50+ Makeup Hacks And Tricks Revealed By Makeup Artists

Use a water-based foundation if you have oily skin. Use an oil-based foundation if you have dry skin. Everyone is different.–fillionfan4002

And if anyone tells you that you do, they are a liar. Almost all liquid lipsticks do just fine on their own.–chaseh4d702078b

And after the primer dries, coat them with a light, neutral color all over your lid. This will act as a base and will make it easier to blend colors together. If you want a dark color, slowly build it – first with light colors, and then darker. Don’t just go straight from light to dark.–hilaryt4c2912791

Fun fact: most of the mascara magic actually comes from the brush. So if you found one that really works for you, save the brush when you’re done, clean it, and try using it with a cheaper bottle! It’s really not necessary to spend big bucks on this.–chaseh4d702078b

Use just a drop of the oil of your choice and it will make your heavy concealer more radiant, easy to blend, and natural. It also helps with creasing!–hollys4af76bd26

First, spray hairspray on a clean, disposable mascara wand. Then brush your brows up and into the shape you’re going for. If it makes the hair on our head stay in place, it definitely works for the hair on our face!–sarahw48dbc790a

It will instantly give it a little more glow.–zarayoung

It can cause micro-exfoliation, which causes clumps.–hannahhollygalaxy

If you’re doing a full face of makeup but want to keep your eyes bare, put a little bit of matte bronzer in your lid crease and bottom lashline. That way, they will still be bare, but they will also appear bigger.–joannac48150bfa5

Makeup artists swear that it dries out your skin.–overlord247

Using something shimmery usually accentuates those lines.–sarahw48dbc790a

That way, you will have an easier time cleaning up any fallout from your eyeshadow.–nathanvh

Especially when using a liquid matte lipstick. Cracked lips will show!–hannahhollygalaxy

Angle it from your eye to your eyebrow for the crispest, cleanest eyeliner wing you’ll ever see. Boom, magic.–amandadbrown

Then sweep eyeshadow on top with a fine liner brush to create a smudge-proof eyeliner. Now if you’re out of eyeliner, you can use your shadows for the same effect!–sarahw48dbc790a

If you use cotton pads to apply your face makeup, use those same pads for your eyeliner! Simply fold it in half and use the straight side to line up with your eye for the perfect sweep. No tape needed.–alyssar4

Wait 5 minutes or so and then swipe it away with a Q-tip. At that point, it should flake off and not smudge.–alyssar4

It’s super unsanitary.–TheAmazingPatchy

It’s soft and it doesn’t clog pores. What more could you want?–kristytish

A lot of times, people make the mistake of not bringing out their eyeshadow far enough. This can actually make the eyebrow look smaller.–caitlinb4dab8e90c

It will be harder to blend if you draw it on directly like lines.–breelightyear

“Skin needs time to breathe and when you’re sleeping, your body is repairing the most. Sleeping in makeup is not only messy, but it causes breakouts, premature aging, and stained bedding. Take care of your skin, loves!”–kehudd

“Those looks are made for them, their skin type, skin tone, and face shape. People always come into my shop and request to look like Kim Kardashian and I have to explain to them that it might not work on them and sometimes they even get upset when it doesn’t turn out. Yes, I can do it, but it won’t look good on you. Instead, ask for something dramatic like Kim Kardashian or whatever you want but do not ask to look like them!”–kwahlmgwab072109

“Your makeup, no matter how much you paid for it, will not look its best when it’s added on top of dry, scaly, splotchy, oily and just plain unhappy skin. Want to get makeup optional skin? INVEST in skin care.”–estherm4b4afb266

And look at the wing you drew first while drawing your second one.–blayne

The humidity can cause it to alter and go bad before its time, plus toilet germs.–a46ee00e98

“When wearing foundation please blend it out. Put the product on your jawline, and blend it out into your neck. Also, blend the foundation along the edges of your face out. It’ll help create a natural look and make it less obvious you’re wearing foundation, plus it will visually improve your color match.”—astridm4acd055cf

“Use an under-eye concealer one shade lighter than your face concealer, not two or three shades. It will give you a naturally bright effect instead of a contrasting white effect, which looks super unnatural.”–elliel45c6f7c8c

This does wonders for people with dry or textured skin and gives a smooth, airbrushed finish.–kaylah17

For example, I use a more moisturizing foundation in the winter (Too Faced Born This Way) and prefer a more matte coverage in the summer (Hourglass Stick Foundation).—adrianaoliviaavedai

Also, hold the brush farther from the handle for more control.–izzyfaith04

Everyone knows to drag their makeup down their neck a little bit, but too often I see people with a line between their makeup and hair. Not a good look!–elliel45c6f7c8c

“I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen people do this and it makes me cringe. Brushes already harbor bacteria if not cleaned and taken care of properly; you blowing on your brushes and getting saliva particles all over it isn’t helping considering you’re applying it directly to your face therefore causing breakouts, clogged pores, etc. If you’ve picked up too much product, just tap it off or give your brush a little shake.”–stephaniet57

