We all want to do flawless make-up, whether we're home amateurs, or professional make-up artists. These wonderful tips put forward by professionals in their field will make your life a LOT easier!
101. “Always keep your summer makeup minimal. Minimal and sheer
makeup is the way to go when it’s hot and muggy outside.” –
Mary
Greenwell,
celebrity makeup artist
100. “The best thing to do when you go to a makeup counter is be
armed with what it is you want to do.”-
Raychel Wade,
founder of Cheek to Chic and La Prairie’s colour ambassador
99. Use excess eye cream on cuticles.
98. For smudge-proof eye makeup, take blotting tissue to remove any oil or any excess makeup from the eye area.
97. “A good perfume should consist of balanced blend of notes
arranged in a way that creates harmonious accord.”-
Alexis Bergman,
P&G’s Global Flavor and Fragrance Trends
96. To prevent hair color from fading in the summer months, use a conditioning treatment weekly or bi-monthly.
95. Breakout before a big event? “Take oral cortisone a few days
before the event to clear your skin”-
Ava Shamban,
dermatologist and
author of Heal Your Skin.
94. “In order to keep eyeliner from running and smearing, opt for
liner formulas that offer stayproof wearability.”-
Robin Schoen,
Urban
Decay Makeup Artist
93. Always allow about two fingers from your nose to where blush starts.
92. “Make sure you hydrate the skin and put on a primer”-
Jessie Powers,
makeup artist and national educator for Make Up For Ever
91. “Balance out your shimmer. If youre doing a shimmery eye, do matte lips”-
Raychel Wade,
founder of Cheek to Chic and La Prairie’s colour ambassador
90. Brush out your curls with your fingers to give your hair a more tousled look.
89. To make your manicure last, apply a thin layer of clear every two days.
88. Wear white eyeliner to make eyes appear less red.
87. “Take a shimmery gloss to the center of your lips, top and bottom
– this will attract light to your lips,
making them look
pouty.”-
Katrina Barrion,
makeup artist for Giella Custom Blend Cosmetics
86. For slicked back hair, use a serum.
85. For the perfect cat-eye, “select a thin liner brush that is tapered to the point”-
Pamela Taylor, makeup artist
84. To make your cheek bones appear higher, use bronzer under the cheekbone and highlighter on the actual cheekbone.
83. Before you blow dry, start with a volumizing spray or light gel to give the roots some lift.
82. For fuller lips, extend the lip line using a flesh tone lip liner. Be careful not to go overboard!
81. The #1 reason for flaky mascara is that the formula is too dry or
old. Make sure to close mascara after use to help keep its moisture.
80. To fake clear skin when you notice a pimple, “Apply tea tree oil as soon as you spot it”-
Stephanie Flor,
makeup artist
79. During summer, “Its easy to forget that feet can get sunburned.
Be sure to apply sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 50 when barefoot”-
Dr.
Leslie Campbell,
DPM
78. For clear skin, look for a cleanser with salycilic acid.
77. When choosing a red lipstick, you just want to remember to get
one that looks good with your undertone. If you have a warm undertone,
then go for warmer reds, and if you have a cool undertone, then go
cooler.
76. Sunscreens that claim to provide “all-day protection” and “water
resistance” are not reliable; don’t be fooled by these claims and
reapply all sunscreens at least every two to three hours.
75. When self-tanning, use a tanner with a guide color. “It will give
you instant color before the effect and it will show you exactly where
you put the color and where you may have missed”-
Sinead Norenius,
founder of Beautisol
74. “If you’re afraid of red lipstick, I love putting it on and then
blotting it off to wear it as more of a stain”-
Pat McGrath, makeup
artist
73. For the summer months, you don’t want to be caked down in foundation so try a tinted moisturizer instead.
72. Use blotting papers to manage oil and shine in your T-Zone “which are also great for cleaning up around the eyes”-
Rebecca Restrepo, makeup artist
71. The antihistamines in allergy medicine dry out the skin, so skip
heavy foundation during allergy season. Instead, use a tinted
moisturizer.
