{"id":21088,"date":"2017-08-09T07:00:25","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T11:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=21088"},"modified":"2017-08-09T07:00:25","modified_gmt":"2017-08-09T11:00:25","slug":"5-mistakes-everyone-made-makeup-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/5-mistakes-everyone-made-makeup-school","title":{"rendered":"5 Mistakes Everyone Made Before Makeup School"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]We\u2019ve all been through regrettable (we like to refer to them as experimental!) phases when it comes to makeup. Whether you struggled with eyeliner, chose the wrong colors for your skin tone, or just wore too much makeup altogether, not to worry. If a career as a makeup artist is your goal, you\u2019ll undoubtedly learn proper techniques in a makeup course and can look back with a grin on your past mistakes.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>So what are the most common makeup faux-pas that everyone made before makeup school? Read on for 6 of the most relatable, and cringe-worthy makeup mistakes!<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/5-mistakes-everyone-made-makeup-school\/#1_Choosing_the_wrong_shade_of_foundation\" >1. Choosing the wrong shade of foundation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/5-mistakes-everyone-made-makeup-school\/#2_Not_blending_thoroughly\" >2. Not blending thoroughly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/5-mistakes-everyone-made-makeup-school\/#3_Liner_liner_everywhere\" >3. Liner, liner everywhere<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/5-mistakes-everyone-made-makeup-school\/#4_Not_changing_with_the_seasons\" >4. Not changing with the seasons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/5-mistakes-everyone-made-makeup-school\/#5_Ignoring_expiration_dates\" >5. Ignoring expiration dates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Choosing_the_wrong_shade_of_foundation\"><\/span>1. Choosing the wrong shade of foundation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630352975438{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]For a certified makeup artist, the <a href=\"\/2014\/02\/mixing-matching-foundations\/\">foundation<\/a> is an extremely basic element of makeup application. Choosing the right shade has become like second nature over time, but it wasn\u2019t always that easy! Although basic, this choice can be very tricky for those who don\u2019t have a background in makeup artistry \u2013 no two skin types are the same, and there is no one-size-fits-all foundation that will suit everyone. Even the most skilled and trained makeup artist can recall a time when they were not familiar with their own skin tone or the different foundation finishes available and ended up with a look they wanted to forget about \u2013 fast![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630352985247{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]A makeup course will not only teach you the ins and outs of skin imperfections, you\u2019ll also become familiar with how to properly test foundation color. As a rule of thumb, having two different foundations on hand is ideal. One should be slightly lighter than your skin tone while the other should be slightly darker. They can be mixed to suit different skin tones, seasons, or other concerns that you or your client may have. You can\u2019t go wrong with two options instead of one, as you\u2019ll always be able to blend. This brings us to our next makeup sin\u2026[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Not_blending_thoroughly\"><\/span>2. Not blending thoroughly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630353015230{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Although not immediately noticeable to our younger selves, the inability to blend properly was a seriously embarrassing mistake. Think about it \u2013 you may have been confident that you understood your skin tone and could choose a foundation quickly, but without proper makeup training, you didn\u2019t really know where to begin. This confidence likely led to the purchase of some products that simply didn\u2019t work with your complexion, leaving you with a neck that didn\u2019t match your face (and perhaps some emotional trauma, as well!).[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630353028644{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Makeup training focuses strongly on concealing imperfections, so you\u2019ll not only learn the importance of blending, but you\u2019ll also be equipped to hide your clients\u2019 flaws in the most natural way possible.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Liner_liner_everywhere\"><\/span>3. Liner, liner everywhere<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630353054942{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]If you struggled with eyeliner for years before enrolling in a makeup course, you\u2019re in great company! Applying eyeliner may seem simple in theory, but it takes a great deal of practice and technique to truly enhance a client\u2019s overall look with this kohl tool. Wearing dramatic, smudged eyeliner is such a common mistake that it has almost become a rite of passage for anyone pursuing a career as a makeup artist![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630353077463{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]With those dark days behind you, it is vital to\u00a0<a href=\"\/2016\/06\/use-eyeliner-clients-eye-shape\/\">understand different eye shapes<\/a>\u00a0such as almond, hooded, and deep-set eyes in order to create the most flattering eye makeup applications. Not all eyeliner techniques suit each eye, and it\u2019s important to understand this as a certified makeup artist and keep your repertoire full of different go-to looks. The hands-on assignments in your makeup courses will teach you how to work with different eye shapes and how to expertly apply popular looks, such as the smoky eye. You\u2019ll look back at your days of dramatic liner and laugh![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Not_changing_with_the_seasons\"><\/span>4. Not changing with the seasons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630353119677{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Just as your closet changes from winter to spring, and summer to fall, so should your makeup routine. You may not think it necessary to use a different moisturizer or lipstick shade during the winter than you do in the summer, but we\u2019ll let you in on a little secret \u2013 it is absolutely necessary! Don\u2019t feel bad, though. It\u2019s a common mistake to keep using your heavy setting powder and blush throughout the summer months without switching to cream-based products, or maintaining a berry-hued lip that is much better suited to the fall and winter.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630353138685{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]However, throughout your career as a makeup artist, you\u2019ll be providing advice to clients as well as applying looks that suit their complexion, skin tone, and coloring. You\u2019ll need to know when it\u2019s time to switch to a more hydrating moisturizer to\u00a0<a href=\"\/2016\/01\/qcs-top-7-tips-for-dealing-with-dry-skin\/\">prevent dry skin<\/a>, and when to switch from rich, dark shades to softer, lighter ones. With the proper makeup training, you\u2019ll have an overall understanding of fashion seasons, colors, and trends as well as seasonal changes affecting makeup.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Ignoring_expiration_dates\"><\/span>5. Ignoring expiration dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630353156084{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]When you were just discovering new makeup trends and products, you couldn\u2019t keep up with your collection! It was so exciting to try new eyeshadows, blushes, and mascaras that you would go back and forth with different products for years.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630353166668{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]You may not have learned this fact until years later, but makeup products have expiration dates.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1630353178629{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]As much as you love that trusty tube of mascara, it really should be discarded after 3-6 months of use. And with good reason \u2013 the brush gets pushed back into the tube after touching your eyelashes and collecting various bits of bacteria! And that concealer you swear by? You shouldn\u2019t put it anywhere near your under-eye circles or imperfections beyond 6-12 months \u2013 not only are they not as effective anymore, but they\u2019re also crawling with bacteria. 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