How to Apply Makeup: Video Series

Get rid of dark circles by using an eye cream or makeup with a yellow tint in it and massaging the area around the eyes in a circular motion to help stimulate circulation. Find a cover-up for dark circles that has caffeine, which will stimulate circulation, with help from a makeup artist in this free video on getting rid of dark circles around the eyes.

To apply blush, concentrate most of the color on the apples of the cheeks and then lightly sweep up the cheekbone. Highlight and contour the face with blush that is applied no closer than two fingers from the nose with help from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

Apply lip liner with the side of the lip liner pencil, feathering the liner from one side to another and covering the entire lip with the liner pencil. Keep lipstick on longer by filling the lip in with lip liner using advice from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

When applying mascara, start with the bottom eyelashes, and then apply the mascara to the top lashes by wiggling the brush up through the lashes. Create separated eyelashes that have lift and curl by properly applying mascara with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

To apply powder foundation, use a brush to create lighter coverage and a makeup sponge to apply a darker layer of coverage. Dust on powder foundation to even out skin tone with instructions from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

Blend eyeshadow beginning by sweeping on the lightest shade first, followed by a medium shade and then blending in a dark color with a circular motion. After applying several shades of eye shadow, use a blending brush to mix the colors with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

Choose eye shadow colors by determining the undertone shade of the skin and picking warm or cool tones that compliment the hair and eye color. Use peach and gold eye shadow for blue eyes, plums and pinks for green eyes and almost any color for brown eyes with advice from a makeup artist in this free video on picking makeup.

To choose sunscreen, consider whether skin is oily or dry, and decide whether to use a physical sunblock that reflects sun rays or a chemical sunblock that neutralizes the sun. Pick a sunblock that works alone or one within a foundation or moisturizer with help from a makeup artist in this free video on sunscreen.

Color eyebrows using a powder brow filler that has fibers in it that will look like hair, making light, feathery strokes from the arch toward the outside. Keep brow filler in place by covering it with brow wax to seal the color with advice from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

Get rid of acne scars on the face by using a good sunscreen to prevent hyperpigmentation, exfoliating the skin every day with a peel and applying a post-acne lightening gel. Prevent acne scars from occurring in the first place by not picking at blemishes or going out without sunscreen and considering information from a makeup artist in this free video on acne.

To get rid of blackheads, use a salicylic-based blemish buffing bead to exfoliate, apply a clay sulfur mask to draw out impurities or do an intensive medicated blackhead treatment. Try salicylic acid products to dissolve blackheads and pull them from the pores with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on acne.

Get rid of oily skin by controlling it with a water-based moisturizer and a modifying gel that can be applied through the oily t-zone. Avoid stripping the moisture from oily skin, which can lead to more oil production, with advice from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

To get rid of under-eye circle naturally, apply a cool cucumber or tea bag to heal inflammation and massage around the eye with an eye cream. Drain congestion and increase circulation to reduce circles around the eyes with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

To get rid of whitehead from acne, steam the face and use the ring fingers to wiggle the pustule from the follicle, or use a blemish dissolver to draw the infection from the follicle. Consider using a product with citric acid and exfoliating properties to reduce whiteheads with help from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

Get rid of zits by steaming the face and wiggling the infected pustule free of the follicle or cleaning the area with anti-bacterial cleansers to dissolve the acne bacteria. Apply a salicylic acid product to help reduce zits on the skin with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

To look older and more sophisticated, apply a natural shade of eye shadow and a darker color in the crease of the eye, apply a little bit of eyeliner, a little bit of blush and a neutral lip color. Create a polished, natural look with makeup using tips from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

To look pretty and polished, apply eye shadow with a neutral tone on the lid and darker shades in the crease, use a little bit of eyeliner, make the eyelashes look full with mascara and apply a neutral blush. Finish a pretty makeup look with a nude lip gloss using instructions from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

Make brown eyes stand out by using plum and jewel-toned eye shadow, corresponding liner and mascara in order to make the eyes stand out. Because brown eyes look good with almost any color, find the right shade with help from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

To make lips look bigger and fuller, draw on lip liner slightly outside of the line of the lip and apply lip gloss right in the center of the lips to catch the light. Avoid over-drawing lip liner, as it can create a clown effect, with help from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

Remove eyeliner by dipping a q-tip or cotton swab in eye makeup remover and running it across the liner, picking up any extra moisture with a clean q-tip. Apply a different eyeliner color after carefully removing the old liner with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on removing makeup.

Take care of your face by using a skin-type appropriate cleanser twice a day, applying moisturizer regularly and using an eye cream around the delicate skin of the eyes. Wear sunscreen everyday to protect the skin from UV damage with advice from a makeup artist in this free video on skin protection.

To use an eye pencil, work with the side of the pencil to apply a thin line of eyeliner that defines the eye without weighing it down. Make the eyelashes look thinner and longer with an eye pencil using instructions from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.

Become a makeup artist by getting a job at a makeup boutique in order to learn about different types and brands of makeup and practice applying makeup on different people. Consider taking an aesthetics course at a cosmetology school to get certified as a makeup artist with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on makeup artists.

Oily skin can be caused by genetics or by stripping the skin of natural oils through the use of salicylic acid or exfoliants. Control oily skin by using a hydrating moisturizer that is free of oil with help from a makeup artist in this free video on skin care.

To put on makeup, dust on a mineral foundation, apply a little blush, use a neutral color eye shadow on the lids and a darker shade in the crease, apply eyeliner and a touch of mascara. Use a little concealer under the eye and a little bit of lip gloss when applying makeup with help from a makeup artist in this free video on applying makeup.