70. To make curls last, make sure hair is completely dry before you begin with the curling iron.
69. To make a zit go away faster, don’t pick at it. The bacteria on your fingeres will create more redness.
68. Use an exfoliater to get rid of dead skin but limit yourself to 2-3 times a week so you don’t dry out your skin.
67. Always wash your makeup off before bed. “That morning-after look has never been a good one, for anyone”-
Rachel Adler, beauty director Beautyhigh.com
66. “Too much bronzer is a nightmare for pale skin”- Jason Ascher,
resident beauty expert for Barneys New York. Opt for an illuminating
cream or light powder to get a glow.
65. Pick a
sulfate-free shampoo, as sulfates can be harsh and drying on the hair cuticle.
64. If you have greasy hair, avoid directly conditioning roots and condition from your ear down to ends
.
63.”When you wear a red lip it’s important that it stays exactly
where you put it. Using a long wearing lip pencil to create the perfect
shape and a lip color are key to having a perfect red lip.”-
Kristofer Buckle,
celebrity makeup artist
62. To make volume last all day, avoid running your fingers through
hair. “Oil from your hands can weigh down your roots leaving your hair
flat at the end of the day”-
Tatum Neill, Arrojo Studio
61. Try to avoid washing your hair everyday. Constant shampooing
leaves hair dry and your scalp will create more oils to compensate for
the loss of moisture.
60. Always use a moisturizer with SPF in the morning. Even in the winter!
59.”Go for a trim every 6-8 weeks to ensure you have no damaged ends
making your hair look unhealthy”-
Nick Arrojo, Arrojo Studio (and the
man who worked for seven years changing lives on What Not To Wear)
58. Remember, clean brushes to fight against potential bacteria and breakouts!
57. Clean out your makeup bag at least once a year to get rid of old products that may be expired or you no longer use.
56. Winter can be especially harsh on your hair leaving it extra dry.
Eugene Davis,
celebrity hair stylist suggests using an Avocado Oil Hair Mask.
55. If you don’t have nail polish remover, apply clear nail polish over and then wipe off. It will remove old polish.
54. During the summer, wear chapstick or lip gloss with SPF.
53. To add volume to clean or unwashed hair, use a dry shampoo spray.
52.Change your beauty routine for Spring/Summer months. Your skin
needs less coverage during the spring so you can swap the heavy products
for lighter ones.
51.”I always think that less is more, there’s a point where you look
in the mirror and say ‘Is this too much?’ and if you even have that
inclination then it usually is.”-
Kim Catrall,
Sex and the City
50. When applying bronzer, “first start by applying it around the
perimeter of your face and follow with a light dusting on your forehead,
nose and chin”-
Mally Roncal, Mally Beauty
49. To get curls when you have straight hair,
use the following, “a volumizer or volume thickening agent, a curl
enhancing product, light holding finishing spray”-
Vicktor Stevenson,
Hair Stylist
48.”Foundation should never be heavy”-
Aura Schwartz, makeup artist
47.”The right red [lipstick] will light up your hair, eyes and skin immediately, the wrong one will not.”-
Poppy King, Lipstick Queen
46.Use a shimmer eye shadow to compliment a bold matte lip.
45.To revive curls mid-day, “Take a very small amount of
pomade
and put it in the palms of your hands. Rub them together. Next gently
smooth the pomade over your curls and scrunch just a little bit”-
Eugene
Davis,
celebrity hair stylist
44.”You should always go to a hair-removal specialist, where waxing,
laser etc. is their main business – don’t go to a nail salon for a wax”-
Cindy Barshop,
Completely Bare and Bravo’s RHONYC
43.”A little silvery-blue eyeliner on the lower lid is very flirty”-
Dimitri James,
makeup artist, author and creator of Skinn Cosmetics
42. “Use your concealer as a base on your eyelids”-
Melissa Silver, Maybelline makeup artist
41. If you’re not a fan of liquid liner, get the look of liquid eye liner by using a gel instead.
40. Exfoliate before applying self tanner to get rid of dead skin. Tanning products tend to cling to dryer areas.
39. If you straighten your hair with a flat iron, cause less heat damage by letting hair air-dry. The less heat, the better!
38. To minimize pores, use a pore-minimizing facial wash followed by a
toner. Make sure the toner is alchohol-free so it won’t dry out your
skin.
37. The healthier you are, the healthier your hair! Take a daily multi-vitamin with Biotin to help hair grow.
36.To mask split ends, use an iron to straighten ends and then apply a hair repair cream.
