There's the way you and I apply makeup, and then there's the way the pros do it. It's not just that they have access to all of the best products, or are trained in the best techniques -- they also have a whole slew of insider-y tricks up their sleeves that make a huge difference. While we know what they do to get their A-list clientele looking so good, we were curious as to how they actually apply makeup on themselves. So we polled seven pros and asked them to reveal the makeup moves they use daily. Read on to steal their secrets.
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Warm up Your Foundation
Don't apply your base straight from the tube onto your face. "I always put foundation on the back of my hand first and allow the warmth of my skin to transfer to the foundation," says celebrity makeup artist and creator of Surratt Beauty, Troy Surratt. "It's similar to buttering toast. If you put butter on toast right out of the refrigerator, it doesn't spread well, but if you allow it to warm up a bit, it melts right into the bread. If you allow the foundation to warm up a bit first, it melts right into the skin."
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Pick Blond Shades for Your Brows
A foolproof way to define your brow? Stick with light shades. "Even though my hair is almost black, when I want my eyebrows to look fuller, I sweep a bit of a color meant for blondes through my brows. Using the lightest color means it will never look like I have too much makeup, even if I do it in bad lighting," explains celebrity makeup artist Andrew Sotomayor.
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Self-Tan, Subtly
Feel like your skin needs a little pick-me-up? Try New York City makeup artist and beauty expert Neil Scibelli's trick: Mix a pea-size drop of self-tanner with a quarter-size dollop of moisturizer and apply overnight. "The result is definitely subtler that using straight self-tanner, and the moisturizer helps even out the color as well. You can even do this a few nights in a row to gradually build your tan," he says.
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Fake Looking Wide-Awake
Feeling -- and looking -- less than rested? Follow the lead of pro makeup artist and beauty educator Jo Levy. "When applying concealer, I always blend and buff any remaining product just past the edge of my eyes in an upward motion. This instantly mimics an uplifted, brightened effect around the eyes, making it look like I got eight hours of sleep."
