Hot Makeup How-Tos
How To: Conceal undereye circles/racoon eyes using a peach concealer
Let's face it ladies: All of us come with some baggage. While some of us have emotional baggage, we all have the physical kind: undereye baggage. This sagging and drooping of your undereye area is further aggravated by fine lines, wrinkles, and purple or blue circles. Ah, the loveliness of getting older.
How To: Create a sheer and flirty school picture day makeup look
You only get one picture day per year while you're in school. It only takes a minute or so, but the results of that one shot stay with you for life in the form of your yearbook. So instead of being the one girl who got too lazy to put on makeup and then sneezed in your photo shoot, turn up your game a little this year and be the perfect model for your picture. Makeup done for photograph purposes requires a bit of extra effort.
How To: Create a Kristen Stewart inspired nude smokey eye and pale lip look
Kristen Stewart is a tomboy in the fullest sense of the term, stepping out to run errands in Chucks, a t-shirt, and jeans while other stars waffle around in four inch heels and J Brand skinnies.
How To: Create a Fall 2010 runway inspired golden eye and plum lip look
The runways are not the likeliest of places to look for makeup trends that are immediately wearable (think the recent fashion show in Spain where models went bald and wore thinning gray beards), but this fall the overall makeup trend has been one that's surprisingly translatable off the runway.
How To: Reshape blunt, angular cheeks into rounded cheeks
Thanks to the anorexic waifs who predominate the modeling industry, we have been led to believe that blunt, so-sharp-you'll-cut-your-finger-on-them cheeks are the Holy Grail of cheekbone shapes. So many of us spend money purchasing bronzers and dusty rose blushes hoping to fake those cheekbones if we don't have them.
How To: Create a sexy Kim Kardashian smokey cat eye
With cheekbones so sharp they could slice your finger if you ran your hand over it, Kim Kardashian needs not a stitch of makeup to look like a total Grecian goddess. But because she's so skilled with emphasizing her own features with makeup, every time that she does wear makeup she looks fabulous. One of Kardashian's favorite looks is a smokey eye with pale lips.
How To: Create the make-up look from the Kesha music video "Take it Off
Did the world need another Lady Gaga? Apparently so. 2010 has brought us another techno-pop-starlet to love / hate: Kesha. She's become a fashion icon rather quickly, and this video will show you how you can use one of her looks yourself. Specifically, you'll learn how to create an approximation of the make-up look from the music video for "Take it Off".
How To: Do your eye makeup like Kesha from the video Blah Blah Blah
Kesha, love her or hate her, is statistically the most successful music artist of this decade, and she has become a full-fledged icon in a very short time. This video will show you how you can create the makeup look from the bowling alley scene in the music video for "Blah Blah Blah". If you like your eyes to be blue, there is no shortage of that here.
How To: Conceal ugly dark circles around your eyes with concealers
Fight the blues by getting rid of your bags under your eyes. It's time to stop looking depressed and looking fantastic, but for some, dark circles around the eyes can be genetic, which means it will be impossible to get rid of. And that's where concealer comes in. This video will show you how to battle the blues and cover those bags with orange and golden concealers.
How To: Create a bronzy smokey eye a la Kim Kardashian/Victoria's Secret
Did you know that the "Victoria's Secret" makeup look (you know, dark, sultry smokey eyes and nude lips) is the most often requested look at MAC counters and cosmetics counters everywhere? Okay, we're not entirely sure that's true, but every time we hit up MAC we always see girls getting primped with that same exact look.
How To: Create a mod and retro '60s makeup look
The sixties were an era of letting go of the cookie cutter past (gender stereotypes especially) and paving the way for newfound freedom in ideas about politics, beauty, religion, and really everything.
How To: Create a natural and neutral pink lip look
When does a nude lip NOT work? For us, that's never. Whether you're attending a fancy schmancy soiree at the Met or just hitting up your local shopping center for a Saturday of retail therapy, a nude, slightly pink lip looks good with any makeup and any outfit.
How To: Create a unique green smokey eye look with Petrilude
Since when did everyone think that smokey eyes HAVE to be brown/black/silvery? While we love the way a murky brown smokey eye looks, there are so many more options out there if you want to do a smokey eye look but are bored of the usual colors.
How To: Create Alice Cullen's look from the "Twilight" Saga
There's no denying that Alice Cullen, played by hottie extraordinaire Ashley Greene, is uniquely gorgeous. Like her fellow family members, she possesses marble white skin and glistening, hypnotic gold eyes, but her petite fairy-like nose and fun experimentation with her hairstyle and clothes makes her one of a kind.
How To: Create a smokey muted purples eye makeup look
With Fall almost here, it's time to change the colors. And this makeup tutorial will hopefully help you change with the seasons, or at least inspire you in greater ways! Watch and learn how to recreate (and add or modify) this smokey muted purples look for eyes. You can use whatever colors you have to create something similar. Use your imagination!
