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Applying makeup properly can make anyone look fresher and more beautiful. Get useful makeup tips from an experienced makeup artist in this free video series on cosmetics.
There are 17 videos in this series:
When applying glitter to your face and body, avoid using too much by lightly tapping the glitter along the cheekbones and dusting it along the forehead, chin and neck. Avoid using glitter in areas on the face that have fine lines with advice from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
Apply makeup for photography in layers, highlighting parts of the face where the light will hit, such as the forehead and chin. Use more makeup than normal for photos, because the lights will make the makeup less visible, with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
Apply makeup for work that is fresh and clean, with soft shimmering eye shadow, a light blush and a sheer lip color. Finish off work makeup with a translucent powder using instructions from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
To apply wedding makeup, use false eyelashes and enhance the eyes with shimmering white shadow, soft colors and a contoured brow. Keep makeup for your wedding looking natural but polished with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
Apply makeup in 10 easy steps by starting with foundation and then putting on concealer, eyeliner, eye shadow and a brow enhancer. Finish applying makeup with blush, lip liner, mascara and powder using instructions from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
Apply makeup like a movie star by using a fresh, light foundation, soft eyeliner and clean, soft eye shadow. Enhance movie star eye makeup at night with smoky eye shadow using tips from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
Achieve a natural look by applying makeup softly with a small amount of foundation, natural-colored eye shadow, soft blush and a neutral lip color. Use very little makeup in soft, sheer colors for a natural makeup look with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
Choose makeup for blue eyes that will enhance the eye color, such as blue eyeliner and blue eye shadow. Draw attention to blue eyes by using eyeliner, mascara and blue shades of eye shadow with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
Choose makeup for green eyes by picking eye shadow that compliments green, such as mauves, peaches and different shades of green. Use green eye shadow on the lower part of the eyelid to open up the eyes with instructions from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
Determine skin tone by looking at how dark skin gets when tanning, or by applying different shades of foundation to the jaw line. Find the right color of foundation and determine whether skin is light, medium or dark with insight from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
Do great makeup by avoiding heavy foundation and removing excess makeup with translucent powder on a brush. Enhance the eyes and shape the eyebrow for a great makeup look with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
Find non-toxic makeup that does not contain animal fats or mineral oils by reading labels on makeup containers. Avoid makeup that may irritate skin or cause reactions with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
Fix bleeding lipstick by putting foundation on the lips, using lip liner under the lip line and then applying the lipstick. Consider applying lipstick with a brush to prevent bleeding with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
Fix broken makeup, such as eyeshadow or concealer, by dropping alcohol into the makeup, mixing it up and letting it dry overnight. Use broken makeup again with instructions from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
Keep summer eye makeup fresh by using water-based cream or liquid eye shadow and applying a shimmery powder on top of the makeup. Allow the natural oils of the face to create a nice shine in summer with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
Pick the right makeup colors for your skin tone by using blues and greens for light, cool-toned skin and more vibrant shades for dark skin. Test different makeup colors to find the perfect makeup for your skin with tips from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
The makeup used on soap operas is opaque, pancake makeup that is applied in a fresh, un-smudged way. Avoid over-doing soap opera makeup by visiting a beauty professional with insight from a makeup artist in this free video on cosmetics.
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 cosmetics, an experienced makeup artist demonstrates how to apply different makeup. Learn how to apply makeup for work, photographs or for a wedding. Get tips on picking makeup for blue eyes, green eyes and different skin tones. Learn to fix broken makeup and how to keep summer makeup looking fresh. Applying makeup is easy with the useful tips and tricks in this free video series on cosmetics.
Sylvia Russell Sylvia Russell is a motivated professional with more than 18 years of experience in the beauty industry. She's worked as a beauty professional for television segments as well as photo shoots, magazines and development projects. Russell has also been a beauty specialist for a National Football League (NFL) cheerleading squad as well as an on air television host.dkdk
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