Face
"For a luminous skin effect, mix your foundation with a golden or a pearly white eyeshadow. It gives your complexion a radiance beyond compare."—Nicolas Degennes, creative director of Givenchy beauty
"If you're extremely oily and don't have face primer handy, just apply a little corn starch to your skin before your foundation."—Niki Metz, director of artistry for Jouer
Lips
"Dab a color corrector all over lips to neutralize the lip tone and to make the lip color more vibrant."—Petra Strand, creator of Pixi by Petra
"Test lipstick on the inside of your fingertip, rather than on the back of your hand. The pad of your finger closely resembles your own lip color, so see which one looks best there, then move to the lips."—Kerry Cole, style director of Becca Cosmetics
Eyes
"To reduce puffiness, pop eye lotion in the icebox and apply to lids before eye makeup."—Petra Strand, creator of Pixi by Petra
"Apply mascara before liquid liner to create a guide for the perfect cat-eye flick."—Sarah Lucero, global director of education and artistry for Stila
Brows
"Apply a nourishing balm to your eyebrows before going to bed. This will guarantee extra strength and growth—thicker eyebrows in two weeks."—Terry de Gunzburg, founder of By Terry
"No. 2 pencils are the perfect graphite shade to sketch in natural eyebrow hairs. Sharpen one to a point and draw in lightly for a finished brow."—James Vincent, celebrity makeup artist and director of artistry for Ardency Inn
Cheeks
"Add your favorite blush to the cheeks before you apply foundation for a glow that looks like it's coming from beneath the skin. A bright, warm pink at the apple is perfect for any complexion."—James Vincent, celebrity makeup artist and director of artistry for Ardency Inn
"When you need your blush to stay put for hours on end, layer a gel formula under a powder or bronzer."—Petra Strand, creator of Pixi by Petra
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