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7 simple makeup tricks that will give Rihanna her glow, according to her artist
If you’ve ever wondered why Rihanna’s skin always looks so amazing, we can confirm that it’s not just good genes or expensive face. Whether she looks like a jaw-dropping red carpet or has a natural atmosphere, it’s Hector Espinal, her longtime friend and Fenty Beauty global makeup artist, who’s behind her glow. With the downtime in the nightlife, it is safe to say that most of us do not wear as much makeup as before, but the uplifting power of a touch of mascara and highlighter here and there can not be denied. In advance, Espinal reveals the tips and tricks that his celebrity clients (including Rihanna, of course) swear by in a few moments for jealous everyday makeup. Oh, and they are all face mask friendly. Start with skin care “When people tell me they want ‘celebrity skin’, I tell them to start with skin care,” says Espinal. “Without skin care I can not look like makeup. It just does not work. If you really take the time to moisturize, everything you apply on top will look great. But once you do not, you will see a little more texture. “Of course, skin texture is not a bad thing, but if you want to reduce the appearance of pores, spots or dry spots, moist skin is the most important. “A nice cleanser, toner and moisturizer, followed by eye cream, and you’re done,” says Espinal. He recommends Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer SPF 30 to moisturize the skin and protect against UV rays. For even skin in no time, Espinal combines a pump foundation with foundation or moisturizer. ‘I mix it with my fingers or a sponge “And that’s it, ‘he says. According to Espinal, Rihanna likes to build thin layers of foundations to achieve a natural and radiant end result. haal. Her favorite is the Pro Filt’r Hydrating Foundation, which gives the skin a dewy effect when applied with a damp sponge. Three steps to natural makeup While Espinal thinks that the makeup look without makeup is actually one of the hardest to do (he tells us it involves about 20 coats), there are three products he wants to look at quickly, and natural makeup. not involved. “I go straight in with concealer, usually Match Stix Matte Skinstick, which just melts into your skin with your fingers,” says Espinal. “Concealer is the fastest cheat product to achieve this look, because it is as if you are lying for hours. Then I apply cream blush on the apples of the cheeks and lots of mascara for that awake look. TikTokers is now going wild for Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara, while Espinal likes Full Frontal Volume, Lift & Curl Mascara. Apply Concealer Strategically Many of us are trained in makeup tutorials on YouTube, where loading on concealer to cover dark circles or ‘pockets’. But Espinal believes that goes a little far, and the placement of products is important. Instead of applying obscuration in the form of triangles or triangles, Espinal directs the inner corner of the eye and upwards to cover the darkness. He then mixes the concealer down to hide any dark circles under the eye. “Less is more,” he says. ‘Fingers are an excellent tool for mixing concealer, or you can use the tip of your sponge. But I always have a soft eye shadow brush on hand because it gives a nice, buffered airbrush effect. I prefer it over a flat concealer brush because it is much softer. ‘Espinal also has a great tip for finding your perfect concealer screen: Instead of testing on the back of your hand, test the concealer on your inner forearm just below your wrist for a much better color. The fastest hack for shiny skin Espinal says that there is a fine line between greasy and dull looking, and that’s all down to the T-zone – essentially your nose, forehead and chin. “I make sure the T-zone is nice and matte,” says Espinal, who likes Invisimatte Blotting Powder to absorb shine. Espinal likes a multi-purpose product, and often uses a lip gloss (namely Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer) as a lightener on cheekbones. “Put a little on the back of your hand and mix it in with your finger so that it gives you the perfect devil without looking oily,” he says. “If you really want to look natural, take a hydrating face spray and sprinkle it on the sides of your face to create a nice dew effect.” Monochrome Makeup Suits Everyone Rihanna’s distinctive everyday look is monochrome makeup: fit your cheeks to your eyes. You only need one product, namely bronzer. “I feel like there’s monochromatic makeup right now,” Espinal says. ‘Subtle your cheeks subtly with your bronzer and also apply it on your eyelids instead of on the eye shadow. It really is the easiest look for anyone and all you do is finish off with mascara and a touch of lip gloss. ‘Espinal says to avoid picking up a monochromatic makeup look with blush. “Here you really have to be careful,” he says. “If you put blush on your eyelids, be prepared to react badly.” So stick to your favorite bronzer for heat improvement. Powder Foundation is a game changer. Not only does the powder foundation feel more comfortable under a face mask, but it will make your skin look smooth in seconds, Espinal says. ‘I like to take a large bronzer brush and apply powder foundation over my face for an air brush. It does not feel heavy or transfer, which is great if you wear a mask, ”he explains. Espinal says that he also sometimes has the concealer scrubbed for a light layer of powder foundation to blur stains and uneven skin tone as it looks a little more natural. It is a must to place a little gloss with lip gloss or a highlighter on top of cheekbones, to ensure that the skin does not look flat. Use Blush to sculpt the cheekbones. When it comes to applying blush, Espinal has an excellent point for lifting and sculpting cheeks. “Place two fingers directly on the sides of your nose and use the width, and you know where to apply blush from,” he says. Basically keep the space where your fingers rest free of blush. “Otherwise you will look like you are rinsing too much,” says Espinal. “Then work up the apples from your cheeks.” Apply your blush too low, and it can drag your cheeks down. Espinal sometimes also completely skips the bronzer and contours with blush for a more subtle look. Just suck your cheekbones in and smear on the cheeks of your cheeks and work your way up to your temples. At Refinery29, we’re here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of things. All our market choices are independently selected and compiled by the editorial staff. If you buy something that we link to on our website, Refinery29 can earn commission. This story was originally published on Refinery29 UK. As you can see? How about another R29 goodness, here? Yes, Trinny London is really worth making a beauty an ode to the fat babies who like to look sticky, AF7 signs you need to clean your makeup bag as soon as possible