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Makeup has the power to completely transform. It can help you hide a zit and cover up some redness, or make you look like one of the Kardashians if you contour and highlight the right places. Regardless of what you use makeup for, every woman should know these amazing, life-changing tricks. They’ll help you save time in front of the mirror and make the most of your makeup. Plus, some can even help you get fuller lashes, matte skin and bolder lips if you follow them correctly.
Whether you’re a makeup pro or someone who only knows how to apply foundation, here are 8 genius makeup tips that you need to try the next time you’re getting ready:
Use Eyeshadow Primer For Oily Noses
This tip comes from beauty blogger and makeup pro Phyrra. If you have an oily nose, she recommends using an eyeshadow primer on your nose to absorb any excess oil and prevent it from ruining your look. Once you apply it, spray it with setting spray and stipple foundation on it. “This will help it to last all day! This is probably one of the top questions I receive,” she says.
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Eden ($22)
Which primer should you use? Phyrra is a fan of Urban Decay’s Primer Potion in Eden. She says that it’s a creamy vanilla nude that works well with her skin tone.
Add Setting Spray To Lashes For Extra Hold
A trick for getting longer lashes that keep their hold all day is by using setting spray on them. First, apply setting spray to your lashes. Then, apply your favorite mascara. “You’ll get longer lasting mascara, have better separation, and minimal flaking or transfer,” says Phyrra
Urban Decay All Nighter Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray ($32)
She swears by Urban Decay's All Nighter Setting Spray, which keeps makeup looking fresh and together all day.
Get A Bolder Lip With A Tissue And Translucent Powder
Makeup artist Lauren Cosenza suggests using setting powder to keep your lipstick vibrant and long-wearing. First, apply your favorite lipstick. Then, place a tissue over your lips and tap some translucent powder over the tissue with a powder brush. The tissue acts as a protective barrier to prevent any white powder from getting on your lips. Trust us, your lips will look amazing!
NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder ($37)
This weightless, translucent powder creates a soft matte finish that looks "luminous in any light," according to the brand.
Apply Concealer In A Triangle
Didn’t get a lot of sleep last night? Make it look like you got a full 8 hours by applying your concealer in a triangle under your eyes. Draw a triangle shape under your eyes to brighten the entire eye area, starting from under your eye and ending right below your nose. Fill in the triangle and blend.
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Biscuit ($30)
One of the best concealers for hiding under-eye circles is NARS' Radiant Creamy Concealer. It provides medium-to-full, buildable coverage and corrects, contours, highlights, and perfects.
Apply Bronzer In The Shape Of A "3"
Not sure how to contour your face? All you need to do is remember “3.” Apply your bronzer in the shape of a “3” instead of applying it all over your face. It should sweep over your forehead, cheekbones and jawline to accentuate your features.
Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer ($29)
There are so many bronzers out there, but none work as well as Benefit Cosmetics Hoola Matte Bronzer. It adds a natural-looking, sunkissed glow to all the right places.
Apply Foundation To The Center Of Your Face
Foundation is the base of your glam, so you have to make sure that it’s applied correctly. To prevent your foundation from looking like a mask, the editors at Marie Claire suggest to start applying your foundation at the center of your face. “If you start at the center, the product will fade out around the edges for a more natural look,” they said.
Fenty Beauty By Rihanna Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation ($34)
Fenty Beauty's Pro Filt'r Foundation is a long-wear foundation with buildable, medium-to-full coverage, and it's available in 40 different shades!
Cover A Zit Using This Trio
When zits pop up out of nowhere, all you need to do is use this pimple-covering trick. Apply foundation to the zit. Then, cover it with concealer and lock it in with setting powder. The foundation-concealer combo ensures that the blemish is completely covered, while the setting powder keeps the product in place all day long.
Marc Jacobs Beauty The Conceal Full Cover Correcting Brush No. 14 ($30)
Not sure which brush to use? We recommend trying Marc Jacobs Beauty's Full Cover Correcting Brush. It's an angled concealer brush designed for sculpted application and a flawless finish.
Wash Your Brushes With A MicroFiber Towel
No one likes to wash their brushes, especially because it’s a major time commitment. An easy hack to get cleaner brushes faster is to use a microfiber cloth to pick up any leftover product. “Using one of these makes it easier for me to use the same brush for swatching eyeshadow since I can use the Color Switch first to get off most of the shadow, then follow up with the microfiber cloth to get anything left,” says Phyrra
The Rag Company (12-Pack) All Purpose Microfiber Towels ($15.95)
Trust us, the leftover product that's lurking in your makeup brushes are no match for these microfiber towels!
Want even MORE makeup tips? Check out our tricks for making your eyes look more awake at SheFinds.com!
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