99 makeup tricks for you to become an expert on the subject

Makeup is an indispensable ally of female beauty. Using it correctly, it has the power to bring out the most beautiful in a woman and disguise possible imperfections.

But the truth is that makeup has its little secrets! Who has never been surprised to see a famous artist, for example, without and then with makeup? Or even, met an acquaintance at the club and noticed how much the production had left her different?!

The incredible results achieved with makeup show that professionals and people who have learned the art of makeup simply as a hobby have precious tips and even some tricks to achieve their goals.

Below you can see a list of makeup tricks and many tips to do the perfect makeup. It is worth experimenting, writing down and combining these tips with your beauty production routine:

for the lips

1. To add volume to the lips, draw a new contour with a lip pencil close to the mouth. Always apply a lipstick of the same shade as the pencil, without leaving the trace visible and then finish with the gloss. Applying highlighter between the upper lip and nose also helps highlight the mouth and looks great with red lipstick.

2. To decrease volume, apply concealer to lips to erase the natural contour. Then, fill in your lips with lipstick. (But remember: full lips are super attractive and really deserve a spotlight).

3. To make the lipstick last longer, apply the product and “kiss” a tissue to remove the excess. Apply a layer of face powder to your lips and finish with another layer of lipstick.

4. Blogger Camila Coelho also gives a tip on how to make the lipstick last longer in the mouth: apply a little foundation on the lips; with a sponge also apply a little powder; with a lip pencil, outline the lips; then apply the lipstick with a brush or directly onto the mouth. Check out more details in the video!

5. Another way to make your lipstick last longer is to apply a little moisturizer and a light layer of powder on your lips. Then outline it with a pencil and fill in with a lipstick of the same shade.

6. In order not to make a mistake when choosing lipstick/gloss, a simple tip is worth: when the eyes are more prominent, try to use neutral tones on the lips and vice versa.

7. For women who have black eyes, lipsticks in shades of orange, brownish-red and brown are great options, as they don’t “fight” with dark eyes.

8. Women who have blue eyes should prefer nude and pink lipsticks for the day. For the night, you can use very warm red tones, as long as they don’t “fight” with your eyes.

9. Lipsticks in shades of pink are ideal for women who have green eyes.

10. Light beige, nude and pink gloss lipsticks are great options for brown-eyed women. To be bold, it is worth opting for the red lipstick.

11. Thick lips, usually the most desired by women, look great with pink and peach lipstick/gloss shades.

12. Who has thin lips and wants to give them a little more prominence, can abuse the gloss. The brightness and light colors increase the volume of the mouth, so bet on salmon, gold, beige and mouth color.

13. Those who have asymmetrical lips (when the upper and lower lips do not have a homogeneous width) should bet on neutral tones. But a good tip is to even out the lips contouring the mouth with pencil to make them more uniform.

14. Bought a lipstick and found the color too strong? There’s a simple trick to lighten very flashy tones: apply a small layer of concealer on top of it. Just don’t forget to spread everything with your finger, so the color is well mixed.

15. It is possible to achieve fuller lips using cinnamon, did you know? Just mix a teaspoon of cinnamon powder with a lip product of your choice (cocoa butter, Vaseline, etc.). Then apply the mixture on your lips and wait a few minutes. Your lips will likely start to tingle. Then you can remove the mixture with water.

16. To moisturize your lips – which will make them more prepared and beautiful for makeup later on – use a little Balm (products that protect and hydrate the lips; cocoa butter style, however, in a more updated version) before to sleep. If you prefer, make your own homemade lip balm.

17. If you already feel uncomfortable with some wrinkles on your face and want to opt for a makeup that hides these details, when coloring your lips, stick with the less creamy sticks. They paint without dripping or accumulating in or around the grooves of the mouth.

for the eyes

18. To enhance small eyes: on the eyelids, apply light shadows and pencil on the outer side of the upper and lower lashes. This gives an impression of being bigger.

19. To reduce large eyes: apply shadows and pencils in darker tones on the inner part of the upper and lower lashes. Also check out this video that shows techniques to increase or decrease the size of eyes with makeup.

20. Another trick, from the blog AllMyLooks, for those who have small eyes or simply want to increase the size of the eyes: apply beige eyeliner inside the waterline, then outline the eyes on the outside with a dark pencil and smudge the edges with an eyeshadow. little lighter than a pencil. (Ideally, the pencil is beige or flesh-colored, and not white, as the white pencil can give an exaggerated effect). See all the details of this tip on the blog.

21. The concave is nothing more than the contour of the eyelid, the part where the little bone is around the eyes. Everyone has them and it’s super important to know where yours is. To find your concave just put your finger to feel the part that sinks into the eye. This makes all the difference when it comes to performing some makeup tricks.

