It's hard to picture Old Hollywood stars like Marilyn Monroe and Ava Gardner without their cherry red lips and thick black liner. Thanks to these timelessly glamorous stars, the retro pin up makeup look has been prized by women for decades.
Fashion Face shows us how to create a 30's all over face look inspired by Marlene Dietrich. To create this look you will need full coverage foundation, concealer, a range of matte eyeshadow from taupe to brown, eyeshadow brushes, brow highlighter, mascara, liquid eyeliner, false eyelashes, pressed powder, beige contouring powder, powder and contouring brushes, highlighting powder, red lip liner and red lip cream or gloss. Specific brands are used and suggested, but you could create this look ...
A combination of red and gold eyeshadow is great for emphasizing green eyes - this is because red and gold are complementary colors to green. For the base, apply a clear or skin-colored base to the entire eye area. Use a highlight base just beneath your eyebrows. Blend it in. Use a black liquid base on the upper eyelid. For eyeshadow, start off with a shimmery gold by putting it in the inner corners of the upper lid. Take your red and start off slightly in the middle of your eye, where you le...
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.
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...
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!
In this tutorial, make-up artist, Kandee Johnson shows how to get Walt Disney's Snow White look down next Halloween! The following products were used of achieve this look: Ruby Woo lipstick by MAC, Chesnut lipliner by MAC, Lise Watier Concealer, false eyelashes, any white eye shadow, Copperplate eyeshadow by MAC, Cork (warm brown) eyeshadow by MAC, rice paper by MAC, and liquid black eye liner.
In this tutorial, amazing make-up artist, Kandee Johnson shows how to get Walt Disney's beautiful Princess Jasmine look from Alladin! Watch as Kandee transforms herself into a whole new her! (Get it? A Whole New World? A Whole New Her?)
This is actually a real tutorial showing the steps of how to do glamour photo retouching in Photoshop CS2.
Looking to create that cartoon-like plastic look of Barbie Teresa? In this two-part makeup tutorial, learn how to get that eye popping look with a little help from a makeup expert. In part one, eye application is shown, and in part two, eyes & lips are applied.
This video shows you how to apply a makeup prosthetic made of gelatin that gives a horrific burn and or scar effect. You can easily do this at home for a great effect
A tutorial video on how to apply retro pin-up model makeup, just like a real a pin-up model. Start by applying the foundation and add some eyeshadow primer to make the makeup last longer. Curl your lashes cause you'll be using false eyelashes later. Apply the eyeshadow, make sure to blend to emphasize the shape of the eye. Create a wing at the outer end of the lashes and apply the mascara. After applying the makeup, use a lip liner over the lip line and apply the red lipstick. Follow these si...
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!
Learn how to apply zombie makeup as a Halloween costume. Mike the How-To Guy shows you how to put on the makeup for that ghoulish holiday, or for any other reason, like a short, low-budget independent film.
In this video, we learn how to apply basic makeup while undergoing chemotherapy. First, use a sponge to apply your foundation all over your face. Use concealer to touch up any parts that show through the foundation and are red or discolored. Next, use a brush to apply a brown color on your brows, which may look too dark at first. After this, apply dark brown shadow or black shadow to a small brush and apply on the waterline of your eye. From here, apply a powder to your face and apply mascara...
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply Tm Burton inspired Edward Scissorhands makeup. Start off by applying scar wax on the face to create realistic scars. Then, apply Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Ivory all over the scar. After this, apply white cream makeup all over the face, including over the scars. Use a sponge to blend this around the face. Coat this until your face is white. Then, apply white shadow over the eyelids using powder. After this, apply Ben Nye neutral set powder, then bla...
Whether you're an aspiring makeup artist or someone looking to gross out your friends on Halloween, learn how to apply a bloody injury to your hand. With makeup and product, achieve a fake exposed-knuckle injury to gross out even the strongest of stomachs! Most of the products used in this tutorial were purchased from Back Stage Shop.
