Please note that gloss can irritate the eyes, so take caution when applying to yourself or another person.

Products used on the model PRIOR to filming:

Boots Moisturizing Lotion
Smashbox PhotoFinish Primer

Products used on the model DURING the video:

Yaby Liquid Foundation and Crown Foundation Brush
Smashbox PhotoSet Powder and “Bare” Blush with Red Earth Blush Brush
Smashbox PhotoFinish Lid Primer and #5 Precision Concealer Brush
Smashbox “Midnight Green” Cream Eyeliner and #15 Definer Brush
MAC “Humid” Shadow and Smashbox #10 Crease Brush
Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara
Philosophy Automatic Brow Pencil (Discontinued, but Christian Dior makes a similar one)
Smashbox “Light” Nude Lip Liner
Make Up For Ever “#22″ Rouge Artiste Intense Lipstick with Smashbox Lip Brush
Rosebud Salve and Smashbox “High Shine” Lipgloss

I hope you all enjoyed – can’t wait to bring you the next tutorial!

Videography: Linear Entertainment Group, LLC

Photography: Jonathan Sorber

Direction and Edit: Jordan Liberty

Hair: Jeremy Clark

Please note that this video is marked INTERMEDIATE because you can simplify it for daytime or add your signature looks to it for a more dramatic feel.

Products used on the model PRIOR to filming:

Kinerase Hydraboost (For Hydration)
Smashbox Luminizing Primer

Products used on the model DURING the video:

Make Up For Ever Concealer Palette and Smashbox #5 Precision Concealer Brush
Temptu S/B Foundation used with the Temptu AIR Compressor and Sparmax SP-35 Airbrush
Temptu S/B “046 Guava” Blush

If you don’t have an airbrush, opt for Make Up For Ever’s HD Foundation and HD Blush in “Nip Slip.” Apply both products using a Sephora HD Complexion brush. By “buffing” the liquids over the skin using a fluffy brush, you’ll give the skin an airbrushed appearance.

Smashbox PhotoSet Powder and Paula Dorf Fan Brush
Make Up For Ever #2 Contour Kit with Paula Dorf Fan Brush
Smashbox PhotoFinish Lid Primer and Smashbox #5 Precision Concealer Brush
Laura Mercier “Rose Gold” Cream Colour and Smashbox #15 Definer Brush
Urban Decay “X” and “Twice Baked” Shadows and Smashbox #10 Crease Brush
Smashbox “Onyx” Limitless Liner Pencil and Smashbox “Full Exposure” Mascara
Bobbi Brown “Chocolate” Brow Shadow and Smashbox #12 Brow Brush
Smashbox “Light” Nude Lip Liner and Smashbox “Boundless” Limitless SPF15 Gloss

I hope you all enjoyed – can’t wait to bring you the next tutorial (and the next CELEBRITY SKIN demo)!!!

Videography: Linear Entertainment Group, LLC

Photography: Jonathan Sorber

Direction and Edit: Jordan Liberty

Hair: Jeremy Clark

Please note that this video is marked INTERMEDIATE: Requires a comfortable level of application skill (or a little practice).

Products used on the model:

Cinema Secrets Foundation
Smashbox Camera Ready Concealer
Urban Decay “Score” Cream Blush (lighter shade)
Urban Decay “Greedy” Cream Blush (darker shade)
For a more dramatic look, use “Score” cream blush with a light contour in the hollows of the cheekbones (Smashbox Contour Palette).
Smashbox PhotoSet Finishing Powder SPF15
Smashbox PhotoFinish Lid Primer
Smashbox “Bliss” Eyeshadow
Smashbox “Artificial Light” Luminizing Powder (inner corners)
Smashbox “Jet Black” Limitless Liquid Liner Pen
Smashbox Hyperlash Mascara
Ardell #120 False Eyelashes with Dark DUO Adhesive
Bobbi Brown Powder Eyebrow/Shadow
For a more dramatic look, opt for the bleached brow look. This can be achieved with flesh tone MAC paints brushed into the brows, or with bleach and a licensed professional.
Smashbox “Onyx” Limitless Waterproof Liner (as lip liner)
For a slightly less dramatic look, use MAC’s “Velvetella” Lip Liner, it’s a delicious vampy plum!
Make Up For Ever #50 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick
Make Up For Ever #15 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick
For a more dramatic look, fill the lips with #50 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick and top with OCC’s Lip Tar (”Tarred”). Jet black lips? Oh yes!

