There are things every makeup artist knows, and there are things only a makeup artist who works with the most luxurious brands in the world knows. Idan Bar Shalit, the lead makeup artist and trainer for the prestigious makeup brand Bobbi Brown Israel, is happy to share the secrets usually reserved for VIP clients. Not only does he know how to handle the brutal Israeli summer—the humidity, the heat, the constant shift from air conditioning to blazing sun—but he also knows a few tricks that will save you hours in front of the mirror and ensure your makeup lasts all day. Get ready to find out why you should freeze your foundation and what to do with powder before you even get started.
