Lifestyle Style 12 Game-Changing Makeup Tips from Celebrity Makeup Artists Expert advice for a gorgeous look in your 40s, 50s and beyond By Jackie Fields Jackie Fields Instagram Jackie Fields is the Deputy Beauty Director at PEOPLE. A Tufts University and Parsons School of Design alum, she joined the brand as an editorial assistant in 2005 and has previously held the titles of reporter, writer-reporter, writer, editor, and senior editor. In 2009, she reported the magazine's first BeautyWatch page. During the last 12 years, she has focused almost entirely on beauty – specifically celebrity and market trends. Jackie most enjoys heading up the brand's annual drugstore Beauty Awards. When she is not reporting, writing, and editing content, she is testing fragrances, lipsticks, and products for 4c hair or catering to her beloved English Bulldog, Bowie. People Editorial Guidelines Published on January 17, 2022 12:58 PM Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. 01 of 12 1. Prep Your Skin Like a Pro When your skin looks its best, your makeup will too, says makeup artist D'Andre Michael. After you complete your skin-care routine, Michael recommends massaging your face with a gua sha tool "for three to five minutes to reduce fine lines and puffiness, and give you a sculpted look."Buy It! Yina Bian Stone Gua Sha, $60; yina.co 02 of 12 2. Create the Perfect Canvas First, apply a dime-size amount of primer on your skin. "This important step creates a smooth canvas for foundation so that your makeup lasts longer," says makeup artist Genevieve Herr. Follow with a foundation that boasts hydrating and luminizing properties for glowing results.Buy It! Lancôme Prep & Hydrate Primer, $35; ulta.com and Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation, $64; sephora.com 03 of 12 3. Conceal Sparingly Getty Next, reach for your concealer. "It's meant to be applied minimally, so use a light hand," says makeup artist Lucky Bromhead. If you must powder afterward, "focus on hot spots such as the center of your forehead, beside your nostrils and on your chin only, as it can make skin look cakey and amplify fine lines." 04 of 12 4. Blend to Your Neck and Chest Because the areas are often different shades, makeup artist Ernesto Casillas likes to use this blurring and illuminating liquid, which comes in 12 shades, to make the skin's tone even all over.Buy It! Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter, $44; sephora.com 05 of 12 5. Let Other Areas Shine Getty If your arms and legs will be on display, makeup artist Lucky Bromhead says it's worth applying a touch of body makeup. "I used it to extend the sun-kissed look on Catherine O'Hara's shoulders and arms and to give the skin a balanced look."Buy It! Dermablend Professional Leg & Body Makeup, $37; ulta.com 06 of 12 6. Try Jewel-Tone Eyeliner Getty When you choose a subtle color and concentrate it along the upper or lower lash line, the effect is fresh and soft, says Eva Longoria's makeup artist Ash K Holm.Buy It! L'Oréal Paris Pro-Last Eyeliner in True Teal, $9; walmart.com 07 of 12 7. Upgrade Your Eyeshadow "We can get away with applying any formula when we're young, but as we mature, we need creamier ones created with quality ingredients," says makeup artist Kate Synnott. "This palette contains nourishing vitamin E and is flattering on everyone."Buy It! Róen Gold Lust Eyeshadow Palette, $46; saks.com 08 of 12 8. Go for Faux Lashes If your lashes are more delicate swap layers of mascara for a more natural false lash with a barely-there band, says makeup artist Ernesto Casillas.Buy It! Ardell Beauty Magnetic Naked Lash #420, $8; ulta.com 09 of 12 9. Combine Brow Colors Stephane Cardinale/Corbis/Getty Jamie Lee Curtis's makeup artist Grace Ahn says if you have silver hair and darker brows, try blending a cool-toned gray pencil with your usual color to help brows look less stark. 10 of 12 10. Place Blush Strategically Getty Makeup artist Rebecca Restrepo likes to apply cheek color a tad higher on the cheekbone, near the ocular socket: "It creates a slight roundness to the part of the face" that starts to hollow out as you age. 11 of 12 11. Line Your Lips "One of my favorite lip tips is to overdraw the cupid's bow just a little—it always takes a few years off," says makeup artist Ash K Holm. "I recommend using a long-wear lip liner. This one stays all day, and it's hydrating."Buy It! Buxom Power Line Plumping Lip Liner, $18; ulta.com 12 of 12 12. Layer Lip Colors WireImage "If you swipe on your lipstick, then put a little lip gloss in the center of your lips, it adds fullness," says Salma Hayek Pinault's makeup artist Genevieve Herr, who suggests using bright and neutral tones rather than dark ones, "especially if they have a matte finish, because that can look harsh."Buy It! Makeup by Mario Ultra Suede Lipstick, $24; sephora.com and Pro Volume Lip Gloss, $22; sephora.com