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Aleesha Badkar

A professional makeup artist reveals the mirror mistake that's ruining our makeup - and how to fix it

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If you've ever wondered why your makeup looks flawless in the mirror at home but somehow different the moment you step outside, you're not imagining it. The instinct is usually to blame the product - wrong shade, wrong formula, needs setting spray - but according to one professional makeup artist, the real culprit is usually far simpler, and far easier to fix.

In a woman&home Instagram reel, a professional makeup artist breaks down the one mistake she says almost everyone makes when they do their makeup – and it has nothing to do with technique or products. You could you use the best foundation on the market or the most professional brushes and still not see the results you want. The reason? It's all to do with the lighting.

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