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

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  (#4) Not All Concealers Are Created Equal

  While it may be tempting to dab at every unwanted blemish on your face with a flesh toned concealer, there's actually a much more effective way. Opposite colors cancel each other out, so try covering redness with a green-pigmented concealer, pinkish spots with yellow concealer, and bluer tones, such as under-eye circles or discoloration, with a concealer that has more of an orange tint.

   

   
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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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  (#6) Break Up Your Eyeliner Application

  When it comes to applying eyeliner, the straight shot from inner eye to wing is not the best way to go. The eyeliner can get caught on loose skin on the way across, which may cause unsightly bumps or smears. Instead, try stopping for a break at the center of the lid before finishing your wing.
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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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  (#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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  (#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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