Makeup How-Tos
How To: Use a 10 step process to apply makeup
Do you waste time in front of the mirror every morning fretting over what you're going to do with your makeup? If you're been looking to streamline the process, watch this video. It will teach you a 10-step process you can use to create a great look quickly every time.
How To: Create an "Avatar" Na'vi girl makeup look for Halloween
With James Cameron's "Avatar" being as game changing and visually breathtaking as it is, we're pretty sure that this Halloween you'll be seeing lots of folks looking a little blue...makeup-wise, that is. Whether you're dressing up as a guy Na'vi or a girl Na'vi, this Halloween makeup tutorial will get you looking like a member of the tribe like no other.
How To: Create a romantic brown and pink smokey eye with Stila Cosmetics
Romantic makeup doesn't have to be over the top glittery or princessy (i.e. it doensn't have to be too Disney-ish). In fact, when done right, romantic makeup can be super sensual, mature, and of course alluring. Just check out this makeup tutorial to learn how to create a romantic look using Stila Cosmetics.
How To: Create Lady Gaga's sheer makeup look from her VMAs 2010 acceptance speech
Lady Gaga is not exactly known for her natural makeup and carefree style. After all, the singer wore an opalescent galaxy dress - equipped with a huge star hand accessory - to the Grammys, and wore a telephone on her head for her "Telephone" music video.
How To: Shape an contour your eyebrows with bronw eyeshadow
Whether you were born with barely visible, fine brows or a full-on Bert unibrow, there's often a lot you can do to rein in those brows for a more shapely, pleasing finish. And the journey doesn't end once you've plucked stray hairs.
How To: Create a Brigitte Bardot inspired bedroom eyes smokey eye look
We may not have Brigitte Bardot's perfect plush lips or her French sex appeal so natural she seems to have been born with it, but we can steal her makeup tricks! Bardot was most famous for her bedroom eyes - you know, the half closed, half open wink she would lay upon cinema viewers and men that sent the good kind of chills down their spines.
How To: Create a sexy Nina Dobrev inspired gunmetal smokey eye look
As part of the trifecta of hotties on "Vampire Diaries" (Damon and Stephen, her two leading men, being the other two) Nina Dobrev wears little to no makeup as her sweet character Elena Gilbert. But she still looks drop dead gorgeous. While we can't exactly steal her good genes, we can learn a little about how Nina emphasizes her features.
How To: Create a macabre and beautiful dark fairy Halloween makeup look
Fairy costumes are as common as witch costumes or vampire costumes (especially now with the "Twilight" fever) for Halloween. But dark fairies are a whole other category altogether. Rather than the cute pink frills, golden hair, and pixie dust you imagine your typical Disney fairy to have, the dark fairy in this makeup tutorial is scary, though still beautiful.
How To: Apply a sexy makeup look inspired by Megan Fox
If you want to look like the sexy bombshell Megan Fox, then pull out your bag of tricks (makeup bag, that is) and follow along to this makeup tutorial to see how to mimic Megan Fox's super sexy looks. She's definitely one of the hottest actresses in the film industry today, and her makeup looks are in constant request.
How To: Recreate a red carpet makeup look worn by Angelina Jolie & Monica Bellucci
Roll out the red carpet, because you're about to walk down it, but not until you try out this "red carpet" look inspired by seductive looks of Angelina Jolie. She's a unique beauty, to say the least. This look is also reminiscent of the gorgeous Italian actress Monica Bellucci, whose beauty parallels Jolie's. Watch the full makeup tutorial and try and recreate this look!
How To: Apply a sexy, bronzy Brazilian bombshell makeup look
This is a great summertime look that compliments the sun (and even the moon). Day or night, this makeup look will make you shine! Watch to see how you can create this Brazilian bombshell look with bronzes, browns and gold around the eyes, complimented by a subtle shimmer around the face. It's topped with bronzer, pink cheeks and apricot lips which will turn you into a sun goddess.
How To: Apply a trendy coral color makeup look inspired by Jennifer Lopez
J.Lo is back in the studio, but that doesn't mean she's out of the limelight… and this makeup tutorial will show you a trendy look inspired by Jennifer Lopez, perfect for spring or summer. The hot trends are coral colors, which J.Lo is known to wear frequently. It's perfect for all skin tones and really warms up the skin. Great for a new season! Watch and learn!
