-
Author
Wycee is a certified professional makeup artist and nerd. -
Techniques Archive
-
How to Do a Smokey Eye
Posted on August 25, 2010 | 6 CommentsSmokey 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 | 1 CommentApplying 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 | 6 CommentsContouring 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... -
Everything You Need to Know About False Eyelashes
Posted on July 13, 2010 | 2 CommentsIn this technique post, I covered everything you need to know about false eyelashes -- how to choose them based on what look you're going for, when and how to apply them, how to remove them, and tips on cleaning your fake lashes so that you can wear them again (and also tips on when you should throw them away)! Read more... -
How to Create a Fake Beauty Mark
Posted on June 29, 2010 | 1 CommentFake moles can be fun to wear, especially as an extra kick to Vintage Makeup looks! I like to make fake beauty marks three dimensional so that they look more realistic — it takes a little longer to do than making a dot with a pencil, but it has a very natural look to it. Here's how to do this fun makeup technique! Read more...