In this video we learn how to apply Nina Flowers inspired drag makeup. Start out by using black eyeliner to draw on the mask around the eyes. Fill this in with black face paint and then create lines above it for the rest of the mask. After this, apply white makeup over the top of the black and underneath the eyebrows. Apply bronzer on the cheeks and underneath the chin. Add in green glitter to the mask and then false eyelashes and mascara. Apply black eyeliner on the lips and then fill in wit...
In this video, we learn how to apply bold eye makeup during chemotherapy. First, take a light silver shadow and brush it all over your eyes, including below the brow bone. From here, take a dark brown and brush it into the crease of the eye and blend to the outer corner with a fluffy blending brush. After this, apply black eyeliner on the top and the bottom of the eye. Then, apply mascara to the top and bottom eyelashes and curl if you would like as well. When finished, you will have a bold m...
If you remember Kristen Stewart's makeup at the New York City screening of The Twilight Saga: Eclipse movie on June 28th, then you know it was her best yet, with a totally unique smokey eyes look, with a combination of red and black eyeshadows. This makeup tutorial will show you how to get that exact makeup look for yourself!
This video will demonstrate exactly how to apply a healthy glow makeup look. This look is great during those times when the weather is getting the best of your skin. This look highlights all the areas you will need to achive a glowing, fresh, and healthy skin look and can be pulled off in less than 10 minutes. To achieve this look, you will need to have:
Aspiring makeup artist demonstrates how to apply nonpareil sprinkles to achieve a candy-inspired look Purchase rainbow-colored nonpareils (tiny round sprinkles). These can be found in the baking aisle at your local grocery store. Apply sprinkles using a clear sticky lip-gloss. Create unique patterns, such as this swirl from the corner of the eye to the collar bone. Pair with candy-inspired jewelry and a chunky bun positioned high on the head to finish the look. Follow these suggestions to tur...
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 ...
Want to look like the terminator for Halloween or have an upcoming costume party? Learn the easy steps to get the look of the terminator with the easy to follow instructions to applying arm makeup to your arm to get the terminator look. With a couple of simple materials and makeup you will easily get that robotic look. The easy to follow steps demonstrated in this video will allow you to follow along and complete your look and make it more authentic with these makeup tricks.
This how-to video from makeup master Laura details a great smoky brown eye that will enhance the color of blue eyes. The demonstrator used these cosmetic products, MAC shadetsick sharkskin, BOBBI BROWN stonewash nudes palette, MAC mascara zoomlash, NARS lipliner bahama, and Stila convertable eyeliner onyx, but similar colors and textures will create comparable results. Follow along with the steps in this video makeup lesson and learn how to recreate this smoky brown eye look for blue eyes.
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply subtle makeup and a wig during chemotherapy. First, create eyebrows with a pencil that matches your skin tone. After this, apply a white shadow to your eye and underneath your eyebrow. After you brush this on, you will then apply a smoky color to the creases of the eye and blend it in with the white color. From here, apply black eyeliner on the top and the bottom of the eye. After this, you can put your wig onto your head and then brush it and style it ...
Dip into the sultriness of Arabic women with this Fall look that's sure to drop jaws. It's a smokey Arabic-style look with vivid purples and reds. It's the perfect autumn makeup look when wearing dark colors. Watch this video for the step-by-step instructions for applying this eye makeup, and check out the products used below.
In this tutorial, we learn how to apply Beyonce's "I am...Yours" inspired makeup. First, take a light pink shadow and apply it all over the eyelids. Then, take a light brown shadow and brush it on the crease of the eye, then blend outward to the outer edge of the eye, after this, use black eyeliner on the top and bottom of the eyes, creating a winged effect on the outer edge of the eye. Apply thicker eyeliner on the top of the eye, then apply false lashes to the top of the eye and mascara to ...
Having trouble with eye makeup for glasses? Do you wear glasses and want a fresh look that doesn't make you look like a librarian?
