Top_makeup artists share instant fixers to solve these six common makeup dilemmas -- from disappearing foundation to cakey concealer to concealing dark circles and zits.
Makeup dilemma #1:
Blemished skin
Expert advice: "Take your concealer and apply it with a tiny brush, right on the top of the spot. Work it around in a one-centimeter-wide radius, then take a cotton swab and buff away the edges. Set with a touch of powder," says Trish McEvoy, founder of Trish McEvoy Beauty.
More tips: For a subtler finish, blend your own concealer: Mix a drop of concealer with an equal amount of foundation on the back of your hand. Apply the mixture with a small brush, blend the edges then lock the cover-up in place with a coat of
loose powder.
Makeup dilemma #2:
Foundation slides off
Expert advice: "Layering powder on top of foundation will keep foundation on longer," explains Bobbi Brown, founder of her own cosmetics line.
More tips: Prep your skin before applying foundation to keep makeup in place: First smooth on a makeup base, allow to absorb for two minutes, then pat foundation into skin. If you have very oily skin, choose a moisturizer and foundation that are oil-free to guard against sliding. Lock foundation in place with a light dusting of pressed powder.
Makeup dilemma #3:
Eyeshadow creases
Expert advice: "Use a puff to press powder onto your entire eyelid to prime it. You'll find that any eye makeup you apply afterwards stays in place much longer," advises Bobbi Brown.
More tips: Begin by applying eye cream to the under-eye area only as any extra moisture on the eyelid will cause the shadow to crease.
Makeup dilemma #4:
Undereye circles
Expert advice: "To hide undereye darkness, pick a shade slightly lighter than your skin tone. Consistency matters: The creamier the texture, the less coverage you'll get. The drier it is, the more coverage you'll receive and the longer it will last," explains Trish McEvoy.
More tips: Use your ring finger to apply concealer, then pat and press.
Makeup dilemma #5:
Concealer cakes
Expert advice: "Concealer tends to cake when it gets dried out," explains Max Factor Movie Makeup Artist Michelle Burke. "So be sure to moisturize and apply a healthy dose of eye cream before making up."
More tips: Apply foundation first then dot concealer on extremely lightly and only where it's absolutely needed. Blend edges away with a brush to diminish product that could change texture.
Makeup dilemma #6:
Lipstick disappears
Expert advice: "The way to get your lipstick to last longer is to apply it to clean lips (a matte formula works best.) Then take lip pencil, outline your lips and fill in entire lip with pencil. This will keep lipstick on for hours," suggests Bobbi Brown.
More tips: Use a lipliner (applied to the entire mouth) before your lipstick to anchor the color. Apply lipstick and blot with a tissue three to four times.
Makeup dilemma #1:
Blemished skin
Expert advice: "Take your concealer and apply it with a tiny brush, right on the top of the spot. Work it around in a one-centimeter-wide radius, then take a cotton swab and buff away the edges. Set with a touch of powder," says Trish McEvoy, founder of Trish McEvoy Beauty.
More tips: For a subtler finish, blend your own concealer: Mix a drop of concealer with an equal amount of foundation on the back of your hand. Apply the mixture with a small brush, blend the edges then lock the cover-up in place with a coat of
loose powder.Makeup dilemma #2:
Foundation slides off
Expert advice: "Layering powder on top of foundation will keep foundation on longer," explains Bobbi Brown, founder of her own cosmetics line.
More tips: Prep your skin before applying foundation to keep makeup in place: First smooth on a makeup base, allow to absorb for two minutes, then pat foundation into skin. If you have very oily skin, choose a moisturizer and foundation that are oil-free to guard against sliding. Lock foundation in place with a light dusting of pressed powder.
Makeup dilemma #3:
Eyeshadow creases
Expert advice: "Use a puff to press powder onto your entire eyelid to prime it. You'll find that any eye makeup you apply afterwards stays in place much longer," advises Bobbi Brown.
More tips: Begin by applying eye cream to the under-eye area only as any extra moisture on the eyelid will cause the shadow to crease.
Makeup dilemma #4:
Undereye circles
Expert advice: "To hide undereye darkness, pick a shade slightly lighter than your skin tone. Consistency matters: The creamier the texture, the less coverage you'll get. The drier it is, the more coverage you'll receive and the longer it will last," explains Trish McEvoy.
More tips: Use your ring finger to apply concealer, then pat and press.
Makeup dilemma #5:
Concealer cakes
Expert advice: "Concealer tends to cake when it gets dried out," explains Max Factor Movie Makeup Artist Michelle Burke. "So be sure to moisturize and apply a healthy dose of eye cream before making up."
More tips: Apply foundation first then dot concealer on extremely lightly and only where it's absolutely needed. Blend edges away with a brush to diminish product that could change texture.
Makeup dilemma #6:
Lipstick disappears
Expert advice: "The way to get your lipstick to last longer is to apply it to clean lips (a matte formula works best.) Then take lip pencil, outline your lips and fill in entire lip with pencil. This will keep lipstick on for hours," suggests Bobbi Brown.
More tips: Use a lipliner (applied to the entire mouth) before your lipstick to anchor the color. Apply lipstick and blot with a tissue three to four times.
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