Best beauty tricks: 9 ways to take your skincare and makeup routine to the next level

by FASHION Staff December 12, 2013

The secret to flawless makeup isn’t always hidden in the next hyped-up beauty gadget, product or trend. More often than not, the secret lies in simple tricks we’ve learned over the years, be it from best friends, our mom’s passed-down regimen or good ol’ YouTube.

Given that the Beauty Panel is all about sharing makeup tips, we asked our beauty blogging experts to reveal their best tricks of the trade. We’re not talking about elaborate smoky eye blending techniques or 12-step skincare regimes—these tricks are simple steps (dare we call them beauty hacks?) that are easy to learn but make all the difference. So if you’ve never used a primer, get confused by all the face masks on the market or still can’t master false eyelash application, read on!

Challenge 40: What are your go-to beauty tips and tricks? See the answers now! »

Starting with a clean canvas is always key and Anna Raponi of Vanity Presse relies on the purifying qualities of the Boscia Mask Duo for her go-to luminous complexion. When it comes to makeup application our newest panelist, Paint Me Pretty‘s Laurelle Alexandra, explains her eyes-first face-last mantra. And finishing things up is Genevieve Peeke of Gen In The City who reveals the number one trick to getting a flawless look every time: makeup setting spray!

Have a beauty question you want to see the panel answer? Send it our way at beautypanel@fashionmagazine.com. Read on for the answers to this week’s challenge and for more goodness, get to know all contributors on our Beauty Panel hub page.

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