How To: Apply a glam makeup look inspired by Aaliyah
This makeup tutorial will help you apply a makeup look inspired by the beautiful (but recently deceased) R&B artist Aaliyah. This look is from some beauty promotional pictures that Aaliyah did before her death, and she looks absolutely gorgeous in them. Watch and learn how to apply this makeup yourself! Check out the picture results.
How To: Apply a purple smokey eye makeup look inspired by Kim Kardashian
This purple smokey eyes look is made possible by the lavish beauty of Kim Kardashian. Follow along to this makeup tutorial to learn how you can recreate this smokey eye makeup look yourself! It's perfect for any occasion, day or night.
How To: Recreate Beyoncé's makeup look from her music video "Why Don't You Love Me"
This makeup tutorial will help you look like Beyoncé Knowles in her "Why Don't You Love Me" music video, specifically the scene where Beyoncé is crying on the phone, smoking a cigarette. It was a great look, and a makeup look that can be worn everyday! It's strong and sensuous, so be careful.
How To: Recreate Beyoncé's makeup look from the music video "Put It in a Love Song"
It may not be her song, by Beyoncé Knowles steals the spotlight in Alicia Key's music video "Put It in a Love Song". Beyoncé looks lovely and exuberant, and her eyes are reminiscent of butterfly wings. This is not an everyday makeup look, but it would be perfect for carnivals, stages, or night out on the town (for someone daring enough). Try this makeup look out now!
How To: Recreate the makeup look of Aishwarya Rai in the Bollywood film "Umrao Jaan"
There's more to Bollywood than just singing and dancing. There's the makeup, and if you've seen "Umrao Jaan", you know what makeup can do! This makeup tutorial will help you recreate Aishwarya Rai's look in "Umrao Jaan" in the scene where she first reveals her face to the sultan. She looks absolutely gorgeous and her makeup was stunning.
How To: Apply a hot, stunning makeup look inspired by Megan Fox
By now, everyone knows who Megan Fox is now. She's got that temptress sex appeal to her, and her makeup reinforces it. So, if you want to look simply irresistible, standing out in the crowd, then this makeup tutorial all for you. Watch the whole video for the products used and the tips to achieving this makeup look that will have you looking "Fox-y".
How To: Apply a shimmery blue & silver smokey eye look inspired by Kim Kardashian
If you like the looks of Kim Kardashian's makeup, then this video is perfect for you. This makeup tutorial will show you how to recreate a shimmery blue and silver smokey eye makeup look inspired by Kardashian, so follow along for all the tips and beauty products used.
How To: Apply a classy makeup look inspired by Penelope Cruz
If you're a Penelope Cruz fan, then this makeup tutorial is a must-see! You'll learn how to recreate her makeup look seen in these pictures. The makeup she dons is very classy, but also wearable for any woman, no matter the skin type or color. Her seductive eyes draw in all the attention, as well as her defined, neutral pouty lips.
How To: Create a dramatic metallic blue India inspired makeup look
Take a facecation to India by donning this metallic blue look inspired by the exotic and vibrant colors of the Taj Majal country. This intense and smoked out cat eye combines a deep matallic blue waterline, matte black shadow extended outside the corners of the eye, and pale blue shadow in the creases.
How To: Fake full and voluptuous Angelina Jolie lips with makeup
It goes without saying that superstar Angelina Jolie was born a bit...genetically gifted. Natural huge cat eyes, long black hair, a body to die for and those unforgettable beestung lips have made her one of the most beautiful women in the world.
How To: Create a bronze and matte black Kim Kardashian smokey eye
When it comes to smokey eyes, is there any starlet more versed in how to apply the look than Kim Kardashian? We can't think of any person more enamored with the sultry femme fatale look than the "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star.
How To: Create a makeup look inspired by Mark Ronson's "Bang Bang Bang" video
The '80s are back in a big way, makeup included. While we've been told since forever that we can only emphasize one feature - eyes or lips but never both - the '80s are all about experimenting and having fun.
How To: Create a shimmery silver Selena Gomez "A Year Without Rain" makeup look
Selena Gomez's newest music video may be called "A Year Without Rain," but there's nothing dry or withered about Gomez's gorgeous and elegant makeup look from the video. Shimmery silver eyes complemented with cat eye liner and pale pink lips are a fabulous combination that anyone can pull off.
How To: Create a Selena Gomez "A Year Without Rain" makeup look with Lauren Luke
Disney starlet Selena Gomez was once called "the next Miley Cyrus," but over the past year or two she's really stepped out on her own as a bonafide movie star and pop singer. With recent hits like "Naturally" and "Round and Round" to add to her long list of accomplishments, the actress is setting the curve for a new era of stars.
