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27 Charts That Will Help You Make Sense Of Makeup

Class is in session.

1. Face brushes come with pretty specific purposes.

2. So do eyeshadow brushes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Contouring and highlighting really just takes some good placement.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

22. Winged eyeliner is a whole lot easier with this trick.

23. Or, you could tightline your eyes instead.

24. Follow these steps for a really clean manicure at home.

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

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

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

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