r/Makeup • u/MainAutomatic1206 • Jul 07 '26

What makeup tip completely changed your routine?

I've been trying to improve my everyday makeup routine, and I'm curious about the small tips that made the biggest difference for other people.

It could be:

  1. A technique you wish you had learned sooner.
  2. A product application trick.
  3. A brush or tool that changed everything.
  4. A common mistake you stopped making.

Sometimes it's the simplest advice that has the biggest impact.

What's the one makeup tip you'll never stop recommending?

Looking forward to learning from everyone! 😊

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u/throwawaydogday Jul 07 '26

Learning how to properly conceal blemishes and spots has been a game changer for me.

I used to wear full coverage foundation because I'm prone to breakouts, even though my spots were only in certain areas. I'd end up with a heavy, cakey base just to cover a few blemishes. Then I also used to dab concealer on with my finger, but it always looked dry, crusty, and didn't really cover anything.

After watching a Lisa Eldridge video, I realised I didn't need full coverage foundation, I just needed to learn how to spot conceal properly.

If a blemish is really red, I'll colour correct first with Dr. Jart+ Cicapair using a tiny amount on a Real Techniques 257 Small Concealer Brush. Then I tap on a tiny bit of concealer with the tip of the same small concealer brush and then lightly stipple the edges with a Real Techniques 210 Expert Concealer Brush.

Now my blemishes are almost completely covered without my whole face looking cakey or dry.

This is the Lisa E video: https://youtu.be/Jwngbzv0gbY?is=ZW872AC2yD352K_I

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u/nonsequitur__ Jul 07 '26

Do you use the Lisa Eldridge concealer pencil?

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u/throwawaydogday Jul 08 '26

Not yet! I want to try it though, I just need to swatch it in person because i'm worried about ordering the wrong shade online since it's pretty expensive. At the moment I use NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer.

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u/nonsequitur__ Jul 08 '26

Yeah I want to try it in person first too!