35.There are always cheap, natural and effective homemade beauty
recipes.
34.To fix
brassy hair color, use a color-depositing shampoo with purple tones. For unwanted redness, use a color-depositer with a green tone.
33. To cover up roots in a hurry, use a dry shampoo spray for your
hair color. If you don’t keep this product around, use eyeshadow (in a
shade closest to your hair color) for a quick fix.
32. Get a “dewy glow” using a highlighter or illuminator above your cheekbones and on the browbone.
31. To contour cheeks, use a matte powder (a few shades darker than
your skin tone) with an angled brush. Blend on temples and under cheek
bone.
30.When using a cream product, lock it in by using a translucent powder over it.
29. Get quick volume by using a root lifter, then use hairspray to set hair. This will prevent it from fall flat during the day.
28. For makeup that lasts all day and night, use a makeup-sealing product.
27. To help you find the right shade of foundation, choose the
product you think is closest to your color and try it on your jawline in
natural light. You will be able to easily compare it to your neck’s
color to see if you need to go for a different undertone, lighter or
darker.
26. Try out the funky hair color trends without dying your hair.
Instead, dust bright blush in your ponytail for the same effect. (
Refinery29)
25. “Foot perspiration is typical in the summer and can lead to
fungal infection and unwanted odor. Wash feet daily, and let them dry
thoroughly before putting shoes on”-
Dr. Leslie Campbell,
DPM
24. Splurge on items that are important to you.”If mascara is really
your thing and you fall in love with a mascara that ‘s $40, buy the
mascara.”-
Raychel Wade,
founder of Cheek to Chic and La Prairie’s colour ambassador
23.”Don’t be too serious: It’s only Makeup! “-
Francois NARS insists you play around with new colors
22. To reduce unwanted shine, use a moisturizer that mattifies, that
way you get the moisture your skin needs without looking greasy.
21. To create a lived-in look for your hair, use thickening or
sea-salt mist before you blow-dry. Follow by running a volumizing or
texture cream through hair.
20. When using an eyeshadow primer, only place the primer where you’ll be adding color.
19.”Cream rouge [blush] should be the first thing that touches your
cheeks when you want to project an image of healthy and pinched cheeks”-
Pablo Manzoni, former creative director for
Elizabeth Arden
18. If you choose to use false eyelashes, remember to use the dark glue as it will blend in with the lashes.
17.When buying “organic” beauty products, make sure to check if they
are FDA certified organic. This will prevent you from getting
scammed.
16. Use a facial exfoliater bi-weekly to get dead skin of dead skin. Makeup will look better on a clean, smooth canvas.
15. After using a a hair conditioning mask, follow with “a cold water rinse to close the hair cuticles”-
Ursala Stephensen, Motions celebrity stylist
14. To get your braid to last all day, try styling hair that’s “dirty with product”. This will make the style stick longer.
13. Use a clarifying shampoo once a week to get rid of any product build-up that may have occured during the week.
12. If you have chipped nail-polish, add
crackle or glitter on top to disguise the look of chipping.
11. Use a pumice stone on your feet after the shower to get rid of calluses on your feet.
10. Hydrate your under-eye area with an eye cream to prevent puffiness and bags.
9. If you have light hair,”put a lotion over the eyebrows and hair
line” when self-tanning the face. Also remember to “apply it in circular
motions and blend down to the neck”-
Sinead Norenius,
founder of Beautisol
8. If you often find yourself being too tired to wash your face at
night, keep makeup removing wipes in your night stand to prevent a runny
mess or morning break out.
7. Pop 1-2 Advil before going waxing to prevent pain.
6. The best way to get rid of ingrown hairs is to exfoliate,”which
rids the skin of dead cells and allows the hair to break through the
surface”-
Marlena Ramoy, Bliss Spa Esthetician
5. Carrots are good for the hair. A
healthy diet leads to a beautiful you.
4.”The best time to apply creams is after the shower, as the skin has been de-oiled.”-
Dr. Stephen P. Bracci
3. Replace mascara and liquid eyeliner after three to four months.
2. To keep hair color vibrant longer, use shampoos and conditioners formulated for colored hair.
1. Use a cream or milk cleanser to wash your face. Creams are less drying than gels.
