The right beauty products can dramatically improve the appearance and health of your skin. Often, friends, relatives and social media influencers offer positive advice on how to shake up your make up routine for better results. Some of these tips can be valuable. Unfortunately, there are also many myths that, if followed, may generate rashes, acne, and blotchy skin. Today we’ll bust a few commonly believed makeup myths.  

Myth #1: I Wear Makeup, So I Don’t Need Sunscreen

Although some makeup products contain SPF, they won’t protect you as well as sunscreen. According to Penn Medicine clinical esthetician, Jeanne Vos, makeup dilutes the SPF, so it wears off quickly. While outside, you should also wear sunscreen to protect your skin.

Myth #2: Wearing Makeup Can Create More Skin Issues

Makeup doesn’t create patchiness or wrinkles. However, makeup won’t look as good on dry or oily skin. To keep your skin healthy, develop a smart cleansing routine and stay moisturized. You should also remove your makeup before you go to sleep to prevent breakouts and let your skin breathe.

Myth #3: Makeup Can’t Expire

Just like food, makeup can go bad. It’s important to discard any foundation, mascara, and other makeup when the expiration date passes. If you aspire to become a professional makeup artist, it’s important to establish good habits right away. Using an expired product on yourself is one thing, taking the risk of using it on a client is another. Active ingredients break down, and that affects more than the consistency of your favorite lipstick. If you can no longer read the expiration date, throw out products you bought more than six months ago. Tip: Save your receipts to help you keep track.

Myth #4: You Can Use Moisturizing Cream Instead of Primer

We aren’t sure where this one got started, but it’s making the rounds online. It’s just not true. Moisturizer plays a role in keeping your skin hydrated, but it can’t take the place of a primer, which creates an even base for your other makeup products. When you use a primer, your makeup lasts longer too. So, keep this beauty essential on hand when you want to look beautiful or help a client make a lasting impact on their big day.

Should You Go to Makeup Artist School?

If you dream of styling celebrities for red carpet events, going to makeup artist school can help you achieve your ambitions. However, there’s also a much wider audience for the talents you’ll develop. From weddings to interviews to beauty makeovers, there are many events that demand talented makeup artists.

Make Your Dreams Reality with Health and Style Institute’s Makeup Artist Program

Are you ready to take the first step towards a rewarding career as a makeup artist? Contact Health and Style Institute today and enroll in our makeup artistry program! You’ll not only learn all the techniques you need to bring out your clients’ inner beauty and help them feel good about themselves, you’ll also learn about subjects like skin anatomy and the chemical composition of makeup so that you can help your clients’ skin stay clear by clearing up makeup misconceptions.