22. If you want to increase the size of the eyes, the trick is to mark the crease slightly above where it actually is. Using a light brown eyeshadow, you can create the effect of bigger eyes. But the ideal is to apply the brown eyeshadow not on top of the crease, but slightly above it. Just mark the part where the “hole” starts and apply shadow above that region, blending towards the eyebrows (but not reaching them).

23. Another trick that makes all the difference: when the eyeliner is too thick, you end up wasting eyelid space and reducing the size of the eyes. So, if the idea is to increase the size of the eyes, the liner of the eyeliner should be very thin.

24. Mascara also makes a lot of difference when it comes to making the eyes bigger: invest in the lengthening effect and make sure to apply it from root to tip. On the lower lashes, also apply along the entire length (with the brush with less product to avoid clumping).

25. Showing off long, voluminous eyelashes takes patience. Apply a layer of mask, wait for it to dry, apply another layer and continue… Do this until you reach the expected result.

26. For a more elaborate makeup, false eyelashes are also a great option to enlarge the eyes. Longer, less bulky models help create this effect.

27. To separate very close eyes: Darken the upper and lower outer corners with a black or brown eyeshadow and use a pencil of the same color along the upper and lower lashes, but only from the center to the outside.

28. To disguise droopy eyes, apply dark shadows close to the root of the lashes, emphasizing the outer corner of the eyes. Ideal shades: black, brown, dark green and teal. And dispense the pencil on the lower lashes.

29. Makeup can also be an ally of those who are oriental or have very small eyes and chubby eyelids. The tip is to use a makeup that highlights the crease and the inner part of the eyes. In this video you can see the step-by-step.

30. To zoom in on parted eyes: blend the inner corner with a dark eyeshadow. Finally, apply a brown or black pencil close to the upper and lower lashes, but only from the inside to the center of the eye.

31. Before applying the eyelash curler, heat it with the hairdryer. This makes it model the lashes even better. Be careful not to overheat, just heat it up slightly.

32. Use the eyelash curler differently! Instead of squeezing the device just once at the root of the lashes, apply it at three different points: at the root, in the middle and at the tip.

33. To apply mascara, bend the mascara wand. This makes application easier and avoids leftovers that form ugly balls between the lashes.

34. If you are afraid to bet on black eyeshadow, the tip is to use black on the eyelid, but change the color to brown in the crease. This way the gradient is more subtle.

35. A trick that can help a lot when using eyeliner and also marking the shape of the eyeshadow: take a piece of masking tape, remove some of the glue in your hand and place it on your face making a diagonal from the corner of the eye to the end of the eyebrow. So you don’t have to be afraid to use eyeliner or eyeshadow, they won’t smudge.

36. Powder eyeshadow usually makes a lot of mess, doesn’t it?! To remove those little dust that fell on the cheek, also count with the help of adhesive tape. Just press it against your skin, being careful not to smudge your face even more.

37. Another suggestion for the same problem of dirt with eyeshadow is, before starting the makeup, apply a very generous coverage of powder under the eyes. After all your makeup is done, use a plump brush to “sweep” the excess powder from your skin.

38. Do you wear glasses, but don’t give up going out of the house with make-up on?! In the video, blogger Camila Coelho teaches an ideal makeup for your case: it highlights the eyes, even after you have put on the accessory, and can be used both during the day (without eyeliner under the eyes) and at night.

39. In this video, blogger and makeup artist Alice Salazar teaches an important trick for those who have difficulty putting on makeup because they can’t see up close. She wears her own glasses for that, with lenses that peel off to both sides. Thus, the person sees well with one eye, while making up the other.

40. If you turn and move you are in doubt which eyeshadow color to use, remember: the eyeshadow does not have to match the clothes, but it is necessary that there is a harmony between them. For example, if the look is super colorful or floral, the shade should be neutral to balance the look.

41. An easy and beautiful way to use shadows is to choose two shades (one light and one dark) and apply the lightest in the inner corner and the darkest in the outer, creating a fusion, without contrasts between them.

42. For the work environment, prefer eyeshadows in more neutral tones, such as brown, pearl and burnt pink. Leave the strong colors and sparkles for parties and clubs.

43. A good tip to make the eyeshadow last longer is to first apply a layer of creamy eyeshadow (in a stick, for example) and apply the compact powder over it.

44. Another tip to make the eyeshadow last longer is to slightly dampen the brush in water before applying the product. In addition to fixing the shadow better, the trick makes its color more intense.

45. Well-defined eyebrows are essential to enhance the features of a woman’s entire face – and not just her eyes. When they’re fine…