Daniel Vann

An Absolute Beginners' Guide to Applying Makeup Like a Pro

Enhance your features and boost your confidence with our foolproof tips and tricks Makeup can be a fabulous way to express your creativity and polish your look, and can even be therapeutic! Beginner makeup is as simple a...

How to

Make a Fake Bruise with Makeup

Whether you're gearing up for Halloween, April Fool's Day, or your next play, a little bit of makeup does a great job of suggesting a nasty fall or a whack to a limb. Use stage makeup or the cosmetics in your cabinet to...

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Apply Eyeshadow

Getting the perfect eyeshadow look isn't always easy, but you don't have to be a beauty guru to achieve the look you're going for. With the right tools and a little practice, you'll be on your way to perfecting your eyes...

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Find the Best Foundation Color Shade for You

Foundation is the cosmetic base you use to cover blemishes and even out your complexion so that you have a uniform surface on which to apply the rest of your makeup. It’s important to use the right shade, because the w...

How to Apply CC Cream Like a Pro: Product Choice & Application Tips

Best tips to blend, buff, and build perfect coverage with CC creamCC, or “color correcting,” cream is a lightweight makeup product that can be used in place of foundation. It helps hide skin imperfections, like redne...

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Apply Lip Balm

Everyone loves lip balm during the cold, dry months, but using lip balm responsibly is an important part of keeping your mouth and lips healthy. Follow these tips on picking the right lip balm and using it appropriately....

How to

Apply Makeup to Look More Masculine

If you're a man, you may want to apply makeup to enhance your natural features. You may also be exploring a new gender identity or in the process of transitioning. Whatever your reasons, there are many ways makeup can be...

How to

Cover Up a Scab on Your Face

No matter how much you think a scab damages your appearance, it can be covered with makeup. First, moisturize the scab to make it look as normal as possible. After it settles, spread a little bit of foundation and concea...

How to

Make a Fake Bruise

Making a fake, convincing bruise on your skin is actually super simple. Makeup works great for this, but we've also included a couple of other options in case you don't have any. Keep reading for a step-by-step guide to ...

How to Fake a Black Eye like a Pro

Your guide to creating a fake black eye without the painA black eye can take a day or two to become really tender and swollen, but you can make the effect within a few minutes! To create a realistic-looking black eye, yo...

How to

Fix Dried Out Eyeliner Gel

There is no beating the smooth, sharp lines that you get from a gel eyeliner. The trouble with gels is that they dry out faster than you can use them. The good news is that a dry gel liner doesn’t have to be a dead gel...

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Exfoliate Lips

Dry, chapped, scaly lips can be a pain to deal with, especially during cold, dry weather. Exfoliation can help remove the dry, dead skin on the surface of your soft lips. Make flaky lips become moist and plump by gently ...

How to

Apply 1920s Makeup

In the 1920s, makeup started becoming more popular. Women during that era took full advantage of new products and sported heavily lined eyes and tiny dark lips. Whether you are attending a costume party, or just wish to ...

How to

Apply Lip Gloss

Even regular tasks, like applying lip gloss, can sometimes be improved with minor tweaks. If you're someone who has difficulty getting lip gloss applied in a way that is flattering, there are some techniques that, if don...

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Apply Eyeliner to the Waterline

You're probably familiar with wearing eyeliner and mascara. Many people get into a familiar routine, but don't know how to switch things up or make their eyes bolder. If you'd like to try a simple technique that really m...

How to

Get Kissable Lips

To get kissable lips, you need to make them look more attractive by keeping them free of dead skin, rough spots, and dryness. The best way to make your lips more appealing is to follow a regular regimen of exfoliating an...

How to

Use Makeup to Look Older

It’s great to have a youthful face, but sometimes you just want to look a little more mature. If you want to look a bit older or more your age, makeup is the perfect tool. With the right tricks, you can help define and...

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Prepare Your Face Before Applying Makeup

When most people think about applying makeup, they think about putting on foundation, applying eyeliner, eyeshadow, and mascara, and coloring their lips with a fun shade. However, what many people don’t think about are...

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Apply Makeup for a Fancy Party

Getting ready for a fancy party isn't just about the dress and hair -- your makeup is one of the key components to achieving your fancy look. Applying makeup for a fancy party is much like applying every day makeup, exce...

How to

Apply Eyelash Extensions

Eyelash extensions are synthetic lashes applied directly to your natural eyelash using an adhesive. These aren't the same as synthetic eyelash strips sold at mass retailers. Extensions come in little bundles of eight or ...