The only thing that gets us more excited than good makeup is finding awesome tips to use said makeup. Whether it’s figuring out that hairspray can work as setting spray or that you should be applying lipstick with a concealer brush, makeup tips are more than just fun?they’re also incredibly helpful.
We’ve put together 20 amazing makeup tips that will totally change your life.
1. Heat up your eyelash curler with a blow dryer for a few seconds before curling your lashes to give them extra holding power.
2. Apply your lipstick with a concealer brush for a more precise application.
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3. Hold a plastic spoon or business card to your eyelid while applying mascara to avoid stray marks on your lid. 4. Using white eyeliner as an eyelid base will make your bright eyeshadow stand out and last longer.
5. Turn your regular kohl eyeliner into gel liner by holding it under a flame for one second. Let it cool for 15 seconds and gently apply to your lash line.
6. When you first open a new product, write the date on it with a permanent marker. That way, you’ll always know when it will expire.
7. If your lips are a bit chapped or flaky, take an old toothbrush to brush away the flakes to reveal softer, kissable lips.
8. To fix a cracked or broken powder compact, pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol in the tin. Swirl the liquid and the powder together with a cotton swab until you get a clay-like consistency...