To fill obvious holes or lengthen overplucked brows, use either pencil alone or a pencil-to-powder method. Using an eyebrow pencil in a shade that matches the brow color, fill with a light, feathery stroke, mimicking the look of hair. If using a powdered eye shadow, choose one that closely matches the hair and brow color. […]

Asian women often have sparse brows and need to fill in the brows to match a full head of hair. 1 Begin at the inside of the brow. 2 Fill in the brow using a shade that matches it. Use the powder to add density so it matches the hair on your head. 3 Lightly […]

The start of the brow should follow an imaginary line drawn from the outside of the nose to the inside corner of the eye. Special Cases Nonexistent brows Brows damaged by overtweezing, age, or chemotherapy can be drawn in to look quite natural. Use a pencil the color of original brows, and softly draw in […]

The purpose of eye makeup—whether it’s simple black mascara or dramatic contouring shadow—is to make the eyes stand out. When it’s done right, eye makeup can give the appearance ofbrighter, more beautiful eyes. Here I cover the basics, like choosing flattering shades and lining theeyes, as well as advanced techniques, like creating a smoky eye […]

1 Apply gloss to a lip brush or directly to the lips. -s» 1 s. » m 2 Using the brush or your finger, begin at the middle of the lips. 3 Apply gloss to both the top and bottom lips. 4 Wipe the edges of the lips when finished. 5 The lips look fuller […]

It’s so much easier to match the lip color than to use a dark color that has to be blended. Tips for Long-Lasting Color Some lip color products are long-lasting, but often those formulas are far too dry. Here are some techniques that provide extended wear to regular lipstick formulas. Use a lip pencil that […]

Mixing and blending are fun but it’s always great to find a color that works directly out of the tube. Never buy a color that the makeup artist has to “fix” to work on you. Troubleshooting: Lip Color For pale lips use pastel shades, such as pale pink or light beige. Deep tones appear very […]

Applying lip color is one of the simplest of all makeup steps and is a great way to instantly changea look. Lip color applications range from simple, blotted-on stains to combinations of lip pencil,lipstick, and gloss. The right shade works with the skin tone and complements the natural color of thelips. You can choose from […]

Cream and gel formulas should be saved for smooth skin. Powder formula is better for textured or blemished skin. 1 Apply over clean skin or foundation. The product can be applied with fingers, a foundation brush, or a sponge. 2 Use sparingly at first. You can always add more product if needed. apply the product […]