As far as nighttime beauty goes, the smokey eye makeup look is one that's just as classic as, say, a little black dress or a matte red lip.

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure—nay, honor—of not only meeting makeup legend Charlotte Tilbury, but having her—armed with a lip liner and a few nude lipstick shades—transform my lips with a few flicks of the wrist.

Here’s the expert guide to getting this essential part of your makeup routine right.

Let’s face it: even to the most experienced makeup junkie, eye shadow can be intimidating. Palettes! Primers! Colors! Blending! Creasing! It’s enough to make your head spin. But knowledge is power, and that’s why we’ve put together this handy list of eye shadow tips to change your eye shadow game and bolster your confidence. Here are 12 genius hacks to help you finally get that flawless eye shadow look.

Now, these aren't your run-of-the-mill skin-care tricks, but rather rules they've learned and recommended to patients throughout their careers.

There are innumerable videos on the Internet that teach you how to do the cut crease eye make-up look. Like the name suggests, this technique defines the crease by cutting it with a contrasting eyeshadow colour.