Hot Makeup How-Tos
How To: Get that smoky dropped shadow for your eyes
Wondering how to get that dropped shadow, smoky eye? In this tutorial presented by the experts at Smashbox Cosmetics, learn how to get that smoky effect on your bottom lids, while leaving your top lid clear, creating the "drop shadow effect". This wearable look is stylish, sexy and sleek perfect for big occasions.
How To: Create a Gwen Stefani cat eye with your makeup
Get a sexy rock 'n' roll look that would be seen on the likes of such stylish celebs as Katy Perry and Gwen Stefani. In this makeup tutorial hosted by the experts at Smashbox Cosmetics, get tips, tricks and secrets to achieving this look without paying for a stylist. With dark, deep lips and a black pussy cat eye applied to your lids, you'll be ready to take center stage!
How To: Get the perfect photo ready bridal makeup
Your wedding day is vastly important and every bride would like the wedding pictures to reflect how beautiful they felt that day. In this tutorial presented by Smashbox Cosmetics, learn how to get the perfect camera-ready makeup look, perfect for your special occasion.
How To: Create a metallic smoky eye
Steal this look: The metallic smoky eye! With the help of Smashbox Cosmetics, this video goes through the step-by-step process of taking this look into your own home and making it your own. Using Smoke Box from Smash Box, a metallic smoky is born that will leave you look sultry and sexy for your next special event.
How To: Create a 20s or 30s vixen look with your makeup
Looking to emulate the vixens of the 20's and 30's? In this makeup tutorial hosted by Smashbox Cosmetics, embrace your inner vixen with these tips and tricks on how to steal this look with your makeup. With a clean face, a natural matted eye with nude shades, and a dark winged out liner, you'll be channeling Betty Page in no time!
How To: Create that sexy cat eye with your makeup
Embrace your sassiness with a sexy, smoky cat eye with the use of your makeup. In this short how-to video presented by Smashbox Cosmetics, learn how to get that seductive look with some help from the makeup pros.
How To: Get that natural, fresh look with your makeup
Nothing is more beautiful than a girl with naturally pretty skin, without all the help of the makeup... but who are we kidding? Everyone needs a little touch up and color up to make them look alive and well! In this makeup tutorial presented by Smashbox Cosmetics, learn how to get that fresh, natural look with your makeup.
How To: Create a green smoky eye with your makeup
Get that very "right now" green smoky eye with some help from the professionals at Smashbox Cosmetics. By starting with cream liner Midnight Green and applying little smudges along the line, go back to smudge with your brush to create a smoky effect. Stand our this fall with vivid color and this soft, not-so-innocent makeup look.
How To: Get that dewy skin look with your makeup
This spring, go with a lighter look and keep it sweet & simple. Dewy skin, luscious lashes and lightly stained lips & cheeks will up your ante, leaving you feel beautiful and ready to strut your stuff this spring.
How To: Get that Gossip Girl glamour look with your makeup
Upgrade your look this spring with these makeup tips inspired by the sexy style featured on the television show, Gossip Girl. Bronze your skin, add golds to your eyes and contours, and apply a high shine peachy gloss to your lips to achieve this sexy look for your next big outing.
How To: Pose for pictures like a model
Davis Factor of Smashbox Cosmetics dishes on how models and celebrities on the red carpet pull off that perfect picture. Take some tips from this professional and look like a million bucks in your next photograph.
How To: Create sexy diffused smoky smoldering eyes
Want to learn how to get that high fashion kind of smoky eye you see on the fashion runways? Smashbox Studios has a new name for it and it's called the "Smoldering Eye". The smoldering eye is a more diffused version of the smoky eye, with less definition. In this video, learn step-by-step, how to get that beautiful, sultry look with a little help from our friends called: the professionals.
How To: Make a handmade mini makeup palette
Stumped on what to get your makeup-loving best friend this holiday season? In this tutorial, makeup artist Koren shows us how to make a handmade mini makeup palette in the comfort of our own home! By following this tutorial and adding your own bling or personalized message to the palette using markers and glitter, you have a special, personal gift to give a loved one.
