The world of makeup can feel very overwhelming. Sometimes it’s just a fun thing to play with, but sometimes it feels like there are so many steps you need to follow in order to create the perfect look. Plus, there are so many products out there these days, it’s hard to figure out where to start!

Luckily, a couple of professional makeup artists took the time to give some super helpful tips and tricks. With these little hacks, you’ll be a pro in no time.

1. Here’s how to make your matte foundation look more natural

If you’re working with a full-coverage foundation and you want it to look more blended out with your skin, you can use primer oil or coconut oil. It will help with creasing and make it easy to blend.

2. Use hairspray to tame eyebrow hairs

It might seem weird at first, but it totally works. Spray it onto your brush first and then swipe it onto your brows in the shape that you want. They will stay in place!

3. Give your highlighter a little more glow

Have a good highlighter but not completely satisfied? Are you looking for a little bit more shine? Well, it’s super easy! Just wet your brush before applying your regular highlighter. Instantaneously glowy.

4. Make your eyes look bigger

If you are going for that “no makeup” makeup look, add a dash of matte bronzer on your eyes. Apply it in the crease and on your bottom lashes — you’ll still look natural, but your eyes will appear a little bit brighter.

5. Exfoliate your lips

It is easy to neglect your lips, but don’t! Exfoliating them, using serums as well as chapstick is crucial.

6. Get some mascara on your face? No problem

Instead of wiping it off right away in a panic, let it dry. It’s actually easier to take off that way, as it will flake off.

7. Never share makeup brushes

You are being a good friend which is great, but it is not sanitary!

8. Don’t sleep in your makeup

There are so many reasons why you shouldn’t sleep in your makeup. For one, you’ll stain your bedding. But more importantly, your skin spends the most time repairing and recovering at night when you’re sleeping — it can’t do that when your skin can’t breathe. It also causes premature aging and, of course, breakouts.

9. Remember that skin care is important

No matter how expensive your makeup is, it will not perform at its best when it’s applied on top of dry, cracked skin. It’s crucial to invest in your skincare routine and use proper face washes, serums, and moisturizers so that can really shine through!

10. Don’t store your makeup in a bathroom cabinet

The humidity from the shower can alter the makeup and make it pretty gnarly. Probably don’t want it too close to a toilet, either!

11. Tap excess eyeshadow off your brushes

Tap it off instead of blowing on the brush. Blowing on the brush is a big hygiene issue since brushes harbor a ton of bacteria.

12. Blend your foundation onto your neck

If you just blend it on your face, you will most likely see a difference between that and your neck. You want to make it look as seamless and natural as possible!

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