21 Must Know Makeup Tips from Beauty Bloggers
1. A $3 brush that changes EVERYTHING
"It's the e.l.f. Small Smudge Brush. And at only $3 a pop, I buy these by the dozen! Color code the handles with a stripe of nail polish and have one devoted to each liner/shadow shade (brown, black, green, etc.) The small dense bristles are also good for concealer and lip liner too." - Stef, we heart this
2.Make Lipstick Application Simple!
"Perfect your pout by exfoliating your lips before applying your favorite lipcolor. This makes the lips softer which makes lipstick easier to apply and prevents cracked dry lips. Simply whip up a homemade lip scrub with ingredients like olive and apply in a circular motion once a week."
- Aprill, Glitter.Gloss.Garbage
3.Creaseproof Your Concealer:
"If your concealer tends to settle in your lines or creases as the day goes on, try this. Mix one part concealer with one part eye cream and blend together. Apply with a concealer brush for perfect coverage. Not only will the eye cream add some treatment to your makeup routine, it keeps the area extra hydrated so creasing is a thing of the past." - Teri, Beautiful Makeup Search
4.Fake a Sun Kissed Glow:
"If self tanner is not your thing and you want to add a little glow to your look, try a bronzer. There are a ton of great drugstore bronzers, so you can try this trick on the cheap. Use a blush brush and gently sweep bronzer on the tops of your cheekbones and across your nose. Blend it on top of the forehead and dab a bit on the chin. Think of where the sun hits you, and that is where you apply. "
- Teri, Beautiful Makeup Search
5.How to Fix Your Broken Powders:
"Has your favorite powder eyeshadow or blush dropped to the floor and broken to bits? Don't toss your product just yet! You can fix a broken powder shadow or blush. All you need is some rubbing alcohol and a little time to rescue and harden your shattered powder products. Simply wet the powder with the rubbing alcohol and tap it back into place. Once the alcohol dries your powder will be back to new!"
- Christina, The Makeup Blogger
6. Get the Perfect Crease Every Time:
"One of the hardest things to master is correct crease shadow application. Tilting your head back while applying your making helps stretch out the surface of your eyelid allowing you to apply the details of your eyeshadow more carefully. When your head is tilted back you apply the color directly to the shadowed part of your brow bone which is the perfect location, rather than the actual crease. Applying your crease color too low can actually make your eyes appear smaller."
- Kristie, Blushing Basics
8. Red Lip Trick:
"I love a red lip in the fall, but going bold isn't easy for everyone. Try a red lip pencil paired with a nude lip gloss to get a subtle red lip look. It's simple, and can be played up or down depending on how heavy handed you are with the pencil. It is also beautiful paired with a gold gloss, for a little extra sparkle."
- Teri, Beautiful Makeup Search
9. Super Matte Primer:
"Have you tried everything to mattify your face without success? Using milk of magnesia as a primer is a great insider secret. A light layer over your moisturizer will soak up any excess oil."
- Christine, 15 Minute Beauty
10. Mix Your Own Under Eye Concealer:
"Take a dab of eye cream along with a drop of your favorite foundation and mix together on the back of your hand. Use a cotton swab to dot the mixture under the eye. Blend with fingertips and be amazed at the perfect coverage." - Teri, Beautiful Makeup Search
11. Set Your Makeup For Up to 16 Hours:
"Makeup setting sprays really do work! Not only can they set your makeup for 16 hours, they can make the skin look fresh, reduce shine and diminish fine lines."
- Kelly, Gouldylox Reviews
12. If You Can’t Beat Acne Then Conceal It Like a Pro:
"Concealing a pimple is not an easy task, especially when said pimple is the biggest zit ever. To conceal the pimple, you'll need to first pat on a moisturizer, and then Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage. Stipple foundation over it to blend with the surrounding skin. Finally set it with some powder."
- Kristie, Blushing Basics
13. Correctly Blend Your Eye Shadow:
Want to wear brighter eyeshadow colors but afraid of looking like a clown? I've got some great cheats for blending for you. After you apply your primer, apply a sheer, iridescent skintone eye shadow shade as a base to your crease and browbone. This will make it easier for your eyeshadows to blend together. You can also use a fiber optic pointed crease brush to apply your crease color, starting with a small amount of color and blending it out so that you don't overdo it.
- Phyrra
14. Color Correction is Amazing:
"Color correction is something that many of us overlook, but when done correctly it can really help to create a flawless look without caking on products. You'll need to take a good look at your under eye area and be honest with yourself. What color are those circles? Mine are frequently red. You'll want to color correct with the color that is directly opposite on the color wheel, for me that means green. Once you've picked your corrector, you should apply a light layer on just the area affected. Cover with a little foundation or concealer, you'll be surprised at how little you need!"
