MASTER YOUR
MAKEUP
WITH 6 EASY TIPS
We spent the last year learning and collecting the best one-product wonder application tips. The result? Simple hacks to make a return to makeup as easy as 1, 2, 3. Or in this case—just 1.
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Get Sexy Smudgy with
Double Wear 24H Waterproof Gel Eye Pencil
THE LOOK:
Master the art of the “undone” eye with this easy-to-use ultra-longwearing eye pencil, and our favorite liner trick.
Master the art of the “undone” eye with this easy-to-use ultra-longwearing eye pencil, and our favorite liner trick.
THE EASY WAY:
Don't worry about making that first line perfect—you’re just going to smudge it anyway!
Don't worry about making that first line perfect—you’re just going to smudge it anyway!
- Apply a thick line along the upper lashline.
- Using your fingers, smudge tip applicator or a flat eyeshadow brush, smudge out eyeliner, moving slightly
up toward the eyelid. - Estée Expert Tip! These eyeliners are super long-wearing and they set in seconds! Be sure to smudge quickly for best results.
Go Graphic with Little Black Liner
THE LOOK:
Conquer the ever-elusive liquid liner look faster than ever before with this tip.
Conquer the ever-elusive liquid liner look faster than ever before with this tip.
THE EASY WAY:
Getting one perfect line on the first try can be tricky, so connect the dots instead!
Getting one perfect line on the first try can be tricky, so connect the dots instead!
- Dot across your lashline, staying as close to the lashes as possible.
- Connect the dots along the lashes to create your line.
- Extend the line up and out slightly at outer corner to create a wing effect.
- Clean up any mistakes with a q-tip and makeup remover, then use concealer along the edges of the wing to make it crisp.
Create a Cloud of Monochromatic Color with Pure Color Envy Luxe EyeShadow Quads
THE LOOK:
Dare to wear a gorgeous cloud of color on your lids with this easy 2-step application.
Dare to wear a gorgeous cloud of color on your lids with this easy 2-step application.
THE EASY WAY:
Place the color down first, then blend.
Place the color down first, then blend.
- Using a flat shading brush, press the medium shade onto the lid and crease, then lightly sweep the same color along the lower lashline.
- Apply light shade with a fluffy eyeshadow brush, blending in soft windshield wiper motions above the crease.
Go Bold with
Pure Color Sculpting Blush
THE LOOK:
Crush your blush application with this bold contouring technique.
Crush your blush application with this bold contouring technique.
THE EASY WAY:
Get #extra with your brushes—grab a targeted blush brush and a foundation brush for best results.
Get #extra with your brushes—grab a targeted blush brush and a foundation brush for best results.
- Pick up the color with a blush brush and tap off excess.
- Sweep from the apples of the cheeks up to the hairline.
- Pick up a drop of foundation with your foundation brush and soften harsh areas as needed.
Elevate your Highlight with Bronze Goddess Highlighting Powder Gelée
THE LOOK:
Create the (quick!) subtle glow of your dreams with our cult-favorite highlighter.
Create the (quick!) subtle glow of your dreams with our cult-favorite highlighter.
THE EASY WAY:
Use it as an illuminating setting powder—all it takes is the sweep of a fluffy brush.
Use it as an illuminating setting powder—all it takes is the sweep of a fluffy brush.
- Use a fluffy powder brush to pick up a small amount of highlighter, tapping off excess.
- Lightly buff all over face and décolleté (avoid the T-zone if you’re oily!).
Give your Lips a Glow with Pure Color Revitalizing Crystal Balms
THE LOOK:
Soft glow lips that feel as good as they look.
THE EASY WAY:
Use this lightly tinted balm as a primer & finisher for your lipstick application.
Use this lightly tinted balm as a primer & finisher for your lipstick application.
- Swipe a layer of Crystal Balm onto bare lips.
- Apply your favorite lipstick in the same color family and blot with a tissue.
- Swipe on another layer of Crystal Balm to finish.
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