Makeup How-Tos
How To: Create a sexy vampire look
This video shows the user how to give a woman a 'sexy vampire' look. The video shows this in distinct steps. Step 1: Apply a light but natural foundation to the face and neck, and to the shoulders if a strapless top will be worn. Step 2: Apply large false eyelashes. Step 3: Dark lip pencil with the line outside of the lip. Step 4: Add deep red lipstick. Step 5: Layer on dark, ‘almost black’ lip gloss. Step 6: Highlight cheek bones with blush applied with an angular brush. Step 7: Shape eyebro...
How To: Give yourself the Cleopatra eye makeup look
Interested in learning how to get that Cleopatra eye look? This step by step video will show you how to get that ancient Egyptian look here in the twenty first century. Our host narrates while applying the makeup on her own eye and shows how to apply the make up and which brushes to use. The video shows a close-up of her eye along with step by step instruction on how to apply the various makeup techniques. The end result is a dark smoky eye with a strong liner.
How To: Make dark skin glow
The key to this technique is to find the right bronzer for the skin that you are applying the makeup to. Most bronzer's disappear on dark skin. So you want to find a cream based bronzer with a lot of pigments. You want a bronzer that is intense enough that you are able to see a subtle spot of color on the skin when you rub it on. To make your skin naturally warmer mix your foundation and your bronzer together. Start by mixing up a mixture that is three parts foundation and one part bronzer. A...
How To: Apply dramatic eyeshadow for beginners
This tutorial is perfect for beginners to learn how to apply dramatic eyeshadow correctly. This technique will require several layers of eyeshadow to be applied and if done correctly, will highlight and bring attention to your eyes. First apply lighter shades of eyeshadow to your eyelids, stopping at the crease. You can then layer and blend colors on top of this, with increasingly dark colors towards the outside of your eyelid crease. A matte color should be used which matches your eye color ...
How To: Apply butterfly makeup eyes
Here is an instructive video that shows how to creatively design your eyes with butterflies. From the very first touch of the pencil to the face, the instructions on how to create the butterfly are explained step by step including a description on what size to make the butterfly according to your own face. The colors are covered and the technique on how to apply the colors is also included. There are also unique add-ons offered if you decide you want to go a little further with it.
How To: Create the Khloe Kardashian neutral makeup look
Beechbum06 shows how you can create a Khloe Kardashian makeup look. Use the colors you have and achieve this look inspired by Khloe's photo shoot. A Coastal Cents palette is used. Build your colors in neutral tones. Blend some browns in the creases. Apply some dark shades to your outer corners for some depth. Add some blush, mascara, and lipstick to complete the look. You too can be photo-ready in minutes. Remember to blend so you look flawless.
How To: Apply a middle eastern makeup look
Oftentimes female style and tradition in the Middle East leaves little room for self-expression. This is where makeup comes in. Women covering their heads and bodies can personalize their look by applying dramatic makeup to their faces. Check out this tutorial and learn how to create a beautiful, exotic makeup look. This look is dramatic and inspired by the beauty of the Middle East. It is not difficult to accomplish if you follow along with the step by step. Start enhancing that lovely face ...
How To: Apply vampire makeup for your hands
The video shows the user how to make their hands resemble those of a vampire. This is done by applying a thin layer of white makeup to the backs of the hand with a cylindrical sponge. The reason for only applying the makeup to the backs of the hands is to avoid coating surfaces you touch with the white makeup. It's suggested that you leave a gap between the makeup and the sleeves of your jacket as it does not spoil the effect and helps eliminate the likelihood that you'll get makeup over your...
How To: Get perfect red holiday lips
For full, red holiday lips, follow these simple steps as presented in this video. First, you should make sure that your lips are moisturized with chap stick or moisturizer. The shade of red that you should use depends on your skin tone and you should check various shades in order to find the one what works best on you. Take off some of the chap stick and then carefully apply the lip liner along your lips. Finish by putting the lip stick on and applying lip gloss for added shine. Using this te...
How To: Apply glittery eye makeup for New Year's
This makeup tip is perfect for a glittery eyeshadow for New Year's as inspired by the cover of Sephora's magazine. First, apply a semi-dark gray eyeshadow along your eyelid and on the outside corners of your eyes. Using a fluffier brush, apply a lighter white-silver eyeshadow and then use dark black eyeliner along the line of your eye. Use silver glitter along your eyelids in a few layers and black layer on the outside of your eyelids for that perfect festive New Year's look.
