10 makeup rules for your daily routine that you shouldn't break this year

I'm trying to go a little more natural this year, rather than a super full face of make up all the time. I need to work on my skin first though haha

Great tips and advice.

Lots of great reminders there, Its so easy to get lazy about something we do every day. I am a convert to Primer, try to remove my makeup as early as possible in the evening so its not an effort.

I only get a little dark under the eyes when I'm post-migraine. I think it usually looks better just left as it is, rather than applying concealer to my crêpey skin. & I'm definitely not game to try powder there!

I DO agree with having makeup wipes by my bedside, again, only for migraines. The rest of the time, it's a proper cleanse.

I didn't think primers were necessary until I tried them, but now I'm converted.

I always remove my makeup as soon as I return from an outing. As for primers; yes, it enables foundation to go on smoothly and blend well. I used a Face of Australia Primer beneath a Revlon Age Defying Foundation the other day and was absolutely pleased with the result. It allowed me to great good coverage with only a small amount of the foundation. My makeup looked light and natural too. Will definitely be using that combination of products again.

I'm not one for too many rules, but this list is a good one.

Yes, the rules discussed above are key to a flawless and consistent look. Also, I invest in a good quality makeup remover and use it before bed time. A magnifying mirror can be a useful tool in every girl's beauty routine.

Happy New Year to all beauties out there.

Yup, totally agree with all of these and would not even think of breaking these golden rules!

If only bad lighting was easy to avoid! I occasionally sleep in my make up when I am too tired; I always break out when I do this - no surprises there! I keep cleansing wipes on hand so that if I am too tired to complete my entire skin care ritual, at least I take my make up off. I need to get myself a good eyelash curler. I'm always trying to make eyes look bigger, and this is something that has slipped out of my make up routine over time.

I skip my primer a lot because I just forget when I am in a rush. By the time I remember I have already put my foundation on!

Ha ha yeah sometimes when I go to physio I forget to take my mascara off first and I leave little black eye marks like No. 8 on their disposable paper towels that they have on the headrest there. Woops! So my new rules going to have to be to make sure I take my mascara and any eyeshadow off before I zip off to physio.

Ohhh interesting, I have to think about the primer, I have it but am still figuring out how much I like using it. Sometimes I want something light on my face and prefer just moisturiser.

I need to find the right primer and start curling the lashes.

oh yeah the lighting thing, me all the time! do my makeup thinking I look pretty good then catch a look in the car mirror when outside and yikes!

Ha! Love the Jenny Humphrey reference lol. She did have raccoon eyes.

I started using primers a few months back and I cannot imagine my make up without them, my make up finishes better and it lasts so much longer.

Lighting is very important! Do your makeup with natural light to see how the colours match your skin

I love doing my makeup outside to get a proper look at how it will appear to everyone else. I've definitely applied makeup inside and walked outside to look in my compact mirror and it's waaay overboard haha

I'm all for the natural yourself but better look, mascara lipstick or crayon bb or cc cream for everyday use, night is so rare it's a smokey eye added to my day look but with a better lip colour

Setting you concealer with a translucent powder I thought would enhance your age