Get a head start on one of Fall's hottest looks for eyes. It's all about really tight liner, lush lashes and a deep lip. Here, Smashbox artist, Hank Hoffman, demonstrates how to turn this high fashion inspiration into an everyday reality.
Hmm, a tutorial for smokey eyes and nude lips? You've probably seen a million of these on YouTube, but this one's a bit different, given that it's based on smokey eye queen Kim Kardashian. We all rock a smokey eye every now and then, but this lady wears it nine times out of 10 ...more
If you haven't already seen her face plastered in front of every Victoria's Secret store and catalog cover, then you certainly will tonight, when the annual Victoria's Secret fashion show airs. Marisa Miller is one of Victoria's Secret's veteran supermodels. The lady has kille ...more
Could Katy Perry look any hotter in her new music video for "Teenage Dream"? In the song, Perry sings about how the guy of her dreams thinks she's pretty without any makeup on, and as such she wears minimal makeup in the video. Just some simple neutral shadow and glossy pink l ...more
We believe that makeup is a total facial picker upper and confidence booster, but we also believe that sometimes, when a gal has to choose between getting a few extra ZZZs and putting on smokey eyes, the ZZZs have to come first. Shorten and simplify your makeup routine by wat ...more
Kristen Stewart is a tomboy in the fullest sense of the term, stepping out to run errands in Chucks, a t-shirt, and jeans while other stars waffle around in four inch heels and J Brand skinnies. But when it comes to the red carpet, Kristen Stewart knows how to step up her bea ...more
A nude lip is a perfect match with bold eye makeup or if you just want a neutral look. Pick your nude If you have a lighter complexion and hair color, go with a peachy nude. Olive-toned skin should use pink or light peach tones and stay away from mocha colors. Dark skin nude ...more
Nude lips are tricky to get right. If you make them too light, you will look like you have toothpaste or powdered donut stuck to your mouth. If you make them too dark, you look bizarre and if you make them too similar to your actual skin tone, you can look like a zombie. If yo ...more
Firstly, looking like modern screen siren Eva Mendes requires confidence. Lots of confidence. The stunner has posed nearly nude for Calvin Klein and doesn't flinch at wearing extremely form-fitting, low cut frocks at red carpet events. Plus, the girl loves having fun with her ...more
Olivia Wilde's stunning big green eyes make her look drop dead gorgeous no matter what kind of makeup look she's wearing, but we were especially entranced by her 2010 Golden Globes (facial) ensemble. Take a look at this makeup tutorial to learn how to create a very smoky bron ...more
You don't have to frolick naked and spray tanned in artificial cotton candy clouds and wear whipped cream squirting bras to replicate Katy Perry's sexy candy-themed look for "California Gurls." Simply watch this video to learn how to create her glittery silver and purple eyes ...more
Admit it: Your go-to neutrals and nude lips get boring after a while. Quit going yawn-o-rama with your makeup by adding some dazzling color! Get a wearable color pop by watching this video, which features a makeup look inspired by a high-fashion makeup book. Composed of past ...more
Look like a Botticelli painting by radiating with glowing skin, rosy cheeks and nude lips. Catch up with makeup artist Sylvia Del Orto for the skinny on how to look like a goddess.
While supermodel - and soon-to-be super hot mama - Doutzen Kroes didn't model in the recent 2010 Victoria's Secret fashion show, few have forgotten the pretty lady's focused eyes and plush, pillowy lips. Check out this makeup tutorial to learn how to create a smoldering Doutz ...more
Rihanna, like her BFF Katy Perry, is not one to shy away from color and craziness when it comes to makeup. Rules were made to be broken, right? Rihanna loves going bold with both her eyes and lips, and typically wears fierce cat eye liner and shadow. Check out this makeup tut ...more
The UK tv series "Skins" is centered on a group of teenagers living in Bristol, England, and their lives as they struggle with eating disorders, family dysfunction, homosexuality, and mental illness. Basically, your typical prime time drama. This makeup look is inspired by a ...more
Audrey Hepburn's gorgeous looks are classic for a reason. In this video, you'll learn how to get a classic makeup look inspired by this elegant star. Just follow along and you'll be looking like a movie star in no time at all! PRODUCTS USED: Chanel Mat Lumiere MAC Studio fini ...more
Just because you want to look like a pin up doesn't mean you have to go the full blown route of Dita von Teese. In fact, the pin up look presented in this video is one you can wear on a daily basis. Glossy, nude eyes with just a smidgen of mascara, bold, well-defined brows, a ...more
Just because Greek monster and general bully Medusa had yucky snakes slithering out of her head doesn't mean a Halloween look based on her has to be disgusting and scaly. Bring out the beautiful side of the myth by creating this gorgeous stonelike Medusa look. Instead of murk ...more
Want to dress up as Queen Cleopatra but don't want to look exactly like every other Queen Cleopatra this Halloween? Then take a walk on the colorful side by applying this super bright and highly geometric makeup look. Instead of going simply with smokey eyes (with cat eye lin ...more