How To: Contour your face to look like a supermodel
It's true that some supermodels have cheekbones so sharp they could grate cheese (think Gisele and Karlie Kloss). These girls were born pretty, but that doesn't mean they don't need a little help in the makeup department to look their modeling best.
How To: Create a cool-toned pink makeup look for back to school
Even if you dread lugging around an ever-increasing pile of books this fall as you return to classes, you have to admit there's one great thing about going back to school: Looking great on that first day back!
How To: Create a '50s pin up/Dita Von Teese inspired makeup look
Dita Von Teese knows makeup. And by that we mean she probably has a whole closet of the stuff, given the fact that she says she takes hours to put on her "lady face" before heading out the door. And with her beautiful retro red puckers, siren eyes lined with liquid liner into a cat eye, and softly flushed pink cheeks, it's easy to see why she puts in the effort every day.
How To: Create a red, orange, and yellow sunset eye look to flatter blue eyes
Think there's only one way to apply makeup? While it's true that the same general rules apply to shaping your brows and applying foundation, certain makeup tasks like putting on eyeshadow and blush vary in method depending on individual traits like the shape of your face and your eye color.
How To: Use makeup refresher sprays, setting sprays, and finishing sprays
If your makeup routine consists only of basic foundation, curling your eyelashes, and swiping on lipstick, then you're not pushing your cosmetics to their most gorgeous potential.
How To: Create a Sophia Loren screen siren makeup look
Look up "bombshell" in the dictionary, and you're sure to find Sophia Loren listed as example numero uno. The beautiful Italian actresses, who was and is the epitome of womanly curves and sultry bedroom eyes, made waves during her film career with her raw sexuality, beauty, and confidence.
How To: Do makeup for black and white photo shoots
Back in the '20s and '30s when all Hollywood cinema - and photographs - were in black and white, actresses had to pile on the makeup. Specifically, heavy contouring of the eyes and cheekbones was important in order for those features to pop out in an otherwise flat photograph, as was getting a dark shade of lipstick for luscious and thick lips.
How To: Make brown eyes pop with purple and gray smokey eyes
This probably isn't anything new to you, but smokey eyes are not created equal. Sure, you have your universally flattering black and brown smokey eyes, but did you know that certain smokey eye colors flatter certain eye colors more?
How To: Create a Pamela Anderson inspired makeup look
If you're a fan of Pamela Anderson, you have to try out this makeup style! Watch and learn how to recreate a Pam Anderson inspired look that will leave you looking vibrant and sexy! Follow along and you won't regret it. This is perfect for a dinner with the beau.
How To: Create a super dramatic red and plum eye look with burgundy lips
We've been told most of our makeup-applying lives that you either emphasize your eyes OR your lips, but never both to avoid overload. And while this rule of thumb works for occasions like your sister's wedding and work, there comes a time when a girl must rebel and allow herself to experiment. By breaking the rules, you'll learn what dramatic colors and looks go best with your skin tone and particular facial features.
How To: Create a fabulous purple pageant drag look
In this video, we learn how to create a fabulous purple pageant drag look. First, you will need to paint a white cream shadow underneath the eyebrow. Next, paint a dark purple cream on the crease of the eye and use a brush to fan it out onto the entire eyelid up to the white shadow. Next, paint a purple eyeshadow all of the brow and use a Q-Tip to clean up and mistakes along the way. Next, you will continue to add colors until they are filled in and bright. Now, you will need to have a silver...
How To: Get Kylie Minogue inspired makeup
In this video, we learn how to get Kylie Minogue inspired makeup. First, you will need to get cardboard paper and cut it out into an eyelash shape, cut around the individual eyelashes making them very long. Next, glue on rhinestones to the lashes and set aside to dry. Next, apply a blue eyeshadow to the entire eyelid going up to the brow bone. After this, apply a darker blue in the crease and the outer v, then blend colors together. After this, apply a shimmer color to the inner crease of the...
How To: Get a mermaid barbie makeup look with MAC products
In this video, we learn how to get a mermaid Barbie makeup look with MAC products. First, you will prime your eye, then place a purple eyeshadow on the crease of the eye. Next, apply teal eyeshadow to the inner lid followed by bright blue eyeshadow to the outer v. After this, apply purple eyeshadow to the lid and the crease. Next, apply burgundy shadow to the crease and then add in more purple to the crease. After this, apply gold underneath the eyebrows, then fill the eyebrows in with the ap...
How To: Apply burnt orange to eyes for this fall
In this video, we learn how to apply burnt orange to eyes for this fall. Start out by applying primer to your eyelids, followed by using airbrush foundation over your entire face. Next, find a burnt orange colored eyeshadow from any brand, and brush it on the crease of your eye. Next, brush a copper color onto your eyelid, then brush the burnt orange color on the outside crease of your eye and blend into the middle of your eye. Then, brush the color lightly on the bottom waterline of your eye...
