Makeup How-Tos
How To: Create a gunmetal smokey eye with Urban Decay Naked
Neutral, universally flattering colors should be the bread and butter of both your makeup collection and makeup routine. Not that we're not a fan of bright and bold hues; it's just that neutrals like taupe, ecru, and smokey grays make every gal look fantastic, no matter her skin tone or eye color.
How To: Get Cheryl Cole's "Fight For This Love" makeup look
Just in case you're a yank and don't know who Cheryl Cole is, here's a bit of background before you get into this makeup look: Cheryl Cole is the host of X Factor in the UK and is an accomplished singer, actress, songwriter, model, tv personality...you get the point.
How To: Create a bronzed makeup look with winged cat eyes
If you're a pale sister who just can't seem to catch a tan this summer but desire a gorgeous, lit-from-within glow that looks like you've been catching waves at the beach all day, then watch this makeup tutorial.
How To: Create brown smokey eyes with a purple lash line
Smokey eyes are so boring, don't you think? Whether or not you vary the colors (blue smokey eye versus black and silver smokey eye) the same idea is there: layer it on, smoke it out, and presto! Smokey eyes. But with so many gals turning to smokey eyes to get their sexy makeup fill, don't you want to stand out just a little bit?
How To: Create a bronzy green summer eye makeup look
There's no better time than summer to integrate bronzer and bronzy makeup colors into your primp routine. After all, your skin already radiates a lovely natural glow from all the sun you're getting, so the bronzy colors only help to emphasize your skin's luminescence.
How To: Create a smokey eye look with Urban Decay Naked
Urban Decay's new makeup palette, Naked, sold out within minutes of debuting on Sephora and on Urban Decay's website. Why? Well, with eight universally flattering neutrals and four gunmetal gray shades, you can either do a very neutral, daytime look for work or amp up the glam factor with the smokey gray colors for night.
How To: Create an edgy rocker gunmetal gray eye makeup look
Just in case you've been living under a rock (AKA without internet) for the past couple of days, here's a quick update: "Gossip Girl" star Taylor Momsen has officially become the new face of Madonna and her daughter Lourdes' new fashion line, Material Girl.
How To: Get Pam's vampire makeup look from "True Blood"
We're addicted to "True Blood." And, if we're going to be honest here, it's not just because the show has labyrinthine plot lines and exciting vampire vs. human vs. werewolf action. With hot chicks and hot guys, the show seems to be a breeding ground of good looks. And we're not complaining.
How To: Achieve "A Little Mermaid" inspired aqua eyes
Disney's "A Little Mermaid" was one of our favorite childhood movies. It had suspense, a strong heroine, and lots of cute little sea critter friends, but we have to admit one of the biggest reasons we were crushing on the flick was because of Ariel's drop dead gorgeous beauty. With pouty red lips, a soft flush and gigantic eyes that were always interested and responsive, Ariel had brains and beauty; the whole package.
How To: Apply Kim Kardashian inspired pink glow blush
In this home-beauty how-to, you'll learn how to recreate Kim Kardashian's pink glow blush look. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this clip can present a complete overview of the process in just under six and a half minutes' time. For more information, including step-by-step instructions, watch this video guide.
How To: Determine your skin tone with the color wheel
Makeup artists often throw around terms like "cool undertones" and "warm neutrals," but when it comes to buying a foundation, most women select one by swiping it on and then wiping it off.
How To: Get Kim Kardashian's signature bronze smokey eyes
Kim Kardashian is one celebrity who knows how to work what she's got (and it doesn't hurt that she's utterly gorgeous, either). With darker, bronzy skin, perfect, sharp cheekbones, and gorgeous, huge eyes, she always chooses to highlight these features when she's on the red carpet.
How To: Create a grassy summer meadow inspired makeup look
Unfortunately for the greater portion of gals who live in or close to cities, we aren't blessed with idyllic, wide open spaces filled with green meadows, wildflowers, and perfect clouds in a perfect white sky. Uncommercialized or used spaces are hard to find, which is why getting a taste of green scenery is so important for our well being (it's easy to feel overwhelmed by city life!).
How To: Apply an easy and light everday makeup look
Looking for a light-and-easy makeup look suitable for everyday use? Well, you're in luck, as this home beauty how-to offers advice on just that. For more information, including complete, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using this easy and understated makeup look yourself, take a look.
How To: Create a long-lasting sexy makeup look for clubbing
Dolling yourself up for a night out on the town clubbing is probably also half the fun of the whole clubbing experience: doing the big hair to make us look like goddesses, donning the impossibly long false eyelashes, slipping on that sexy dress from Bebe, and sticking our tooties into leg lengthening pumps is just as much of a delight as dancing the night away.
