In case you need a guide, we’ve got you covered. Pictured: LORAC Travel Size Tantalizer Baked Bronzer, $8.00 at amazon.com

Contouring is an art—learn how to perfect it. Pictured: City Color Cosmetics Contour Effects Palette, $6.22 at amazon.com

For example: above your cheekbones and below your brow bone. Lauren Andersen shows us the step-by-step here! Pictured: Chantecaille Liquid Lumirére Anti-Aging Illuminator, $49.00 at amazon.com

Perhaps one of the greatest feats of all time, we know—but this makeup artist’s tip might just change your life forever. Pictured: Ardell Natural Lash, $13.84 at Ardell Natural Lash

The most sought after beauty skill, perhaps? Luckily, we’ve got a step-by-step guide and seven hacks to help you perfect your technique. Pictured: Milani Eye Tech Perfection Liquid Eyeliner, $6.97 at amazon.com

Celeb makeup artist Joey Maalouf says you only need—wait for it— three products. Pictured: Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Eye Cream Shadow Stick, $38.43 at amazon.com

Anyone can do a haphazard messy bun—a slightly textured ballerina bun, however, will easily take you from the office to evening. Pictured: Claire's Perfect Bun Hair Styling Tool, $52.54 at amazon.com

Hint: lip liner and concealer are involved. Need more cloues? Here’s our handy-dandy guide. Pictured: MAC’s Lipstick in Candy Yum Yum, $44.99 at amazon.com

Because faking a good night’s rest is one of our specialties. Pictured: Eve Lom Light Illusion Concealer, $88.98 at amazon.com

Okay, getting to Queen Bey’s level might be a stretch, but these tricks will help you get close. Pictured: Jouer Crème Eyeshadow, $22.00 at amazon.com

Because you might as well take advantage of the fact that bedhead is chic, if only for now. Pictured: Oribe’s Dry Texturizing Spray, $46.00 at amazon.com

Because not all shine is bad. Scared you’ll look like a teeny-bopper? Just follow our grown-up guide. Pictured: Urban Decay Naked Ultra Nourishing Lip Gloss, $29.99, amazon.com

Before you go for the needle, why not consider one of these tricks? Pictured: MAC Lip Pencil, $25.66, amazon.com

Here’s what you can do other than blot the shine away. Pictured: Tatcha Original Aburatorigami Blotting Papers, $12.00, amazon.com

Our tip? Heat your eyelash curler before curling—it’s like a DIY perm for your lashes! Pictured: Shiseido Eyelash Curler, $14.30, amazon.com

We know it sounds like a crazy feat, but we’ve got one super-effective tool on our side: Vaseline. Here’s how to use it for a perfect mani every time. Pictured: Vaseline Petroleum Jelly, $4.00, amazon.com

It’s not as crazy as it sounds—we like Greek yogurt because it’s filled with acne-busting probiotics and honey because it's clarifying. Pictured: Fage Yogurt, $6.99, jet.com

Or rather, knowing which unlikely spots you’ve been missing all these years. Pictured: Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Eau de Parfum, $160.00, shop.nordstrom.com

First things first: always exfoliate before putting anything with the words “self-tan” on it. If you look down and see streaks, try one of these tricks to even it out. Pictured: James Read Tanning Mitt, $6.50, sephora.com

Our love-hate relationship with gel polish has a simple, pain-free conclusion. Pictured: SpaRitual Sanitizable Eco-Nail File, $9.95, amazon.com

Trust us—they make all the difference ( proof here). Pictured: Anastasia Beverly Hills Perfect Brow Pencil, $23.00, sephora.com

Need help? Use one of these products if you don’t near an ocean. Pictured: Davines This Is A Sea Salt Spray, $28.00, amazon.com

Because everyone deservers to have bombshell volume. Pictured: Kevin Murphy Hair Resort Spray, $41.92, amazon.com

If you’ve been using the same plastic hairbrush since your middle school years, it might be time to consider swapping it for one of these. Pictured: Mason Pearson Handy Mixture Nylon & Boar Bristle Hair Brush, $150.00, amazon.com