18 Handy Charts For All Your Beauty Dilemmas

We know, trying to navigate through the world of beauty can feel like you're lost at sea. Study and keep these simple but incredibly handy charts as your secret lifeboat to keep your look afloat.

Contour Like A Pro

With all the hype about contouring lately, it can be confusing what all those lines and streaks are really doing to your face. This handy chart breaks its all down so you can figure out how to best contour your own face.

Easy Contouring

If going full-out-contour is a bit much for you (or your everyday wear), then following these basic rules with the addition of a bit of bronzing and highlighting powder will add subtle dimension to your face.

Eye Spy

Many how-to eyeshadow instructions are great, as long as you know where each area is. This simple chart helps breaks down the basic of terms and placement.

Figure It Out

So many guides tell you which eyeliner shape or hairstyle is best for your face shape, which is great as long as you know which shape you actually have!

All In The Tone

Certain colors flatter some skin tones more than others. Instead of blindly guessing, looking at the predominant color of your wrist will help you clearly identity your tone.

Magic Wands

Use this chart to help choose the perfect mascara wand based on your desired ending lash look.

Keep The Order

When you apply which product does make a difference. Do you eyes first so if you have a fallen loose eyeshadow or a mascara smudge you won’t ruin your foundation.

Great Scents

These key spots are the best place to dab on your perfume instead of walking into an intoxicating cloud.

Full Pout

Just like you can conture your face, you can do the same thing with your lips! Using a lighter color in the middle will make your pout, well, poutier!

Brushes Galore

With the number of makeup brushes on the market it can be overwhelming which one is for each application. While there are plenty more for more specific jobs, these are the basics you need in your makeup drawer.

Pluck And Shout

Use this simple guide to figure out the right length and curve for your eyebrow.

Curl Madness

The smallest difference in the diameter of your curling iron can result in very different curls. Having a few sizes means you can create many different styles.

Conceal And Reveal

Using concealer in the correct spots will not only cover up dark spots and imperfections, but can help enhance your overall face shape as well.

Draw The Line

Don’t get stuck in an eyeliner rut! Play with different lines and shapes to update your look.

Detangle The Brush Conundrum

Just like your makeup brushes, there is a specific type of brush for all your hair type and styling needs.

Nail Your Nails

Before attempting more difficult styles (thanks Pinterest), make sure you can master the basics.

Right Type

Knowing your correct skin type is very important for choosing a number of beauty products. Just because you have a little oil in your T-Zone does not mean you have oily skin.