How To: Apply simple camera-ready makeup
Every time an actor or actress goes in for an audition for a film role, no matter if it's an indie film, school film or Hollywood blockbuster, most auditions use digital video cameras to record them for future reference. You want to make sure your makeup is just perfect for the camera. Not too much and not too little. The point is just to accentuate the face. Watch this two-parter to learn how to apply suitable make-up for these auditions.
How To: Create "viva la diva" lip art
In this tutorial, we learn how to create "viva la diva" lip art. First, prime your lips and blend it out with clean fingers. Next, take your favorite type of lipstick and then use lip liner on the edges. Blot the lipstick on the back of your hand, then apply the lipstick again. Next, grab rhinestones and apply them on your lips using a q-tip and Duo glue. When you are done with this, apply a clear lip gloss to the top of your lips. This will give you a glam look with beautiful rhinestones on ...
How To: Get a dramatic smokey eyes look
In this tutorial, we learn how to get a dramatic smoky eyes look. First, prime your entire eyelid with a color that matches your skin. Next, take a silver color eyeshadow and apply it to your entire eyelid. Next, apply a black eyeshadow to the outer edge of the eye then blend it in with the silver. Next, curl your eyelashes and apply a white eyeshadow to the top of the eye under the brow bone. Next, apply fake eyelashes to your eye then apply black liquid eyeliner over the lash line. To finis...
How To: Apply glamourous makeup for your wedding
Kandee shows us how to apply a glamorous makeup look for your wedding in this video tutorial. To begin, apply foundation to your entire face, followed by a blush on the apples of the cheeks. After this, fill in your eyebrows to the appropriate color that matches your hair. Next, you will want to apply a silver eyeshadow along the brow bone and on the entire eyelid. Next, apply eyeliner to your top and bottom lashes. Now you will apply a black eyeshadow to the outer edge of your eye and into t...
How To: Transform into Sailor Moon for Halloween
In this tutorial, we learn how to transform into Sailor Moon for Halloween. First, apply matte makeup onto the entire face, and white eyeliner on the bottom of the eye. When finished, place hair back into pins and apply Sailor Moon wig onto your head. Next, use liquid black eyeliner to draw a dramatic line from the crease of your eye line to the outer edge on the face. Next, draw a thin line underneath the white eyeliner on the bottom of the eye, drawing small lashes onto the bottom of the ey...
How To: Create a "Harry Potter" Hermione Granger makeup look
Emma Watson, who plays Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" series, is actually a lot like the character she embodies. Both are quite intelligent (Watson just finished her freshman year at Brown), strong, and independent, and both rely on minimal makeup to enhance their features.
How To: Create bloody "True Blood" vampire lips
Thanks to shows like "Vampire Diaries" and "True Blue," as well as the unavoidable movie franchise the "Twilight Saga," prepubescent teenage girls everywhere are clamoring to look just like the gorgeous vampires on screen that happen, coincidentally, to be played by gorgeous actors.
How To: Create a naughty dramatic purple eye makeup look
When you get tired of doing the same black and brown smokey eyes and need something new to refresh your makeup routine and look, take a gander at this makeup tutorial by MissChievous. Rather than teach you a look that'll make you blend in with the crowd at work, MissChievous shows you how to create an extremely dramatic puple makeup look that incorporates highly pigmented lavender and royal purple shadow along with heavy falsies and blue shimmer.
How To: Create a bright rainbow eye makeup look
Sometimes those pale neutrals and cookie cutter cat eyes get a little boring. Spice up your makeup routine and really stand out whether you're shopping with your gal pals or hitting up a frat party by adding more color to your face.
How To: Create a shimmery gunmetal "starry skies" makeup look
Part of the beauty of summer is the stark contrast between day (hot, sunny, bright) and night (chilly, starry). While loads of makeup tutorials can be found that will teach you how to get the "summer glow" and infuse your face with more bronzer than Mr. Armani has ever encountered in his lifetime, gorgeous summer nights are often neglected as a beauty inspiration.
How To: Bring out the blue in your eyes with makeup
In this video, we learn how to bring out the blue in your eyes using makeup. To start, put black eyeliner on the waterline of your top eye, only using a very thin layer. Next, grab a light blue eyeliner and apply it under the black eyeliner on your bottom waterline. After this, apply the light blue eyeliner to the top of the eye above the black eyeliner layer. You can use any type of blue eyeliner you like, just make sure it's very light blue. When you're finished, apply mascara to your eyes ...
How To: Apply autumn golden brown eye makeup
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply autumn gold brown eye makeup. First, apply a primer to the eye, then apply a gold color to the inner corner of the eye. Next, apply a dark gold color to the middle of the eye going up to the crease of the eye. Next, use a matte red/brown eyeshadow on the outer crease of the eye. Next, blend all of the colors together. Next, take a dark brown color and blend it on the outer right corner of the eye. Now, apply a light layer of black eyeliner to the top an...
