Makeup How-Tos
How To: Create Jane's Volturi makeup look from "Twilight"
Pint sized vampire Jane from the "Twilight" series can literally slay others with a glance, but we think she could knock others spellbound with her deviously good looks just as easily. Played by Dakota Fanning in the movies, Jane likes to wear makeup shades in line with her coldhearted character: deep pewters, smoky grays, and of course black.
How To: Do makeup like Lady Gaga from her "Bad Romance" video
In this video, we learn how to do makeup like Lady Gaga from the "Bad Romance" music video. To begin, apply ivory foundation all over the face with a foundation brush. Now, blend the makeup out with a sponge then apply a finishing powder. Next, apply a pink and white eyeshadows that are both pale on the entire eyelid up until the brow bone. Once you get to the lid, put on a brown color to the upper eyelid above the white eyeshadow. Now, apply the white eyeshadow to the bottom of the eye and a...
How To: Get started in becoming a makeup artist
Lots of gals like to play with makeup, and who doesn't want to have the ability to look her best at her own whims? While makeup is a way of life for many women, for makeup artists it's how they make a living.
How To: Do Lorena's vampire makeup from "True Blood"
Are you a true "True Blood" fan? Then you probably recognize this evil vixen makeup look as that of Lorena, AKA Bill's maker, from the hit HBO series.
How To: Recreate Lady Gaga's "Telephone" makeup look
Lady Gaga is inspiring young women around the world with her provocative style, and makeup recreations are popping up all over the web. In this makeup tutorial, Primp Powder Pout shows you how to recreate Lady Gaga's makeup style from her "telephone" music video. It may be a bit too much for normal wear, but it's great fun to try on.
How To: Recreate Rihanna's "Rude Boy" makeup look
Rihanna's makeup in her "Rude Boy" music video is reminiscent of the '80s, and if you want to get that retro look, too, Primp Powder Pout shows you how in this makeup tutorial. It definitely makes you think of David Bowie and his crazy makeup from the '80s, but Rihanna's adds a hint of sexy (something Bowie cannot do, obviously). See the whole application process.
How To: Create Bella's makeup look from "Twilight: Eclipse"
In this tutorial, get the makeup look from the highly anticipated third part in the "Twilight" movie series: "Eclipse". Kristen Stewart plays Bella Swan, the lovesick heroine of the series. In this clip, duplicate Kristen's look as Bella and get a dewey, romantic and soft style.
How To: Create a smoky eye makeup look inspired by Cheryl Cole
Cheryl Cole can do it all. She sings, writes, acts, dances, and models, so it's no wonder why a multitalented woman like this would also be good at makeup! Her smokey eyes are flawless. Primp Powder Pout shows you a really good description of recreating Cheryl Cole's flawless smoky eyes, great for a night out on the town.
How To: Get Selena Gomez's makeup look from "Round & Round"
In this tutorial, learn how to duplicate Selena Gomez's makeup look from the new music video "Round and Round" by Selena and the Scene. This look is perfect for a beautiful spy who fights crime by day and plays with men's hearts by night. Follow along with this fantastic tutorial and you will look just like a starlet.
How To: Create a daytime soft, summery smokey eye
Smokey eyes are considered the makeup version of LBDs for many gals, but they also tend to be a little too heavy to wear during the daytime and during summer, when just about everything we put on we sweat off.
How To: Create a "Skins" inspired wearable smokey eye
The UK tv series "Skins" is centered on a group of teenagers living in Bristol, England, and their lives as they struggle with eating disorders, family dysfunction, homosexuality, and mental illness. Basically, your typical prime time drama.
How To: Create a taupe and cranberry Mila Kunis makeup look
"That 70s Show" star Mila Kunis has grown into quite a gorgeous young woman, and never fails to sport perfectly groomed brows and sheer though flattering makeup when she's on the red carpet.
