Wearing makeup can be fun and exciting, and can even boost one's confidence, but every once in a while, makeup can do things that are completely annoying. Sometimes it may be the mixture of two products you are using, sometimes it can be an improper application, or sometimes it can just be a poor quality cosmetic. Here are some of the top annoyances with makeup and how you can stop them from happening!

One problem that is very apparent (especially with primers, some foundations and face creams) is products that will “roll” or ball up on the face. You'll normally see this when you are applying a face product and then it starts to just make a mess of the entire application, usually resulting in a re-application. The number one cause of this is applying way too much product; products like primers do not need a heavy application, especially if they have a silicone base. Applying too much moisturizer can cause this as well, as the skin can only absorb so much product until it starts to roll off the face. Sometimes, less really is more.

Another makeup pet peeve is when an eyeliner simply won't sharpen and just keeps breaking. The main culprit of this is usually the sharpener you are using; if it's a non-makeup pencil sharpener, if it's old or if it hasn't been cleaned in a while, this is definitely the root of your problem. If the sharpener is old, the blade gets really dull, which prohibits a smooth sharpening and will just keep constantly cracking the wood. The same goes if there are excess eyeliner or lipliner bits in it. Another possibility is that the pencil wasn't manufactured properly so the product is separated from the wood, causing it to be very weak.

One of the most irritating makeup blunders is when a foundation starts to look “cakey,” flaky or just plain uneven. This can be due to a number of reasons: not enough moisturizer (dry skin), mixing an oil-based product and a waterbased product, or using too much compact powder. When the skin is too dry, foundation will apply differently to the drier patches of skin, causing it to look flaky and uneven, so using a proper moisturizer is critical. Also, if you are using a compact powder as either your foundation or setting powder, it can quickly start to make the face look “cakey” as compacts have a lot of gum and binders in them, which will cause product buildup. Lower quality compacts tend to have even more fillers, so if cost is an issue, stick with a loose powder.

Even though these pet peeves can pop up every once in a while, makeup should always be a fun thing and nothing to stress over! There are always solutions and answers to makeup annoyances. If you have any other pet peeves, send me an email and I'd be more than happy to help you solve them!