I hope you all enjoyed – can’t wait to bring you the next tutorial!!!

Videography: Linear Entertainment Group, LLC

Photography: Jonathan Sorber

Direction and Edit: Jordan Liberty

Hair: Jeremy Clark

Our store, powered by Spreadshirt, has almost 300 different products and 3 print types. That, combined with their customer service and hassle-free shopping experience, made them the right choice for Give Good Face. We wanted to offer you a variety of styles at the highest quality, and we feel confident that’s what you’ll get when you place your order!

Before shopping, I wanted to give you a few tips to make your experience fun and easy. First of all, I’ve noticed their tees run large on me, so if you’re between sizes, err towards the smaller size. Your experience may differ, so if you still have doubts, each tee has a size chart on it’s respective product page for your convenience!

You’ll encounter 3 types of printing on our tees.

1. Digital Print: Most prevalent on the Pink and Black tees and the “Subway” style tee in the Premium section, this print style is the softest and most detailed. The colors often vary between tees, so don’t be surprised if your 2 tees are 2 different colors. That said, I want you to know that these are not “iron-on” transfers. They look clean and don’t have that rough transfer border. They are, simply put, fantastic.

2. Flex Print: Extreme durability, consistent and vibrant color, and a range of finishes make this print style extremely popular. You’ll see this in the Colorful and Premium sections of the store. Be aware (see photo) that the product preview images often do not match the final product – the final products look much better! Im in love with the metallic gold and silver finishes!

3. Specialty Flex Print: Shimmer and shine much? These flex prints reflect light and look 80’s chic! You can currently find these only in the Premium section of the store. Also be aware, these will look solid on store product photos.

10. NARS Pure Matte Lipstick: Who says matte lipsticks have to feel dry? This intense matte formula from NARS moisturizes while providing jaw-dropping dramatic color to the lips. “Bangkok” is a stunning soft rose that deserves a second look. Right now there are a meager seven shades to choose from, but the formula is undeniably noteworthy.

9. Illamasqua Powder Blusher: Without a doubt, the most extraordinary surge of pigment you’ll ever find in a powder blush. Seventeen complexion-charging colors beg to be worn and adorned by only the most outrageous makeup savvy wearer. Every shade is exceptional, but the more intense tones earn them true street cred with the pros. Check out “Panic” and “Thrust,” my two favorite shades! This may not be a new product, but it earned a secure place in my top 10.

8. Yaby Liquid Foundation: I reviewed this product on givegoodface.com once before, and I must say it has become a staple in my kit. Yaby’s liquid foundations are unbelievably inexpensive, easy to customize, and look incredible! The 8ml tubes have removable tips, so you can mix your own shades or neutralize using one of Yaby’s correcting colors. The finish is beyond smooth and the wear is commendable. I can’t live without the “Daisy” corrector (solid white), “Buff” (a very neutral light beige tone), and “Hot Fudge” (a neutral deep tone, great for mixing).

7. Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Excess Mascara: The face of the Mascara is Megan Fox, let’s start there. Every facet of this mascara is gorgeous – the wand is pure seduction and the packaging is as sleek and black as your perfect party dress. If you’re looking to spend on a mascara that gives your lashes sky-scraping height, Armani is your new best friend.

6. Smashbox Limitless Liquid Liner Pen: This liquid liner pen has a precise felt tip, a waterproof hold, and a smoldering jet black finish that rivals pure carbon pigment. From thick to thin and subtle to dramatic, this pen is a makeup artist’s dream. I have literally drawn detailed tattoos with it. Lobby with me for more colors!

