30 Tips Make-Up Artists Would Never Tell For Free

Discover the secrets makeup artists keep to themselves with these game-changing makeup hacks. From flawless foundation application to long-lasting lipstick, these tips will elevate your beauty routine without breaking the bank. Unveil the insider techniques that professionals use to achieve stunning, camera-ready looks every time.

Exfoliate, Exfoliate, Exfoliate

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Exfoliating is key to flawless, long-lasting makeup. It removes dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and brightens your complexion. Use an exfoliating cleanser to prep your skin for smoother, more durable makeup application.

Want to learn more skin care and makeup hacks for those times when you simply need an easier way? Keep reading!

Invisible lipliners are your best friend

Using an ‘invisible’ lip liner can define your lips and control the edges, ensuring a clean lipstick application. Match the lip liner to your natural lip color for a seamless, invisible effect. This trick makes your lips look shapely and polished.

Melt your lipliner pencil

Melting your lipliner pencil makes it glide seamlessly onto your lips for easier and neater application. Use a hairdryer, place it near a radiator, or warm it between your palms to soften the tip. This simple trick ensures a smooth and precise lip liner application.

Apply foundation BEFORE concealer

Many people apply concealer to blemishes first, but applying foundation first will change your life. This method creates an even base and prevents wiping off the concealer. If blemishes are still visible, use concealer after applying foundation for better coverage.

The secret to a perfect cupid’s bow is an ‘X’

Another life-changing lipliner tip is to focus on your cupid’s bow, the trickiest part to line neatly. To make this easier, draw a small ‘x’ shape over your cupid’s bow to map out your lines. This helps ensure precise and even lipstick application.

You can mix your own lip color

Sometimes you know exactly what you want your makeup to look like but can’t find the right lip color. Mix your own using petroleum jelly and your desired eyeshadow color, then apply as normal. You’ll find it lasts longer than usual too!

You NEED translucent powder in your makeup bag

Translucent powder is a must-have in your makeup bag due to its multifunctionality. It sets makeup, mattifies skin and lips, evens out skin tone, covers blemishes, plumps eyelashes, absorbs oil, and more. This versatile product is essential for a flawless look.

You want dewy skin

Dewy skin is beautiful, and proper skincare is key to achieving that glow. Cleanse twice a day, use a toner, exfoliate regularly, and apply a rich vitamin C serum daily. Use liquid-based makeup to maintain this radiant look, even in winter.

Test foundation on your neck

Always test foundation on your neck to ensure a perfect color match and avoid jarring differences between your face and neck. Blend the foundation not just on your face but also down your jawline and neck for a seamless transition. This ensures a natural and flawless look.

Saline solution can give your mascara a new lease of life

Don’t give up on old mascaras that have dried out! Revive them using saline solution to make them as good as new. This trick saves you from wasting them and ensures you get the most out of your makeup products.

Fill your brows with a lighter color

When filling in your brows, opt for a lighter shade than your natural eyebrow color. Using a darker shade can create a harsh look, while a lighter shade achieves a more natural and effortless appearance.

Accentuate your eyeshadow with white eyeliner

White eyeliner is truly magical and a must-have in your makeup collection. Applying it to your waterline can make your eyes appear bigger and brighter. Additionally, white eyeliner can be used to accentuate eyeshadow, enhancing its color and impact.

Use a bobby pin to apply glue to lashes

Many clients struggle with applying false eyelashes due to difficulties with eyelash glue application. To improve precision, use a bobby pin to apply the glue onto the lash band effectively. This method ensures better control and adhesive distribution for seamless false lash application.

Think ‘3’ for your bronzer

Contouring can be tricky, but here’s an easy hack: use your bronzer to create a ‘3’ shape. Start just beyond your temple, curve down to the corner of your eye, and then sweep under your cheekbones. This technique effortlessly defines your face for a flawless contour.

Dots perfect your winged eyeliner

Liquid eyeliner can be challenging, but here’s a pro tip: map out your lines with dots before applying. Makeup artists use this technique to achieve even and precise lines effortlessly. Mapping out your liquid eyeliner will make application easier and ensure a flawless finish every time.

