Random Makeup Tips You Only Learn In Beauty School (11 items)

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  (#2) Mix Your Primer With Your Foundation

  While foundation alone is great for full coverage, if you're looking for a more translucent look, try mixing your foundation with primer. This technique smooths out your makeup and can help you avoid an overly caked-on look. It's also a great way to make your foundation stay in place all day.
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  (#10) Use the Dotting Method When Applying Concealer

  Rather than placing one big dab of concealer over the spot you want to cover, instead try applying it in tiny dots around the area. It'll be easier to blend and will end up looking much more even. Applying concealer to places you may not have thought to in the first place can also be useful: adding a little above and below the brows can open your eyes and brighten your face.
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  (#8) Always Use Powder If Photography Is Involved

  Even if you're not a powder fan, it's best to at least establish a begrudging friendship with it when photography is involved. The reason that makeup artists are always approaching actors with a powder brush between takes is because it helps cut down on shininess from photographs or film.
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  (#9) Use Primer And Avoid Overlining For More Natural Looking Brows

  To avoid eyebrows that look painted on, start by lining the full bottom of your brow, but only line the outer 3/4 of the top before filling them in. It might look weird at first, but after you blend with a spoolie, it'll look totally natural. Applying primer before drawing your brows can be especially useful in preventing them from fading as the day goes on.
   
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  (#3) Think Opposites When It Comes To Eye Shadow and Eye Color

  When it comes to picking eye shadow hues for your eye color, look no further than the trusty color wheel of your elementary school art class. As a rule, you'll want to chose an eye shadow that's on the opposite side of the wheel from the color of your eyes.

  For instance, blue eyes should go for shadows with orange undertones such as gold, peach, copper, or bronze. People with green eyes should look for colors with red tones, such as plum or wine. Brown eyes are fairly neutral, so almost any shade will work well, from earthy tones to more standout colors such as blue or purple.
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  (#7) Take Your Time On Your Lips

  Rather than trying to apply your lip liner in one swoop, try the four directions trick: use your liner to place an X at the north point of your cupid's bow, outline the southern point at the bottom center of your lips, and then line the east and western points in the corners. Finally, connect the dots. Breaking up the process will help keep your hand steadier and allow for fewer mistakes in your lines.

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