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Beauty mistakes are a habit one must guard against. Blessing Ukemena, with reports from huffpost.com, lists some beauty tips that every woman may need to check such mistakes.

Avoid overly rosy cheeks: Giving yourself a natural glow avec blush is an in-look for spring. But you'll want to avoid brushing on too much (lest you look like a clown). So, always start your blush line two fingers widths away from your nose, and only apply it on the apples of your cheeks. This will ensure you create a natural glow without going overboard.

Give curls bounce: Never brush curls out with a brush. Instead, loosen them with your fingers. This will give curls added lift without flattening them down.

Create fuller lips😕 If you're sick of having thin, pursed puckers, extend your lip line using a neutral-toned lip liner. Then, apply lipstick over top. Be careful though; don't extend your lip line too much.

Nix flaky mascara😕 One of the main reasons mascara will flake onto your face after you apply it is because it's old. Opt for a new container and always remember to keep your mascara tube tightly sealed.

Dry out pimples: Believe it or not, dabbing toothpaste onto a pimple is a quick and easy way to dry it out.

Don't believe beauty labels: Some beauty labels actually display false information, so don't believe everything you read. If a product promises instant results or all-day protection, it may be too good to be true.

You can use exfoliator daily: Exfoliation is an important and easy way to buff away the dead skin cells that cover up your skin's natural glow. Use a light exfoliator to freshen your face daily.

Clean your makeup tools: Whether you use a razor, a Q-tip or a powder brush, make sure to clean your beauty tools. After even a couple uses, they become breeding grounds for bacteria, which can cause breakouts, eczema and many other skin conditions.

Remove nail polish without remover:? If you run out of nail polish remover, you can remove cracked or chipped nail polish by applying a clear top coat to the nail and removing it promptly with a cotton ball.

Change it up: Our skin craves different things depending on the time of year. So, change up your beauty routine based on the seasons. In the winter, add more moisturising creams to your daily beauty list. In summer, ensure you're using lots of SPF.

Apply bronzer evenly😕 Before applying bronzer or self-tanning lotion, mix a drop or two of the solution with moisture cream. Blend using your finger or a Q-tip, then apply to skin as you would regular moisturiser. This will ensure the cream blends in,? and covers skin, evenly.

Hide split ends: To make split ends less noticeable, apply a heavy hair repair cream to lock in moisture before and after using a flat iron or a blow-dryer.

Lock it in: When using cream-based beauty products, like lipstick or foundation,? apply a dry face powder on top to seal in your look. This also works for blush (apply a cream blush to cheeks, then top with a dry blush).

Find your shade: When choosing a foundation, test a product on the skin near your jawline. And be sure to do it in natural light. This will ensure the foundation tone you choose for your face isn't too different from the natural shade of your neck.

Stop taking supplements: It's true the healthier you are, the healthier your skin and hair will be. But popping supplements without discussing them with your doctor can do more harm than good. Why? Because mixing certain vitamins and minerals can have the opposite effect of what you're hoping. Talk to your doc before popping any pills.

Using eyeshadow primer: Primer is a great tool that will help you lock your makeup look in place. But adding too much of it on areas of your face where you won't actually apply colour will actually detract from the look you're going for (mostly because primers are brighter in tone than most makeup shades).

Apply mascara to fake lashes: This will help fake lashes blend in a bit more seamlessly with your natural ones.

Clarify your hair😕 In order to remove product build-up from locks, use a clarifying shampoo once a week. This will also help prevent dandruff and other annoying hair/scalp conditions.

Cut back on pedicures:? Save money on your beauty routine by taking care of your feet on a daily basis. Simply scrub your foot with a pumice stone each morning in the shower. Once you step out and dry off, apply a moisture cream to your feet. This will increase the amount of time you can go without a pedicure and will keep your toes healthy and fungus-free.

Soften skin: Immediately after stepping out of a shower, pool, lake or ocean, apply some sort of cream to skin. Water washes away the skin's natural oils and applying moisture cream will prevent skin chapping.