Get your Halloween on zombie-style! Watch this ThreadBanger video tutorial to see how to apply zombie makeup and make zombie clothes. Becoming undead is perfect for Halloween parties, but you can't do it without a little help. Get a makeup tutorial from the creators of Zombie A GO GO plus a lesson on how to zombify your clothing. This will also be helpful for all of you amateur filmmakers out there looking to make the next horrific horror movie for the undead.
This is a great instructional video on how to apply star wars makeup. First you have to take off some glue stick to smudge on the second half of your eyebrows. Apply liquid green all over the face. Now apply yellowy green powder allover the face with a brush. Now contour bitches. Draw eye shadows with dark colors and eye brows with black color. Taper it out into a point both on the outer corners going up and in the inner corners going down, an Arabic kind of eye. Now set liner with black powd...
Pop/R&B singer Ashanti is the basis of this pretty silver and grey eye look. This how-to video demonstrates how to replicate this look that will really define your eyes. The cosmetic products used to create this look are Studio Fix Fluid Foundation, Makeup Forever HD Powder, Mineralize Skinfinish Duo in “Medium Dark,” Mineralize Blush in “Pleasantry,” Cream Color Base in “Pearl,” Painterly Paintpot, Platinum Pigment, Concrete e/s, Kid e/s, Brule e/s, White Frost e/s, Blacktrack Fluidline, Lor...
Just a few years ago, Britney Spears was considered hot. Regardless of what you think of her now, this how-to video recaptures her glory days via makeup. The cosmetic products used to create this look are MAC Studio Fix Fluid mixed with Covergirl Trublend, Bare Escentuals Foundation, NARS Laguna Bronzer, MAC Warm Soul Blush, MAC Cream Color Base in “Pearl,” MAC Blackground Paintpot, 88 Shimmer Palette from Coastal Scents, MAC Black Tied e/s, MAC Blacktrack Fluidline, Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner...
Fonda shows how to apply fanciful rainbow toned eye makeup Outline and fill in the shape you'd like for the eye makeup using white eyeliner. Add light blue eyeshadow to the outer third of your eyelid. Add green eyeshadow to the middle third of your eyelid. Blend the blue and green at the edges with a brush. Add yellow eyeshadow to the inner third of your eyelid and blend the edges with the green. Put pink eyeshadow above the eyelid. Use a fluffy brush to apply shimmery white eyeshadow over th...
This tutorial is great if you want to apply porcelain theatre clown makeup. First white out your face and then with colored eye liner, trace out where you want the color to go. Apply a blue colored base on the lid and blend it just above the crease. The video uses a red Mufe flash color and applied it over the blue bringing the color onto the side of the nose. Using Nyx jumbo eye pencil in Black Sheep being filling in the remaining space on the brow. Using shimmery blue, a matte red, and a ma...
This makeup look is full or purples inspired by a Lancome pictorial for the Fall of 2010. If you want to go for sultry look with tons of purples, then this is the look for you, perfect for the autumn months. Marina Filipovic Marinshe shows you the steps to applying this look. Follow along with this Croatian beauty!
Mark.girl make up artist Cynde Watson shows you how to get to achieve flawless skin.
Are you in the mood for plums? No— not the fruit, but the reddish-purple color that looks great on your face. This makeup tutorial will show you how to enjoy the benefits of the plum color with this "plum paradise" look. Get the step-by-step details by watching the video, and check out the products below.
Women around the world are getting ready to pack into sold out theatres for the release of "Sex and the City 2" this Spring. So, why not show up to the big premiere with a fresh and pretty makeup look inspired by Sarah Jessica herself? This look comes straight from Carrie Bradshaw and is sure to make any girl glow. Just because our girls' latest adventure takes place in the dessert doesn't mean they don't look fabulous in the sand. So, follow along and rock a Sarah Jessica inspired style in y...
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.
