Patinkin has developed the easiest technique, ever. "I totally take a shortcut when I want a smoky eye look. I use one shadow and three different brushes to get a different amount of product on different areas of the lid." Use a flat brush on the lid, a domed brush in the crease and outer corner, and a smudge brush along the upper and lower lash lines. The end result looks much more detailed and complicated than it actually is, she points out.
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Stop Shine Before It Starts
In heat and humidity, Scibelli makes a mattifying primer the first step in his routine. It acts like a sealant on your skin, preventing oil and sweat from cropping up and ruining your makeup, he says, though he notes that this trick is best reserved for super hot days.
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Knock Out Dark Circles Completely
FYI, your undereye concealer is probably the wrong color. "Most are too yellow," says Sotomayor. "They're fine for the face, but around the eyes they'll only lighten dark circles without actually hiding them." His go-to? A peachy-hued concealer, which will color correct and cover raccoon eyes in one quick and easy step.
