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Makeup application tips make a morning routine or an evening makeover a breeze. Get makeup application tips with this free video series on beauty.
There are 19 videos in this series:

To completely deal with dark circles under the eyes, begin with a facial primer to fill in any fine lines. Deal with dark circles with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

Your face can be made up in five minutes flat with simple cosmetics, like tinted moisturizers, bronzer and waterproof mascara. Make up your face quickly with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

Concealing blemishes requires a nice, thick concealer cream to disguise the redness and discoloration of the skin. Conceal blemishes with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

Choosing the right foundation is essential for a clean, natural look. Choose the right foundation with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

Apply foundation with two or three different shades to accommodate different areas of the skin. Apply foundation with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

Applying blush adds a touch of color and contouring to the cheeks. Apply blush with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

Applying powder conceals problem areas, absorbs oil and sets the foundation makeup. Apply powder with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

Eyeliner comes in different forms, from stick eyeliner, liquid eyeliner and powder eyeliner. Apply eyeliner with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

To create the illusion of a smaller nose, use a contouring technique that exaggerates shadow areas. Make a nose appear smaller with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

To apply mascara, first curl the lashes to open up the eye. Apply mascara with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

Applying eye shadow can create a multitude of appearances, from a fresh daytime look to a sultry evening effect. Apply eye shadow with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

Making your eyes look bigger is simple with strategic contouring of the eye area. Make your eyes look bigger with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

When applying lipstick and lip liner, always begin with a neutral base, regardless of the desired color. Apply lipstick and liner with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

Make your mascara last longer by avoiding pumping the wand in and out of the mascara tube. Make your mascara last longer with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

Choosing the right mascara is essential for the most natural look. Choose mascara with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

To make your makeup last all day, apply powder over the entire face, and carry essentials with you wherever you go. Apply makeup to last all day with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

To wear a red lip, downplay the eyes to pull the emphasis to the lips. Pull off red lipstick with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

To create the perfect cat-eye liner, use a liquid liner with very small pointed brush. Apply a cat-eye liner with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

To make a smokey eye effect, use a dark contouring color smudged along the lash line. Create a smokey eye with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on beauty.

Makeup and fashionable cosmetics have been used by women for centuries, and are primarily used to enhance the beauty of the human body. Makeup can also be used to hide blemishes and add a dramatic effect to the face. Properly applying the right type and amount of makeup is imperative to the look that is achieved with makeup. The key to makeup is to put on just enough eye shadow, blush, eye liner, etc. to beautify a woman without looking too made up or clownish. In this free video series on beauty, a makeup artist demonstrates several handy makeup application tips sure to make any morning routine easier. Learn about choosing the right foundation color, and find out how to apply powder and blush. Practice the 5-minute face, and apply makeup to last all day. Get tips on creating a dramatic smoky eye or cat-eyed look, and even find out how to make a nose appear smaller using makeup. For great makeup application tips, this series offers something for everyone.
Lauren Dodge Lauren Dodge began her visual arts career as a painter, but quickly found herself drawn to makeup artistry. Dodge combined her education in painting and makeup to forge a career as an in-demand and respected makeup artist for fashion, film, print and special effects work. Ddoge’s skills can be seen in her work for Entertainment Weekly, MTV, Nikon and Filter magazine.dkdk
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