Although Erika La'Pearl told us that Cardi B has "perfect skin," she preps her face for makeup using this face mask.
"I let it sit for five minutes," she said.
Blue Lotus Seed Mud Mask, $20
After prepping with the mask, the beauty pro fills in Cardi's brows with Brow Wiz.
Brow Wiz in Brown, $21
"To shape her brows, I use Black Opal Foundation Stick in Heavenly Honey," the makeup pro revealed. "I don't use Black Opal around her face. I just use it for the brows."
True Color Heavenly Honey IF6 Broad Spectrum Creme Stick Foundation, SPF 15, $10
Erika mixes the Black Opal formula with this concealer to perfect the rapper's brow lines.
Studio Pro Total Coverage Concealer in Porcelain, Now $5
Just before applying eyeshadow, the expert applies Smashbox's primer "so the eyeshadow won't crease," she explained.
24 Hour Photo Finish Shadow Primer, $21
As base to the colorful eyeshadow, she used this Ofra palette for its "amazing gold color."
Radiant Eyes Signature Eyeshadow Palette, $25
While glam squads commonly share dual uses of products, Erika's use of liquid lipstick is life-changing.
"Then, I took a pink liquid lipstick—it's called Milani—and apply it as an eyeliner," she told us. "It doesn't crease. It stays in place."
Amore Mattes Lip Crème, $8
"I like doing eyes first," Erika explained why she doesn't use foundation or concealer before shadow.
Take Me Back to Brazil - 35 Color Pressed Pigment Palette, $16
"I also use Scotch tape to keep her eyeshadow in place," she shared.
While the tip isn't new per se, it remains an affordable way to prevent fallout. The pro also applies foundation and concealer after the eye makeup is complete for the same reason.
Transparent Tape, $2
Before applying foundation, the celeb makeup artist applies this classic moisturizer to refresh Cardi's face.
Nourishing Moisturizing Cream, $8
"Then, I use—this is my favorite primer to use—it's called Tarte Cosmetic Poreless Primer. I love this primer, because it fills in the lines and pores and gives you a smooth surface."
Poreless Mattifying Primer, $32
The pro's favorite concealer is super-affordable. Check out her full concealer routine here!
This $4 must-have is the pro's mixing agent: "Did you know you can use [the NYX White Jumbo Pencil] as concealer? You can mix it with your concealer to make it lighter. Or, you can mix it with your lipstick."
Professional Makeup Jumbo Eye Pencil, $4
"When the light hits your face, it covers everything up," she explained as a must-do before the rapper hits the bright lights of a music video set. "When that ring light hits it, you just look like a doll."
Instant Eclat Instant Glow Primer, $90
Looking for a drugstore foundation? "I used L'Oreal Infallible Pro Glow. It's the best."
Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation, $13
"When I apply lashes, I curl them first before applying them," she said, dropping another major tip. "If I didn't curl it, it make the eyes look droopy. But, when you curl the lashes, it lifts the eye up."
Lash Strips