Elle.com has the scoop on makeup tips from world-renowned makeup artist and Revlon Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman. Known for her clean and dewy makeup looks, Westman dishes on how we can get the looks at home. Check it out:

What is the secret to creating an impeccable complexion?
If you really want to see a difference, prepping before makeup is key. When I have time with a client, I usually use a light scrub, followed by a moisturizer, and then a brightening cloth mask on top for a few minutes. Once I remove the mask, I massage any remaining product into the skin. It makes a great base and helps the makeup settle in to look more natural.

Any tips to avoid caked-on coverage?
Don’t use foundation all over. Dab a yellow-based color-corrector cream on areas with redness, or a rosier shade to brighten, and then apply foundation where it’s needed, mostly to even out tone under the eyes and the chin. I like to use my fingers first to warm the makeup so it easily absorbs into the skin. Feather it with a dry foundation brush, sweeping down and out to blend it into the jawline. Most people’s complexions aren’t just one color—you may want to invest in a few different shades of concealer and foundation.

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