Hands up if you’ve ever got lost in an Instagram scroll? We definitely have- it’s worryingly easy to do. That said, it seems like every other day there’s a new Instagram beauty hack flooding the app that folks are claiming will make your life easier and your face prettier. From using thread to create the perfect winged eyeliner to wrapping your hair around a radiator to cheat your way to salon curls – Instagram has been a proper goldmine for genius beauty hacks of all varieties.
So, to make use of our extensive scrolling habits, we’ve curated a list of the six best Instagram beauty hacks that will change the way you do your makeup. You’re welcome!
6 Instagram Beauty Hacks That’ll Totally Change How You Do Your Makeup
The Blush Hack
Where you apply your blush matters! Who knew it can actually change your face shape? When we noticed the blush trick going viral on the app, we jumped at the chance to test it out on ourselves and were delighted to find that it actually works. Round and heart-shaped faces can apply blush to the apples of the cheek. However, oval-shaped faces look best with the blush on the outer part of the cheekbone. The trick is a game-changer. The higher placement really helps to create a lifted look and draw the eye higher up.
Use Concealer To Fake Fuller-Lips
Just because you don’t want a full-blown commitment doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself a perfectly plumped-up pout. So if you’re looking for needle-free ways to make your lips big and juicy, we’ve just the thing for you. To create the look, all you need to do is apply lip liner just outside your natural lip line to create a fuller shape and fill them in with the same colour. Then, grab your concealer and dab it on the center of your top and bottom lips. Finally, swipe on a tinted lip gloss to complete the look.
DIY Smoky Eye With Black Eye Shadow
Here’s a trick to achieve the perfect smoky eye with minimal effort. All you need to do is gather your darkest pigments and eyeshadows brushes. Then, get to work by creating a winged liner with black eyeshadow. Then, work in the browns and lighter shimmery tones. Make sure you don’t opt for heavy, dark tones. Your finished look will turn out a little lighter, but it will make for a pretty everyday-makeup vibe.
Find A Mascara That Brings Out Your Eye Colour
Anything, including mascara, eye shadow, or eyeliner, from the purple- and blue-toned family will look amazing on brown-coloured eyes. If your eyes are a blend of brown and black, a simple mascara swap would help enhance your brown tones.
Colour-Correcting To Banish Redness
Okay, this one is less of a beauty trick and more of a specific product, but it honestly feels like a well-kept secret. If hyperpigmentation and redness are your skin’s MO, try a tone-evening product like a colour corrector. Use a product that provides coverage while feeling light on the skin and something that doesn’t clog your pores.
Apply Vaseline To Cuticles For The Perfect Manicure
Let me tell you, the beauty community of Instagram has all the beauty hacks up their sleeves. Who knew that something as simple as a little petroleum jelly stood between us and a perfect manicure. It’s a pretty simple idea: take a bit of vaseline on a Q-tip and dab it onto your cuticles before going in with nail polish. This stops you from painting outside the lines.
Which of these Instagram hacks is your favourite, let us know in the comments section below!
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