How To: Get the strong brows & red lips classic makeup look
In this video you are shown how to wear a strong brow and red lip combo, which is very classy and beautiful! She guides you through each step, starting with a clean fresh moisturized face. You first apply a light foundation to cover any imperfections. Then she guides you on how to develop a strong brow even if you do not naturally have dark brows. She goes light on the eye also just so the brows are the main focus. Then on to the lips, a lip liner and bold red lip color is used. The overall l...
How To: Mend a broken eyeshadow
For any hard eyeshadow that has broken in its well, this technique displays how to fix and make your eyeshadow good as new and easy to use again. Move all the eyeshadow powder out of the eye shadow dish and into a new container and break it all up into a fine powder. Using any type of alcohol (she uses vodka) and mix the eye shadow until it forms a paste. You then would put the alcohol mixture back in the original dish and then press down on the dish with a coin covered in a cloth soaked in a...
How To: Create Cheshire Cat inpsired makeup
The release of Alice in Wonderland is only months away. Do you want to go to the premier in makeup inspired by this movie? Well, this video is designed to help you do this. After a long introduction, the instructor used a series of photos along with text to help you see how she applied her makeup. The results are quite stunning. As with most tutorials, you may have to watch the video a few times to catch what shades of makeup she uses or what brushes she uses to apply it.
How To: Apply eyeliner to your waterlines
This video shows you a quick and easy way to apply eyeliner to your waterlines as well as some makeup basics, complete with recommendations on which products to use. The upper waterline is right under your upper eyelashes; just tug up on your eyelid and run it through the area. The lower waterline right above the lower eyelashes; just tug down and run it through. You can then complete your makeup routine with some foundation, blush, highlight and mascara. Lastly don't forget to curl your eyel...
How To: Apply fairy style makeup
This is a great tutorial about how to apply fairy style makeup. The green color used is called Sea Dragon and the white is NYX white pencil Milk. First apply the white pencil on the side next to your eye making swirls and designs with it and also lining the bottom and top lash lines. Now using Frost Pigment by MAC apply it all over the swirls you just created. Then take Sea Dragon and apply it all above the white that you added. Fill in the spaces in between the swirls with the Sea Dragon. Al...
How To: Apply Marie Antoinette style makeup
This video is a guide on how to apply the Marie Antoinette style of makeup. First you apply a Clinique moisturizer. Then apply a base coat of foundation using a brush. Repeat for a second coat. Using a white eye pencil apply to the eye lids and smooth out with an eye brush over entire lid and up to the brow. Make sure you get the inner and outer corners of the eye and under it as well. Using the lightest shade of eye shadow apply to the eyelid. Each step of different colors is blended onto th...
How To: Look fresh & awake with makeup
For those of us who aren't morning people and need some help looking fresh and awake, this video provides some tips to help us achieve a better look throughout the day. You can dot concealer along your eyes to get rid of dark shadows and use white eyeliner along the insides of your eyes in order to get rid of the tired, red appearance of your eyes. Applying yellow or gold eyeshadow to your eyelids will give you a brighter look. Using these as well as more tips and tricks, viewers will be able...
How To: Create a "tropical bird" eye makeup look
This video is about how to create a "tropical bird" eye makeup look. Add your powder foundation and concealer. For a base use Two Faced Shadow Insurance. Pat on a yellow color to the entire lid. Now take MACs mixing medium and primary yellow pigment and mix them using a small angle brush start from a point near the tear duct create a shape over the eye going up at an angle at the outside of the eye. Take orange color paint the same shape as the yellow right above it. Above the orange do the s...
How To: Create a Kate Moss inspired makeup look
This tutorial is about how to create a Kate Moss inspired makeup look. Start with an eye shadow base that is slightly paler than your own skin tone. Use a black cream eyeliner with a small brush along the entire lash line. Smudge the line down using a cotton swab. Next cover the entire lid with black shadow. Using a smudging tool take the black shadow under the eye as well. Curl the lashes and finish with a coat of black mascara.
How To: Apply rasta girl colored eyeshadow
This tutorial is about how to apply rasta girl colored eyeshadow. First apply a primer to the lid and lower lash line. Now apply a highlight with MACs Rice Paper with a crease brush underneath the eyebrow. Now take NYXs Jumbo Pencil Milk and apply it all over the lid and you don't have to go past your crease. Now take a light green color and apply it to the tear duct and along the lower lash line only a little. Next use a dark green to apply a little more than third of the inner eye lid. Use ...
