Say whatever you want, Madonna's face has always managed to keep her face looking young, fresh and wrinkle-free. Of course, there have been wild rumors going round and stylists pointing their finger saying that the pop queen has in fact undergone a series of cosmetic surgeries in order to hold on to her youthful look - but since none of this is confirmed, it's safest to assume that Madonna simply went for the more sophisticated peels and chemical treatments available.

The ultimate fact is that it all worked - and the singer who will soon turn 50 is looking better, more fresh and radiant than ever in her latest video for "Four Minutes to Save the World". Here is a quick step by step guide to getting Madonna's smooth look, complete with some tips and tricks for some makeup products that should make their way into our cosmetics kits as well.

So, first things first: the best way to begin is to create a smooth canvas on which to build up the rest of the vibrant, energetic look which looks so good on Madonna herself. After washing your face, moisturize your skin and apply a special cream around your eyes too in order to ensure an even, fresh-looking skin all-round. It's time for our first makeup tip: if you're not familiar with the name (neither was I until a few months ago), a "primer" is a brand of face cream, usually enriched with vitamins A & E, specifically designed to increase the longevity of your foundation. Use one after applying moisturizer and your make-up will look fresh for an impressive amount of time.

It's time to add the foundation - go for a medium-coverage firming brand (Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Makeup is a good option) and use a concealer if you need one, but go for a creamy brand in order to blend it in nicely with the rest of your makeup. Next, apply a very small amount of powdery blusher or bronzer on your cheeks, tracing the natural contour of your cheekbones.

For your eyes, use a blend of champagne-colored eyeshadow (all over the upper lid) and a shimmery, copper color into the crease above each eye. Blend a black eyeliner into both the lower and upper lashes and apply two coats of black mascara. Finally, for your lips use a combination of pink lipstick topped up with a shimmery golden gloss (the Dior Addict Ultra Gloss Reflect is a good idea), and you're ready to get the party started.