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Got To Double Tap That: 5 Viral Hacks That Will Transform Your Beauty Routine For Good!

 

 

Want to stay updated with the latest beauty trends? Look no further than social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. While access to the latter has officially been revoked in India, TikTok beauty stars often repost their makeup tricks and hacks on their Instagram handles so Indian skincare and makeup buffs do get some of the intel on what’s going viral. While 2020 was all about making dalgona coffee and banana bread, in 2021, we are seeing some game-changing beauty hacks being dropped on the app. After a tonne of research and sifting through countless videos and reels (we’re not complaining), we’ve found the best ones for you to try. 

These Skincare And Makeup Hacks Will Take Your Beauty Game To Another Level

The Excessive Foundation Hack

 

If you’re all about makeup maximalism, this viral foundation hack is going to be right up your alley. This flawless base makeup trend was kickstarted by TikToker Meredith Duxbury and to try it, all you need is some liquid foundation and clean fingers. 

What to do

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  1. Pour some foundation on the back of your hand and apply it to your cheeks, nose, chin and forehead using the back of a makeup brush. 
  2. Rub the foundation all over your face and neck. Take some more if required.
  3. Continue doing your makeup with liquid or cream products and set everything with powder.

Red Lipstick As Blush

 

Using blush to contour your face aka draping is a method that’s been going viral on social media for a while now and we’re all for it. I mean, have you seen such a natural rosy glow? The only downside? If you are a powder blush loyalist, you might be a little disappointed. This trick requires you to ditch blush formulas and instead opt for a cherry red lipstick for a flushed, natural look. 

What to do

  1. Moisturise and prime skin so your base products apply seamlessly.
  2. Directly swipe red lipstick across your cheeks and forehead. 
  3. Blend with a brush or beauty sponge.
  4. Apply the rest of your base products (foundation, concealer) over the blended lipstick.

Using Concealer To Fake A Facelift

This faux facelift trend was started by TikToker Megha Singh and is just what you need to try if you find your makeup getting cakey. 

What you need

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  1. Take concealer (about one or two shades lighter than your skin tone) and draw a line outwards to highlight the natural contours of the face (the inner and outer corner of the eyes, under the cheekbone, and the outer corner of the mouth). This will give you an ‘instant facelift’. 
  2. Blend well using a brush or damp sponge

Dewy Makeup

 

Want your makeup to look dewy AF? Try this hairdryer hack. Not only will it melt all the different makeup formulas (powder, cream and liquid) into your skin but it will leave you with a natural glow.

What you need

  1. Take some primer and prep your skin.
  2. Use a liquid foundation and blend it well. 
  3. Take some concealer and apply it as usual. 
  4. Set your under eyes with a powder and apply bronzer as you normally would. 
  5. Spritz setting spray liberally, all over your face. 
  6. Give your makeup a quick blast of cool air from your hairdryer.

Retinol Sandwich

Confused about how to use retinol in your skincare routine? Take note from Dr Landriscina, a dermat known on TikTok and Instagram for his super helpful skincare advice. Using this method to apply retinol ensures that it reduces the chances of redness, irritation, and peeling.

What to do

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  1. Cleanse skin as you normally would, and dry it completely.
  2. Apply a thin layer of moisturiser as a cushion of sorts, and follow up with retinol. 
  3. Apply another layer of moisturiser. 

Loved these trends? Which ones will you try? 

Featured image: Instagram

30 Mar 2021

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