Makeup How-Tos

How To: Do makeup for film and television

Tracy Richards specializes in the ingenue, and you will see all her tips here. Tracy shows you her pro makeup kit, how to use proper skin care under makeup, how to apply moisturizer, anti-shine, neutral set powder, and foundation. She also shows you her brushes and when to use different styles during the process.

Do special effects makeup: car crash

In this video series, our experts Grace Fraga & Brad Schecter will teach you how to do special effects makeup. They will teach you how to apply gelatin, black makeup, and red to make it look like burning and charring. They will also teach you how to make fake shards of glass and attach them to the face. Finally, they will apply the fake blood and teach you all the things you'll ned to do-it-yourself. Do special effects makeup: car crash - Part 1 of 16.

How To: Apply individual eyelashes

Ever wondered how to apply your own individual eyelashes? Satisfy your curiosity by watching Tricia explain the requirements, and what to do with them. In this tutorial with Christina, we will lay some individual lashes and use cake mascara to safely define them.

How To: Put on eyelash extensions

Our expert, Julia Trigila, discusses the application process for eyelash extensions. She answers common questions: What are eyelash extensions? How does water affect my extensions? How can you remove them? Julia covers these issues and many more.

How To: Apply makeup for dark skin

In this video series, our expert will teach you how to apply makeup for women of color. If you have a dark skin complexion and have trouble finding and applying the right makeup for you, let our expert help. You will learn step-by-step instructions for picking and applying foundation, eye shadow, eye liner, blush and lip liner.

How To: Do a makeover

In these cosmetics videos, our makeup artist will give you tips on how to apply foundation and keep it smooth, conceal the bags and discoloration around your eyes, and seal it all with loose powder.

How To: Apply eyeliner

In this video series our expert, Yvette Parrish, will show you tips and techniques for selecting the right eye liner for your use and step by step instructions on how to correctly apply it as well as the best and easiest way to remove it.

How To: Properly apply foundation

A lot of people make the mistake of putting concealer on first causing them to look like they're wearing way too much make-up. This video will teach you that foundation must go first and to how to properly apply it. Properly apply foundation.

How To: Apply fake eyelashes

In this video clip series, our expert will explain the use of fake (false) eyelashes, how to apply them, the types of glue needed for false eyelash application, as well as tips and techniques for trimming false eyelashes.

How To: Apply eyeshadow

In this video series our expert, Yvette Parrish, will show you tips and techniques for selecting the right eye shadow for your use and step by step instructions on how to correctly apply it as well as the best and easiest way to remove it.

How To: Properly apply mascara

Apply two or three coats of mascara, letting dry between each application. On top lashes, always brush the underside, from base to tip. On bottom lashes, brush only the topside. Properly apply mascara.

How To: Create the hazy smoky eye look

With clients like Hilary Duff, Penelope Cruz, and Sarah Michele Geller walking the red carpet, Rachel Goodwin is in demand. We were lucky to hang with Rachel for the day, we begged her to share the secret to her signature smoky eye. Rachel generously gave us a very detailed tutorial to create the look. You won’t be disappointed.

How To: Shape your eyebrows with tweezers

For shaping full eyebrows, Eva recommends the Vitry stainless steel slant-end tweezers, which pluck only one hair at a time. A lot of people don't realize that their tweezers are taking out multiple hairs at once, which can leave them with a hole. Over-plucking results in eyebrows that are too thin. Shape your eyebrows with tweezers.

How To: Apply special effects make-up

This is an interesting video that shows you how to use special effects make-up to turn a 20-year-old into an old woman. So, if you can make, or get your hands on the proper products, this video will show you how to use this cool stuff.

How To: Get edgy with your makeup

Tips from a makeup artist on movie star makeup for the eyes. She shows you how to highlight your eyes for an evening of glamor. From eye shadow to mascara, you'll learn step by step how to make up your eyes like a movie star! Get edgy with your makeup.