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Why does celebrity makeup always look so perfect?

Celebrity makeup artists have tons of tips and techniques for applying makeup that most people never heard of! Want to be one of the few in-the-know? We’ve gathered some great ones for you right here! Here you will learn some great makeup application secrets to get your most flattering eyes, eyelashes, eyebrows, concealer, foundation, blush and lips ever

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Celebrity Eyes:

Makeup artists have many tricks up their sleeves to make celebrities’ eyes pop! They first put an eye shadow primer or some foundation on the eyelids, so that the eye shadow has something to hold onto. For eye shadow colors, they’ll select three shades which are variations on the same color (i.e. light green, medium green, and dark green), or in the same neutral color family (i.e. beige, brown, and dark brown). They will put the lightest color on the brow bone, the medium color on the lid, and the darkest color in the crease. This will emphasize the shape of the eyes and make them stand out!

Other tricks for glammed-up, red carpet eyes include lining the lower inner rim of the eyes with a white pencil to make them appear bigger and applying shimmery clear lip gloss to the top eyelids to make eyes sparkle. Celebrity makeup artists also apply shimmer powder under the brow bone to draw more attention to the eye area and they always smude eyeliner with a Q-tip to make it look less severe or smokier.

To create cat-eyes (like Brigitte Bardot in the sixties or Pamela Anderson today), celebrity makeup artists use dark brown or black eyeliner to exaggerate the end of the eye so it turns up slightly. If you decide to go this route, remember that smudging is the key to perfecting this look!

Celebrity Eyelashes:

Celebrity makeup artists also have many secrets for eyelashes! They always curl eyelashes first to maximize length and curl. They then dust them with powder which makes the eyelashes look much thicker after the mascara is applied! Celebrity makeup artists will often use two coats of mascara, the first will be a lengthening or separating formula, and the second, a thickening formula, to max out eyelash potential! Mascara clumps are combed out between coats.

For special occasions celebrities may use false eyelashes (their secret is dark eyelash glue) or may have eyelash extensions applied which are semi-permanent variations.

Celebrity Eyebrows:

Celebrity makeup artists know that enhancing the shape of the eyebrows is one of the most dramatic ways to improve a celebrity’s appearance. Celebrity makeup artists use Treezerman brand tweezers most often to shape eyebrows. They tweeze the hairs under the arch of the eyebrow to further emphasize it and pluck away any strays. Eyebrows are filled in with the feathery strokes of an eyebrow pencil in either “blonde “or “taupe” for blondes, “auburn” for redheads, and light brown or medium brown for brunettes. Only black-haired gals should fill in their eyebrows with a “dark brown” eyebrow pencil” and nobody should use a black eyebrow pencil as it looks too severe. A secret weapon of celebrity makeup artists is brow sealant, which keeps this brow look in shape all day.

Celebrity Concealer:

Amazing Concealer by Amazing Cosmetics is favored by many celebrity makeup artists. Concealer is usually applied with an eye shadow brush. It is applied in thin layers which are “built up” until the blemish is covered. Concealer typically is applied before foundation. For really red blemishes, makeup artists often use a green concealer first which tones the redness down under foundation.

Celebrity Foundation:

Laura Mercier Foundation is very popular with celebrities. Foundation is usually applied by celebrity makeup artists with a sponge for the most natural looking coverage. Celebrity makeup artists use a foundation primer which is worn between your moisturizer and your foundation. This product refines the skin and helps foundation stay in place all day. If you can’t spring just yet for celebrity products, try Revlon’s Color Stay Foundation with Soft-flex, which stays in place all day and comes in an extensive variety of shades.

Celebrity Powder:

Celebrity makeup artists almost always use loose powder in a translucent or skin matching shade. They will apply it with a puff and then dust it away with a big brush, or will apply it with the big brush, being sure to shake off any excess first. Then the celebrity will carry around a pressed powder or blotting papers in her evening bag for touch ups. Some celebrities skip powder all together for their dry skinned clients. Powder is great for keeping foundation in place for the longest period of time, however.

Celebrity Blush:

Nars and Stila blushes are very popular with celebrity makeup artists. While these are powder blushes, there are other makeup artists who prefer gel blush because of the dewy, healthy glow it imparts. Blush is never applied with anything but a big, fluffy brush. It is applied on the apples of the cheeks in circles, or is swept from the apples to the hair line. Shimmery blushes like Nars blush in Torrid can make the cheeks appear to be glowing, according to celebrity fans.

Celebrity Lips:

MAC lipliner in Spice is the shade thought to most closely resemble natural lip color for most people and is a favorite of celebrity makeup artists. Celebrities often use lip-plumping products like City Lips and LipFusion which have both won awards from Good Housekeeping! Lip gloss is applied at least to the center of the bottom lip to make it look fuller.

