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7 Ways to Go from 'Cute' to 'F-ing Gorgeous'

You're adorable, which is awesome. But there are times when you want to look smokin' hot, right? Follow these celebrity makeup artists' tips to amp up your look -- instantly

by Sarah Carrillo

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Ever tried a friend's brownie recipe and despite following the instructions exactly, they just don't turn out as well? Then when you ask her what you did wrong she remembers that you're supposed to use room temperature eggs, and cook them in a square pan. Details that were not in the email.

The same thing happens with makeup tutorials, right? You follow the instructions step-by-step and replay the video for hours, but still you can't seem to completely nail the look. The result? Less-than-perfect makeup and major frustration.

Click here to see celebrity makeup artists' best beauty tips.

To help elevate any makeup look you from decent to flat-out amazing, we grilled celebrity makeup artists for their best tips. You know, the ones all the experts think us mere mortals must know (but we don't) that make a huge difference. From the tools that'll give you airbrushed-looking skin to the trick that gives you the most natural glow ever, they've offered up plenty of advice to help you go from cute to f*@!ing gorgeous. Today.

Keep reading to see the makeup and beauty tips you won't know how you lived without.

But sorry, you're on your own with the brownies.

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