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The Elky Way

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✨ Makeup Artist | 5+ Years Experience
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📍 Based in Passaic | Traveling MUA 🧳
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💄 Makeup Tip of the Week:
If your powder makes your makeup look dry or cakey, don’t apply it with a fluffy brush right away. Press a small amount into the areas that crease or get oily using a powder puff, then gently brush away any excess. Pressing instead of sweeping helps set the makeup without disturbing the layers underneath. ✨

#MakeupTips #MakeupArtist #FlawlessBase #BeautyTips #MakeupHacks by @the_elky_way

💄 Makeup Tip of the Week:
Want your eye makeup to make your eye color stand out more? Use the color wheel instead of matching your shadow to your eyes. Shades opposite your eye color create contrast—so for blue eyes, warm bronze, copper, peach, and terracotta tones can make the blue look even brighter. ✨👀

Sometimes the best way to make a color pop is not to match it. 🤎

#MakeupTips #EyeMakeupTips #BlueEyesMakeup #MakeupArtist #BeautyTips by @the_elky_way

💄 Makeup Tip of the Week:
If your lip liner tends to disappear first, lightly powder around the edges of your lips before lining. It removes excess moisture and gives the pencil something to grip onto, helping your lip shape stay defined longer without piling on more product. 🤎✨

#MakeupTips #LipLinerTips #MakeupArtist #BeautyTips #MakeupHacks by @the_elky_way

💄 Makeup Tip of the Week:
If your blush seems to disappear after a few hours, try layering two different textures. Apply a light layer of cream blush first, then softly tap a similar-toned powder blush on top. The cream gives that natural, skin-like flush while the powder locks it in for longer-lasting color. ✨

#MakeupTips #BlushTips #MakeupArtist #SoftGlam #BeautyTips by @the_elky_way

🤎 Makeup Tip of the Week:
If your bronzer ever looks muddy, it might not be your blending—it could be the undertone. Choose a bronzer that matches your skin’s undertone: warmer golden tones for warm skin and more neutral tones for cool or neutral skin. The right shade should add warmth without looking orange or gray. ✨

#MakeupTips #BronzerTips #MakeupArtist #BeautyTips #SoftGlam by @the_elky_way

✨ Makeup Tip of the Week:
If you have red or auburn hair, try swapping harsh black tones for warm brown, bronze, or copper around the eyes. These shades complement the warmth in red hair and make lighter eyes pop while keeping the overall makeup soft and balanced. 🤎✨

#RedheadMakeup #MakeupTips #SoftGlam #MakeupArtist #BeautyTips by @the_elky_way

💄 Makeup Tip of the Week:
For a more seamless foundation finish, apply your foundation from the center of your face outward. Most redness and unevenness tends to be around the center, so this gives you coverage where you actually need it while keeping the edges sheer and natural—no foundation “mask.” ✨

#MakeupTips #MakeupArtist #FlawlessBase #BeautyTips #ProfessionalMakeup by @the_elky_way

✨ Makeup Tip of the Week:
If your concealer keeps separating under your eyes, stop applying it immediately after skincare. Let your eye cream sit for 2–3 minutes first, then apply a small amount of concealer. It grips better, creases less, and gives a smoother, more natural finish. 💄🤍

#MakeupTips #CleanGirlMakeup #SoftGlam #MakeupArtist #BeautyHack by @the_elky_way

🤎 Makeup Tip of the Week:
Want your makeup to look expensive and effortlessly put together? Keep your eyes, lips, and cheeks in the same color family. Using similar warm or cool tones creates a seamless, elevated look that always photographs beautifully. ✨

Save this tip for your next glam! 💄🤎

#MakeupTips #SoftGlam #BeautyHack #MakeupArtist #FlawlessMakeup by @the_elky_way

💄 Makeup Tip of the Week:

If your makeup looks flawless indoors but flat in photos, try this: apply your blush slightly higher than you think you should, then blend it back toward your temples instead of straight across your cheeks. It lifts your features, adds dimension on camera, and keeps your face looking fresh from every angle. ✨

Save this tip for your next glam! 💕
#MakeupTips #SoftGlam #MakeupArtist #BeautyHack #FlawlessMakeup by @the_elky_way

💄 Makeup Tip of the Week:
Your makeup will always look more natural if you match your foundation to your neck or chest, not your hand. Your hands are often a different shade from your face, which can lead to an obvious mismatch.

#MakeupTips #BeautyTips #MakeupArtist #FlawlessMakeup #MUA by @the_elky_way

💄 Makeup Tip of the Week:
If your mascara keeps smudging under your eyes, skip mascara on your bottom lashes and instead press a matte brown eyeshadow along your lower lash line. You’ll still get definition, but it lasts longer and won’t transfer throughout the day. ✨

#MakeupTips #MakeupArtist #BeautyHacks #SoftGlam #MUA by @the_elky_way