Makeup Tips And Hacks That Can Improve Your Skills

Makeup Tips and Hacks to Instantly Upgrade Your Skills

There’s no single “right” way to do makeup—it’s all about what makes you feel confident. But let’s be honest, a few clever hacks can make your routine faster, easier, and way more effective. While the internet is full of tips (some great, some not-so-much), we’ve filtered out the best tried-and-true hacks that actually work. These simple tricks will elevate your face, eye, and lip makeup in no time.

1. Volumize Your Lashes with Loose Powder

If your lashes are on the thinner side, here’s a game-changer. Before applying mascara, dust a tiny bit of loose powder onto your lashes using a fluffy eyeshadow brush. Then, layer on your mascara as usual. The powder acts like lash fibers—making your lashes look fuller, thicker, and more dramatic. Pair with eyeliner or kajal to define your eyes and complete the look.

2. Lock in Lipstick for All-Day Wear

Tired of your lipstick fading too quickly? Try this hack:

Outline lips with a lip liner (you can even overline slightly for a fuller pout).

Fill in with liquid lipstick, then top it off with a creamy lipstick in the same shade.

Place a tissue over your lips, then lightly dust loose powder on top with a fluffy brush.

This sets your lipstick, gives it a matte finish, and prevents smudging or transferring—perfect for all-day wear.

3. DIY Strobing Cream for a Natural Glow

Don’t have a strobing cream? No problem. Mix a dab of lip balm with a tiny amount of rose-gold shimmery eyeshadow or highlighter. Blend well and apply under your foundation or concealer. This DIY hack creates the same radiant, lit-from-within glow as a strobing cream—without the extra spend.

4. Brow Cheat Codes

Defined brows can completely transform your look, but they don’t have to be difficult. Try these steps:

Use a spoolie to brush your brows into shape before filling them in.

Pick an eyebrow pencil shade slightly lighter than your natural hair for a softer, more natural finish.

As a final step, use a clean mascara wand with a little leftover product to brush and set your brows in place—no fancy brow gel needed.

5. Brighten Eyes with Highlighter

Want to look instantly more awake? After finishing your eye makeup, dab a touch of highlighter in the inner corners of your eyes. This subtle shimmer makes your eyes look bigger, fresher, and more open.

Pro Tip: Choose the Right Products

Perfecting your makeup isn’t just about technique—it’s also about finding products that truly suit you. Luckily, there are tools to help:

Maybelline Virtual Try-On Tool: Experiment with different shades and products virtually to see what suits you before buying.

Maybelline Foundation Finder: Shade-match yourself online to find the ideal base for your skin tone.