Line the upper lash line with a dark shadow color. Apply damp or dry. After lining the upper lash line, look straight ahead to see if there are any gaps that need to be filled in. If you also line the lower lash line, make sure the top and bottom lines meet at the outer […]

Sweep a light eye shadow color from the lash line to the brow bone. Dust a medium eye shadow color on the lower lid, up to the crease. Apply contour color if needed to fleshy part of lid as a correction and to add depth to eye. Face powder on bare lids helps create a […]

To achieve natural-looking definition and to keep color from feathering, line lips with a lip liner after applying lip color. Use a lip brush to soften and blend any hard edges. To make your lipstick or gloss longer lasting, line andfill in lips with lip liner before applying color. Step 7 Brows Define brows using […]

Start with clean, smooth lips. Neutral lipstick shades and sheer formulas can be applied directly from the tube. Use a lip brush to apply darker or brighter colors, which require precise application. Use the natural color of your lips as a guide when choosing a lipstick shade. The most flattering shade will either match or […]

Smile and apply a natural shade of blush on the apples of cheeks. Blend up toward the hairline, then downward to soften the color. For long-lasting results, layer a pop of brighter blush on top. For an extra glow, dust a shimmer powder on the cheekbones with a face blender brush, or use a creamy […]

For crease-free, long wear, apply loose powder in a pale yellow tone (or white, if you are very fair) over concealer using an eye blender brush or a mini powder puff. Apply powder in the correct shade for your skin tone to the rest of the face using a powder puff or powder brush. If […]

To find the perfect foundation shade, swatch a few shades on the side of the face and forehead, and check the colors in natural light. The shade that disappears is the right one. Use a brush, sponge, or fingers to apply foundation where the skin needs to be evened out—around the nose and mouth where […]

First, neutralize darkness with a pink – or peach-toned corrector. Apply with a brush to the deepest or darkest area to prepare for concealer. (Sometimes you can stop here if the coverage is enough.) Next, choose yellow-based shades of concealer and layer them over the corrector underneath the eye. Using a concealer brush, apply underneath […]

Makeup is simple. When you know how to apply it and have an organized makeup drawer, it should take only five to ten minutes. Practice is the key. A basic, simple look requires ten steps. Make sure you apply makeup in the correct sequence. Pre-Makeup Moisturizer is the key to fresh-looking skin. It creates the […]