Techniques Archive

How to Create Winged/Cat Eyeliner

Posted on August 17, 2011 | 30 Comments
Cat eyeliner is a simple way to make a bold statement with your makeup. If you haven't tried it before it can be a little intimidating, but I'm here to show you a really easy way to do it! The nice thing about applying cat eyeliner is that the same technique can be used to create a cat eye that's as subtle or as dramatic as you want. Since there are many different ways to create a cat eye, I'll be focusing on the major characteristic of a cat eye -- the wing. Check out the step-by-step pictures! Read more...
How to Apply Red Lipstick

Posted on December 11, 2010 | 10 Comments
Red lips are elegant, glamorous, and never go out of style. The trick to wearing red lipstick flawlessly is prepping your lips with more precision than is needed with other less vibrant lip colors. If you've never tried wearing red lipstick before and are shy about it, the holidays are one of the best times to go for it! There are many shades of red as well, so if you don't feel comfortable trying out a bright fire engine red, there are more muted/berry reds that you can try with this step-by-step technique! Read more...
How to Do a Smokey Eye

Posted on August 25, 2010 | 18 Comments
Smokey eyes can be really dramatic, but they can also be nice for daytime too -- it all depends on what colors you choose for your look and how much you pack them on. You can even start with a natural smokey eye during the day and just add a darker color on your outer V to make it more dramatic for nighttime! For this Technique post, I will show you how to do a smokey eye with notes on how you can adjust it based on how natural or dramatic you want yours to be. Read more...
How to Apply Pigments Wet (Foiling)

Posted on August 12, 2010 | 11 Comments
Applying pigments wet makes the color of the pigment much more vibrant and intense than applying it dry. When you apply pigments wet, it's as if you have a whole new shade of pigment! Foiling is another name for this technique, because it has the effect of making your eyeshadow/pigment look shiny and bright like foil. Here's how to bring out the intensity of your pigment colors! Read more...
How to Contour Your Nose

Posted on August 4, 2010 | 23 Comments
Contouring your nose can make a wide nose appear narrower, a long nose appear shorter, or a short nose appear taller -- it all depends on the placement. Contouring is also called shading or shadowing, and it's the process of using a darker color than your skin tone to create "shadows" to transform your features and make them more defined. This technique can take some practice to master, but once you get the hang of it, it can make a subtle yet big difference to your look! Read more...