-Christine, 15 Minute Beauty
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15. Get a Perfect Line with Liquid Eye Liner:
"There are so many different kinds of eye liner, and it can be intimidating to chose which one is right for you. Don't shy away from a liquid liner, it can be just as easy as a pencil! Some liquid liners come with a brush, some with a fine tip. Liquid liner takes some practice but here’s a tip: make tiny dots between your lashes and then just connect the dots!"
- Cindy, Prime Beauty
16. Do Brows Baffle You? :
"Brush the hair of your eyebrows down before you apply your product and place them on your skin, not your hair. The product will adhere better and it won't clump in the hair. Plus, you'll be exposing the place were you should most concentrate the product, the top of your brows. Once you brush the hair back over the product you'll be left with natural looking brows."
- Stef, we heart this
17. Flawless Foundation:
"As I've gotten a little older, I've noticed that my foundation is a little harder to apply. For flawless foundation application, I've adjusted my technique. I first dot my face with foundation where I'll be applying, then using a flat kabuki brush I stipple the area to evenly distribute the foundation. Next, I buff small circles with the same brush, and finally follow up with my Beauty Blender sponge. The result is flawless foundation that you can't see!"
- Christine, 15 Minute Beauty
18. Easier False Lash Application:
"If you have trouble with lash glue, or you're allergic to it (like I am), try using Fantabulash. I developed an allergy to lash glue, but I can wear false lashes again because this product, which is a lash adhesive tape!"
- Phyrra
19. Perfect Contouring Product :
"That Summer foundation is now too dark? Use it to contour (the new Radiant Cream Compact Foundations from NARS are awesome for that)! The products will blend beautifully and your contouring will look natural."
- Brooke, Blushing Noir
20. Tone Down a Lipgloss :
"Your fave Summer lip gloss is now too bold for Fall? Tone down your lippie by putting it over a matte nude. A gloss that is sheer enough can easily be toned down or changed by layering over another color."
- Brooke, Blushing Noir
21. The Secret to Smudge-Proof Eye Makeup :
Do you have more makeup under your eyes than on them by the end of the day? Besides a good primer (a plus) and waterproof mascara (a must!) the secret is switching to an eye gel rather than a cream in the morning. Creams are great at night, but the moisture they leave behind provide a surface for your makeup to slide right on to! An oil free gel will serve you better for daytime.
- Tyna, we heart this
"It's the e.l.f. Small Smudge Brush. And at only $3 a pop, I buy these by the dozen! Color code the handles with a stripe of nail polish and have one devoted to each liner/shadow shade (brown, black, green, etc.) The small dense bristles are also good for concealer and lip liner too." - Stef, we heart this
2.Make Lipstick Application Simple!
"Perfect your pout by exfoliating your lips before applying your favorite lipcolor. This makes the lips softer which makes lipstick easier to apply and prevents cracked dry lips. Simply whip up a homemade lip scrub with ingredients like olive and apply in a circular motion once a week."
- Aprill, Glitter.Gloss.Garbage
3.Creaseproof Your Concealer:
"If your concealer tends to settle in your lines or creases as the day goes on, try this. Mix one part concealer with one part eye cream and blend together. Apply with a concealer brush for perfect coverage. Not only will the eye cream add some treatment to your makeup routine, it keeps the area extra hydrated so creasing is a thing of the past." - Teri, Beautiful Makeup Search
4.Fake a Sun Kissed Glow:
"If self tanner is not your thing and you want to add a little glow to your look, try a bronzer. There are a ton of great drugstore bronzers, so you can try this trick on the cheap. Use a blush brush and gently sweep bronzer on the tops of your cheekbones and across your nose. Blend it on top of the forehead and dab a bit on the chin. Think of where the sun hits you, and that is where you apply. "
- Teri, Beautiful Makeup Search
5.How to Fix Your Broken Powders:
"Has your favorite powder eyeshadow or blush dropped to the floor and broken to bits? Don't toss your product just yet! You can fix a broken powder shadow or blush. All you need is some rubbing alcohol and a little time to rescue and harden your shattered powder products. Simply wet the powder with the rubbing alcohol and tap it back into place. Once the alcohol dries your powder will be back to new!"
- Christina, The Makeup Blogger
6. Get the Perfect Crease Every Time:
"One of the hardest things to master is correct crease shadow application. Tilting your head back while applying your making helps stretch out the surface of your eyelid allowing you to apply the details of your eyeshadow more carefully. When your head is tilted back you apply the color directly to the shadowed part of your brow bone which is the perfect location, rather than the actual crease. Applying your crease color too low can actually make your eyes appear smaller."
