Makeup How-Tos

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: 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: 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: 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: Apply Tinkerbell inspired makeup

Make-up artist/costume extraordinaire, Kandee Johnson recreates the look of the beloved spunky little fairy from Walt Disney's Peter Pan, Tinkerbell! Complete with blonde wig, spirit gum, glued "pixie" dust... and loads of green eyeshadow!

How To: Apply Cyndi Lauper inspired makeup

Wow! Watch as the talented make-up & hair extraordinaire, Kandee Johnson transforms herself into 80's rocker, Cyndi Lauper and proves that girls just want to have fun! By following this tutorial, you might just win next year's Halloween costume contest!

How To: Apply Joker inspired makeup

In this how-to, watch as remarkable make-up artist, Kandee Johnson shows how to apply makeup to steal the creepy Joker look from Batman! Specifically, Heath Ledger's look as the role of Joker in the recent Batman re-make "The Dark Knight."