Celebrity makeup artist Sarai Martinez, who has worked with stars like Shohei Ohtani and Tyson Beckford, agrees that you can achieve a flawless look on any budget.

Though the ultimate secret to making drugstore makeup look expensive isn’t just the right product—it’s in the technique. Strategic layering, tone-matching and blending make all the difference.

15 Best Drugstore Makeup Picks for Women Over 50, According to Celebrity Makeup Artists originally appeared on Parade. Parade aims to feature only the best products and services.