( Oprah.com ) -- Save the heavy stuff for later : Keeping skin hydrated is key ( especially when you 're in the air ) , but slathering on your heaviest cream can leave your face looking oily . Try a gel-based moisturizer ( celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin likes aloe vera gel ) that absorbs and dries quickly . To even your complexion when you 're in a hurry , apply a stripe of stick concealer down the bridge of your nose and across your cheekbones , forehead and chin . Then blend all over with a bit of light lotion for sheer coverage . Tone down a breakout : You know what a few squirts of Visine can do after a red-eye , but it also works on that blemish on your forehead . Apply a couple of drops to a cotton swab or hold the tip of the bottle directly on the pimple for a few seconds to quickly cut redness , says Martin . Then dab the area with a tissue to absorb residual moisture . If you still need more coverage , apply a light layer of concealer and gently press with a clean tissue to set it . Oprah.com : 9 beauty treats under a buck . Stick to cream makeup : If you 're putting on makeup in a dim airplane bathroom , stick with creams , which are more difficult to overdo because they melt into skin -- unlike powders , which require more blending and are less forgiving , says Martin . Plus , you do n't need an arsenal of brushes to apply . CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm , $ 6 , is one of his favorites because the sheer , shea-butter formula can be used on lips and cheeks and the small size makes it easy to fit in your purse for quick touch-ups . If you ca n't part with your powder blush or bronzer , use a smaller brush to give you more control and prevent color from splattering on your shirt collar , says Rebecca Creer , who covered the globe from Nigeria to Japan doing everything from manicures to massages as an in-flight beauty therapist ( and currently dispenses tips and picks up new ones from flight attendants and crew members as the spas and grooming manager for Virgin Atlantic Airways ) . Try BareMinerals Retractable Flawless Application Brush , $ 30 , which comes with a protective cover so bristles do n't get crushed in your carry-on . Oprah.com : Packing secrets from travel pros . Help makeup work overtime : Long-wear lipsticks are particularly enticing if you do n't have time to constantly reapply , but Martin says these formulas leave little room for mistakes and can often be drying . To get staying power without sacrificing hydration , try Creer 's go-to trick : Apply a light layer of foundation or concealer to lips , fill them in with lip liner , then swipe lipstick over the top . Extend the life of your blush and eyeshadow by dusting translucent powder over your face and lids first . `` It provides an adhesive surface for pigment and prevents streaks , '' says Martin . Oprah.com : The lazy woman 's guide to fabulous hair . Hide dark circles in a hurry : Neutralize blue tones by applying an apricot colored concealer or primer ( like Koh Gen Do Foundation Color Corrector in Dark Apricot , $ 34 ) . And use a light eyeshadow that wo n't emphasize darkness or highlight fine lines , like a shimmer-free bone shade . But if puffiness is your problem , putting coverup on top can reflect light and make your undereye area look more pronounced . Martin says it 's better to apply a concealer that matches your skin tone to the inner corners of your eyes and buff it out along the sockets with your ring finger . To look more awake , add a coat of mascara to your top lashes only , wiggling it into the roots and rolling out to the ends . Be careful not to pump the wand in the tube -- this causes mascara to dry out more quickly , says Creer . Fix a smudge -- fast : Martin says applying a creamy concealer with your finger will break down the pigment and blend it out -- so much easier than washing off a mascara flub and starting over . Oprah.com : 5 facial masks that repair tired skin in no time . Apply liner on the move : Add a swipe of eyeliner across your upper lashes to define and perk up tired eyes . For a steadier hand and smoother line , rest your pinkie on the tip of your nose , says Martin . Stop static in seconds : Friction caused by rubbing hair against the headrest during a flight or a lengthy commute can wreak havoc on your blow-out . To get frizz under control , massage a pea-size drop of hand cream into your palms and lightly run them over your hair . For extra holding power , warm a bit of clear lip balm between your fingertips and slick it over any flyaways . Oprah.com : 7 things never to wear to the airport . Subscribe to O , The Oprah Magazine for up to 75 % off the newsstand price . That 's like getting 18 issues FREE . Subscribe now ! TM & © 2011 Harpo Productions , Inc. All Rights Reserved .
Apply a couple of drops of Visine on a pimple for a few seconds to quickly cut redness . Extend the life of eyeshadow by dusting translucent powder over your lids first . Add a swipe of eyeliner across your upper lashes to define and perk up tired eyes .