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Celebrity Makeup Tips

 ** little tricks and tips learned from the best **

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Wanna learn a few celebrity makeup tips for your personal use?

Whenever I see a photo of a celebrity, I tend to look at the makeup and what the artist was trying to achieve with cosmetics. I don't see the person in the photo, just the makeup. Crazy, huh?

I've met a few celebrity makeup artists over the years and we chatted about their best tips. Some are listed below. I hope you enjoy them :-)


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a few celebrity makeup tips.

How can I purchase/choose eyeshadow colors when I'm shopping during my lunch hour and can't take off my makeup?

Pick three colors you think might look good on you. Paint a swatch of each on three fingers (one color per finger). Grab a mirror and hold it to the distance people would normally see you in.
See which colors look best against your complexion. If samples are not available to swipe, hold the eyeshdow pot next to your face. It's a great way to choose colors without trying them on.
Celebrity makeup tips from Starley Murray on You Tube Better TV "Makeup Artists Tips"

eye makeup lookHow can I know which shape of eyebrows is suited for my face?

A very simple trick is to open a fashion magazine and look for a woman who has your face shape. Her eyebrows would look great on you.
Celebrity makeup tips from Starley Murray on You Tube Better TV "Makeup Artists Tips"

How do I prevent my dark circles concealer from caking?

Take a little concealer and warm it up on the back of your hand first. Warm it up with a finger until it's soft and warm. This will prevent the caky look under your eyes when you pat it on. Most people make the mistake of applying it directly. Then apply your makeup foundation over it. During this whole process, keep looking up towards the sky. If you look down, you will wrinkle your under eye area. Wait until the concealer and foundation are dry to look down.
Celebrity Tyra Banks on the Tyra Banks Show

I've applied too much mascara and it looks fake. What now?

If you've put too much mascara and your lashes look fake. Press the tips of your lashes between your fingers and extra product will come off easily.
Jessica, Makeup Artist with Ford Models

eye makeup lookHow can prevent eye shadow fall out?

Put a good amount of translucent power right below the eyes. Pat it on generously until you have a thick layer of white powder just sitting there. When done with your makeup, wipe it away with a clean makeup brush. You can also place a tissue under the eyes while applying makeup.
Jessica, Makeup Artist with Ford Models

How can I cover a nasty pimple, fast?

The oldest trick in the book is to apply a dot of toothpaste on your pimple. Massage it in. Then apply your concealer and foundation as normal. The toothpaste will not only clear your pimple visually but will keep working underneath your makeup all day long.
Leticia Roberts, Celebrity Makeup Artist

I have very thin lips. How can I make them appear bigger?

eye makeup lookFirst of all, stay away from dark red lipstick! This would just "thin" out your lips even more. Use a shimmering light reflecting lip gloss instead. But the real trick is to line your lips with a soft white pencil. Make the line almost invisible and apply it just outside your natural lip line. This will create the illusion of fuller lips.
Stacy Fullers, Celebrity Makeup Artist

What is your best makeup secret of all time?

Even out your complexion! Many women think they can just make up up their eyes and lips and look groomed. Unfortunately, beautifully eyes and mouth will be wasted if you have sun spots, flushes or pimples on your skin. Nobody has a perfect complexion, not even models! This doesn't mean you have to go for full coverage but a little foundation and powder is always needed.
Luca Rossi, Celebrity Makeup Artist working in Milan

Note: I have more celebrity makeup tips to share with you. As soon as I get permission, I will list them here.

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