How To: Create a romantic purple and burgundy eye makeup look
Purple and burgundy are not two colors that immediately come into mind when you think about eyeshadow colors. After all, deep reds and purples are much more suited to bold lipstick hues than to pretty peepers.
How To: Create a velvety purple coronet-inspired eye look
A coronet is basically a mini crown upon which other ornaments are fixed on. And in this eye makeup look tutorial, you'll learn how to create a multifaceted coronet-inspired purple eye look that's sultry and will elongate your eyes.
How To: Create a luminous evening makeup look for mature gals
Any good makeup artist will tell you both that good makeup starts with good skin and mature/older women look much more radiant with less thick foundation and eye shimmer.
How To: Disguise sideburns for drag performers
To become a truly good and believable drag queen you must either get rid of or cover up any vestiges of your, well, manhood. This includes tucking down there, wearing heels and dresses, and wigs.
How To: Create a sunflower rave makeup look for EDC
Sunflowers possess bright, cheery yellow petals, robust center filled with yummy treats, and long stems that form a maze when many are planted together. They remind us of hot summer days and the lightheartedness of the season.
How To: Prepare for a night out with skin and makeup tips
So the weekend's coming up sooner than you thought and you want to look great for when you go out with your female friends on Friday or Saturday but are really limited time-wise on prep. How do you get pimple-free glowing skin, chip-free nail polish, and expertly applied blush with minimal effort?
How To: Create a wearable gold smokey eye makeup look
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need a bunch of black and brown liners and shadows to create a sexy smokey eye. Brown and black are the colors everyone thinks of when we mention "smokey eye," but other colors work just as well.
How To: Create a pink summer night smokey eye makeup look
Wearing layers and layers of makeup during the day is just asking for disaster, especially now that the humidity is soaring and temperatures are climbing up higher and higher.
How To: Create a bold but wearable neutral eye makeup look
You've probably been taught all of your makeup-doing life that using neutrals on your eyes, cheeks, and lips creates a look that approximates a natural-looking, "nude" and makeup-free appearance. Neutrals, like LBDs, are there to flatter any time of day and for any event, whether you're twirling yourself around and around and around on the office chair or pinching some guy's ass...ets at the local bar.
How To: Do a bold eye makeup look inspired by "Toy Story 3"
It's pretty common to get a YouTube makeup tutorial inspired by a character from a movie, but to get one inspired by the movie itself?
How To: Create an easy makeup holder using office supplies
Seriously gals, how easy is this? Unless you're a bum living in a box under a bridge, you can probably muster up the simple tools needed to make this makeup organizer. All you need is Elmer's household cement and six office stamper covers.
How To: Do a half up half down hairstyle with spiral curls
A half up half down hairstyle is for those of you out there who are commitment-phobes. The hairstyle gives you the best of both worlds, since it's a hybrid of a ponytail and simply loose and beautiful hair.
How To: Create pretty bohemian braids for summer
Ponytails are often hairstyles associated with summer because they're super easy to do, take care of, and wipe all the pesky hairs off your face so you can focus on more important things like swimming and sipping your margarita and looking cute doing it in front of the cabana boy without all your locks humiliatingly dunking into your drink.
How To: Make Lady Gaga's "Alejandro" android queen goggles
First off, if you haven't watched Lady Gaga's controversial music video for "Alejandro," then check it out RIGHT NOW because you're probably the last person left who hasn't. After you're done watching and are thoroughly confused, you're ready to start this tutorial!
How To: Get Lady Gaga's goth vamp makeup look from "Alejandro"
Lady Gaga is the queen of crazy makeup and in her new video for her hit, "Alejandro" she certainly does not disappoint. Gaga dresses like a gothic vampire diva in this clip and by checking out this tutorial, you can learn how to achieve the style yourself. This detailed walkthrough is one of the best and you will look amazing just like Lady Gaga.
How To: Do Sookie Stackhouse's minimal "True Blood" makeup
The third season of "True Blue" just kicked off last week, which means hot chicks and shirtless guys. Though many of the character spend most of the show rather, um, naked, which takes up most of our attention, next time you watch the HBO series you should also pay attention to the girls' makeup, which always flatters and never looks overdone.
