{"id":17336,"date":"2026-04-09T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allure.ph\/?p=17336"},"modified":"2026-09-01T14:05:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T06:05:33","slug":"filipina-pro-makeup-techniques-for-professional-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allure.ph\/makeup\/filipina-pro-makeup-techniques-for-professional-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Techniques For Your Makeup To Look Professionally Done, According To A Filipina Pro Makeup Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It has always been a mystery to me why <a href=\"https:\/\/allure.ph\/makeup\/is-there-a-right-order-for-applying-your-makeup-products\/\">makeup<\/a> on my favorite stars, models&nbsp; on screen looks so effortlessly polished\u2014as if their foundation was simply meant to sit on the skin that way or their blush just gives the right rosy glow. And why is it when I try to recreate the same looks myself, even with the exact same products and brushes, the camera-ready look still feels just out of reach? Is the elusive, precise finish&nbsp; only really&nbsp; achievable only in the hands of a professional makeup artist?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It turns out, it\u2019s rarely about what products I had, but the techniques I used. Makeup artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/xengzulueta\/\">Xeng Zulueta<\/a>, who has over two decades of experience across editorial, runway, and commercial work, breaks down the small but much-needed choices that separate everyday makeup from professional glam, and how subtle adjustments in placement, or blending can completely transform the way we approach our relationship with makeup.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DWydXUQCijC\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DWydXUQCijC\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DWydXUQCijC\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Allure Philippines (@allurephilippines)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use less foundation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go easy on the <a href=\"https:\/\/allure.ph\/makeup\/how-to-apply-foundation-on-mature-skin-according-to-makeup-artists\/\">foundation<\/a> first. The biggest mistake, Zulueta says, is applying too much. The goal, she emphasizes, is for the skin to still peek through. Foundation should mimic the skin and enhance its natural tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, she often sees the opposite when people do their makeup. In an attempt to achieve a flawless finish, people try to remove every pore and freckle, essentially erasing the <a href=\"https:\/\/allure.ph\/skin\/the-ultimate-beginners-guide-to-skin-care\/\">skin<\/a> by covering it with makeup. When foundation is too heavy, it starts to erase the natural dimension and texture of the face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Zulueta, it\u2019s important to let the skin show through. \u201cOn the contrary, skin moves, it breathes, and it also sweats, and it also produces its own oil,\u201d she says. Rather than masking it completely, she advises working with the skin\u2019s natural behavior for a finish that looks more seamless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use just enough concealer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then there\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/allure.ph\/makeup\/eyes\/i-finally-learned-how-to-apply-concealer-on-my-deep-set-eyes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">concealer<\/a>\u2014another product people tend to overwork. A lot of people think that adding more concealer will make the under-eyes look brighter and more refreshed. But on the contrary, when concealer is overapplied, it can end up emphasizing texture and fine lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also notes that concealer is frequently applied too close to the eyes. While it may seem like this improves coverage, she recommends placing it slightly lower instead. \u201cBut if you put the concealer very high up, near to your eye, na-erase niya yung shape ng mata mo\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI have a mantra,\u201d she says. \u201cLess is more.\u201d For Zulueta, restraint is what creates a more seamless finish. Applying less <a href=\"https:\/\/allure.ph\/makeup\/does-makeup-expire-how-to-know-when-its-time-to-toss-your-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">product<\/a>, she notes, allows the skin to look more natural and prevents buildup in areas that are meant to stay light and flexible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Avoid powdering too much<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allure.ph\/makeup\/a-guide-to-makeup-powders-loose-pressed-and-finishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Powder<\/a> is a makeup staple, especially for Filipinas who try to combat oiliness in our climate\u2014and this is where a lot of people tend to overdo it too. It works by <a href=\"https:\/\/allure.ph\/makeup\/face\/\">absorbing oil and mattifying the face<\/a>, but she cautions against going overboard, as it can also make the skin look dry and textured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    \n\n<div class=\"image-block-container\">\n\n    <div class=\"image-container\">\n\n        <figure>\n\n            <picture>\n\n                <source srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.allure.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PANA0300-2-1-120x150.webp 120w, https:\/\/assets.allure.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PANA0300-2-1-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/assets.allure.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PANA0300-2-1-320x400.webp 320w, https:\/\/assets.allure.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PANA0300-2-1-640x800.webp 640w, https:\/\/assets.allure.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PANA0300-2-1-960x1200.webp 960w, https:\/\/assets.allure.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PANA0300-2-1-1280x1600.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"100vw\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.allure.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PANA0300-2-1-1280x1600.webp\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1600\" alt=\"\">\n\n            <\/picture>\n\n        <\/figure>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"image-caption\">\n\n        <span><p class=\"p1\">Christian Morales<\/p>\n<\/span>\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Place blush, bronzer, and contour properly&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Placement, Zulueta says, can completely change the way makeup frames the face. One of the most common mistakes she observes is placing blush, bronzer, and contour too low on the face, which has a tendency to drag the face down instead of lifting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/allure.ph\/makeup\/celebrity-makeup-artist-juan-sartes-take-on-the-blush-theory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Blush<\/a>, she adds, \u201cshouldn&#8217;t be lower than your natural cheek.\u201d When placed higher and blended toward the temples, it creates an instant lifting effect. Even subtle placement near the nose and under-eye area, when blended properly, can enhance this effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also advised that <a href=\"https:\/\/allure.ph\/makeup\/the-difference-between-contouring-and-bronzing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"contour\">contour<\/a> should sculpt the face\u2019s natural structure. \u201cSo, the correct placement is something a little bit higher than where your natural cheeks and cheekbones lie,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For <a href=\"https:\/\/allure.ph\/makeup\/the-difference-between-contouring-and-bronzing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">bronzer<\/a> specifically, Zulueta returns to a simple guiding image: sun exposure. \u201cSo, the correct placement of bronzer is where naturally the sun hits your face.