The main purpose of makeup is to enhance our natural beauty and enhance facial features. Properly done makeup not only boosts your confidence but also gives you a different and attractive identity in the crowd. However, many times we unknowingly make some small mistakes which spoil our entire look. Due to wrong application of make-up, instead of making the face glow, it starts looking patchy, cake-like or older than its age and tired. Often women buy the most expensive beauty products, but due to not knowing the correct technique of applying them, they are not able to get the desired results. If you also want your makeup to look fresh, natural and flawless throughout the day, then you should immediately correct these 5 most common makeup mistakes. 1. Ignoring skin prep: Applying makeup without moisturizer and primer The first and most important rule in the world of makeup is to prepare your skin for makeup. Most women start applying foundation or concealer directly after washing their face. This is the biggest mistake. When your skin is dry or dehydrated, makeup products can get trapped in dry patches of skin. After some time, the face becomes cracked and looks like a cake. Before starting makeup, clean the face with a good cleanser, then apply a good moisturizer according to your skin type. After this never forget to apply primer. Primer fills your pores, smoothes skin texture and creates a perfect base for makeup to last longer. 2. Choosing the wrong foundation shade and texture A mistake made while choosing a foundation can ruin your entire look in seconds. Often women test the shade by applying foundation on their wrist or neck, which is a completely wrong method. There is a lot of difference in the complexion of the skin of the hands and the face. To choose the right shade, you should always test the foundation by applying it on your jawline. Choose a shade that perfectly matches the complexion of your neck and face. Apart from this, it is also very important to take care of your skin type. Those with oily skin should choose matte and oil-free foundations, while those with dry skin should use liquid foundations with a hydrating or dewy finish. By choosing the wrong shade, the face starts looking black or ashy after some time. 3. Excessive use of concealer and applying wrong shade. Concealer is used to hide dark circles under the eyes and blemishes on the face. But many times women apply concealer in too much quantity or choose a shade that is too light (white) for their skin tone. Due to this, the area under the eyes starts shining and the face looks unnatural. Applying too much concealer causes fine lines and creases under the eyes, making you look older than your age. Always choose a concealer just one shade lighter than your skin tone and apply a very light amount and blend it out by dabbing with your fingers or a sponge. 4. Being hasty in blending and using a dry beauty blender. 'Blending' in makeup is the magic key that gives you a natural and airbrushed look. If you do not blend the foundation or contour properly, then harsh lines will appear on the face which look very bad. The second biggest mistake is blending makeup with a dry makeup sponge (Beauty Blender). A dry sponge absorbs more than half of your expensive products and leaves patches on your face. Before using the sponge, soak it thoroughly in water and then squeeze out all the water. Instead of rubbing the makeup with a damp sponge, set it into the skin with a dabbing motion. This makes the makeup look absolutely seamless. 5. Over-layering of heavy compact powder: Powder is used to set makeup and reduce excess oil on the face. But applying a thick layer of compact powder all over the face is a big mistake. By applying excessive powder, all the natural glow of the face gets lost and the skin starts looking extremely dry and lifeless. Never apply powder on the entire face like a cake. Instead, apply a light amount of translucent powder only to areas prone to oil, such as the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin) and under the eyes. To lock the makeup on the entire face, use a good hydrating setting spray mist instead of heavy powder, which will also give a natural glow to the face. By avoiding these 5 basic makeup mistakes and adopting the right techniques, you can get a gorgeous, flawless and glowing avatar in minutes at your own home, without the help of any professional.