Blog
A Makeup Artist’s Hack To Tone Down Shine & Still Look Dewy

Just a couple of tips here before you blot: Always bounce the beauty sponge—never drag, lest you smear all your concealer. Also, make sure the sponge isn’t too wet; most makeup has an oil base, and too much water can create pilling (remember, oil and water are not friends). A good rule of thumb is to make sure the tissue stays dry—that way, it can lift up excess oil instead of making the skin look even more misty.
Related Posts
A Makeup Artist’s Tip To Expertly Apply Top Eyeliner
As someone who adores an undone, finger-painted makeup look, eyeliner typically does not make it in the rotation. Forget about a sharp,...
A Nail Artist’s Trick To Remove Polish Stains With Toothpaste
Summer polish isn't all sunny pastels—a grassy-green or teal-colored lacquer can provide a similar mood boost for the season. If you've...
The August 2025 Allure Beauty Box Gives You Summery, Sparkling Makeup and Radiant Skin Care—See All the Products Inside
Why you’ll love it: These adorable crayons pack a pretty punch of color in a hydrating stick format—it’s like your favorite lip balm an...
8 Makeup Tips For Monolid Eyes & How To Tell You Have Them
When it comes to makeup, we know that different eye shapes require different moves to achieve various looks: It's about familiarizing y...
This Video of Hailey Bieber Proves She’s a Muti-Tasking Makeup Mastermind—Watch the Video
I don't know about you, but during the hottest days of summer, I want to wear as little makeup as possible—just a few products, max—but...
Victoria Beckham Beauty Is a Masterclass in Capsule Makeup
Sure, the best Victoria Beckham Beauty products have a built-in celebrity endorsement, and it’s no secret that Allure editors adore the...
7 Best Primers for Oily Skin to Keep Makeup Locked In
Face primer is essential for keeping your makeup from melting off by midday, especially in the summer. But when it comes to the best pr...
How To Apply Concealer On Fine Lines, From A Makeup Artist
We've said it before: Applying concealer is no one-size-fits-all sort of venture. Someone looking to neutralize dark circles may need a...
10 Best Setting Sprays for Long-Lasting Makeup, Tested & Reviewed
Yes, setting spray works, as long as you make sure to take a few things into consideration. First, think about your skin type. “If you ...
10 Summer Makeup Tips For Mature skin
Swap Powder for Cream
Paying attention to the texture of the products you are using on mature skin is essential. According to Quinn,...
17 Dual-Finish French Manis That Give Texture and Shine
The French manicure renaissance is fully underway, and instead of sticking to the classic neutral base and white tips, the name of the ...
8 Reasons Your Makeup Is Pilling—And What You Can Do About It
Key Takeaways
Makeup can pill for a few different reasons—skincare build-up and residue, skin in need of exfoliation, product not absor...