5. MakeUpForEver HD Microfinish Blush: MUFE can do no wrong! If you’re looking for intensely pigmented, velvety smooth, radiant blooms of color – this is the product for you. Fourteen naughty flavors entice with names like “Nip Slip, Walk of Shame,” and “Caught in the Act,” and deliver an equally enticing seamless finish. Check out my favorite shades #3 “Truth or Dare” (hot pink) and #6 “Quickie” (rich salmon pink) for a rush of color you won’t soon forget!

4. Urban Decay Naked Palette: It was this holiday’s “Tickle Me Elmo.” As soon as it hit the shelves, UD’s “Naked Palette” was sold out and wait-listed for months, proving that no one makes a palette quite like Urban Decay. Given, the colors are nothing new. But somehow a combination of brilliant packaging (brown velvet and slick gold), an assortment of twelve stunning “naked” shades (from sheer nude to flat black), and a bonus double-ended liner make this palette irresistible. I don’t even like pre-made palettes, and I love this thing.

3. Smashbox Pro Second Skin Concealer: Second Skin is an incredibly smooth full-coverage concealer that can also be worn as foundation. Exclusive to QVC, this concealer quickly became a top Smashbox must-have (which leads me to think that we’ll be seeing a version of this formula in stores next year under a different name). The wear is indelible, the finish is divine, and the price is a steal. All four mixable shades should be in your wish list for 2011.

2. MakeUpForEver Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick: Fifty brand spankin’ new, super-pigmented, sinfully delicious shades prove that MUFE doesn’t mess around when it comes to delivering awe-inspiring ranges of color. Creamy in texture, these lipsticks glide on for a long-wearing hold in three decadent finishes (satin, matte, and pearl). My faves? The perfectly pale #22 and #23, the vivaciously vermillion #43 “Moulin Rouge,” and the twinkling 24-karat #17.

1. Smashbox PhotoFinish Luminizing Primer: If you’ve never used a Smashbox primer – today is the day. This luminous gold primer has become my latest and greatest beauty secret, probably because it’s perfect radiant skin in an airless pump. Aside from it’s ethereal finish, it carries the same good-for-you skin benefits as Smashbox’s other primers. In this case, an oil-free blend of antioxidants like grape seed extract and green tea, and vitamins A, C, and E. It’s universally gorgeous and also my favorite new product of the year!

Feel free to add your favorite products to the list by commenting below or sharing on the official GGF Facebook page!

A native Texan, Roshar moved away from home at fifteen and now finds himself a bicoastal sensation. His signature looks can be seen in magazines like Z!NK, Anthem, and Neo2; and he has worked with clients like Make Up For Ever, CoverGirl, Paul Mitchell, and WalMart. Roshar’s work is the embodiment of modern fashion, and it has been my pleasure to call him a colleague.

Jordan Liberty, GGF: How would you describe your personal style?

Roshar: I try not to think of things that are obvious. Usually I try to focus on one key element and not overpower. I see the strength in a minimalist aspect. Like, if I create a strange line on the brows, I keep the rest really simple — and it gives it more impact.

GGF: How did that fit with your recent Cover Girl work?

Roshar: [Laughs] Off the record? Crap…

GGF: Don’t make me tell everyone that you held back!

Roshar: [Laughs] So usually everything I do is for a particular client or a particular market. Cover Girl is for an everyday clientele. You’re trying to appeal to a market that may not necessarily pick up fashion magazines or be in tune with Italian Vogue — you know, “hardcore” fashion. So you have to keep it more…pleasant. No, that’s not the right word. A little more non-threatening. In other words, it has to be something that anyone could translate on themselves; you’re selling a product that Jane Doe in Wisconsin could put on for herself.

GGF: How long have you been doing makeup? Tell me how it all started.

Roshar: [I’ve been doing makeup] for over fifteen years, but I’ve been full time freelance for about five. And how I got started was…I moved out of my home when I was 15 and I lived in a small town in Texas. I always lived with girls, and since I was too young to have a regular job, I did their hair and makeup — and that’s how I would pay the rent. I did that for a number of years and was allowed to mess up and learn from my mistakes…and yeah…that’s kind of how I got a little of my background.

