Celebrities are always in the spotlight, and looking flawless is part of their daily routine. Fortunately, many of their top makeup artists have shared the secrets that make red-carpet glamour achievable for everyone. Whether you’re prepping for a big event or just want to add some Hollywood magic to your daily routine, here are five celebrity makeup tips to help you achieve a radiant look.
1. Prep Like a Pro: Skin First, Makeup Second
The secret to flawless makeup lies in the preparation. Celebrity makeup artists prioritize skin prep as much as the makeup itself, ensuring the skin is hydrated, smooth, and primed. Hydrated skin helps foundation glide on seamlessly and prevents the dreaded cakey look.
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Start by applying a hydrating serum or moisturizer suited to your skin type.
Follow up with a primer to create a smooth base and ensure long-lasting coverage. Look for primers with ingredients that suit your skin’s needs, like mattifying for oily skin or hydrating for dry skin.
2. Highlight Strategically, Don’t Overdo It
Highlighting has become a popular trend, but the secret to celebrity glow lies in strategic application. Instead of an all-over shimmer, top makeup artists apply highlighter only where it naturally enhances your features—such as the high points of your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, and the brow bone. This subtle approach makes skin look naturally radiant without looking overdone.
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Use a cream or powder highlighter and apply a small amount to the high points of your face.
Blend gently with a makeup sponge or brush for a natural, lit-from-within effect.
3. Emphasize the Eyes with Layered Mascara
For eye-catching eyes that pop, celebrity makeup artists often layer mascaras with different purposes. Start with a volumizing mascara to create fullness, then add a lengthening mascara for added drama. This layered approach ensures that lashes look both thick and long—perfect for photos.
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Apply one coat of volumizing mascara, focusing on the base of your lashes.
Follow up with a coat of lengthening mascara, wiggling the wand from the root to the tip for full coverage. A lash primer beforehand can also help amplify the effect.
4. Use Nude Lip Liner for Fuller-Looking Lips
For natural-looking fullness, many celebrity artists swear by a nude lip liner. By choosing a shade close to your natural lip color, you can define and slightly overline the lips without it being too noticeable. This subtle enhancement gives the illusion of fuller lips without needing dramatic color.
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Start by lining just outside your natural lip line with a nude liner.
Fill in with a matching lipstick or gloss for a fuller, balanced look that won’t overpower the rest of your makeup.
5. Set with a Mist for a Dewy Finish
A finishing spray or setting mist isn’t just for making makeup last; it’s also for creating a dewy, natural finish that avoids the powdery or dry look. Celebrities love mists infused with hydrating ingredients that leave skin looking fresh and glowing.
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After completing your makeup, hold the mist about six inches from your face and spritz a few times.
Look for setting sprays that contain hydrating ingredients, like rose water or aloe vera, for added skin benefits and a long-lasting finish.
