If you’ve ever seen a makeup artist work, you’ll understand exactly why the term “artist” is in their title. Just like any other artist, they have a canvas (your face) and a talent for brushing, sculpting, and creating something exquisite out of what’s in front of them. We might do an adequate job on ourselves, but nothing quite matches the masterpiece-worthy results you can get with a pro. After all, they’ve got quite a few tricks up their sleeves us mere mortals know nothing about—until now.
We spoke with eleven celebrity and editorial makeup artists and asked them to share the one little-known beauty hack they swear by. From Jell-O powder lip stain to an eyelash balm, these are eleven tips you don’t want to miss. Keep scrolling to see them all!