So, you have been selected to be a part of the most awaited pageant of the year? Has the stress of wanting to look the best begun to work upon you already? Fret not, for we present to you fifteen foolproof makeup tips that will make you look your glamorous best on the big day!

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What A Beauty Pageant Is Like:

To those who have participated in it, a beauty pageant is almost synonymous with stress and tension over makeup. However, seasoned contestants know that it is all about handling pressure and staying cool. Although you present a better version of yourself to the judges and the public eye, the key to success in any beauty pageant is to be true to yourself. Be it in makeup or dress or the interview – everything should reflect you. Anything that is not authentic to your style will show and will dock points from judges. To avoid last minute rushing, start applying makeup early and keep at least an hour to spare. If you feel like changing the entire look, you should have enough time to redo it. So, here are a few beauty pageant tips that makeup artists and contestants swear by.

1. Skin:

Make sure you have a good primer and foundation to start with. You should eat a healthy diet for at least a month before the pageant to make sure your face has no acne or zits to deal with. But even then, a good cover of primer is necessary. Another tip pageant contestants should keep in mind is that there is going to be a lot of light on you. So, pick a foundation that is a shade darker than your natural skin tone. If you pick the exact shade of your skin, it may wash out in the bright light and give you a white face in the photographs. The darker shade of foundation also makes your skin look healthier. But be sure to blend the foundation into your neck very well.

2. Eyes:

Your eyes should pop in a beauty pageant. For this, make a thick lash line with pencil eyeliner. After that, apply eyeshadow of a matching color that blends the liner edges. Follow this up with a black liquid liner to emphasize your eyes. For extra sparkle, add a nude glitter on the inner corner of the eye.

3. Eyelashes:

Your natural eyelashes may be irregular, and that is natural. So, false eyelashes come to your rescue. You can apply two strips of lashes for an extra simpering look, but apply after all the eye makeup (liner, mascara) is completed. Also, when you apply the eyelash glue, wait for it to dry for a minute before applying the lashes. If you do not wait, the glue will get all over your eye and mess with the makeup.

4. Longer Lasting Curls:

For longer lasting curls, you can use rollers and sleep overnight in them. This way you will not need the heat of curling iron, which may frazzle your hair. But if you are a restless sleeper, this may not be an option for you – so curling iron and hairspray will have to do the trick for you.

5. Airbrush:

Airbrush makeup is very easy to apply and does not require various dabbing and brushing techniques. For those who are used to makeup artists doing their makeup, try this when you are on your own.

6. Moisturize:

You cannot moisturize enough. This is the key to younger looking skin and make sure you buy a good brand. Before you apply moisturizer, rub an ice cube on your face. To keep your lips soft, apply fruity Baby Lips.

7. Makeup In Natural Light:

Do not put on makeup in fluorescent light. There is no theory behind this, but if you put on makeup in natural light, it will look better in the bright lights, and not the other way round. Also, applying makeup in natural light means you will apply the right amount of tone brightening makeup.

8. Scotch Tape:

This is a makeup hack that artists and contestants use regularly. To get perfect lines on your eyes, apply scotch tape. This serves as a perfect stencil for your eye. Scotch tape can be pulled off easily without leaving traces of glue. Simply run a moist baby wipe over your eye to remove any glue residue that may have stayed behind. Scotch tape is also great for removing eye shadow. Instead of dabbing with a wet cotton ball for ten minutes, simply pull it off with a strip of scotch tape.

9. Rejuvenate Eyes:

To rejuvenate your tired eyes, cut two thick slices of cucumber and place it on the eyes. Some of the beauty contestants also swear by green tea bags. Just place some used green tea bags over your eyes and let them sit for an hour. You will see the difference yourself.

10. Eyelash Curling:

To curl your fake eyelashes, heat your regular eyelash curler with your hairdryer for five seconds and curl the fake lashes. You can also recycle your fake eyelashes. You don’t need to buy a new one every time. Just be careful while pulling off the lashes and store them well.

11. Lipstick:

Lipstick is the finishing touch of the makeup. Most of the times, it can make or break a look. If it suits your skin, try to apply a dark, bold lipstick. This will make your smile pop. Before applying lipstick, apply peppermint oil on your lips. This will plump up your lips.

12. Lemon Juice:

Use lemon juice to brighten your teeth. The citric acid in lemon juice will also help make your nails look shiny. You can also brush your teeth with baking soda to make them look pearly white.

13. No Washing Hair:

Please refrain from washing your hair during the beauty pageant week. This will help the natural oils from your scalp spread across the hair and make it look shiny. If you feel your hair is too greasy, you can apply some dry shampoo or baby powder. If you absolutely need to wash your hair, rinse with beer for shiny, bouncy hair.

14. Hair Gel:

Use hair gel to style your hair and keep it in place. Nothing is more off-putting than frizzy hair.

15. Dress:

Select a dress that has a monotone with classy, tasteful embellishments. Nothing too flashy or gaudy will do in a beauty pageant.

With these simple tips, you too can look like a diva. What are you waiting for, try them and master them and set that stage on fire! Also, do tell us how this post has helped you. Comment in the box below!

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