How To: Airbrush your eyebrows
Looking to use an airbrush to do your eyebrows? According to makeup artist, Koren, "Brows are easy breezy". In this video Koren shows how there are two methods to using your airbrushing tool to get the brows you want... Either with a template or by freehand. WIth a stencil and some skill, you'll be sporting all new brows!
How To: Airbrush eye liner
Attention advanced makeup airbrushers! Looking to move onto learn how to line your eyes? Here's a tutorial hosted by makeup artist, Koren on how to use an airbrushing tool to line your eyes, as if you were using eyeliner. Koren uses a template to make this process easier and the line clean.
How To: Airbrush eyeshadow or eye shading
Learn how to do eye shading using an airbrush machine! This skill is for the more advanced airbrushers. Beginners, be sure to check out Koren's other videos on airbrushing basics before you start this process. Those looking to try your hand at this, practice makes perfect!
How To: Steal Kim Kardashian's sultry makeup look
Steal Kim Kardashian's look for your next big outing with this two-part tutorial on how to put together this beautiful celebrity's makeup look. In part one, our host CMichelle, shows us how to prime our face and apply the shadow. The second half speedily goes through how to line the lids.
How To: Create a Rihanna look using "reversed eyeliner"
Steal Rihanna's look with this tutorial hosted by makeup artist, TiffanyD, teaching how to use "reversed eyeliner". Reverse Eyeliner is a different technique, but simply means applying the eyeliner to the lower eyelashes and winging it upward, while leaving the top lids blank. Watch how this easy application is done and then go try it yourself!
How to Airbrushing: Contour & Hi-lites
Looking to hone your airbrushing skills, makeup artists? Makeup artist, Koren continues his mission on makeup airbrushing tutorials with this video on how to contour and highlight with the practice of airbrushing. Good luck makeup artists!
How To: Airbrush makeup foundation
Have you practiced your airbrushing strokes? Ready to apply airbrush foundation? This makeup tutorial, hosted by makeup artist Koren, shows the basic application of airbrush foundation. Remember to conceal first, as once you applied airbrush foundation, you can't conceal on top of it as it will ruin the airbrushed areas.
How To: Set-up your makeup brush station
Are you a makeup artist with a messy makeup station? Many pro makeup artists are looking for the answer to the best set-up to achieve quick turn-over on brushes, specially when working with multiple clients or models. Koren from EnKoreMakeup shows us how he organizes his makeup brush station for hectic gigs with the mission to help!
How To: Make a homemade refresher setting spray for your skin
In this two-part tutorial, learn how to make a homemade, preservative-free refresher spray to set your makeup after application. Hosted by Koren of EnKoreMakeup, part one shows us what goes into making the mixture: Distilled water, glycerine, a tea bag, cucumber, rose water, and essential oils: tea tree, rose, rosemary, sage, lavender, & lemon oil. (Oils can be found at Coastal Scents.) In part two, Koren shows us how to combine these ingredients to make the refreshing, makeup setting spray.
How To: Apply makeup to create a Swamp Thing look
Get creative next Halloween with this character makeup inspired by a Sea Creature from the Johnny Depp movie, Pirates of the Caribbean. This look could also work for Swamp Thing, or for a random monster from the sea. Professional makeup artist, Koren shows us how to get this look easily and cheaply for those of us on a budget!
How To: Get a trauma look with makeup on a budget
Looking to get bloody on a budget? This makeup by Koren of EnKoreMakeup, shows how to create a look of trauma, great for next year's Halloween costume, on a budget! Materials used to get this look include Duo Lash Glue, Elmers Glue Stick, Fantabulous Gouache, Shaze Craze Gouache, Brute Gouache, and an old (but clean) toothbrush.
How To: Get smoky navy eyes
Nothing says style for miles like a perfect smoky eye. Here we have makeup artist, TiffanyD showing us how to get that sultry look using bluer tones, rather than black. Apply navy shades to get a sexy look for this fall!
