17 Makeup Tips That Will Make A Difference
1. Fill In Your Brows
Have you ever heard of a makeup artist call eyebrows the "frame for your eyes"? It's amazing how much of a difference great eyebrows can make! I like to fill in my eyebrows with a pencil, but a powder or even just a tinted brow gel would also work.
2.Emphasize Your Brows
Once you've filled in your brows, it's a great idea to take the next step: conceal around your brows. Yes, really. A little bit of concealer or highlighter just under your eyebrow and then a little bit of concealer or foundation along the top edge will really clean up the whole look, making you look like you've visited a pro makeup artist! To make this step go quickly, I recommend using a pencil product. Keep it matte on top of the brow, but you can add a little shimmer under your brow for fun.
3. Don't Over Conceal, Color Correct
For small areas, it's a good idea to use a color corrector instead of piling on more concealer. You'll be able to counteract your red blemish or brighten up an under eye circle, resulting in a more natural look.
4. Use The Triangle
The secret to concealing an under eye circle and looking awake is where you apply your concealer. You should think of your under eye as a triangle, rather than the half moon shape of your circle. The points of your triangle are the outer tip of your nose and the corners of your eye. Apply concealer into this triangle, blending up to your lower lash line, the inner corner of your eye, and a little onto your nose. Be sure to blend well!
5. Use Eye Cream
Prepping your eye area with eye cream before makeup can make your concealer application much smoother. You'll look more awake and younger since your concealer will be smoother without any creasing. Wait a minute or two for it to completely sink in before you start applying makeup.
6. Prime Your Face
It's amazing how much this one step can help your skin! There are basic primers out there, but it's better to pick one geared toward your skin's own problems. Go for a hydrating primer, one that helps fight aging or includes sunscreen. (If you need help picking one, check out There's a Primer for That.)
7. Blot Your Foundation
No matter how you apply your foundation, if it is a cream or liquid, you've applied more product to your face than you need. You'll depend on some of it to evaporate away and leave behind the pigment from your foundation. After you've applied your foundation, wait a few minutes and then lightly blot your foundation with a folded kleenex. You'll be amazed at how much liquid comes away, but what you leave behind will look more natural and will last longer!
8. Blend Your Foundation and Concealer
As I've grown older, I've found that perfect looking skin, even with foundation, is hard to come by. Taking a few extra seconds to pounce a Beauty Blender on your face makes a huge difference.
9. Highlight and Contour
This is the makeup secret that made Kim K a star (in addition to that tape).
when you're pressed for time, just doing a little nose contouring is super fast and easy!
Instead of using a typical bronzer, for quick contouring I like to grab a stick concealer or foundation that is a few shades too dark. Use the same product, but a few shades too light for the highlight. You can blend with fingers or a Beauty Blender sponge. Done in under 30 seconds!
10. Prime Your Eyelids
Is your eyeshadow melting away by mid-day? Do you wonder why you wasted the time to put it on? A good eyeshadow primer will keep your shadow looking fresh all day long without smudging, creasing, or fading away. I like the NYX for everyday use, since it provides a little coverage for my lids in the same step. Too Faced's Shadow Insurance has a bit of tackiness to grab onto shadows, which brings down fall-out.
11. Blend Your Shadow
Shadow that isn't well blended is probably the number one pet peeve of most makeup artists. Take a few seconds to sweep a large blending brush over your shadow. You'll want to eliminate any harsh lines between shade transitions, but don't overdo it!
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Have you ever heard of a makeup artist call eyebrows the "frame for your eyes"? It's amazing how much of a difference great eyebrows can make! I like to fill in my eyebrows with a pencil, but a powder or even just a tinted brow gel would also work.
2.Emphasize Your Brows
Once you've filled in your brows, it's a great idea to take the next step: conceal around your brows. Yes, really. A little bit of concealer or highlighter just under your eyebrow and then a little bit of concealer or foundation along the top edge will really clean up the whole look, making you look like you've visited a pro makeup artist! To make this step go quickly, I recommend using a pencil product. Keep it matte on top of the brow, but you can add a little shimmer under your brow for fun.
3. Don't Over Conceal, Color Correct
For small areas, it's a good idea to use a color corrector instead of piling on more concealer. You'll be able to counteract your red blemish or brighten up an under eye circle, resulting in a more natural look.
4. Use The Triangle
The secret to concealing an under eye circle and looking awake is where you apply your concealer. You should think of your under eye as a triangle, rather than the half moon shape of your circle. The points of your triangle are the outer tip of your nose and the corners of your eye. Apply concealer into this triangle, blending up to your lower lash line, the inner corner of your eye, and a little onto your nose. Be sure to blend well!
5. Use Eye Cream
Prepping your eye area with eye cream before makeup can make your concealer application much smoother. You'll look more awake and younger since your concealer will be smoother without any creasing. Wait a minute or two for it to completely sink in before you start applying makeup.
6. Prime Your Face
It's amazing how much this one step can help your skin! There are basic primers out there, but it's better to pick one geared toward your skin's own problems. Go for a hydrating primer, one that helps fight aging or includes sunscreen. (If you need help picking one, check out There's a Primer for That.)
7. Blot Your Foundation
No matter how you apply your foundation, if it is a cream or liquid, you've applied more product to your face than you need. You'll depend on some of it to evaporate away and leave behind the pigment from your foundation. After you've applied your foundation, wait a few minutes and then lightly blot your foundation with a folded kleenex. You'll be amazed at how much liquid comes away, but what you leave behind will look more natural and will last longer!
8. Blend Your Foundation and Concealer
As I've grown older, I've found that perfect looking skin, even with foundation, is hard to come by. Taking a few extra seconds to pounce a Beauty Blender on your face makes a huge difference.
9. Highlight and Contour
This is the makeup secret that made Kim K a star (in addition to that tape).
when you're pressed for time, just doing a little nose contouring is super fast and easy!
Instead of using a typical bronzer, for quick contouring I like to grab a stick concealer or foundation that is a few shades too dark. Use the same product, but a few shades too light for the highlight. You can blend with fingers or a Beauty Blender sponge. Done in under 30 seconds!
10. Prime Your Eyelids
Is your eyeshadow melting away by mid-day? Do you wonder why you wasted the time to put it on? A good eyeshadow primer will keep your shadow looking fresh all day long without smudging, creasing, or fading away. I like the NYX for everyday use, since it provides a little coverage for my lids in the same step. Too Faced's Shadow Insurance has a bit of tackiness to grab onto shadows, which brings down fall-out.
11. Blend Your Shadow
Shadow that isn't well blended is probably the number one pet peeve of most makeup artists. Take a few seconds to sweep a large blending brush over your shadow. You'll want to eliminate any harsh lines between shade transitions, but don't overdo it!
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