You may have heard of him: Sir John, he does make up for people like Beyoncé, Serena Williams, and Kim Kardashian. He came in to do the makeup for the ladies at Buzzfeed, and gave these really good tips you can actually do!
Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/essencegant/lif...Here Are A Few Killer Tips From Beyoncé’s Very Own Makeup Artist!
To save time, dot your concealer for an everyday look. The triangle method is only necessary if you want maximum coverage.
Sir John says that the big triangle method under each eye is A LOT of coverage. A few dots under the eye and then spotting concealer wherever else there's a blemish is fine.
Don't hold your brushes like a "chubby pencil." Instead, hold them further up the handle for more fluidity and control when blending.
To achieve the unrefined brow look, brush your brows up first, fill them in, and set them with a clear brow gel.
For a more natural finish, keep all pigments monochromatic. Shades should only be two shades darker or lighter than each other.
If you use your hands to apply makeup, use your ring finger, as opposed to your pointer finger, for a more subtle application.
The ring finger is weaker than your pointer, so the application goes on lighter. The pointer finger is strong and more aggressive, and it shows in the application.