How To: Apply Christina Aguilera's "Not Myself Tonight" look
In her music video for "Not Myself Tonight," Christina Aguilera engages in some, er, racy antics, such as humping a guy with minimal clothing and practicing bondage/bdsm. All in a day's work for shock queen Aguilera, right?
How To: Get Kim Kardashian's smokey eye and nude lip look
Hmm, a tutorial for smokey eyes and nude lips? You've probably seen a million of these on YouTube, but this one's a bit different, given that it's based on smokey eye queen Kim Kardashian. We all rock a smokey eye every now and then, but this lady wears it nine times out of 10. Seriously.
How To: Get Miley Cyrus' 2010 Grammy Awards rocker makeup look
We can all agree that Miley Cyrus has long since left her goody two shoes pop star alter ego, Hannah Montana. Whether she's pole dancing on an ice cream stand or rocking extremely dark, smokey eye makeup, Cyrus has been experimenting with the adult side of life.
How To: Get a smoldering navy blue smokey eye look
We've always been advised to apply eyeshadow shades that complement our individual eye colors. So for sisters with brown eyes, a deep royal purple or metallic silver will bring out the richness and golden undertones of our eyes, while blue eyed gals look great with sunset tones.
How To: Do a sexy yet creepy clown/doll look for Halloween
Want to scare the living daylights out of all your friends and family this Halloween? Then dress up like a clown or a doll. Either one will do. Watch this makeup tutorial to learn how to get a "sexy" doll/clown look that's reminiscent of those creepy dool eyes crafted so exquisitely they make the doll almost look...alive (cue spooky music).
How To: Get a beaten and bruised makeup look for Halloween
Want to dress up like Rihanna for Halloween? Okay, we're totally kidding, but you should watch this special effects makeup tutorial if you're looking to wear a costume that requires facial scarring and bruising this Hallowen.
How To: Get a Scarlett Johansson Dolce & Gabbana makeup look
Scarlett Johansson is one of the most gorgeous women in the world, so she doesn't need much help beauty-wise with makeup and styling to look good. But for her recent ad campaign for Dolce and Gabanna makeup, she totally turned up the bombshell factor and went all out with sizzling Sophia Loren-inspired eyes and plush nude lips.
How To: Do a Halloween vampire makeup look
This video teaches you how to apply make up for a vampire look. Start by applying black eye-liner to your upper and lower lash line. Make sure to apply it pretty thick. Next, blend out the liner with a flat brush. Blend up on the upper lash line so that the liner is covering the eye lid. Blend the lower lash line downwards. Next, take a fluffy brush and dark red eye shadow and apply to the inner half the upper lid and also to the lower lash line. Add the same shadow to the inner corners of th...
How To: Create a rock goddess makeup look with Joelle
Do you feel like a rock goddess? Whether you are naturally born to rock or need some inspiration to feel that way, check out this super simple makeup look. This style is quick and easy to apply and you will look like a true queen of rock and roll for sure. Rock it during the day, all night long or anytime for a chic pop star appearance.
How To: Flatter your face shape with the right eyebrow shape
No two eyebrows and faces are the same, so why should you think that just one eyebrow shape looks the best? Each face shape demands eyebrows with a particular angle, curve, and length in order to look the most attractive.
How To: Enhance your features by contouring and highlighting
There are three people in this world who don't need contouring: Marion Cotillard, Halle Berry, and Gisele. That's it. Unless your cheekbones are so sharp they could grate cheese, you could probably benefit from a little highlighting here and a little bronzing there.
How To: Fill in and enhance sparse eyebrows with precision
So you've just gotten back from an extremely costly brow shaping at the salon du jour of Beverly Hills (your aesthetician swears it's a favorite of Kristen Dunst). What do you do now that you have the perfect pair of brows?