\u201d Applied this way, bronzer mimics a natural sun-kissed warmth rather than looking harsh and muddy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t go heavy-handed on the highlighter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For highlighter, \u201cI would proceed with caution,\u201d she says. When applied too heavily, it can draw attention to texture and emphasize fine lines. She suggests keeping application minimal and intentional\u2014limited to the high points such as the bridge of the nose, the top of the nose, beneath the <a href=\"https:\/\/allure.ph\/makeup\/brows\/the-feathered-brow-gave-me-my-fullest-looking-eyebrows-ever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">brow<\/a> arch, and the upper cheekbone when smiling. \u201cNothing more than that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take your time blending your makeup<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then comes the step that ties everything together: blending. Blending, for Zulueta, is what ultimately separates an everyday makeup look from something that feels professionally done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She says, \u201cBlend the edges.\u201d Professional makeup artists don\u2019t simply blend the product itself\u2014they blend everything until there are no hard lines left. For her, it\u2019s a process that extends beyond the cheeks: foundation should seamlessly melt into the jawline, flow into the neck, and be diffused into the hairline. \u201cWe blend everything,\u201d she repeats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This attention to detail, she says, is what creates a truly polished finish. \u201cSo, if you blend the edges, this instantly makes you look like you had your <a href=\"https:\/\/allure.ph\/makeup\/makeup-is-getting-a-colorful-vibe-shift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">makeup<\/a> professionally done.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Makeup wasn\u2019t designed to hide you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, she pushes back against one of the most persistent <a href=\"https:\/\/allure.ph\/news\/interested-in-the-beauty-industry-here-are-some-beauty-related-jobs-you-might-not-have-known-about\/\">beauty<\/a> \u2018rules\u2019 people still follow: the idea that makeup was designed to completely blur the skin. She says makeup doesn\u2019t need to erase texture or disguise what\u2019s already there. \u201cGreat makeup enhances the skin and doesn\u2019t hide it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For her, the goal is never concealment, but enhancement. The most successful makeup, she adds, is the kind that reads softly from a distance\u2014not as makeup itself, but as good skin. Because, as she reminds us, achieving that professional-level finish comes down to one key principle: makeup is most effective when it works with the <a href=\"https:\/\/allure.ph\/allure-partnerships\/cutting-through-the-noise-how-listening-to-your-skin-can-help-address-real-skin-concerns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">skin<\/a>, not against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-agb-advanced-accordion\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do you make your makeup look professionally done at home?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"According to makeup artist Xeng Zulueta, professional-looking makeup comes down to restraint and technique rather than products. 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She describes this as the single most effective technique for achieving a result that reads as good skin rather than visible makeup.\"}}]}<\/script><h2 style=\"text-align:left\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><div class=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-summary\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-0\" id=\"accordion-summary-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-0\" style=\"text-align:left\"><h3>How do you make your makeup look professionally done at home?<\/h3><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"accordion-icon\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M13 6L8 11L3 6\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><div id=\"accordion-content-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-0\" class=\"accordion-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-summary-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-0\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"accordion-content-inner\"><p>According to makeup artist Xeng Zulueta, professional-looking makeup comes down to restraint and technique rather than products. Key principles include applying less foundation so skin shows through, placing blush and contour higher on the face to lift rather than drag, and blending all edges \u2014 including foundation into the jawline, neck, and hairline \u2014 until no hard lines remain.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-summary\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-1\" id=\"accordion-summary-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-1\" style=\"text-align:left\"><h3>Where should blush be placed for the most flattering effect?<\/h3><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"accordion-icon\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M13 6L8 11L3 6\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><div id=\"accordion-content-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-1\" class=\"accordion-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-summary-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-1\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"accordion-content-inner\"><p>Blush should not sit lower than the natural cheekbone. Makeup artist Xeng Zulueta recommends placing it higher and blending toward the temples to create a lifting effect. Subtle application near the nose and under-eye area, when blended properly, enhances this further \u2014 a placement principle that applies regardless of face shape or skin tone.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-summary\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-2\" id=\"accordion-summary-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-2\" style=\"text-align:left\"><h3>How should bronzer be applied for a natural finish?<\/h3><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"accordion-icon\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M13 6L8 11L3 6\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><div id=\"accordion-content-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-2\" class=\"accordion-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-summary-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-2\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"accordion-content-inner\"><p>Bronzer should be placed where the sun naturally hits the face \u2014 the forehead, nose bridge, cheekbones, and chin. Makeup artist Xeng Zulueta uses this as a guiding principle to ensure bronzer reads as a natural sun-kissed warmth rather than appearing harsh or muddy. Correct placement tied to natural sun exposure is the most reliable technique for avoiding an overdone finish.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\"><button class=\"accordion-summary\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-content-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-3\" id=\"accordion-summary-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-3\" style=\"text-align:left\"><h3>What is the correct way to apply concealer under the eyes?<\/h3><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" class=\"accordion-icon\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M13 6L8 11L3 6\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><div id=\"accordion-content-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-3\" class=\"accordion-content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-summary-b2601602-da8e-4e01-a88a-559976d2fecd-3\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"accordion-content-inner\"><p>Concealer should be placed slightly lower than most people instinctively apply it \u2014 not close to the lower lash line. 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