- Kristie, Blushing Basics
7. Keep Your Makeup Organized To Save Time:
Knowing where all your cosmetics are will save you loads of time in the
morning. Laying your makeup out or keeping it organized in an easy to
access area will make doing a 5 minute face so easy. There will be no
more fishing in makeup bags and drawers for the products. Try purchasing
one of those desk supply organizers to sit on your vanity or sink to
store all your makeup. Everything will have its place and you can see it
all at one time. - Elvira, The Pink Sith Blog8. Red Lip Trick:
"I love a red lip in the fall, but going bold isn't easy for everyone. Try a red lip pencil paired with a nude lip gloss to get a subtle red lip look. It's simple, and can be played up or down depending on how heavy handed you are with the pencil. It is also beautiful paired with a gold gloss, for a little extra sparkle."
- Teri, Beautiful Makeup Search
9. Super Matte Primer:
"Have you tried everything to mattify your face without success? Using milk of magnesia as a primer is a great insider secret. A light layer over your moisturizer will soak up any excess oil."
- Christine, 15 Minute Beauty
10. Mix Your Own Under Eye Concealer:
"Take a dab of eye cream along with a drop of your favorite foundation and mix together on the back of your hand. Use a cotton swab to dot the mixture under the eye. Blend with fingertips and be amazed at the perfect coverage." - Teri, Beautiful Makeup Search
11. Set Your Makeup For Up to 16 Hours:
"Makeup setting sprays really do work! Not only can they set your makeup for 16 hours, they can make the skin look fresh, reduce shine and diminish fine lines."
- Kelly, Gouldylox Reviews
12. If You Can’t Beat Acne Then Conceal It Like a Pro:
"Concealing a pimple is not an easy task, especially when said pimple is the biggest zit ever. To conceal the pimple, you'll need to first pat on a moisturizer, and then Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage. Stipple foundation over it to blend with the surrounding skin. Finally set it with some powder."
- Kristie, Blushing Basics
13. Correctly Blend Your Eye Shadow:
Want to wear brighter eyeshadow colors but afraid of looking like a clown? I've got some great cheats for blending for you. After you apply your primer, apply a sheer, iridescent skintone eye shadow shade as a base to your crease and browbone. This will make it easier for your eyeshadows to blend together. You can also use a fiber optic pointed crease brush to apply your crease color, starting with a small amount of color and blending it out so that you don't overdo it.
- Phyrra
14. Color Correction is Amazing:
"Color correction is something that many of us overlook, but when done correctly it can really help to create a flawless look without caking on products. You'll need to take a good look at your under eye area and be honest with yourself. What color are those circles? Mine are frequently red. You'll want to color correct with the color that is directly opposite on the color wheel, for me that means green. Once you've picked your corrector, you should apply a light layer on just the area affected. Cover with a little foundation or concealer, you'll be surprised at how little you need!"
-Christine, 15 Minute Beauty
.
15. Get a Perfect Line with Liquid Eye Liner:
"There are so many different kinds of eye liner, and it can be intimidating to chose which one is right for you. Don't shy away from a liquid liner, it can be just as easy as a pencil! Some liquid liners come with a brush, some with a fine tip. Liquid liner takes some practice but here’s a tip: make tiny dots between your lashes and then just connect the dots!"
- Cindy, Prime Beauty
16. Do Brows Baffle You? :
"Brush the hair of your eyebrows down before you apply your product and place them on your skin, not your hair. The product will adhere better and it won't clump in the hair. Plus, you'll be exposing the place were you should most concentrate the product, the top of your brows. Once you brush the hair back over the product you'll be left with natural looking brows."
- Stef, we heart this
17. Flawless Foundation:
"As I've gotten a little older, I've noticed that my foundation is a little harder to apply. For flawless foundation application, I've adjusted my technique. I first dot my face with foundation where I'll be applying, then using a flat kabuki brush I stipple the area to evenly distribute the foundation. Next, I buff small circles with the same brush, and finally follow up with my Beauty Blender sponge. The result is flawless foundation that you can't see!"
- Christine, 15 Minute Beauty
18. Easier False Lash Application:
"If you have trouble with lash glue, or you're allergic to it (like I am), try using Fantabulash. I developed an allergy to lash glue, but I can wear false lashes again because this product, which is a lash adhesive tape!"
- Phyrra
19. Perfect Contouring Product :
"That Summer foundation is now too dark? Use it to contour (the new Radiant Cream Compact Foundations from NARS are awesome for that)! The products will blend beautifully and your contouring will look natural."
- Brooke, Blushing Noir
20. Tone Down a Lipgloss :
"Your fave Summer lip gloss is now too bold for Fall? Tone down your lippie by putting it over a matte nude. A gloss that is sheer enough can easily be toned down or changed by layering over another color."
- Brooke, Blushing Noir
21. The Secret to Smudge-Proof Eye Makeup :
Do you have more makeup under your eyes than on them by the end of the day? Besides a good primer (a plus) and waterproof mascara (a must!) the secret is switching to an eye gel rather than a cream in the morning. Creams are great at night, but the moisture they leave behind provide a surface for your makeup to slide right on to! An oil free gel will serve you better for daytime.
- Tyna, we heart this
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