{"id":38170,"date":"2019-09-20T07:10:47","date_gmt":"2019-09-20T11:10:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=38170"},"modified":"2019-09-20T07:10:47","modified_gmt":"2019-09-20T11:10:47","slug":"6-makeup-hacks-professional-makeup-artists-swear-by","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/6-makeup-hacks-professional-makeup-artists-swear-by","title":{"rendered":"6 Makeup Hacks Professional Makeup Artists Swear By"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>In the world of makeup, one thing you can always count on is the unexpected. As I\u2019ve been in the makeup industry for a long time, I have discovered countless tips and tricks that have gotten me out of many sticky situations.<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Today, I\u2019ll share a few of my favorite hacks for my professional makeup kit that actually work!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;38181&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; 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Check out this list of 5 areas where makeup artists lose time during a job so that you can further improve your efficiency!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Change_foundation_consistency_and_coverage_with_moisturizer\"><\/span>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Change foundation consistency and coverage with moisturizer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nHaving the ideal moisturizer on hand can bail you out of even the trickiest situation. Whether you need to turn cream foundation into liquid, or a liquid foundation into tinted moisturizer. By gradually mixing moisturizer with your foundation, you can effortlessly create the perfect level of coverage for your client. The choice moisturizer in my professional makeup kit is by <a href=\"https:\/\/embryolisse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embryolisse<\/a>.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Use_gel_eyeliner_as_mascara\"><\/span>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use gel eyeliner as mascara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nIf you&#8217;re busy at work and discover you&#8217;ve lost or forgotten your mascara, your gel liner will save the day. Remove a touch of the product with your palette knife. Then, use a disposable spoolie or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/free-makeup-kit-brush-how-to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fan brush<\/a> to pick up the product from the knife, and apply it to your client\u2019s lashes to add depth and darkness.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Fix_broken_powders_with_rubbing_alcohol\"><\/span>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fix broken powders with rubbing alcohol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nNothing is worse than a broken powder\u2014it goes everywhere and keeps disintegrating until you finally throw it out. Well, here&#8217;s the hack that will save you a fortune over the years. This one is best seen, so check out the awesome demo below:[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][nectar_video_lightbox link_style=&#8221;play_button_2&#8243; nectar_play_button_color=&#8221;Default-Accent-Color&#8221; image_url=&#8221;38173&#8243; hover_effect=&#8221;defaut&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; play_button_size=&#8221;default&#8221; video_url=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/MjJKSi0l1c8&#8243;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Turn_clear_mascara_into_tinted_brow_gel\"><\/span>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Turn clear mascara into tinted brow gel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nEveryone knows clear mascara can tame the wildest brows. Let\u2019s take things a step further. Did you know it can also become a custom brow gel?\n\nScrape some eyeshadow shavings in your desired color onto a mixing palette. Next, take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2017\/03\/mascara-brushes-101-achieve-best-lashes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mascara wand<\/a> and roll it into the powder. Then, dip it back into the tube, wiggling and stirring the wand. Repeat this process until you get the desired depth of color. This same tip can also be followed to make a mascara of any color of your choosing. If you find the powder makes the mascara too dry, follow the tip below.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Revive_dried_mascaras\"><\/span>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Revive dried mascaras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nYou can revive a dried tube of mascara by adding in some saline solution. Add one to two drops at a time, insert the wand, and gently stir it around. Be careful not to pump the wand in and out as it can dry out the mascara all over again.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;38176&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Transform_dry_products_into_wet_ones\"><\/span>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Transform dry products into wet ones<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThis trick can transform eyeshadow powders into the most marvelous liners and smooth liquid eyeshadows. Just be sure that the eyeshadow powder you are using is suitable for wet and dry use.\n\nWater or saline solution can be used to make quick liners. Here\u2019s how. Dip your brush in a drop of the liquid, pull it through the pressed powder or mix it with a touch of the loose pigment and you\u2019re ready to go. Add enough powder to achieve a rich pigment and a gel-like consistency. Use only a little pigment for subtle washes.\n\nFor best results, try NYX\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nyxcosmetics.ca\/en\/multitasker-mixing-medium\/NYX_316.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Multitasker Mixing Medium<\/a>. The mixing medium is specifically designed for transforming powders into liquid makeup. \u00a0It provides the best way to get stunning results out of your loose pigments. The amount of mixing medium you use will depend on the size of the area you\u2019re working on. You can use a tiny cup for mixing, but you can just as easily use your palette. Mixing mediums can vary in consistency depending on the brand, so please follow the package directions.\n\nAll the powders by Three Custom Color Specialists are ideal for mixing. Remember, as a QC student you are eligible to receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/your-makeup-career\/makeup-discounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">30% off all Three Custom Color Specialist products<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;38175&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]These are a few of my favorite makeup tricks but there are many, many more out there. Which tricks work well for you and what are some makeup issues you wish there was a hack for?\n\nThese great tricks came out of need. So if you\u2019re ever in a bind, instead of getting frustrated, put on your thinking cap and discover the next big makeup hack![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 class=\"cta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Makeup_hacks_will_save_you_time_Check_out_this_list_of_5_areas_where_makeup_artists_lose_time_during_a_job_so_that_you_can_further_improve_your_efficiency\"><\/span>Makeup hacks will save you time. 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