Most women aren’t born with perfect skin – in many cases, it takes hours of exploring different combinations of exfoliants, moisturizers, serums and creams to find the right mix for your complexion. While this can be a great way to figure out what makes your skin tick, if you’re looking for a quick way to get the smooth, healthy-looking complexion you crave, consider these tips!

According to Glamour magazine’s blog, one of the best ways that you can achieve a flawless look is by prepping your skin with an anti-shine gel. Be sure to run this over your T-zone as this area can be especially prone to breakouts and other hard-to-cover blemishes. With a lightweight and translucent primer like Youngblood – Mineral Primer, you can ensure that your foundation will stay put throughout the day.

Once you’ve applied your foundation – blends featuring salicylic acid can be great for problem skin – it’s crucial that you use something like Dermablend – Loose Setting Powder to ensure your foundation stays in place. Setting powder can also be a great way to avoid cakey-ness over blemish areas.