10 Pro Makeup Tips You've Never Heard Before

"Add your favorite blush to the cheeks before you apply foundation for a glow that looks like it's coming from beneath the skin. A bright, warm pink at the apple is perfect for any complexion." —James Vincent, celebrity makeup artist and director of artistry for Ardency Inn

"Apply two shades of blush for the perfect flush of youth. Pink, or anything in the red family should be placed on the apple of the cheek; it will give the effect of blood coming to the surface. Peach, coral, or anything in the orange family should be applied to the highest point of the cheekbone; that gives the effect of heat rising. Finish by bringing a matte bronzer to the skin where sun hits the face (forehead, cheekbone, bridge of nose, and chin)." —James Vincent, celebrity makeup artist and director of artistry for Ardency Inn

"When you need your blush to stay put for hours on end, layer a gel formula under a powder or bronzer." —Petra Strand, creator of Pixi by Petra

"Halloween is the perfect time to stock up on some unexpected essentials. Fake blood is the ideal blush shade. Add it to the apple of the cheek for any skin tone—it looks like a natural flush of color coming though the skin." —James Vincent, celebrity makeup artist and director of artistry for Ardency Inn

"Cherry Jell-O makes the perfect bright blush shade. Mix a dash of powder into your favorite moisturizer or balm for a healthy glow." —James Vincent, celebrity makeup artist and director of artistry for Ardency Inn

"Mixing foundation with moisturizer is an easy way to lighten your coverage options if you already have a fuller coverage foundation." —Caitlin Wooters, makeup artist

"To make foundation thicker, mix in a touch of loose powder. (Be careful not to add too much or it will cake.)" —Cecilia Muench, creative director of Inglot

"My signature trick is, before completing my look, I always add a light dusting of blush to my crease and around my temples to pull everything together." —Sasha Simler, trainer and makeup artist for Shu Uemura North America

"For a luminous skin effect, mix your foundation with a golden or a pearly white eyeshadow. It gives your complexion a radiance beyond compare." —Nicolas Degennes, creative director of Givenchy beauty

"If you're extremely oily and don't have face primer handy, just apply a little corn starch to your skin before your foundation." —Niki Metz, director of artistry for Jouer