Professional Makeup Artists Reveal Their Best Makeup Hacks

“One makeup trick I love doing is mixing serums into foundations I use for my clients or shoots. If your foundation is too matte and you want a natural, glowy finish, this trick works wonders! 

“Also, a makeup hack I'd love to share is using one brush for your blush, contour, and bronzer. Not only do you get to save time cleaning brushes—you will get a seamless blend and transition of colors. Do your blush first, then your bronzer, then your contour.”

“I never put my foundation brush away after doing the base. I keep using whatever product is left on the brush as my ‘eraser’ throughout the makeup routine—to soften the edges of blush, contour, or concealer without adding another layer of foundation. It makes everything blend back into the skin.”

“A trick that I like doing is mixing a little bit of color corrector with regular concealer. This corrects and conceals with just one step—less layers, less caking.”

“I mix my concealer with whichever blush I used on a client to create a midtone blush for a more seamless and softer blend.”

“One makeup trick I think more people should try is using a winged liner to elongate the eyes. Instead of making the wing too thick or lifting it too high, extend the liner slightly outward toward the temple, following the natural angle of the lower lash line. This creates the illusion of longer, more lifted eyes while keeping the look soft and flattering.”

“Instead of wiggling your mascara wand up and down to volumize lashes, try slow-blinking into the wand as you wiggle. This creates more volume and an instant tightline. Just do it slowly so you don’t create a mess.”

“One makeup hack I think more people should try is using lip liner beyond just the lips! I love using it all over the lips instead of just outlining for a more seamless, long-lasting lip. You can also use a lip liner as an eyeshadow base—especially for creating a soft, smoked-out eye. Just blend it out quickly before it sets, then layer your shadow on top.”