How To: Create an easy everyday natural makeup look with Tarte products
Get a few extra Zzzs while still looking drop dead gorgeous for school or work by checking out this makeup tutorial for creating an easy everyday makeup look. Natural is really the way to go for more professinal settings as you can never go over the top with barely there makeup.
How To: Create a sexy Brigette Bardot inspired daytime cat eye
Just because you're going to class doesn't mean you have to scale down your makeup. While the general belief is that cat eyes are reserved for night, it's actually super easy to transform your nighttime cat eyes into daytime ones.
How To: Create a Minnesota Vikings football makeup look
Football season is in full swing, and while it's fun painting your face half in blue and half in yellow, there are less tacky ways for showing your love and support for the Minnesota Vikings.
How To: Create a Cincinatti Bengals football makeup look
There are more ways to show your team pride for the Cincinatti Bengals than by painting your hair orange and drawing tacky orange and black tiger motifs on your face. If your urge is to paint your face to root for your favorite team on game day, then check out this makeup tutorial to learn how to paint your face the natural, flattering way.
How To: Create an everyday natural bronze smokey eye
Smokey eyes have a particular rep. Specifically, that they're super dramatic, mixed with intense hues and only wearable for ultra sultriness at night. But that's like saying you can only wear your most figure flattering LBD dress at night because it's too pretty for daytime.
How To: Create a hairstyle and makeup look inspired by Twiggy
This hair and makeup tutorial helps you recreate the obvious style of Twiggy and her androgynous looks. The English model, actress and singer is known for her large eyes, long eyelashes and think build, but in this tutorial, you'll be focusing on her short stylish hairdo and a makeup look inspired by her. PrimpPowderPout's subject in this tutorial is Miss Lena Mae, burlesque performer extraordinaire!
How To: Get a bronze smoky eye inspired by Ashley Tisdale
In this video, we learn how to get a bronze smoky eye inspired by Ashley Tisdale. First, prime your eyes and then apply a dark gold color to the eyelid. After this, apply a brown color to the crease of your eye and blend it outward with the gold. Next, apply a white color underneath your eyebrow as a highlight. Grab a black eyeliner next and apply it in a thin line on the upper lash line. Now, dip the pencil brush into black eyeliner and smudge it out onto your upper lash line. To finish, app...
How To: Style your makeup and make him fall in love with you
In this video, we learn how to style your makeup and make him fall in love with you. First, grab a black eyeliner and paint it all over the lower part of the lid up into the crease. After this, use a pointed brush to create a slight cat eye on the outer edge of the eye. Now, take a blue metallic shadow and brush it over the black, covering it completely except on the crease of the eye. Next, grab a silver color and blend it from the top of the brow onto the entire eye. Next, grab a liquid eye...
How To: Create a military camouflage inspired makeup look
There are three big fashion and beauty trends this fall: Cats, camoflage, and bold plums. Take that second trend out for a spin by checking out this makeup tutorial for creating a military camoflage inspired look.
How To: Create a natural, universally flattering bridal makeup look
The bride should hands down be the most beautiful and breathtaking woman at her wedding. That's a lot of pressure to look good (it's been proven that approximately 40% of brides diet and exercise more before their wedding), but if you're already putting in so much effort toning up your body, make your life a little easier in the makeup arena by checking out this video.
How To: Create a dazzling homecoming makeup look with gold and black
Back to school time is officially in full swing, which means new classes, new books, new hotties to crush on and something that all high school kids look forward to (if nothing else): Homecoming. The first real dance of the school year, Homecoming is an informal soiree yet the perfect excuse to dress up and look hot.
How To: Create Selena Gomez's natural nude makeup from "A Year Without Rain"
We girls certainly like our neutrals. They never fail us, right? We can swipe on some brown and nude eyeshadow for the office and then wear the same look out at night for hitting up the newest lounge on Melrose, albiet with an extra swipe of red lipstick to up the glamour factor.
How To: Seal numbers and logos on brushes with lacquer, varnish, or artist's fixative
If you're a habitual makeup user then your brushes probably experience a lot of wear and tear every day. This means not only that you must clean them right after you use them, but also that their logos and brush numbers - MAC 216 for instance, fade away quickly.
How To: Create a fabulous drag candy queen look with rhinestone studded eyes
Be queen for a day by dressing yourself up as this fabulous drag candy queen! Others will kneel at your highness' feet as they swoon over your sparkling eyes, princess hair, and coral red lips.