27 Makeup Hacks Every Busy Girl Needs To Know

<h3#>1. The 3 angles you need to know to shape the perfect brow

When you're shaping your eyebrows, keep in mind these three angles.

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#2. How to apply false lashes

False eyelashes are kind of terrifying if you don't know how to apply them properly.

#3. How to make your lashes extra long & thick with mascara

Or, you could go the daily route with mascara. Here's how to make your lashes look extra long and thick.

#4. The right type of mascara wand

No matter how you do your lashes, first make sure you're using the right type of wand for what you want.

#5. How to tight-line your eyes

Or, you could tightline your eyes instead.

#6. How to make the perfect winged eyeliner

Winged eyeliner is a whole lot easier with this trick.

#7. The perfect makeup for your eye shape

Everyone has a different eye shape. Check out this chart for the best way to apply makeup for your eyes.

#8. How to find the foundation color that matches your undertone

Knowing your undertone will help you find makeup colors that really suit you.

#9. Match your foundation with your skin type

Finding the perfect foundation for your skin type is made easy with this chart.

#10. Apply blush according to the shape of your face

When you're applying blush, consider the shape of your face.

#11. The different types of face brushes and their uses

Face brushes come with pretty specific purposes.

#12. Pick the right eye shadow brush

So do eyeshadow brushes.

#13. How to clean those brushes

And here's how to actually clean all of those brushes.

#14. How to clean sponges

Maybe you're more of a sponge person. Here's how to clean those.

#15. Picking the right color correctors

Concealers and color correctors come in all kinds of shades. This chart shows what they actually do.

#16. How to use a concealer

When you've got a massive pimple that needs concealing, follow these steps.

#17. Highlighting & contouring

Contouring and highlighting really just takes some good placement.

#18. Applying a bronzer

Or you could go simple with just a dusting of bronzer.

#19. How to exfoliate your lips before applying lipstick

Before you apply lipstick, exfoliate your lips with this easy DIY scrub.

#20. How to make your lipstick last all day

Use this powder trick to make your lipstick last forever (or at least until you want to take it off at night).

#21. Make your lips fuller in 7 easy steps

Or, make use of your concealer and lip liner to make your lips look fuller.

#22. Apply face products in the right order

Having a ton of products means you may be unsure about when to use each one.

#23. Save your makeup powder with a little bit of alcohol

If your powder makeup cracks, you can save it with rubbing alcohol.

#24. The blemish-free way of applying manicure

Follow these steps for a really clean manicure at home.

#25. Fix polish blotches with acetone and brush

No one can really paint their nails without mistakes, so this acetone and paint brush trick really works.

#26. Remove glitter polish effortlessly

Instead of suffering ripped cotton balls and endless frustration, remove glitter nail polish with some acetone, cotton, and tin foil.

#27. Know when to throw those bottles away

Finally, keep in mind it may be time to start tossing some of the products in your makeup bag.