78% of you use mascara every day.
When you lift and separate lashes, it’s easier to apply mascara evenly.
66% say foundation is a daily makeup must.
Remember, a little really does go a long way.
Forundetectable coverage, use foundation only where you need it.
57% brush on bronzer without fail.
When it comes to bronzer, there’s a fine line betweenlooking sun-kissedand covered with dirt.
54% say lipstick or gloss is a necessity.
Your finger feels your natural lip line better than a tube or wand can.
59% of you have 5 to 10 lipcolors in your makeup bag right now.
Ditch “meh” shades for a bunch that look amazing on you.
“Some might be sheer even though they look opaque.
Others might have way more shimmer or be more matte than you think,” Surratt says.
Why you wear it
31%reach for makeup to feel sexy.
27%say it makes you look professional.
24%wear it to show off confidence.
11%use makeup to get a mood boost.
More than half of you touch up makeup once a day.
Black mascara is your best bet to make eyes pop instantly.
Always flick your wrist in a windshield-wiper-like motion.
Mascara builds up most at the tip of the wand; this technique creates thicker lashes in one swoosh.
Cream blushlooks naturalwithout a lot of fuss.
Plus, it typically has more concentrated color than powder, so it won’t fade.
(Try Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Cream Blush, $24.)
Forget your finger and use a small blush brush to get a realistic flush.
48% of you prefer to shop at specialty stores.
41% buy makeup at drugstores.
To maximize your makeup moola, score samples.The secret?
It’s that simple.
You never know what they have stashed in the back.
82% admit it’s crucial that you go back to beauty school.
3 TRICKS YOU WANT TO ACE
1.
Apply liquid liner stick-straightSurvey takers say mastering liquid liner is their ultimate struggle.
But when applied right, it adds subtle, sexy definition.
“Plus, it’s easier to hold than a skinny wand is.”
Use only two complementing shades and apply them from light to dark, Surratt suggests.
Surefire combos: bronze and dark brown, deep teal and forest green, sheer gray and charcoal.
Starting below the crease, sweep the lighter color across your entire lid with one shadow brush.
Then apply the darker shade directly into the crease with a smaller, more tapered brush.
An optional extra step: Add a hint of highlight.
Use a shimmery beige shade past the crease and apply it up to your brow bone.
Choose the right foundationYou also keep flubbing on flawless skin.
We’re all about DIY, but not with this.
Having a propick your foundation shadepays off because an ideal match means it’s crucial that you wear less.
“Experts behind the counter know which shades and undertones are best and why,” Surratt says.
Don’t feel pressured to buy.
Ask for a sample or hit your drugstore for a similar color.
Test-driving on your own?
91% expect makeup to multitask as much as you do.
2 EXTRAS YOU CRAVE
SunscreenForty percent of you sayample sun protectionis a makeup must.
Look for one with pimple-fighting salicylic acid.
We like Miracle Skin Transformer Treat & Conceal Eye & Face, $36.
58% of you amp up your makeup routine when you’ve got a hot date.
Although we love sticky, shiny lipcolor, most men aren’t fans.
And who wants to make their honey cringe when going in for a smooch?
A lip stain and tinted balm combination gives a natural finish plus staying power.
(As in, it won’t rub off on your pillowor his!