How To: Get the perfect bridal foundation, eyes & lashes
A woman's wedding day is big deal! Every bride wants to feel beautiful and flawless on her special day. Makeup artist, TiffanyD shows us how to achieve a more traditional look with an emphasis on the eyes with this two-part video tutorial series on "Complete Bridal Makeup". The first video goes over foundation & blush, while the second video takes us step-by-step on how to get dark, dramatic eyes.
How To: Create the Hello Kitty look with the Lucky Tom Palette
Wondering how to create that Hello Kitty look everyone's after these days? Makeup artist, TiffanyD has some answers, showing us how to achieve this look using the the Lucky Tom Palette by MAC. Get this look easily with this great step-by-step instructional.
How To: Contour, highlight and apply blush with Coastal Scents
Wondering how to contour, highlight and apply blush to your cheekbones to give you a natural but defined look? In this makeup tutorial, TiffanyD shows us the ins and outs of how to use Coastal Scents Contour & Blush Palette. Be sure to purchase a quality brush; thin, cheap brushes can often times leave a face chalky and cake-y.
How To: Get perfect bridal makeup
Attention brides to be! Makeup artist, TiffanyD shows us one way to do makeup for your big day! Tiffany also lets us in on some tips to stay fresh and non-oily while walking down the aisle and for your all-important wedding photos!
How To: Steal Hayden Panettiere's Golden Globe makeup look
How great did Hayden Panettiere look at 2009's Golden Globes? Well, now is your chance to steal Hayden's glamorous look with a little help from makeup artist, TiffanyD.
How To: Get a fresh, neutral look with MAC Smokey Eye Palette
Looking for something neutral and fresh to try with your eyes for your next big date? Makeup artist, TiffanyD, teaches us how to get that youthful look using the MAC Smoky Eye Palette and a little bit of effort! Good luck!
How To: Apply false eyelashes like a professional
Want to get a lengthier look for your lashes? In this how-to video hosted by makeup artist, TiffanyD, learn all about how to apply false eyelashes. In this tutorial, Tiffany uses MAC #35 lashes and she is using Duo adhesive glue to securely apply them to her lids.
How To: Apply classic old Hollywood makeup
Looking to emulate the make-up of classic Hollywood stars like Audrey Hepburn or Marilyn Monroe? Get adventurous and have some fun with this makeup tutorial hosted by makeup artist, TiffanyD!
How To: Get dramatic eyes with MAC Mineralized Eye Shadow Trio
Looking to try something new? Follow TiffanyD in this makeup tutorial on how to get a dramatic look with your eyes using purple shadows and using MAC's Mineralized Eye Shadow Trio.
How To: Apply liquid eyeliner smoothly and evenly
Shaky hands tend to be the worst when applying eleliner. Learn how to apply your liquid eyeliner smoothly and evenly with this video hosted by makeup artist, TiffanyD in which she shows us how to apply that perfect line with liquid eyeliner! "A natural look that makes you look bright-eyed and awake!"
How To: Line neutral eyes with teal
Looking to try something new with more adventurous eyeliner colors? TiffanyD teaches how to line neutral eyes with the color teal. Tiffany used MAC's Mineralized Eye Shadow and some sparkly teal eyeliner.
How To: Get a Megan Fox look with your makeup
Attention fans of the beautiful Megan Fox! TiffanyD teaches how to get a Megan Fox inspired look with application of makeup. The look was inspired by the natural color of her eyes offset with a dramatic liner.
How To: Steal Hillary Duff's "Reach Out" look
Learn how to re-create Hillary Duff's makeup in her video for, "Reach Out".
How To: Create Britney Spears "Womanizer" makeup
Steal Britney Spear's makeup look from "Womanizer" with the help of Pursebuzz.
How To: Apply a Cruella de Vil makeup look from 101 Dalmations
Make-up artist/costume extraordinaire, Kandee Johnson amazingly recreates the look of the evil witch from 101 Dalmations, Cruella De Vil! In his tutorial, Kandee teaches an important skill in a lot of costume make-up application: how to erase your eyebrows.