Beauty Tips and Tricks from Project Runway's Makeup Artist

Donyale McRae works BTS at Project Runway, prettifying scores of women and girls and models... Luckily for us, he has a plethora of helpful tips that he's willing to share! Read on for his favorite...

Donyale McRae works BTS at Project Runway, prettifying scores of women and girls and models... Luckily for us, he has a plethora of helpful tips that he’s willing to share! Read on for his favorite... Donyale McRae works BTS at Project Runway, prettifying scores of women and girls and models... Luckily for us, he has a plethora of helpful tips that he’s willing to share! Read on for his favorite steals and splurges...

**His favorite budget items: **

"For deep cleaning, St. Ives Apricot Scrub Blemish and Blackhead Control eoliates dead skin cells which, together with overactive oil glands, are the major cause of breakouts. Using this product every 3 days will insure better performance and control of acne. I also like L’Oreal Skin Toner which helps to normalize the PH levels of your skin after daily cleansing."

**His must-have splurge items: **

"Urban Decay! They have a very fresh approach to makeup. I especially like their cream shadows, they’re super-easy to apply and last all day. Korres Natural Products Pomegranate Regimen Kit is all-natural, all-day control for oily skin. It contains three items to control problem skin and helps to create a wonderful palette for makeup application. And finally,** Makeup Forever HD** makeup collection . It has about one hundred uses for when skin has to look perfect and light. I recommend the new HD foundation line and the incredible new concealers with a built in applicator brush."

His top tips for teens:

"Rule One:

Keep it simple...Simple equals Chic!!

Rule Two:

If you don’t know how to apply powder eye shadows, try the cream ones--they are simple to use and come in an array of exciting colors for the fall. They have great staying power.

Rule Three:

Do use a powder blush in soft pink or apricot. It will help you achieve a pulled together look."