I also drew and painted when I was young. I accredit a lot of my skills to that — the way to hold a brush, the way pigments work with light, and the amount of pressure to apply to the brush. A lot of people that are not artistically trained tend to be heavy handed because they don’t learn to bend their wrists.

GGF: What advice would you give to other small-towners that want to follow in our footsteps?

Roshar: That’s funny, a lot of good artists do [come from small towns]. Even Kabuki and Kevyn Aucoin! A lot of really good artists came from that background. A lot of people ask me about school and I tell them to take art classes, they’re far more valuable. That, and assisting an artist — learning out in the field.

GGF: What do you consider to be your “piece de resistance?”

Roshar: Oh wow….God I don’t know what that is! I’ll get back to you on that.

GGF: What’s your favorite animal?

Roshar: Are you serious?

GGF: Uh huh.

Roshar: Favorite animal as a pet, or to eat, or to…wear?

GGF: Like your favorite animal. Like if you could be one.

Roshar: A cat. Because they are agile, and independent, and quiet. And they’re smart. If you don’t feed one they’ll just go to someone else and find food. Cat piss really really stinks.

GGF: Thanks for sharing. I would have said koala but that’s just me.

Roshar: Aren’t they kind of vicious though? Cute but vicious…no, I’m thinking of raccoons.

GGF: Do you have any pets?

Roshar: No, I’m too busy trying to take care of myself…I move around too much.

GGF: That’s right, you’re a bicoastal man!

Roshar: Yes, I do a lot in LA and New York. I guess I’m based in New York. But every other month I have to be in Los Angeles.

GGF: What’s your advice to all the newbies reading this?

Roshar: As another artist said, hide all your bright colors for 6 months and concentrate on perfecting natural looks.

GGF: What’s your favorite current trend?

Roshar: One thing that I find myself really doing a lot of…I find myself doing a lot of um…blocking eyebrows. It’s a huge current trend and I love it. I’m kind of like not into lashes and mascara right now…but that could change next month. I like going without false lashes and mascara.

GGF: In your opinion, what’s the biggest makeup faux pas?

Roshar: For like, everyday makeup? Foundation that doesn’t match. Other things I don’t like seeing in other artists portfolios is work that doesn’t have rhyme or reason. Like a business suit and Wal-Mart hair. So I strive to have a point. There’s a reason why she has a line drawn into her brows or bronze skin. There’s a reason why I do what I do.

GGF: What are your must-have products right now?

Roshar: I’m really enjoying the sensual skin enhancer.

GGF: Oh my God I love that!

Roshar: Do you have it?

GGF: Yes, ugh. Worth every penny.

Roshar: I love it. I use that for concealer and foundation, and its full coverage but not dry. It looks like skin. You could use it all over the face and it just looks like…flawless skin.

Next is the Ben Nye fireworks wheel. Um…Make Up For Ever HD foundations. They’re silicone-based so there’s no need for powder.

I don’t like when they’re too dewy. I like to have control. Let’s see…

Oh! OCC lip tars. Those are my current obsession. I really like OCC’s products, the pigment is fantastic!

GGF: Agreed! Who’s your favorite designer?

Roshar: Uh…let’s see Alexander McQueen.

GGF: Do you feel influenced by his work?

Roshar: Yes…I feel that [Alexander] and I have similar visions in the sense that what he does for clothing I do for makeup. He approaches it with a clean idea even if it’s completely out of the box.

I have this tendency when I’m walking down the street. I might see a chartreuse green jacket and down the street and I see a bucket or a truck, and all I start to see is chartreuse green and it bugs me out. And my friends look at me like ‘okay, Roshar, you’re kind of odd.’ I literally freeze in my tracks — it’s like the sky is falling…not like…wow, that’s beautiful.

“BLACKOUT” is eighty-four seconds long and features eight different looks. Below I have listed all the products I used, per usual. Enjoy!