How To: Get a wearable blue makeup look for your lids using MAC
For a wearable blue makeup look, you will need the following: a base makeup, a brush, a blue pot eye makeup, a darker blue shadow, and a light blue shadow, a very dark matte nave blue eye shadow, liquid blue eyeliner, a light cream eye shadow, a blending brush, a soft brown shadow, mascara, and concealer.
How To: Get a chic & sophisticated look with light makeup
In this video, we learn how to get a chic and sophisticated look with light makeup. First, you want to prime your face and then spray brush on a foundation that matches your skin tone or is slightly darker. Next, set your face with a powder and lightly dust your entire face. Define your brow after this, using light strokes and a pointed brush. Next, apply a matte brown shadow into the crease of the eye using light motions and blending with the other eyeshadow colors. Now take a light shimmer ...
How To: Get a warm makeup look with purples using MAC & CS
In this video, Tiffany instructs how to get a warm makeup look with purples. First, apply a primer that matches your skin tone, or use a concealer. Next, apply a purple frosted gel liner to your eyelids using a small brush, applying all over the eyelid. Next, take a darker plum colored purple eyeshadow from Mac and pat it all over the lid, focusing on the outer corner towards the middle. Then, take the same color and work it into the crease of your eye. After this, apply a light purple shadow...
How To: Apply half dead zombie makeup for Halloween
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply half dead zombie makeup for Halloween. First, clean off your skin completely and then dry it. Next, apply glue to the skin while using a sponge, then apply toilet paper on the forehead skin and layer it with glue. Next, apply more glue to the skin and then make a hole in the toilet paper. Following this, apply foundation on top of it, then set with powder. Next, apply red, blue, black, and purple eyeshadow to make a bruised look on the face. After this,...
How To: Get a smoky eye with black cat eyeliner
In this video, we learn how to get a smoky eye with black cat eyeliner. First, apply a light highlight shadow underneath the eyebrows. After this, apply a primer to the entire eyelid. Next, apply a champagne color to the lids, then apply black liquid eyeliner onto the top of the eyes. After this, take a black eyeshadow and apply it to the outer crease of the eye, then blend it in with the rest of the eye until you reach the middle. Apply liner to the bottom of the eye, then apply mascara to t...
How To: Get a spring makeup look with greens & whites
In this video, we learn how to get a spring makeup look with greens and whites. Start by applying a highlight underneath the eyebrow, brushing it on slowly, then blending down. Next, apply a white eyeshadow to the inner corner of the eye, into the middle of the eyelid. Follow this by applying a neon yellow color to the middle of the eyelid, then slightly blending the two colors together on the edges. After this, apply a dark green shadow to the outer edge of the eyelid and blend with the neon...
How To: Use hot pink & silver shadows to create a makeup look
In this tutorial, we learn how to use hot pink and silver shadows to create a makeup look. Start off by brushing a hot pink color all over the lid and up to the crease. Then, blend it out until it reaches just below the brow bone. Next, take a bright pink pigment and brush it onto the bottom of the eyelid. Add a slight glitter color to the lid, then blend a light pink in the crease of the eye and blend with the hot pink. Next, take a dark gray or black shadow and brush it onto the outer v of ...
How To: Use pink & greens for a Barbie makeup look
In this video, we learn how to use pink and greens for a Barbie makeup look. First, you need to prime your eyes. Next, apply a pink eyeshadow above your crease. Follow this by highlighting with a frosty white underneath your eyebrow. Apply a green base to your lids and lower lash line next, then add a bright green pigment over this. Now, apply a sparkly burgundy color to your crease, then blend in with the other colors and apply black eyeliner. Apply false eyelashes, then mascara to the top a...
How To: Get a minimal back to school makeup look
In this video, we learn how to create a minimal back to school makeup look. First, you will need to shape your eyebrows and apply brow gel if they look bad. Next, apply foundation and bronzer as you need it on your entire face. If you have dark circles around your eyes, use concealer to help remedy the darkness. Next, you will want to apply a thin layer of eyeliner to the top of the eyes, following your natural line. You can use a purple color instead of black if you want a cute flare. Now, c...
How To: Apply ice princess pink shades with your makeup
In this video, we learn how to apply ice princess pink shades with your makeup. First, apply a white cream pencil to the inner eyelid and underneath the eyebrow, then blend in. Next, take a white cream color and brush it on the inside of the lid and around the entire eyelid. Now, take a glitter pink shadow and brush it onto the middle of the eyelid. After this, take a bright pink shadow and brush it on the outer corner of the eye, blending it in with the middle pink. Now, take a lavender eyes...
How To: Apply a glitter makeup masquerade mask for Halloween
In this video, we learn how to apply a glitter makeup masquerade mask for Halloween. Start off by applying primer to the eyes, then a dark pink eyeshadow up to the crease. Next, apply purple to the lower lids, blue to the crease, and white underneath the eyebrow. After this, take a darker blue to the outside of the eye and blend together with the pink in the middle. Next, apply the blue shadow to the lower lash line, then apply eyeliner on the top and bottom of the eye in black. Now, you will...