The Best Makeup Beauty Hacks to Help You Look Flawless

No one is born with perfect makeup skills. Even the most experienced makeup artists started as beginners at some point. That's why we've put together this list of the best makeup tips to help you look your best, no matter what situation you're in. Whether you're getting ready for a date night or a big interview, these tips and tricks on applying makeup will help you get your makeup done quickly and flawlessly. So keep reading to learn all the secrets!

Foundation Hacks For Flawless Skin Tone

Foundation is the base for applying makeup. Choosing the proper foundation depends on skin type as well as what type of coverage. Choose the proper formula whether you have oily skin, sensitive skin, or dry skin for the best results . Foundation can provide light, medium, to full coverage. Sheer foundation provides light coverage to even out skin tone but doesn't hide scars or dark spots. It tends to be easier to work with and more forgiving with application mistakes. Medium coverage creates an even canvas while maintaining a natural skin finish while full coverage foundation is formulated to hide all skin imperfections for a flawless finish. Although everyone may want a perfect complexion, applying full coverage foundation incorrectly can leave your skin cakey. Follow some of the best makeup hacks below for a natural look.

Hydrate skin - Properly moisturizing skin before applying foundation on the entire face is the key to having your makeup look less cakey. The key is not to let the moisturizer dry before applying the foundation.

Use primer - A hydrating primer helps the foundation to glide on more evenly. It also improves the longevity of your makeup for longer-lasting wear.

Apply with hands - Using your hands instead of a foundation brush will give you a more natural finish. The heat from your hands will help melt the foundation into your skin for a less cakey application.

Mix foundation with a moisturizer - Combining your foundation with moisturizer will give a lighter coverage with a dewier finish.

Add glow enhancer to foundation - Mixing a few drops of glow enhancer into your foundation will make your complexion appear glowing and luminous.

Use a setting spray - The purpose of a makeup up finishing spray is to help prevent your makeup from sliding, smudging, creasing, or fading quickly.

Concealer Makeup Hacks

Concealers are similar to foundation but has a thicker consistency to hide under eye circles, age spots, blemishes and more by covering pigments and blending these imperfections into the skin. It is ideal for spot correcting hard to hide discoloration.

Apply concealer after foundation - Concealer is traditionally used under foundation. Applying it after your foundation allows for fuller coverage.

Apply under-eye concealer in a triangle - Applying the concealer in an upside-down triangular shape helps brighten the face and de-emphasize discoloration under the eyes.

Use color correctors - Everyone has different skin tone and discoloration issues. Color correctors help to balance out unwanted tones.

• Green Concealer - For redness, acne, and rosacea
• Orange Concealer - For people with darker skin tones who have dark circles under their eyes
• Pink Concealer - For people with lighter skin tones who have dark circles under their eyes
• Pink Concealer - For people with lighter skin tones who have dark circles under their eyes
• Yellow Concealer - For dark purple bruises, veins, and under-eye circles
• Purple Concealer - For yellow skin tones and combatting dull complexion

Lipstick Lip Liner Hacks

One may think that you can't go wrong with applying lip color. But without some helpful tips, you can have fuller lips and longer-lasting color.

Exfoliate lips - Use a mascara wand to exfoliate lips. Use a balm before scrubbing to help slough off any dead skin. Exfoliating helps with smoother lipstick application.

Warm-up lip liner - To prevent the lip liner from tugging on your lips, warm your lip liner between your fingers before applying for a smooth application.

Define cupid's bow - The double curve above the lips is referred to as the cupid's bow. With a lip liner, draw an 'X' on the center of the upper lips with the points of the X extending from the two highest points of your top lip. Then, continue to define the rest of the natural lip line and fill it in with lipstick. Accentuating cupid's bow will give your lips a fuller look.

Use concealer - Applying concealer around the lips after applying lipstick will give your lips a more defined and contoured appearance.

Eye Makeup Hacks

Personally for me, eye makeup can completely transform a person's look. Depending on eye shape, customizing your eye makeup will enhance your eyes as well as keep your makeup from smudging and creasing.

Use eyelid primer - Oily eyelids make it difficult for eye shadow and eyeliner to stay in place. Try using a neutral color waterproof eyeliner to create a base for your eye makeup.

Eyeliner tips - Eyeliners can transform the eye area. It can be used to create the winged liner or cat-eye look, or used to draw a classic straight line on the upper lash line or lower lash line by starting from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corners of the eye. Gel eyeliner is best if you're wanting to draw an easy wing. For a sharper, more defined line, liquid eyeliners are the best while a pencil or kohl eyeliner is good for smoky eyes. Also white eyeliner is great for making the eyes look bigger.

Eyebrow tips - Having perfectly shaped eyebrows is a must. Some may have trouble with brow hairs that are out of control whereas others may have sparse brows. For those with thick brows, keeping them trimmed and tamed is the key. Use a spoolie brush to comb the brow hairs in place and pluck and trim strands that are out of place. For those with sparse eyebrows, use a brow pencil or brow gel in the same shade to fill and shape the brow area. Use light shorter strokes to mimic natural-looking hair.

Eyeshadow tips - An eyeshadow palette is great for giving your eye area a pop of color. Whether you have hooded eyelid or monolid eyelid, prepping and priming the eyelids to prevent creasing and fading is recommended. Use an eyelid primer or dust a light layer of translucent powder before applying eyeshadow. Adding an eyebrow highlighter can lift the appearance of the eye and fake a wider, perkier gaze.

Blush Makeup Hacks

Using blush can instantly create warmth to your complexion and will give your skin a healthy, natural glow. But using the wrong color or applying it incorrectly can literally ruin your entire makeup routine.

Choose the right shade - The key to choosing the right color powder blush is something that's close to your natural flush and the best way to figure out what that is is to pinch your cheeks.

Choose the right blush powder brush - Use a beauty blender brush to blend the blush with the rest of your face for a seamless application.

Apply color according to face shape - Blush should not be applied in the same place for everyone. Knowing your bone structure helps to apply blush correctly.