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With so much discussion these days about skincare and aging it seems like washing your face would be a no-brainer. Not necessarily so, according to the recent survey, which found that while nearly three quarters of all women wear makeup, 40 percent of these women don’t always bother to remove makeup before going to bed. The reasons for this beauty blunder varied: 12 percent of makeup wearers say they don’t need to wash their faces because most of their makeup wears off on its own during the day, while another 12 percent find makeup removers to be drying to the skin.

“This is a huge mistake,” says Rachel Weingarten, makeup artist and beauty consultant. “As important as it is to apply makeup correctly, it is just as important to remove it effectively every night, whether you wear a lot of makeup or just a little.

“Women open up their skin to a host of problems if don’t cleanse their faces before going to bed each night,” Weingarten warns. Issues range from blackheads and clogged pores, to a dull complexion that can result when dead skin cells aren’t properly exfoliated. “You may even wake up with red, irritated eyes, as flecks of mascara loosen while you sleep,” she adds.

Weingarten’s s other beauty faux pas include the following:
1. Stuck in a Rut
Although it’s not necessary to change your overall makeup style each season, you do want to update it enough to look fashionable. “If you prefer neutrals, play with texture instead,” she advises. “For instance, if you like a particular shade of eye shadow, stick to the same color family, but explore creamier textures or a bit of shimmer to make eyes sparkle.” This small change will get noticed, but won’t be too dramatic a change from the norm.

2. Lipstick Disasters
Dark lip liner with light lipstick is a big no-no. Lip liner is best when it doesn’t look like it is outlining your mouth. “Try applying a sheer, frosty gloss over your regular lipstick to give a similar appearance to lip liner, with a more elegant and subtle look,” advises Weingarten. Another lipstick mistake is donning dark or bright lipstick on an otherwise bare face. “Wearing lipstick without any other makeup is fine-in fact, it’s a great minimalist look,” adds Weingarten. “However, don’t overdo it by wearing a dark or bright shade.” Instead, she suggests wearing a sheer pink for light complexions or earthy tones for darker skin for a less severe look.

3. Raccoon Eyes
Today’s waterproof and smudgeproof mascara may last longer, but it is also harder to remove at night. “Nothing makes you look more tired and worn out than having residual mascara left under your eyes in the morning,” adds Weingarten. Use a makeup remover to get hard-to-remove makeup off.

4. Concealed Weapon
A common misconception is that concealers can be used over the entire face. “A concealer should only be used in specific areas, such as around the eyes to help hide flaws or dark circles,” says Weingarten. Use a concealer to hide a zit or camouflage under-eye puffiness from lack of sleep, but don’t use it as a substitute for a good foundation, since the color tone of concealer is not ideal for the overall face.

5. Copy Cat
Who hasn’t tried to copy the look of a celebrity and found that it doesn’t make the cut? “I always tell people that copying the look of a celebrity is really a waste of time because those celebrities have an entire team of people whose job it is to make them beautiful,” says Weingarten. “Find your own look that you can put together easily each morning-and go with it.”

6. Lack of Moisture
According to the survey, only about a third of women (37 percent) under the age of 54 apply a moisturizer after removing makeup at night. “Removing the makeup is just the first step,” explains Weingarten. “Adding moisture back into the skin is key to keeping an even, supple complexion and to help minimize the appearance of fine lines as we age.”

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