Common Mistakes When Starting a Skincare and Makeup Routine

Trying many products at once

Starting several new products at once means you will not know which one caused a reaction if irritation happens. Introduce one new product at a time.

Skipping sunscreen at the start

Many beginners focus on cleansing and moisturising and forget sunscreen, one of the most important long-term steps at any age.

Choosing a foundation shade without testing

Buying a foundation based only on the colour of the bottle, without testing it on your skin or using a matching tool such as our quiz, is one of the most common reasons foundation looks wrong.

Too many makeup steps from the start

A long, complicated makeup routine from day one is hard to keep up. Starting simple (foundation, light concealer, mascara) and adding steps gradually is much easier.

Not cleaning your tools

Many beginners do not clean their makeup brushes or sponges regularly, which affects both the makeup result and skin health over time.

Comparing yourself directly to others

Every skin and hair type is different. What works for someone else may not give you the same result, and patiently finding what suits you matters more than copying someone else's whole routine.