Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

What are the bad habits of makeup

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Asked on：Apr 08, 2026 09:56 AM

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Freya
Apr 08, 2026

1. Stop being lazy in removing makeup

If you use sunscreen, isolation cream (especially products with the function of modifying skin tone), makeup (such as lipstick, blush, eye shadow and foundation, etc.), no matter whether your makeup is thick or light, the step of removing makeup is necessary. Don't just wash your face because of laziness.

2. Stop using cosmetics indiscriminately

Before buying cosmetics, we should first understand the ingredients of cosmetics. Buying and using them indiscriminately will only make skin suffer in the end.

1. Try not to use synthetic chemicals, such as pigments and spices, which can irritate the skin and cause itching and neurodermatitis.

2. The grease in oily cosmetics will absorb dust in the air, causing sweat glands and hair follicles to be blocked, causing bacteria to multiply, causing folliculitis, etc., so they cannot be used frequently.

3. Cosmetics containing heavy metals, such as lead, chromium, molybdenum, cadmium, etc., will be absorbed by the skin and accumulate in the body, causing poisoning reactions.

4. Avoid using light-sensitive substances in cosmetics, which can cause inflammatory reactions in the skin under sunlight.

3. Stop being lazy and use primer before makeup

Many women will apply makeup directly without applying primer before makeup, but this is the main reason that makes the makeup look discolored. The main purpose of a primer before makeup is to make it easier for the skin to apply makeup evenly. Since the primer contains some non-greasy and highly fat-soluble ingredients, it helps the makeup to spread and adhere, prevent makeup from falling off, and keep the makeup bright and fresh all day long.

4. Stop being lazy and clean your makeup brush

If the eyeliner brush is not properly cleaned, it may inadvertently come into contact with the surface of the eyeball when applying eyeliner, causing infection. In addition, from the perspective of makeup, after some girls with single eyelids apply "inner eyeliner", their eyes will appear smaller, making the makeup effect less effective.

5. Refrain from repairing eyelashes

Applying mascara can make your eyes look brighter, but heavy mascara will put pressure on your eyelashes, making them more fragile. In fact, eyelashes are like hair. The surface of each eyelash is covered with layers of hair scales. Therefore, before applying mascara, special eyelash care products should be used to prime the eyelashes. This can not only help fill the holes between the scales, but also protect the eyelashes from external force during friction. The eyelashes can also maintain a beautiful curvature and the color will be more durable.

6. Avoid not using sunscreen

The most suitable SPF value for sunscreen makeup is 15, because this value can isolate more than 90% of ultraviolet rays and will not put a great burden on the skin. If the product can be combined with vitamins with anti-aging effects and certain moisturizing ingredients, it will not only provide sun protection, but also provide more comprehensive care for the skin.