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Applying makeup correctly and having flawless, long wearing results starts long before you put the first hint of color on your face. Preparation using the right products for both cleansing and moisturizing as well as the proper concealer and foundation is key in order for you to achieve overall success. We will explore the 7 essential steps in flawless makeup application, recommending the best products for each step as we go. From cleansing to adding the final touches, you will have a flawless complexion in no time.

Step 1: Cleanse To start, pick a quality cleanser that will gently exfoliate the skin, this helps clean deep in your pores and remove dead skin cells from the surface. This also allows for all other products to go on smoothly and evenly, preventing blotching or clumping of in any particular areas of your face when it is time for makeup application. A great exfoliating cleanser, for all skin types, is Peter Thomas Roth’s Botanical Buffing Beads. This product is gentle enough for use twice a day without stripping your face of its natural oils.

Step 2: Moisturize Next, you need to apply a great moisturizer that is well-suited for your skin type. If you have dry skin, look for a product that has a time-release component and will keep renewing itself throughout the day. If you have oily skin, look for an oil-free moisturizer that will not make your skin too oily. If you have combination skin, look for an oil-free moisturizer and a moisture booster to use on the drier areas of your face. This will help each area of your face stay hydrated at the correct levels all day long. A great moisturizer for dry skin is, Philosophy’s Hope In A Jar for dry, sensitive skin. I recommend Kinerase Clear Skin Moisture Light, for oily skin, it leaves a nice dewy finish on the face. Finally, for combination skin, Oasis Face Hydrating Treatment and Oasis 24 Hydrating Booster by H20+ are my picks for an effective moisturizer and hydrator. *Tip: The best time to apply your moisturizer is immediately after you have washed your face and patted it dry slightly. Your face should still be damp when you apply the moisturizer; this is when it is absorbed best.

Step 3: Prime or Mattify After you let the appropriate moisturizer soak into your pores for a few minutes (at least 3 minutes) then it is time to put on your primer. A primer helps with preparing your skin for makeup application by making your face smooth and even as a painting canvas, in terms of texture. This is a great choice for someone with dry skin, because it is water-based and also hydrating to the skin, which will prevent your makeup for looking ashy. However, if you have combination or oily skin, a mattifyer would be a better choice for you at this step. A mattifyer is a product that also evens out the texture of your skin for makeup application, but has the added benefit of absorbing excess oil. This is important so your makeup will never look oily and greasy. A primer I like is Vincent Longo’s Water Canvas Base Primer, it keeps your makeup from feathering or creasing because of its water-gel base. For a mattifyer, Peter Thomas Roth’s Anti-Mattifying Gel provides great results and helps makeup wear smoothly for hours.

Step 4: Camouflage This step is optional because it is only for those of you who have severe hyperpigmentation of the face, severe acne scarring, or extreme bags under one’s eyes. Camouflage is just that, it is a camouflage that is more serious than a concealer and is used to completely hide an issue on someone’s face. If you need to use this product, just dab a bit, with a makeup wedge, on to the exact spots you need it. With the makeup wedge, gently blend the camouflage in, feathering it toward the edges of your face. Since this is a heavier product, you do not want to use a lot. A camouflage that has received rave reviews is Benefit Cosmetics’ Erase Paste. It is great, because not only does it hide; it also brightens by reflecting light off of that area of the face.

Step 5: Conceal A concealer is also an optional step, but one that more of you are likely to use. Concealers work well for hiding minor facial issues, such as age spots, slight hyperpigmentation, acne scars, etc. As with the camouflage, you only want to use a small amount. I recommend using a concealer brush for this step, as the small brush is very precise and you will be able to put it exactly where you want it. Just dab a little in the areas that you need it and then blend it into your skin with a makeup wedge. If you used a camouflage first, then gently go back over those areas and blend again. You do not want your makeup to look as if it is standing up off of your face. A concealer that I use faithfully is LORAC’s Coverup, they have shades for a wide variety of complexions.

Step 6: Foundation Next is the foundation, this is the product where many get confused, since there are so many different types. For dry skin, a liquid foundation or crème foundation will work best. To apply, get a clean makeup wedge and dab a generous amount (but not too much!) on your forehead, the bridge of your nose, chin and cheeks. Next, start to blend the foundation, in a small dabbing motion, into your concealer and into the rest of your face. You should constantly be working in the direction that is toward the outer edges of your face. NARS Liquid Balanced Foundation or Laura Mercier’s Silk Crème Foundation are sure bets. For combination or oily skin, an oil-free pressed powder would be best. Repeat the same steps as above, except use a foundation brush instead and go in a swirling motion toward the edges of your face. In either case, when finished applying the foundation, lightly dab excess off of your face using a makeup puff or cotton balls. This will give you a more natural look. LORAC’S Oil-Free Wet/Dry Powder Makeup is a great choice.

Step 7: Highlights “Highlights” is what I consider to be the remaining parts of makeup application. This includes eyeshadow, mascara, blush, lip gloss, and/or lipstick. These items can be put on in moderation or not at all, as they are only the icing on the cake.

