There's nothing more frustrating than eye shadow that doesn't last. After spending Lord knows how long on it, you want to make sure that cut-crease eye makeup is locked in place. Paula Heckenast's drugstore makeup pick? The E.L.F. Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer. Heckenast, whose clients include Vivica A. Fox and Lauren Holly, relies on this primer for long-lasting eye color, and to prevent creasing within fine lines, according to an interview with Her Campus. For the low price of $2? We think yes.
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If you want that dewy, radiant glow, you don't need to drop the big bucks for a shimmery highlighter or highlighting palette. Instead, celebrity makeup artist Allan Avendaño (who dolls up Sarah Hyland and Zendaya), suggests picking up the Sonia Kashuk Chic Luminosity Highlighter Stick. Avendaño told Teen Vogue that this pearlescent highlighter gives a gorgeous translucent glow, that is universally flattering. "Drag the stick directly across your cheekbones and dab it on the inner corners of your eyes," said Avendaño " Then tap it smooth with fingers, a foundation brush or damp sponge." A celebrity-worthy highlight can be yours for just under $11 bucks.
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A quality foundation can make a huge difference in your overall look. It's the canvas for the rest of your makeup, and can brighten up a dull and uneven complexion immediately. So what drugstore makeup does Sarah Tanno use on her clients like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Fergie? This $8 steal by Maybelline. If you have particularly oily skin, Tanno recommends reaching for this drugstore foundation. "It's super lightweight and has a great color selection," said Tanno to New Beauty. "I also love it for a matte finish."
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When a celebrity has a red carpet appearance where they'll be showing a little leg, they're usually lathered up with a little body makeup or self-tanner. Celebrity makeup artist (and founder of Fiona Stiles Beauty) Fiona Stiles uses this water-resistant leg makeup to add a nice bronze color to the legs, without staining the gorgeous designer gowns clients like Kate Hudson and Heidi Klum are wearing. "This stuff seriously stays put," Stiles said in a Refinery 29 interview. "Use a little to give a bit of color to the body, or you can use a lot to really cover problem areas, like bruises or varicose veins."
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When it comes to refreshing makeup throughout the day, celebrity makeup artist Adam J. Breuchaud swears by the Yes to Grapefruit Pore Perfection Toning Mist, according to Self. "It's great for breathing new life to your makeup, and whether you wear it on bare skin or spritz it over makeup, you'll love the good-for-you benefits of grapefruit and vitamin C," said Breuchaud. Now we know why celebrities like Kate Beckinsale, Anne Hathaway and Hilary Duff trust him for their always-fresh, glowing skin.
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