With thousands of online beauty tutorials covering everything from vintage hairdos to Barbarella-esque eyes, it’s hard to know where to turn.

London-based make-up artist Lisa Eldridge offers easy-to-follow video tutorials for pros and novices alike. Whether you want to perfect the season’s dark pout, give your cheekbones an iridescent glow or mask last night’s bender, Eldridge will show you how.

The list of star faces she has made up includes Cameron Diaz, Kate Moss, Cate Blanchet and Salma Hayek, to name a few, and her signature style is fresh, clean and natural.

Bonus: you’ll love her easy-on-the-ears British accent.

www.lisaeldridge.com

"Concealers are like undergarments. They make you feel taller and thinner," said cosmetic queen Bobbi Brown in the British Guardian.

In her new book Beauty Rules, Brown offers countless more beauty truths, tips and tricks to beeline you to healthier, fresher looking hair, skin, nails and makeup. Famous friends such as Hilary Duff, Coco Rocha, and Jenna Lyons make contributions too.

"Do use your finger to apply makeup. Your finger is the best application tool around (except for eyeliner). Fingers are great for lip stains, cream blush, and shimmer. Have fun, experiment, and don't worry about being perfect."

Sounds like our kind of beauty.

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Read our in-depth interview with Bobbi Brown on today's Editors' Diary.

From photo shoots to bridal parties to big nights on the town, sometimes a gal needs a make-up artist's brush of genius. Herewith, our favourites from around the country:

Vancouver
We tested the new Best Face Forward mineral make-up service prior to a high school reunion and never felt more polished and confident. Now if only we’d felt that way back in Grade 12… $38, BFF at Blo Four Seasons Hotel,  604-685-6404.

Vancouver
When Vitamin Daily’s editors go on live air, we get our faces freshened by Karen Shoji of Mika Olivia, who pays attention to every dewy detail. Lights, camera, action! $50, Mika Olivia at The Studio, 248 E. 10th Ave., Vancouver, 604-269-0408, www.mikaolivia.com

Vancouver
Movie industry make-up artist Tana Lynn created her own line of mineral makeup after seeing so many actors break out from conventional cosmetics. Her swift hand and deft technique create an ultra-natural look in minutes. $75, 604-880-1163, www.tlcminerals.com

Calgary
Our Calgary ambassadors got photo-shoot ready with the help of the gorgeous and talented Teslin Ward (also a Vitamin Daily ambassador herself), who also does makeup for magazine editorials. $75, www.teslinward.com

Calgary
Allison Cullen of MakeMe by Alli keeps fierce and focused under tight timelines—she gave Calgary editor Malwina Gudowska a gorgeous natural glow for her summer wedding.  From $85 for brides, www.makeme.ca

Toronto
For our Toronto launch party, make-up artist Erin Guenter to the rescue! With a kit stocked with hard-to-find products, she’s a whiz at creating that bronzy, healthy, starlet-y party look we love. $100, 416-804-9122, eringuenter@yahoo.ca

Toronto
Stila, Laura Mercier, Make Up For Ever: Noelle Banting made our Toronto subscribers look like supermodels for our ambassador shoot. $100, includes false lashes if desired, www.noellebanting.com

Montreal
Lisa Sim is Montreal’s own MacGyver of makeup. Using what’s in your own kit, she’ll teach you how to take your look from day to night (in under ten minutes), or choose something from her all-natural Sim Minerals line  and let her go to town. From $60, 514-998-5540, www.simminerals.com