Spring makeup is all about fresh colors that burst with brightness and flirtiness. But using bright colors together can be intimidating, especially if you're a girl who's used to doing colorless smoky eyes and nude lips. But there's no reason to be intimidated by color. Check ...more
Cat eyes, like smoky eyes, can be tailored according to the occasion. While most gals think cat eyes are super intense and best reserved for nighttime activities, they actually look great as the center of attention in a day look paired with nude lip gloss. Alternatively, a ca ...more
In this video, we learn how to use a Stila Jewel Palette to make a shimmery eye look. First, you will need to brush a nude color onto the lid, then grab a shimmer gray color and brush it onto the outer edge of the eye and into the inner corner of the eye. Next, grab a gold col ...more
In the Age of the Smokey Eye, women who get glammed up with red lips and cat eyes are endangered species. Fifty years ago you would have seen nothing but, yet today the predominance of Kim Kardashian smokey eyes and nude lips has made anyone wearing red lips a wonder. Which i ...more
Take a facecation to India by donning this metallic blue look inspired by the exotic and vibrant colors of the Taj Majal country. This intense and smoked out cat eye combines a deep matallic blue waterline, matte black shadow extended outside the corners of the eye, and pale b ...more
Ever since "Slumdog Millionaire," Bollywood has taken up space as its own niche in Hollywood films, and continues to grow in popularity as fans visit the films for their splendor, magnificently decadent production, and dresses and makeup that make the women look like walking g ...more
Neutral, universally flattering colors should be the bread and butter of both your makeup collection and makeup routine. Not that we're not a fan of bright and bold hues; it's just that neutrals like taupe, ecru, and smokey grays make every gal look fantastic, no matter her sk ...more
Most of us wouldn't even think to wear bright yellow and royal purple together unless we happen to be at Staples Center cheeering the Laker's on through the NBA Finals Tournament. But these two colors, which happen to be complementary hues on the color wheel, actually make for ...more
Despite being well known as the Era of Homogenously Bad Taste, the '80s have recently been referenced by high end designers (think Marc Jacobs), movies (think "Sex and the City 2"), and makeup artists (think the strong fuchsia lips that are in right now). But rather than make ...more
You've probably been taught all of your makeup-doing life that using neutrals on your eyes, cheeks, and lips creates a look that approximates a natural-looking, "nude" and makeup-free appearance. Neutrals, like LBDs, are there to flatter any time of day and for any event, whet ...more
Scarlett Johansson is one of the most gorgeous women in the world, so she doesn't need much help beauty-wise with makeup and styling to look good. But for her recent ad campaign for Dolce and Gabanna makeup, she totally turned up the bombshell factor and went all out with sizz ...more
Are you a fan of winged cat eye liner but don't want to go so bold with the color intensity? Then switch from your black liquid eye liner to a black pencil liner to create a more natural looking yet still defined eye. Watch this tutorial to learn how to get a retro '50s-inspi ...more
Katy Perry is one quirky cutie who always puts her own spin on looks on the red carpet. Whether it was her shocking Smurf blue hair at the MTV Video Music Awards or her glittery cat eyes for her "California Gurls" music video with Snoop Dogg, she's always ahead of the game. W ...more
It's hard to picture Old Hollywood stars like Marilyn Monroe and Ava Gardner without their cherry red lips and thick black liner. Thanks to these timelessly glamorous stars, the retro pin up makeup look has been prized by women for decades. With bold colors and minimal applic ...more
Natural makeup looks good during the day, at your business meeting (so you look gorgeous rather than tacky), at the gym (if you're one of those gals who refuse to leave the house without makeup), and at the club (if you switch up your nude lipcolor for a more vibrant one, like ...more
Looking to emulate the vixens of the 20's and 30's? In this makeup tutorial hosted by Smashbox Cosmetics, embrace your inner vixen with these tips and tricks on how to steal this look with your makeup. With a clean face, a natural matted eye with nude shades, and a dark winged ...more
Create a sexy & smokey Arabic inspired eye makeup look with the makeup tutorial from Lauren Luke, aka Panacae81. Lauren, also known as Panacae81 on youtube, has been making makeup tutorials for some time now. After becoming a youtube legend, Lauren has gone on to write her ow ...more
In order to create Fergie's look in "Meet Me Halfway" (both the eyes and the makeup), you will need the following: an eyebrow stencil, eye shadow primer, nude bone color, a frosty champagne color, a warm and neutral brown color, nude matte color, brown eyeliner, mascara, conce ...more
This next tutorial isn't for anyone under the age of 18 and it should be noted that this video leads to the finding of naked women. With that said, the guys from Achievement Hunter will be showing you the location of all five hidden Playboy Playmates in the demo for Mafia II. ...more
When it comes to clubbing makeup, the crazier the better. Because clubs tend to have very dim lighting (and lots of girls dressed to the nines hoping to impress), your ordinary nudes and natural makeup simply won't show up. This means it's time to go bold with brights on your ...more
