Learning how to use the right makeup, apply it properly and also customize your look is always of the utmost importance. That’s why it’s a great idea to learn how to make the most out of your makeup, what kind of makeup you need to use and what hacks can help enhance your routine. It always comes down to taking your time and identifying the right makeup approach, so here are some of the best hacks I think everyone will enjoy.

Use tinted moisturizer instead of foundation

I found this to be a very good idea because tinted moisturizer becomes a lot more forgiving when compared to foundation. The skin dries up as you age, so the moisturizer can actually offer a more youthful, and still great finish overall. That’s why it’s one of the best ways to enhance your look and push it to the next level.

Experiment with different nuances of lipstick

A great idea here is to go with red lipstick often, but try to figure out what nuance works best for you. A lot of the time, the right red lipstick will make your teeth feel and look whiter. That can definitely add to your style, while also eliminating a lot of potential misunderstandings. So it totally makes sense to experiment a little until you find the right nuance that fits your needs.

Apply any bronzer in a 3-shape motion

The idea here is to apply it using a 3 shape on the sides of your face. Sweep it on the forehead, go from the temple to the cheekbone and then go to the jawline. You can thus hit all the spots with great efficiency, and you will not have to worry about an uneven look either.

Use setting spray

Setting spray is a great idea in my opinion because it helps you maintain a cohesive look. Some companies offer this type of spray and I can say for a fact that it’s a gamechanger. It offers that complete makeup look without requiring too much or being too intrusive. That’s why a lot of women are using this hack with incredible success.

Use the dot technique for highlighting your eyes

The dot technique is great because you take the eyeliner and make a dot where you want the point of your end flick to be. Once you do that, you draw another dot at the outer corner. You can do the same for the other eye and ensure that the dots are placed evenly. I do this often whenever I want to try out the cat eye look and it does wonders.

When you apply glue to false lashes, use a clean bobby pin

I know this might sound out of the ordinary, but I can say for a fact that it works like a glove. Using a clean bobby pin makes it much easier to apply the lashes, without having to worry about dealing with glue. I think this is a solid approach and it can offer plenty of amazing results, along with an exceptional result and experience as well.

Make sure you are using less concealer to accentuate your brows

A lot of women tend to overdo it when it comes to using concealer. I think that using a small amount does the exact thing you want. You can add a bit of it at the edge of the arches, with an angled brush if you can.

Test multiple types of foundation and concealer on the neck and not your face

When you try to experiment with the different concealer and foundation types, a great idea is to always test it on your neck. If you test it on your face, you might be subject to side effects. The neck is sensitive, but not as sensitive as your face. Plus, you still get to see if everything is fine or not, and make changes along the way.

Get an airbrushed finish by tapping the sponge on your skin

It might seem rather unconventional, but I think this is the type of makeup hack that works extremely well. The idea here is that you want to tap the sponge onto your skin, via a process called stippling. That will help you add some makeup onto the skin and also blend it. The process is great, and it makes things much easier!

Try to color code your makeup blenders

In case you use more than one makeup blender, then it’s very important to differentiate them. The way I differentiate them is via color coding. I always try to come up with a very effective, easy to understand method that will help save lots of time and effort.

Use the finger technique to keep the lip color on your lips

Place the pointer finger in your mouth and then make your lips in the form of a fish pout. What you want to do is to pull the finger out and it will make things much easier. It will also prevent it from transferring the lipstick color over your teeth, which can be a problem in a lot of cases.

Always try to use eyeshadow primer

Investing in some good eyeshadow primer is a great idea because it helps create a smooth canvas. It will also enhance the look of your eyes, without adding too much pressure to the process. The advantage here is that it allows you to make your eyes stand out, without bringing in an unnatural look that might seem forced in any way.

Blot the lipstick

What I noticed is that if you blot the lipstick with a clean tissue, it will seal the lip color in place. Not only that, but it also helps prevent smudging and fading, issues that can be very prevalent in a lot of situations.

Add some setting powder to avoid having panda eyes

Sometimes what happens at least for me is that the eye makeup tends to smudge no matter what I do. That’s why I noticed it makes sense to try and use a small brush in order to dust the setting powder a little, especially around the eyes. It’s not a hard thing to do and it only gets better the more you try it, so keep that in mind.

Add blusher on the apples of your cheeks for the best results

If you have full cheeks and want to make them stand out, I think one of the best ideas is to add blusher on the top of the apples on your cheeks. The reason why I think this works very well is it accentuates your cheeks, while still adding a natural look too.

It’s a great idea to test out all these makeup hacks. I know of them from many women that tried them successfully, and I know that if you do them adequately, they can provide a very good result. It will take a bit of a trial and error to ensure everything works as expected, but I can assure you that the results you get from something like this are exceptional. It never hurts to experiment and try out new things, so use that to your advantage.