A Makeup Artists Guide To Faking Flawless Skin

 Breakouts, sun spots, age spots, so many things get in the way of having flawless skin. While there are several factors to why these problems arise, they shouldn't make you feel like you just can't do anything about it. Drinking plenty of water and eating healthy are simple internal ways to create glowing skin, but what do you do on the outside in the mean time? Here are my simple makeup artist tips on how to fake flawless skin, because after all sometimes you just gotta fake it till you make it!

Get Clean

 The most important step in this process to not skip cleansing. When you cleanse your skin you remove all the impurities that cause breakouts and flaws. Using a cleanser that will give you a deep clean but doesn't contain harsh ingredients that strip your skin of the natural oils it needs to be healthy is key. This cleanser from Origins is a great option for all skin types, and a little bit goes a long way!

 There's nothing worse than seeing thick, heavy foundation on the skin. What most people don't realize is wearing that level of coverage can work against you instead of for you. Your skin needs to breathe and still look natural. Instead, apply a build-able and lightweight makeup that covers without the mask effect. Cover FX Custom Cover Drops  are a great alternative to thick makeup and will give you the natural finish and coverage you need.

 Highlighting your skin in the right places can give a dewy effect without looking greasy. Areas that you want to illuminate are cheekbones, the brow bone, and even the cupids bow right above your lips. This highlighter from Benefit Cosmetics is a great product to use for all skin types, and you can start by using a small amount and tapping it on the skin or using a foundation brush to apply.