If you've ever been to the Harajuku district of Japan then you know that nothing is off limits to Japanese girls (and sometimes guys) when it comes to makeup. Whether they're dolled up in the Lolita style or the slightly racist Ganguro style (in which girls dress up as black-f ...more
Ahoy, landlubber! Next to vampires and werewolves, seafaring pirates are going to be the most popular costumes this Halloween. And luckily, you don't need to pillage or plunder in order to prove your scoundrel worthiness. All you really need is a good hat and a good eyeshadow ...more
Katy Perry would never step foot on the red carpet without wearing something - on her face or body - that shocks and entertains. Recently, the singer has been sporting multicolored extensions in magenta and blue as well as really thick cat eyes and silver eye makeup (with a br ...more
As part of the trifecta of hotties on "Vampire Diaries" (Damon and Stephen, her two leading men, being the other two) Nina Dobrev wears little to no makeup as her sweet character Elena Gilbert. But she still looks drop dead gorgeous. While we can't exactly steal her good genes ...more
We girls certainly like our neutrals. They never fail us, right? We can swipe on some brown and nude eyeshadow for the office and then wear the same look out at night for hitting up the newest lounge on Melrose, albiet with an extra swipe of red lipstick to up the glamour fact ...more
When does a nude lip NOT work? For us, that's never. Whether you're attending a fancy schmancy soiree at the Met or just hitting up your local shopping center for a Saturday of retail therapy, a nude, slightly pink lip looks good with any makeup and any outfit. If you're new ...more
There's no denying that Alice Cullen, played by hottie extraordinaire Ashley Greene, is uniquely gorgeous. Like her fellow family members, she possesses marble white skin and glistening, hypnotic gold eyes, but her petite fairy-like nose and fun experimentation with her hairst ...more
What's so fun - and risque - about Katy Perry is that she makes as big a fashion statement with her clothes on as she does with her clothes off. Recently, the chanteuse has been engaging in lots of photo shoots and music videos in which she's worn little more than her charming ...more
Urban Decay's new makeup palette, Naked, sold out within minutes of debuting on Sephora and on Urban Decay's website. Why? Well, with eight universally flattering neutrals and four gunmetal gray shades, you can either do a very neutral, daytime look for work or amp up the glam ...more
Emma Watson, who plays Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" series, is actually a lot like the character she embodies. Both are quite intelligent (Watson just finished her freshman year at Brown), strong, and independent, and both rely on minimal makeup to enhance their feat ...more
While there exist many makeup tutorials out on the web, you'll seldom find one that applies to all skin tones. Darker skin tones in particular require a different outlook in terms of color intensity and application. In this makeup video, you'll learn how to use neutral tones ...more
"Waka" means "to be lighted" in the African dialect of Swahili, a term designating praise and being in the spotlight. What a perfect word, then, to name a song about the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Shakira's "Waka Waka" is at the top of the charts right now, but the true highlight o ...more
It's summer, gals, which means it's time to have fun with your makeup and break out of your nudes and neutrals mold. So no, that doesn't mean venturing into scary chocolate browns and - gasp! - even royal purples. We're talking about full on, so bright it'll blind your eyes c ...more
Vanessa Hudgens is the paragon of a bohemian girl, sporting messy, wavy locks, natural/nude makeup, and flowing maxi dresses wherever she goes, whether it's to Starbucks or a premiere. Get one of her signature looks - a twisted ponytail with your hair parted to the side and a ...more
Wearing layers and layers of makeup during the day is just asking for disaster, especially now that the humidity is soaring and temperatures are climbing up higher and higher. But during summer nights the temperatures cool down just enough that you can sport a decent amount o ...more
A major Hollywood player since she was a preteen, Vanessa Hudgens knows what looks on the red carpet and what doesn't. And, like most girls, she's found that the smokey eye never fails to make your eyes pop and to the make the eyes of nearby cartoon wolves pop out. In this vi ...more
The smokey eye has become one of the most popular makeup looks in recent decades. Worn by celebrities and the casual consumer alike, it is not only popular but is also one of the hardest looks to recreate. A few months ago, I was aske to create a simple, easy to follow tutoria ...more
This video shows you how to make small eyes look bigger with makeup. 1. Put foundation/concealer on eye 2. Sweep nude eyeshadow over entire eyelid, concentrating on inner crease and brow bone 3. Sweep brown eyeshadow and apply to outer half of eyelid up to the crease 4. Press ...more
Steal a makeup look from right off the runway with help from Fashion Face TV makup tutorials. Rule your school, party, event with this impeccable blue smokey eye and dark gothic magenta lip. The following makeup products were used in this video: Dior Nude Foundation Estee Lau ...more
Remember Pamela Anderson's "Baywatch" days? Yeah, Pamela Anderson is a little washed up now, but back in the day there was no one hotter in a one-piece swimsuit. And whether she was rescuing a very thankful (and probably turned on) teenage boy from the water or simply hitting ...more