How To: Create a bronze and gold eye shadow look
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a bronze and gold eyeshadow look. To begin, brush a sparkly gold eyeshadow to your entire eyelid. Next, apply a brown eyeshadow to the outer corner of your eyes and in the creases. After this, use a sparkly brown/pink eyeshadow and paint it into the crease and outer corner of the eye. Now apply eyeliner to both the top and bottom of the eye, placing more on the top and flaring it out at the corner. To finish the eyes, apply mascara or fake eyelashes. A...
How To: Create a burnt burgundy contoured face and eye look
In this tutorial, we learn how to create a burnt burgundy contoured face and eye look. First, apply a primer to the entire eyelid as a base. Next, apply a shimmer pink eyeshadow with an eyeshadow brush. Next, line the lash line with black eyeliner, and then blend a burnt burgundy eyeshadow onto the outside corner of the eyelids. Circle the brush so the colors all blend into one but will still have the darker color on the outside. Next, take the same burnt burgundy color and pant it onto the b...
How To: Create a stormy eyes makeup look
In this video, we learn how to create a stormy eyes makeup look. First, apply a blue paint eyeshadow to the entire eyelid and on the outer corner of the eye. After this, use a hot pink eyeshadow to paint in the crease and on the inner crease of the eye. Next, use a silver eyeshadow on the inside crease of the eye and then paint a dark blue eyeshadow over the entire eyelid and over the pink. Now, blend all of the colors together with a blending brush. Apply a black gel eyeliner on the top of t...
How To: Create a gold and dark blue eyeshadow look
In this video, we learn how to create a gold and dark blue eyeshadow look. To start off, apply a primer to the top of the eyelid. Next, apply a gold eyeshadow to the entire eyelid, adding more on the crease of the eye going down to the bottom line. Next, brush a dark blue eyeshadow along the crease of the eye onto the outer edge of the eye. After this, apply a black eyeshadow to the outer edge of the eye and then blend the colors together. Next, draw black eyeshadow onto the bottom of the eye...
How To: Achieve a 1960's 'Mad Men' look
In this video, Carsen Labella teaches us how to achieve a 1960's 'Mad Men' look. First, you will need to apply foundation to your entire face. Next, you will need to use a peach blush to the apples of your cheeks, then blend together with foundation. Next, apply a pearly white eyeshadow to the entire eyelid. Now, pick out a soft baby blue and paint it on the eyelid on top of the pink eyeshadow. Next, apply a thick black eyeliner to the eye, making a thicker line on the outside of the top of t...
How To: Make your blue or brown eyes pop with bronze makeup
In this video, learn how to make those fabulous peepers pop with the right makeup colors. This bronze and brown style will really make your eyes stand out and give your image a beautiful boost. Give it a try and brace yourself for endless compliments.
How To: Get an elaborate pink, blue & white goth raver look
In this tutorial, learn how to achieve an intense eye makeup look that will stand out at a rave or party. This gothic Scene style is as beautiful as it is extreme and at the right event, will look fab. Try it out!
How To: Do your makeup and hair like actress, Brenda Song
In this clip, learn how to do your makeup and hair like popular Disney actress Brenda Song. Brenda is gorgeous and now you can look just like her everyday. Follow along as Judy demonstrates just how easy it is to have that Hollywood glow in no time.
How To: Look like Katy Perry in the "California Gurls" video
Katy Perry has done it again! She has created the great, new summer anthem "California Gurls". Her video is a sexy mix of candy and bubble gum pop with a little rock and roll thrown in. If you are a fan of Katy's and want to grab her style, follow along with this tutorial from Lauren Luke. You will be looking like you come from SoCal in no time.
How To: Get a sultry, blood red vampire inspired makeup look
In this tutorial, learn how to get a reddish makeup style that is inspired by the latest vampire craze. Between True Blood, Twilight, Vampire Diaries and Buffy - modern day vampires are pretty hot. In this clip, learn how to get that sexy, undead look easily and translate it into a very wearable night style. Have fun!
How To: Get an extreme high fashion couture makeup look
In this clip, learn how to get a high fashion, runway look inspired by the couture shows of Fashion Week. This extreme style is definitely not for everyday wear but will look fabulous at parties and for special events like Halloween. Give it a try and be daring and bold.
How To: Create a romantic, girly pink rose makeup look
Learn how to get that perfectly girlie look with this tutorial. In it, you will learn how to use pink eyeshadow and rose shades to make yourself look totally adorable. This clip is easy to follow and fun to do, and works great for spring or summer.
How To: Create a pink cat eye Playboy bunny makeup look
Okay, let's admit it: most guys and gals who are looking at pictures of Playboy bunnies probably aren't paying the most attention to their faces. But whether other assets of the Playboy bunnies are more fascinating or not, Playboy bunnies always pay lots of attention to perfecting their makeup.