Top makeup tips for every part of the face

On any given day, you can use a shortcut or helpful tip when it comes to applying your makeup. As fun as YouTube videos are, we often don’t have time to spend watching a video to learn the latest tricks that beauty vloggers rely on. So, what’s a girl to do? We’ve got you covered.

We’ve scoured the web for some of the greatest makeup tips and combined them here for you to review in under five minutes. No matter what you’re looking for--foundation, eyeliner, eyeshadow, or lips--we’re sure you’ll appreciate these tips for every part of your face.

You probably never think about the amount of pressure you're applying when doing your makeup, but you should. If you're using heavy pressure, you're depositing a lot of product in a concentrated area. The end result can look blotchy and overdone. The amount of pressure you use makes a huge difference in end outcome.

Creating a polished eyeshadow look can be difficult, especially if you're just beginning to wear makeup. The very idea of adding color to your face may have you thinking it's just too hard to master. If this sounds familiar, be sure to check out these top eyeshadow tips.

Decide what shape you want cheekbones to have. What would you rather have, round apple-like cheeks or an angular model-like look? Either way, your cheekbones are going to be front and center.

High cheekbones are such a signature Hollywood look. From Gigi Hadid to Angelina Jolie, it seems that stars are always born with great bone structure. These prominent cheekbones give stars the appearance of a slimmer and more youthful face, but, thankfully, if you weren't born with prominent cheekbones, you can create the illusion of them with makeup. Be sure to check out these 6+ genius tips for carving out your cheekbones.

Drawing contour lines can be intimidating. Put them too close together, and your nose may look unnaturally narrow. Put them too far apart, and your nose may appear to be more plump than you want it.

Luckily, makeup can highlight your favorite features and even hide your flaws. If you're not exactly thrilled with the shape of your nose, you're in luck. Contouring is a quick and easy way to fake the nose of your dreams. Be sure to check out these tips for contouring your nose.

For years, many people swore off lip liner for fear that it would look too obvious. If you take a look back at some late 1980s and early '90s movies, you'll see that lip liner wasn't always discreet. Today, lip liner is back in a big way and can give lips the look of fullness that they naturally lack. The key to faking fuller lips lies in pairing products carefully. This tutorial uses peachy pinks that border on nude because pale shades automatically make lips look a bit more plump (the exact opposite of dark shades).

The tip above of applying peachy pinks isn't the only way to get bigger-looking lips. You can also use contouring, gloss, and highlighting techniques. Check out these 8 tips for fuller lips without the use of fillers.

If you don't have a steady hand, take heart. You can create a beautiful wing just by using a piece of surgical tape or makeup tape. Apply it to your skin at an angle right where you want your wing. Bonus: extra liner ends up on the tape and is simply peeled away.

Eyeliner one of the few tools in most makeup kits that people have a love/hate relationship with. You love the look, but hate those days when a crisp line just isn't happening. Luckily, we are here to help. Be sure to check out these tips for an easy winged eyeliner.

Foundation can look heavy, especially if you begin with too much product and the wrong tool. Use the back of your hand as a palette, then dip your foundation brush in the product and begin in the center of your face. Blend outward, not down, for the most natural look.

Applying foundation can seem daunting at first. What consistency do you want? Which tools do you need? Without a little expert guidance, the whole process is off-putting. No need to worry! Be sure to check out these top foundation tips.

7. Master false lashes
Getting your lashes in place correctly is tough to do when looking straight ahead. Try laying your mirror on a flat surface and looking down during application.

False lashes are a staple in many a makeup addict's kit, and everyone learns a few tricks along the way (and more than a few fails). If you love your false lashes but struggle to apply or remove them, then be sure to check out these tips for applying false lashes.