entire face of makeup we have two solutions:

Powder Blush - Use setting powder over the blush, buffing until the colour is more natural.

Cream Blush - Try using a little of your BB cream, or mix your foundation with a little moisturiser, and apply to tone down the crazy colour.

3.  Bedicure.

Who isn't guilty of painting her toenails and suddenly feeling ready for bed?  If you wake up with smudged toes you can use a buffer to smooth out the nail and then finish with a final coat of colour.  Wait for it to dry this time!

If you ding a fingernail and have no time to fix it, press your tongue firmly on the nail to smooth out the colour.  Gross, but effective.

4.  Cake face.

If your foundation is starting to cake and flake add moisture back to your skin by using a damp cosmetic sponge and applying to your face.  Really focus on smoothing and blending the affected areas.

5.  Creasing cream eyeshadows.

Cream eyeshadows have fabulous pigmentation, but boy do they like to crease.  A primer doesn't always prevent creasing, but just as you set your foundation with powder, use a translucent powder to set your cream eyeshadow.

6.  Deodorant Stains.

Although (probably just slightly) preferable to sweat stains, white marks on black clothing is a nightmare.  Do not attempt to wash them off with a damp cloth.  NO!  Instead use a pair of synthetic stockings or tight to remove the mark.

7.  Oil wells.

If your face gets oily and you don't have blotting paper, you can just use a sheet of toilet paper to remove the excess sebum.

8.  Perfume overload.

We've all done it - acted like an over-zealous teenager on a first date.  If your own perfume is giving you a headache try rubbing the areas sprayed with a baby wipe or two.

9.  Disaster Dye.

If you have a DIY colour disaster then you'll probably need to wait a day or two before seeking the help of a qualified stylist.  (Or before you attempt to fix it yourself!).  In this case the messy up do is your friend.

A perfect style will only emphasis your faux pas, whereas a hap-hazard, pinned bun will look effortlessy undone. 

And remember - never, ever, drink and dye.

10. Swimming in serum.

If you've added so much product that your hair looks greasy, raid your cupboards for some easy fixes.  Baby powder, pressed powder and corn starch can help soak up the excess oil.  Sprinkle a little on your hands, rub together and massage through your hair.

Hair spray containing alcohol can also do the job nicely, or even a sea salt spray to add some crunch to the grease.  AKA - embrace the grunge.

 

So there you have it, 10 beauty boo-hoos turned into 10 beauty woo-hoos. What tips do you have to share?

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10th March, 2015

Wonderful! I think I've used most of these woo hoos lol, I have definitely done the home disaster dye - but instead of going to a hairdresser I chucked a colour on top to hide it, I actually even wore a hat for a few days until I could fix it hehe. I'll have to try the creasing cream eye shadows fix though - Ive got cream eyeshadow on today and it's so annoying how it creases up into a dark line in the middle of your socket! The cotton buds for the smudged mascara is a great one, I use it often :)

10th March, 2015

Heehee the cotton bud and moisturiser is a daily staple for me. I am forever making a mess of mascara.

9th March, 2015

I was at a funeral once and when I went to the ladies I realised I'd over done the Thin Lizzy. Frantic scrubbing made my cheeks redder and my face even more colourful! I decided just to give up and tough it out. Face by 'summer in Malibu", neck and body by "winter in the South Island' <sigh>

9th March, 2015

Great tips!! I prefer to leave my mascara mistakes to dry because it will just peel off without any rubbing :-)

9th March, 2015

To get hair colour off your face rub hair colour into it just prior to rinsing -really works

9th March, 2015

Number 6 is a new one to me! I had no idea about using tights!!!

9th March, 2015

The tongue nail thing sounds so gross! But I do hate it when my nails are basically perfect apart from the little tiny dent or scratch. Sigh, what I do for beauty!

9th March, 2015

Ooooo I love the Oil wells one!! I never thought to use toilet paper! When I think about it it makes total sense to use it! I often get oily in the afternoons

9th March, 2015

Never thought of putting my tongue on my nails. Will have to remember that one ;-)

9th March, 2015

Good tips!

8th March, 2015

I JUST bought blotting paper. *sighs* Oh well, it has a pretty little pack, toilet paper doesn't hehe ;)

8th March, 2015

I'll have to try the bedicure trick but I don't think I bring my self to smooth out nail polish with my tongue. And the deoderant trick is helpful I regularly have that problem.

8th March, 2015

Haha had to laugh at tip number 9... this is me right now messy up do and I agree no liquid courage before embarking on a DIY hair job!! The tongue tip is intriguing and tempted to try it out but hoping for a mint polish job more so lol. Storing the rest of these tips in my favorites as I am sue this walking beauty disaster zone will need them all sooner or later.

8th March, 2015

#7 toilet paper for oil blotting - all the time! The deodorant stain tip is pretty interesting, I'll have to try it!

mallomiss
12th March, 2015

It works! I do it almost every time I paint them

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