Perfect your makeup in a magnifying mirror with LEDs that mimic natural daylight so you don't step outside and see unblended blush and splotchy foundation.
On the left panel, it has two magnification mirrors (one 2x and one 5x) and 21 LED lights you can brighten and dim for the perfect setting. You can either use batteries or charge it via USB — AND it swivels 180° for the perfect angle.
Promising review: "This mirror is so cool. The first time I did my makeup with this mirror I was able to clearly see what I was doing for once. The mirror is built very well. The base of it, which is removable, fits perfectly and is stable. It also folds up so that it doesn’t take up too much space. I love dimming options.. touch the on/off button and the lights will dim... I also like little compartment on the base of the mirror where you can keep things that will easily roll to the ground... overall I’m very happy with this." —Black Diamond
2. Follow along with this guide to map out where to put on concealer, foundation, and translucent powder for the best photo-ready makeup so it shows up best — without looking flat. 100+ Instagram likes, anyone?
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Learn more about how to make your makeup look amazing in photos in our handy guide.
3. Try a popular Etude House Zero Sebum translucent powder to set your makeup for the whole day without cakiness.
Promising review: "Ladies ohhhhh my god, I'm two weeks in with this products and let me tell you. My skin is so oily to the point where I've been asked on multiple occasions if I'm hot because my face looks sweaty. When I apply this powder, I look like a perfect matte china doll. Then after two hours STILL MATTE. Four hours mostly matte (light amount of oil) But ladies, after I blot, my face is sooooo matte still that it looks like I put on a fresh face of makeup. No sticky after oil blotting feeling, no having to reapply, and still kicking ass for a full eight hours. I've tried all kinds of matting sprays, setting powders, face washes & toners with empty promises. But this WORKS. P.S I'm black soooo if you are darker put this on under your make up to prevent a slightly ashy look." —Zhanna
4. Or mix e.l.f.'s Make Me Matte Foundation Adjuster into your usual formula for a smooth, flawless, and shine-free finish that lasts and lasts — no touchups required.
Promising review: "I tried it with Too Faced Born This Way, IT CC Cream and UD Naked Skin. It mattified every one of them and kept my skin beautiful all day! The foundations didn’t transfer and my skin was so soft....ALL DAY. This stuff is a definite game changer and seriously an almost exact dupe for the Urban Decay Velvetizer....for $8!!!!! I think I’m going to stock up on back ups before people realize it. LOL." —Debi1208
You can get a ~handy palette~ (as in, it straps to the back of your hand for easy application) for mixing your foundation from
5. Apply your under-eye concealer in a triangle rather than little dots — it'll draw attention to the brightest part of your eyes!
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Get more tips from 19 Ways To Deal With Dark Circles And Under-Eye Bags.
Looking for an amazing concealer option to beat those dark circles once and for all? NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer is my personal holy grail — it has light-diffusing pigments for your brightest under eyes yet. Get it from Sephora for $30 (available in 22 shades).
6. Set your under eye concealer and say goodbye to creases with a baking technique — press on a generous amount of setting powder, let it "cook" for a few minutes, and brush it off.
Check out Karina's full baking tutorial for all the tips and tricks. Find even more inspiration on her Instagram.
7. Seamlessly blend all your products from foundation to concealer to eyeshadow with a set of brushes that have tightly-packed fibers for an airbrushed finish.
Get a set of 10 brushes from Amazon for $14.98 (also available in solid black).
Promising review: "Seriously, I don't know how these brushes are being sold at this price. It makes me question every other makeup brush I've ever bought. Very soft, thick brushes, in sizes from foundation to contour/highlighting and blush to a couple of more precise liners and two tiny round brushes I use for spot concealing and glitter application. I've been using these for over a month now, and so far no fiber fall out. Love these!" —Sarah
8. And for an easier blending experience and smoother finish, handle your brushes like a pro — hold them like paintbrushes (aka loosely from the bottom) rather than like pens.
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Check out more advice in A Pro Makeup Artist Gave Us A Bunch Of Really Good Tips We Can Actually Do.
9. Apply skin care and makeup in the right order for a flawless finish (and less wasted product) every time.
For example, apply concealer *after* foundation so you don't waste it on places foundation has already covered!
Get all the details and the reasons behind this order at Wake Up For Makeup.
10. Apply a cream contour just one shade darker than your foundation to your temples, the hollows of your cheekbones, and the outline of the bridge of your nose for an easy, sculpted look.
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Check out "A Pro Makeup Artist Gave Us A Bunch Of Really Good Tips We Can Actually Do" for ideas you can totally recreate at home!
Looking for a contour shades to get started? This Aesthetica cream contour palette has six silky, blendable shades so you can find the perfect one.
Promising review: "This is my first time using a cream contour makeup kit. I was a bit skeptical, but then after playing with it for several applications, I was able to get the look I was seeking to achieve down really nicely! The instruction manual is FANTASTIC. It gives you step-by-steps on how to apply and in what shades depending on the type of face you have (oval, heart, etc). Though I would never consider myself a makeup artist professional of any stretch of the imagination, I was able to look pretty darn good with the instructions given here. Well done!" —JB
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