How to Prepare the Face for Makeovers

Series Summary

The history of cosmetics is as old as civilization itself. Archaeological evidence shows that makeup was used as far back as 6000 years ago by the ancient Egyptians. The Romans used mercury and flowers to create rouge, and ancient Greeks utilized similar tools in the theater. In Western culture, cosmetics are more popular than ever; because of the variety of looks that can be created, many people find that makeup is a fun, sexy way to accent facial features.

Whether you’re going out on a date, attending a party, or just because you want feel beautiful, learn how to apply makeup to create a dramatic, sultry look. In these free 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. Then learn some techniques for transforming the eyes using eyeshadow, eyeliner, false lashes, and mascara. This particular look puts most of the color emphasis on the eyes, while leaving the rest of the face a bit softer, helping to create an overall striking effect.

Video Transcript

" Thank for joining me at expertvillage.com. Hi I'm Yvette Parish, and this is my beautiful model Tam Welton today, and what we are going to be doing is doing a dramatic make over on Tam. What I'm going to do is prep her skin a little bit, and I'm using kind of like a shell base, and this is going to help everything go on smoother, last longer. You can use a moisturizer, this is called Dr. Feelgood, from Benefits Cosmetics, and I really like how it applies. It comes with a sponge, so you don't have to use your fingers, but it feels good on the skin. Now apply it all over. I know it looks invisible, but it would make the foundation go on really smooth and pretty. Everyone has flows and blemishes on their face. How you cover it and how much product you use is what makes it look different. It makes you from professional, to make you look sloppy with makeup application."