No more lipstick smudges

Placing a Q-tip sideways in your mouth while applying lipstick can help prevent the color from smudging onto the corners of your lips. The cotton swab acts as a barrier, ensuring that excess lipstick doesn’t spread beyond the intended area. This simple trick is especially useful for achieving a clean and precise lip line, leaving your lipstick looking flawless.

Your fingers provide you with more brushes!

You don’t need to invest in an expensive set of brushes for every makeup task. Fingers can be highly effective, especially for packing on eyeshadow for a bold, impactful look. They blend well and are convenient for applying makeup with precision.

Always start with a primer

Primers are essential for creating a smooth base, evening out skin texture and tone, and ensuring long-lasting makeup coverage. They cater to different skin types—dry, oily, or combination—and enhance makeup application while brightening the complexion.

Draw triangles with concealer under your eyes

Here’s an amazing concealer hack that will leave your skin looking vibrant and youthful: draw triangles with your concealer under your eyes and blend them seamlessly into your foundation. This technique brightens the under-eye area and gives you a refreshed appearance.

Don’t skip the blush

Simply wearing foundation, powder, and concealer can sometimes make your face appear monochromatic and flat, even with concealer tricks. To add dimension and vitality to your look, don’t forget to apply a blush of your choice. Blush enhances your cheekbones and brings a natural, healthy glow to your complexion.

Learn the ‘reverse makeup’ technique

TikTok’s viral technique has captivated the platform, even winning over celebrities! Start with moisturizer, dust a light layer of translucent powder, apply setting spray, let it dry, then finish with primer and foundation. This method promises a flawless face by creating a smooth, long-lasting base for makeup application.

Let your mistakes dry before removing them

Making mistakes with makeup is common, even for seasoned artists. A helpful tip from them is to wait for the mistake to dry before gently removing it. This prevents smearing and ensures you don’t ruin the rest of your makeup.

Don’t ignore the setting spray

Setting spray is essential to lock in your makeup and extend its wear. It comes in varieties that offer a dewy or matte finish, and some even add shimmer for a radiant look. Applying setting spray before and after makeup application enhances longevity and adds a beautiful finish to your look.

Brighten your eyes with highlighter

Highlighter isn’t limited to cheekbones—it can be used anywhere on your face to elevate your look. Applying a small amount to specific areas, like the inner corners of your eyes, can create a brightening effect and make your eyes pop. Experiment with highlighter to enhance different features and add radiance to your makeup.

Spray micellar water

Micellar water is a gentle and effective makeup remover that’s ideal for sensitive facial skin. It efficiently removes dirt and toxins while minimizing irritation and redness. Micellar water is also effective in removing waterproof mascara, making it a versatile addition to your skincare routine.

Consider the shape of your eyes

When applying eye makeup, you can create illusions that change the appearance of your eye shape. Applying liquid eyeliner in a particular way can lift the eye, especially useful for hooded lids. Using white eyeliner can make your eyes look larger and more open, enhancing their appearance. Experimenting with different techniques can help achieve the desired eye shape illusion.

Apply your lashes at an angle

Applying winged eyeliner before false lashes can serve as a helpful guide for placement. Aim to apply the lashes diagonally upward to create a lifted, angled effect that opens up your eyes. This technique enhances the overall look by complementing the eyeliner and maximizing eye openness.

Fake an eye lift

To create a youthful eye lift with makeup, start by defining your eyebrow arch using concealer and an eyebrow pencil. Next, contour the eye by applying a shimmery eyeshadow to the brow bone and lid. Then, apply a brown eyeshadow to the crease, following the shape of the brow upwards. This technique enhances the eyes and creates a lifted appearance, adding a youthful touch to your makeup look.

Learn the ‘reverse’ cat eyeliner trend

A reverse cat eye flips the traditional cat eye by emphasizing the flick at the inner corner of the eye instead of the outer corner. This technique can create various looks, from subtle to dramatic. For a more intense effect, combine both the typical cat eye flick and the reverse flick for a striking and eye-catching makeup style.

Keep your eyes open!

When applying makeup, especially eyeliner, it’s crucial to keep both eyes open. Many people tend to close one eye, which can lead to uneven application. Keeping both eyes open allows you to see how the makeup looks and ensures symmetry and balance in your application.

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