10 Makeup Hacks that Blew Up the Internet in 2015

Though "baking your face" has long been popular in the drag queen community, it went mega mainstream this Summer. This technique, also know as "cooking," consists of layering a heavy application of translucent powder over concealer and leaving it for around 10 minutes, using your body's natural heat to "bake" the concealer into any creases or lines in the skin. In this video, Tati shows us firsthand how to create a gorgeous, lasting finish.

Still obsessed with Kylie Jenner lips?? An ombré pucker can give you a full-pout effect minus an injection or bruising. Here, Popsugar beauty video host Kirbie Johnson used lipstick, liner, concealer, and clear gloss to create a faded look and an optical illusion of fullness. She shows the versatility — and ease — of this lipstick trend by demonstrating two looks in under a minute and a half.

While the jury is still out about whether this hack is a major fail or saving grace, we couldn't make this list without including perhaps the most widely debated hack of 2015. The technique may not be new, however this tutorial from Deepica Mutyala turned the under-eye-bag solution into mainstream trick. Some have reported struggling to fully cover up the redness, and the level of success seems to be directly related to the shades both of skin and lipstick.

Pretty much all of us have had a face powder or eyeshadow fall and crumble; and to our despair, it often seems that our favorite products are the ones to break. Thankfully, we don't need to toss these shattered messes, as this tutorial from Ellko demonstrates an easy solution for fixing this beauty disaster. While it's not necessarily a new trick, this year saw it make its way from old wives' tale to tried-and-true hack.

For as long as winged eyeliner has existed, women have been struggling to achieve even, straight edges. While we'd like to think a steady hand and good liner are enough to nail the look, often it's not. That's where the tape method — and this tutorial from Tina Yong — comes in. Some may call it cheating, but we just call it genius.

This popular age-old hack addresses the problem of lip color wearing off throughout the day — because, of course, it never lasts quite as long as you hoped (or the tube said). To extend the wear time of your signature shade, Nicole Skyes's step-by-step guide shows how to use tissue paper and translucent powder to turn any lipstick long-lasting.

Run out of eyeliner or find yourself on a trip with a limited product spread? Shonagh Scott explained how to use your mascar and a small brush to create an eyeliner look. Simply dip the brush into a small glob of mascara (at the end of the wand), and then apply it along your top lid for a makeshift liner.

2015 was definitely matte's time to (not) shine — in polish and in lipstick. Though many shades now come in flat versions, this tutorial from AlexandrasGirlyTalk demonstrates an easy trick for converting your favorite classic stick. After applying and dabbing with a piece of toilet paper, add a topcoat of translucent powder, and blend in to reveal a fully matted color.

While each of Kirbie's concealer tips are worth of the beauty Bible, we want to direct your attention specifically to tip #7, where she spotlights one of the biggest topics of makeup technique this year. Many us were previouslu taught to apply under-eye concealer in half moon shapes — aka, the terribly wrong way! However, using a triangle shape instead lifts the eyes to create a more youthful glow.

Professional makeup artist and tip-giver extraordinaire Wayne Goss demonstrates a go-to hack for achieving a natural skin glow. By adding one drop of Jojoba or almond oil to your liquid foundation or tinted moisturizer, he ensures that your skin will look flawless yet natural. This technique also guarantee that your skin will look, well, "like skin" instead of he calls "Instagram foundation" (a more cakey result).