The key to a flawless face is an even skin tone. Even the most beautiful women in the world need a bit of help now and then (check out Heidi Klum sans makeup, pictured right). Makeup expert Trish McEvoy taught me the key to a flawless face is not perfect eye makeup application or the right shade of lipstick.

It’s evening out your skin tone. Getting your skin tone right, according to McEvoy, is more important than any other part of your makeup routine. The trick is make it appear as if you aren’t wearing any makeup at all. Here are a few steps to even-ing out your skin tone.

Skin Tone — How to Even Out Your Skin Tone