How to Apply Makeup like a Professional

Luckily for you, applying flawless makeup is not as daunting as it may appear. With a couple of tips and tricks, you will be applying makeup like a pro.

Before starting anything, you need to create a relaxing and inspirational environment. If you're feeling flirty and fun, jam to some upbeat music while you apply your makeup. If you're feeling sultry and mysterious, go for something more slow and Fiona Apple-esque. You might want to light some incense or do whatever makes you feel good.

Next, always start with primers! This is very important. Primers are what will make you achieve a flawless, lasting look. You will want both an eye primer and a face primer. The face primer evens out skin tone, as well as fills in pores and wrinkles while also making sure your foundation lasts and won't melt off. The eye primer is similar in that it also evens out the skin tone of your lid, which is great if you have veiny lids. It will also make sure your eye makeup does not crease, and it will make the eyeshadow pigments true to color. The most popular face primers are by Smashbox, and the more popular eye primers are by Urban Decay and Too Faced.

Everyone wants glamorous lashes but sometimes we just don't have the time to apply fake lashes. No problem. Here are a couple of easy tricks for diva lashes. Many top makeup artists will either dust their lashes with powder or a thin layer of Aquaphor before mascara application. This builds up the volume and length of the lashes. And guess what? They also make eyelash primers, which build up the lashes too.

Everyone wants to achieve the airbrushed look. I bet you didn't know you can achieve it without the airbrush. First of all, a liquid foundation is always best. Cream foundation can be too heavy and powder foundation can look too made up. Many people brush off applying foundation with a sponge, complaining that it soaks up too much foundation and wastes money. While that may be true, it is one of the best tools and worth it. Because it soaks up foundation, it insures that too much foundation is not deposited on your face. Subsequently, you will not experience streaks and cakiness.

Another must for foundation is a mist. I am sure you have come across those aerosol water cans before. Either by Evian, the MAC Fix+, or another brand. These are your best friend! After you apply your foundation, spritz your whole face with the water mist. Then, take a tissue and press it on your face while it is damp. Leave it on until your face is dry. Once you remove the tissue, excess makeup it removed and the makeup is perfectly even, flawless and radiant. This works whether you apply liquid, powder, or both foundations. In fact, it is great for those who use powder foundation because it takes away the overly powdery look.

By following these tips and tricks, you will be able to achieve a professionally applied make-up look without the cost of a professional make-up artist.