For eyeshadow, less is always more, especially if you are new to makeup. Using a soft eyeshadow brush, gently sweep your eyelids with a color you have chosen. Once you have dipped the brush into the eyeshadow, gently tap the excess off before applying to your face. COLORON Professional offers eyeshadow sets in various color palates, which is very useful when you want to find a shade that is just right for you. For mascara, choose one that matches the color of your hair for the most natural results. Dior DiorShow Mascara is a celebrity favorite because it volumizes, lengthens, and curls lashes all at the same time!

For blush, just a hint should be added to the apple of your cheeks. This is the part of your cheek that sticks out when you smile. Using a blush brush, lightly sweep your brush through the blush, tap off excess, and then gently glide across the apple of your cheek. LANCOME BLUSH SUBTIL-Delicate Oil-Free Powder Blush is a red-carpet staple, because it is nearly impossible to put on too much blush with this product.

For lips, lip gloss is best, it provides a softer finish and longer wear. I do not recommend lip liner, even if you have thin lips, because it can run and make you have an off-center lip line. My pick for lip gloss is CARGO’s XXX Shine Lip Gloss, it adds just enough color and stays in place for hours. From cleansing to highlight, I know you are well on your way to applying makeup like a pro. As with anything else, makeup application takes practice and with time you will get better and more efficient. Don’t give up if you don’t get it the first time because soon you will have the flawless complexion of your dreams.

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The stars are going to be in a very nice mood this month, especially compared to all the hell with the eclipses and the T-square between Pluto, Mars, and the Sun in September. Yes, we have Mercury’s retrograde this month, and Jupiter and Uranus will be fighting early in the month. But, most of October, the stars will be singing melodies of praise and cooperation.

The month will begin with an air of romance with Venus and Pluto dancing together. The atmosphere will continue through the last day of Sukkot, October 3. It will be a time for friends, happiness, and a little drama.

We will be feeling Mars energy by Friday, October 6, as he and Saturn form a cooperation. We should find it easy to get work done. The Sun and Jupiter will begin sending us big dreams and optimistic attitudes by Saturday, October 7. And, some of us may be feeling the oppression of others this weekend as Jupiter and Uranus hit the peak of their battle. We may find ourselves in zesty pursuit of unrealistic tangents through Wednesday, October 10. Our ideas will be noble, our dreams will be big, but we could be going very smoothly in the wrong direction. Just stay grounded, and you may accomplish more than you anticipate.

The New Moon will be in relationship loving Libra on October 11, and at the stroke of midnight (eastern time) October 12, Mercury will be at retrograde station. The new moon would be an excellent day to say a prayer, write your wish list, or cast a spell for the return of old friends or lovers. The Sun and Neptune will also be singing in harmony for Mercury’s retrograde station, bringing a clearer connection to the divine.

We enter the weekend of October 13 with the end of Ramadan, and Venus and Saturn bringing a new seriousness to our relationships. We may also decide to do some reorganizing and redecorating this weekend.

The week of October 15 is going to be sweet! There are going to be a lot of opportunities, but they will require some work on our part. If we choose to do nothing this week, we may let the blessings fly on by. Venus, Mars, Mercury, and Saturn will be generating energy, cooperation, and lots of communication through Wednesday, October 17. It will be an excellent time for group projects, and an excellent time for sales. People will be ready to hear what you’ve got to say. As we approach the end of the week, Mercury will be winking at Saturn increasing patience, and the Sun and Pluto will be holding hands, opening our minds to creative changes.

The Sun will enter Scorpio on Tuesday, October 23, and conjunct Mercury in retrograde as they pass going in opposite directions. We may find ourselves ready for some changes around that time, or we may find ourselves going through changes, ready or not. Then for the next few days, Venus and Uranus will be out of balance, Mercury and Pluto will bring a new understanding, and the Moon and the Sun will hit their monthly opposition (the Full Moon). We could be dealing with some impulsive people and moods could change quickly, but keep talking. Our words will have a little extra power through October 26.

The weekend of October 27 could bring some mystical inspiration with Jupiter and Neptune, two slow outer planets, coming to the peak of their ensemble. Venus and Jupiter will be at negative aspects, and this may make some overly sensitive, or we may find ourselves dealing with a personal upset. But, the Sun and Saturn will be working together helping to keep us calm and patient through Monday, October 29. It could be an excellent weekend for travel, and business will flow smoothly.

Neptune will be at his direct station on Halloween, October 31, and we may not be seeing things realistically. Some may choose to overindulge in addictions on this unofficial holiday. Mercury will be at his direct station on November 1, so there could be miscommunications, and travel problems for the trick-or-treating event.

Janet (Sparrow) Moon is a professional psychic and astrologer. You can visit her web site for more articles about upcoming events in astrology, and to read her daily astrology general tendencies forecast. (This article can be reprinted freely online, as long as the entire article and this bio is included.) http://www.sparrowmoon.com/

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