How To: Apply false eyelashes with a MAC expert
For those of you who have ever had difficulty applying false eyelashes, this MAC expert will give you a tutorial on the proper way to apply false eyelashes. Neil Young first applies the glue onto the false lashes, allowing the glue to dry somewhat, changing from a white to an off-white color, when the glue is tackiest. Starting from the outside of the eye, carefully put the lashes down. With these simple techniques and additional make up application tips, Neil gives women advice on the proper...
How To: Create a purple smokey eye makeup look
This tutorial is an in-depth look into how to make a purple smoky eye makeup look. Using various layers of eye shadow and fine-tuning, you will be able to add a blended purple eyeshadow look. Following the crease line of your eyelid and emphasizing them will be the highlight of your application, make sure to focus on this line when applying your makeup. Adding blackish-purple eyeshadow more heavily on the outside edges of your eye will make this purple smoky look more prominent, an interestin...
How To: Cover dark eye circle with makeup
To cover up those dark eye circles invest in a good concealer that is lightweight and of premium texture. You will want to look for a shade that is peachy or pink in tone. Take some of the concealer and dot it onto the dark line only and then blend it in with your finger. Most people also have a red patch at the outer corner of the eye. Covering this with concealer will give the eyes an immediate lift. Applying some concealer is much better than applying a lot of makeup.
How To: Apply smokey smoldering eye makeup
MJ shows how to do a "sexy smoky sultry eye" through steps and techniques on how to apply different layers of makeup. This video is helpful for anyone looking for new and fresh ways to apply makeup in a creative manner. The steps in this video are thorough and clearly demonstrated. Besides advice on the makeup techniques, MJ also gives tips on color choice and other things. If you pay attention and follow MJ's steps you will have "sexy smoky smoldering" eyes and maybe even a new video channel...
How To: Take off 10 years with makeup
Using the improper types and colors of makeup may in fact add years to your appearance rather than take them off. This video shows some simple tips to reduce signs of aging in less than ten minutes. For example, rather than using shimmery eyeshadow, which can in fact enhance wrinkles and fine lines, use a matte colored eyeshadow in order to blend the lines in your face. Using light, non-heavy lip liner and moisturizing lip gloss will make your lips look fuller, giving you a more youthful appe...
How To: Apply smokey blue eye makeup with a dash of glitter
This video shows you how to get a New Year’s Eve look that is very fun, flirty, but simple using glitter. For a base use two face eye shadow insurance all over. Take a blue and put it onto the lid up and away. For the bottom use a dark blue and with a small brush smudge it across the bottom of the eye. Use Aqua Black and with an angle brush apply it as a liner. Use MAC glitter liner and put it on the inner corner of the eye. With a clean q-tip take a silver glitter and dotting it into the gli...
How To: Apply liquid eyeliner
Liquid eyeliner, which can add a darker emphasis to your eyes, can be very successful and more defining if done properly. In this tutorial, we are shown how to properly apply liquid eyeliner. Pulling down on your eyelids, you should apply a line to the edge of your eyelid, making sure that the line is straight. If you cannot seem to make the line straight in one continuous motion, simply make a bunch of dashed lines and then connect them together. Use mascara to cover up any inconsistencies i...
How To: Get a elegant natural smoky eye look
This tutorial is a great one to watch if you are looking for an elegant but still natural smoky eye look. Start off by taking the eye shadow Grey Stone and applying it all over the lid. Then take the MAC eye shadow called Omega right over the crease, rounding it off at the end. Use the MAC Charcoal Brown eye shadow right on the outer corner of the eye. Then put the NYX dark brown eye shadow on the outer corner, as well brushing it into the outer bottom of the eye. The next step is to take a s...
How To: Apply geisha style makeup
The step-by-step process to create the geisha look using makeup brought to you by MJ. Using a variety of makeup brushes including blending brushes and makeup including a white base this makeup style is blended together to create an exotic look. Definitely something you would be able to complete yourself with the help of the makeup tutorial that illustrates each step and makeup needed to complete this look. The final look can be complemented with clothing, hairstyle, and accessories.
How To: Use hot chocolate as a bronzer
In this interesting video, Michelle shows chocolate lovers how to use hot chocolate as a bronzer. Using a normal package of hot chocolate and a good makeup brush that is not too dense, gently apply the chocolate to your face, making sure to layer the chocolate. You should smile while applying the chocolate with the brush. This will give you good, kissable cheeks and your boyfriend will no longer complain about your makeup smelling like chemicals. This is a simple, effective, and cheap alterna...
