Makeup mistakes I made as a beginner

 Hello my beautiful students,


It’s your glam coach, Ella Karien 💄✨


Today I want to share something very real with you — not a tutorial, but a few makeup mistakes I made as a beginner so that you won’t repeat them.


We all start somewhere, and I used to think I needed to be perfect. But guess what? My biggest growth came from my silliest mistakes! So grab a drink and enjoy this little gist:


❌ Mistake 1: Using Too Much Powder

I used to bake my whole face like meat pie 😅

What I didn’t know was that too much powder can make your face cakey and dry — especially under the eyes!

What I learned: Just a little setting powder is enough. Press, don’t drag!


❌ Mistake 2: Drawing Brows Too Dark

I once used a black pencil to draw thick brows that looked like angry birds 😭

What I learned: Always use brown or dark brown, and blend out the front with a spoolie for ombré effect.


❌ Mistake 3: Buying Everything Without Knowing My Skin Type

I wasted money buying products that made me oily or gave me breakouts.

What I learned: Know your skin first! If you have oily skin, matte foundation like Zaron or Zikel works well. If you’re dry, go for something hydrating.


❌ Mistake 4: Not Using Primer

I used to apply foundation directly on my face without prepping my skin. Big mistake! My makeup would melt off quickly.

What I learned: A good primer like Zikel’s or Nuban’s makes your makeup last and look smoother.


💡 Final Lesson:

Mistakes are part of the journey. Don’t rush the process. Every glam queen was once a beginner.


I’m here to make your journey easier, and I’m proud of how far you’ve come. If I can glow today, you can too 💕


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