Makeup artists know all the secrets to looking great — those little tricks that can be picked up only by living in the beauty world 24/7 as they do. Fortunately, they're often as generous as they are knowledgeable. We talked with some of the best makeup artists in the business to get their best out-of-the-ordinary tips. (And no, we're not using the old "white eyeliner makes your eyes look bigger" thing. You've read it a hundred times.) Read on to see some of the best tips you haven't heard before.
Ditch the oil slick -To keep shine in check, always keeps blotting paper on hand. Some make up artists recommend one puts deodorant on the finger and dab under the eyes and t-zone to help create a matte look."
Try a colored eyeliner -Changing your eyeliner can make eyes look bigger and brighter,Try swapping black for plum, olive green or indigo,. Black can close up the eye and make it appear smaller, because darker colors make the eye recede. Some colors, even brown, can be softer."
Go for sheer foundation -Adding aloe to foundation gives it excellent slip, get gorgeous. Sheer out your favorite base by adding a half a pea size of aloe to your foundation before you apply. Also, you can apply aloe to your face and while still dewy, spread on a little foundation. You're ready for summer!"
Style your brows, size up your eyes -Use a powder to define the entire brow, but give extra attention to the center arch area of the brow, since this is the highest area of the brow, it tricks people's eyes into thinking your eyes look bigger. Use a brow brush to apply powder eye shadows that correspond with your hair color.
Create a wet look — for your lashes "There’s nothing sexier than the way lashes group together when they’re wet, like after getting out of a pool. Here’s the secret to the look: Apply MAC Brow Set in Clear to the eyelashes first, and then top with a coat of black mascara." The result: grouped, wet-look, sexy lashes.
Leave your lipstick in place The same product can be used to keep lipstick in check, MAC Brow Set in Clear used around the rim of the mouth will help prevent lipstick from bleeding,
Get Bambi lashes without mascara You don't need mascara to make your eyelashes stand out, To get voluminous-looking lashes, apply dark brown or black waterproof eyeliner to the upper rim of your eye — not on top of the lashes, but in between and underneath them. This gives the illusion of thicker, fuller lashes without having a lined eye."
Source: 8 Clever Makeup Tips You Haven't Hear Before