How To: Apply a cosplay-inspired gothic lace makeup look
For all you cosplay-loving goths out there, here is a makeup tutorial hosted by Internet-cosplay sensation Adora BatBrat... showing you once more, how to apply a gothic makeup look! In this tutorial, Adora shows how to apply a gothic lace look by using a real piece of lace as a stencil across her face. Watch & learn how to get this creative make-up look!
How To: Create a 40's glam Hollywood look
Ever had your grandmother or grandfather say they miss the better days? Well if you follow the steps on this video you will see why and the reason why the 1940's and 1950's were years for glam. Drawing from inspiration from Drew Barrymore's character in Grey Gardens, you can achieve that truly glamorous looks that the mid 20th century woman personified. Don't think that just any makeup and eyeliner will do, closely follow the onscreen guide. Just follow the on screen guide and you will look f...
How To: Create a Lil' Kim inspired makeup look
This tutorial is about how to create a Lil' Kim inspired makeup look. The first thing to do is to get a foundation that is three to five times lighter than your own skin color. Next for the contour use a creamy dark brown for the cheeks and nose. Use NYX Jumbo Pencil Milk over your whole eye. Take a gold and cover the lid with it. Use a black to smoke it out on the outer corners. Use an ice gold color as a highlight under the eyebrows. Use a black eyebrow pencil to define the eyebrows. For th...
How To: Create a seductive Valentine's Day eye makeup look
This video will show its viewers how to get nice seductive eyes for the Valentine Day. The video will show step by step, the use of different colors and different brushes in addition to the brand and line of makeup to be used, including the use of colors on different parts of the eye lids. The video also explains the effects of colors and brushes on your eyes. For example some brushes give you more of a smoky or concentrated look. It also shows how to highlight your eyes with the use of other...
How To: Find your skin undertone
Starting by looking at your wrists if you look at the colors of the veins you can start to see what kind of undertones you have. If you have blue veins then it would be more cool, green veins would be warmer, and if you see both then you are more likely to be neutral. The next way to check is by holding a white piece of paper up to your skin so you can see in a mirror based on what color the paper looks like, is it reflecting? One of the final tips is whether you look better wearing gold or i...
How To: Create a black and brown smokey eye makeup look
This is a makeup tutorial for black and brown smoky eye makeup. It is a look popularized by stars like Kim Kardashian. The artist lets you watch as she creates the look on herself. Instructions are provided in the video's captions. She tells you which brands she uses, as well as the colors. The artist explains the entire process. She goes over lining the eye, applying shadow, shading colors together to create the "smoky" look, lining the eye once more, and applying mascara.
How To: Contour and highlight your face
This how-to video describes how to properly contour your face. The process begins by applying a moisturizer followed by foundation, eyeshadow, color and powder. The end result is a perfectly contoured face that puts focus on the elegant features of the face. The entire process takes about 7 minuets to complete and is perfect for girls who want to achieve a modern and modest look that exemplifies their natural features. This is a great way to look great in a small amount of time.
How To: Create a blue & gold cut crease eye makeup look
This tutorial teaches you how to create a blue and gold cut crease makeup look. Use MAC's uppity fluid base on the lid and inner corner. For the lid, use Shock Tart and put it all over. For the inner corners use Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics called Oric. Blend it into the lid color. Now take MAC's technical color in Auto Day Blue from the outer corner going through the crease. With a small smudge brush, use a dark blue color to cut the crease. Blend the blue out towards the eyebrow making it...
How To: Everyday makeup for oily combination skin
In this video, Anna Saccone gives an updated makeup routine for people who have oily skin. First, you should apply foundation onto your skin and blend it into your skin well. Concealer comes next, applying it underneath your eyes and along your brow line, using your ring fingers in order to spread it out. Other things to apply on your face for a basic everyday makeup routine include blush, eyeliner, eyeshadow, and lipstick, all of which you can learn to apply effectively and quickly after wat...
How To: Apply zebra print with hot pink eye makeup
Creating a unique zebra print eye makeup design. Using a few different products such as a white base, liquid black liner, and hot pink eyeshadow you can create this effect. Video is complete with step by step pictures as well as finished photos. The color of the eyeshadow can be changed to match an outfit and create versatility. Watching this video allows you to create a very different style and look with the versatility to customize it to any particular outfit you are wearing.