–zarayoung

It’ll give you a smoother look. Also, baby powder works great for baking your face. I use it for everything!–lizzied4cd39dc2f

“Add your favorite blush to the cheeks before you apply foundation for a glow that looks like it’s coming from beneath the skin. A bright, warm pink at the apple is perfect for any complexion.”– James Vincent, celebrity makeup artist and director of artistry for Ardency Inn

“Apply two shades of blush for the perfect flush of youth. Pink, or anything in the red family should be placed on the apple of the cheek; it will give the effect of blood coming to the surface. Peach, coral, or anything in the orange family should be applied to the highest point of the cheekbone; that gives the effect of heat rising. Finish by bringing a matte bronzer to the skin where sun hits the face (forehead, cheekbone, bridge of nose, and chin).”– James Vincent, celebrity makeup artist and director of artistry for Ardency Inn

“Mixing foundation with moisturizer is an easy way to lighten your coverage options if you already have a fuller coverage foundation.”– Caitlin Wooters, makeup artist

“Use the handle of a brush to lift the eyelid at the base of the lashes to roll your lashes up and back; this allows you to wiggle the mascara wand against the base of the lashes and pull through any clumps in a clean and precise manner.”– Kara Yoshimoto Bua, Chanel celebrity makeup artist

“If you want to find the perfect red for your complexion, try applying one lip color that has the same undertone as your complexion all over the lip: Cool uses cool, warm uses warm. Apply a red with the opposite tone just to the center for a lip that looks full and fantastic.”– James Vincent, celebrity makeup artist and director of artistry for Ardency Inn

“No. 2 pencils are the perfect graphite shade to sketch in natural eyebrow hairs. Sharpen one to a point and draw in lightly for a finished brow.”– James Vincent, celebrity makeup artist and director of artistry for Ardency Inn

“To make foundation thicker, mix in a touch of loose powder. (Be careful not to add too much or it will cake.)”– Cecilia Muench, creative director of Inglot

“To reduce puffiness, pop eye lotion in the icebox and apply to lids before eye makeup.”– Petra Strand, creator of Pixi by Petra

“Test lipstick on the inside of your fingertip, rather than on the back of your hand. The pad of your finger closely resembles your own lip color, so see which one looks best there, then move to the lips.”– Kerry Cole,style director of Becca Cosmetics

“Gold powder pigment is a great way to lengthen lashes or brows. Use a clean spoolie brush, toothbrush, or mascara wand, and brush a bronze or yellow gold pigment through a mascaraed lash or brow for a beautiful effect that adds dimension without looking hard.”– James Vincent, celebrity makeup artist and director of artistry for Ardency Inn

“Halloween is the perfect time to stock up on some unexpected essentials. Fake blood is the ideal blush shade. Add it to the apple of the cheek for any skin tone—it looks like a natural flush of color coming through the skin.”– James Vincent, celebrity makeup artist and director of artistry for Ardency Inn

“Starbucks napkins and disposable toilet-seat covers work just as well as blotting papers.”– Kerry Cole, style director of Becca Cosmetics

“As a little girl, I would watch my mother apply egg whites to her face (especially around her eyes) about an hour or two before going out to a special event. She would take one egg, separate it, whisk it until it was frothy, and apply the egg white all over her face and leave it on for 20 minutes. After, she would wash it off with lukewarm water and immediately apply her makeup. The egg white tightens the skin and wrinkles to give you a temporary facelift.”– Niki Metz, director of artistry for Jouer

“My favorite ‘look younger’ makeup tip is to first use a luminizer in the inner corner, then swoop it with a fan brush underneath the eye. This brightens the face.”– Deanna Melluso, celebrity makeup artist

“Use a flesh-toned eyeliner to outline the lips along with the Cupid’s bow. This reduces the chance of feathering and makes lips appear fuller.”– Petra Strand, creator of Pixi by Petra

“If you can’t find a perfect shade, buy one that’s slightly darker than your skin and one that’s slightly lighter, then fine-tune the color yourself.”– Lora Arellano

“Pull your bottom lip down and look at the inside color. Pick a lipstick shade that’s either lighter or a bit deeper but along the same tone as the inside of your lip. Oh, and don’t do this in public.”– Maggie Ford Danielson, Benefit global beauty authority

“Buff, buff, buff foundation into the skin — quickly, like a whirlwind — with a brush. It ensures the coverage won’t look heavy-handed.”– Vincent Oquendo

“Apply concealer to the outer corners of your lips to give your lips a lift.”– Niki Metz, director of artistry for Jouer

“Apply a nourishing balm to your eyebrows before going to bed. This will guarantee extra strength and growth—thicker eyebrows in two weeks.”– Terry de Gunzburg, founder of By Terry