Modeled by Brooke (Brunette) as seen at 0:15:
Smashbox “Light” Primer
Temptu S/B Foundation and “Nectar” S/B Blush
Smashbox PhotoFinish Lid Primer
NARS “Habanera” Duo Shadow
Urban Decay “Sin” Shadow
Smashbox “Pop” Gloss
Smashbox “Dark Brown” Jet Set Eyeliner
Chanel “Black” Inimitable Mascara
Smashbox “Dark Brown” Brow Tech

Modeled by Rachel (Blonde) as seen at 0:17:
Yaby Liquid Foundation
Smashbox HD Concealer
Smashbox “Chiffon” Blush
Smashbox PhotoFinish Lid Primer
MakeUpForEver “Diamond Beige 306″ Shadow
Benefit BadGal Mascara
Smashbox “Taupe/Soft Brown” Brow Tech
MAC “Myth” Lipstick

Modeled by Rachel as seen at 0:30:
Yaby Liquid Foundation
Smashbox HD Concealer
MakeUpForEver HD Powder
MakeUpForEver #2 Contour Kit
Smashbox “Passion” Blush
Smashbox PhotoFinish Lid Primer
Smashbox “Bliss, Obsidian,” and “Envy” Shadows
Smashbox LashDNA Mascara
Smashbox “Taupe” Brow Tech
MAC “Velvetella” Lip Liner
Urban Decay “Revolution” Lipstick

Modeled by Brooke as seen at 0:42:
Smashbox “Luminizing” Primer
Temptu S/B Foundation
MAC Studio Fix
Smashbox “Bare” Blush
Smashbox PhotoFinish Lid Primer
Smashbox “Midnight Green” Cream Liner (used on lid as a base shadow)
MAC “Humid” Shadow
Smashbox “Zoom, Fizz,” and “Blackout” Shadows
Smashbox “Midnight Black” Jet Set Eyeliner
Smashbox LashDNA Mascara
Smashbox “Dark Brown” Brow Tech
MAC “Myth” Lipstick

Modeled by Karla (red lip):
Smashbox “D1″ Camera Ready Foundation
Illamasqua “PANIC” Blush
Smashbox “Dark” Lip Liner
Urban Decay “Revolution” Lipstick
Smashbox “Starlit” Gloss

Modeled by Karla (fuschia shimmer lip):
Smashbox “D1″ Camera Ready Foundation
Illamasqua “THRUST” Blush
Smashbox “Dark” Lip Liner
YSL “19 Fuschia Pink” FARD À LÈVRES ROUGE PUR Lipstick
MAC “Money, Honey” Dazzleglass

Modeled by Karla (nude lip):
Smashbox “D1″ Camera Ready Foundation
Smashbox “Gingersnap” Blush
Smashbox “Dark” Lip Liner
MAC “Freckle Tone” Lipstick
Smashbox “Illume” Gloss

Modeled by Brooke as seen at 1:08:
Smashbox “Luminizing” Primer
Smashbox HD Concealer
Temptu S/B Foundation
MakeUpForEver #2 Contour Kit
MAC Studio Fix
Smashbox PhotoFinish Lid Primer
MakeUpForEver #13 Glitter
Smashbox “Onyx” Limitless Liner Pencil
Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes Mascara
Smashbox “Pop” Gloss
GGF LOGO:
MakeUpForEver “501 Carmin” Flash Color Stick
Smashbox Limitless Eyeliner Pen

Directed by Jordan Liberty

Produced by Linear Ent Grp.

First Assistant: Andrea Martini

Hair/Nails: Bethany Bell

Models: Rachel Breitag, Brooke Gwinner, and Karla Jae

As I approached my early twenties I honestly had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I wasn’t thrilled with the idea of school and couldn’t picture myself being behind a desk. It seemed so mundane to me because I always wanted a creative career. I decided to get a job at an Estee Lauder counter to try out something I was very interested in: makeup. I wasn’t in love with the counter at first because it’s mostly about selling the products. It did, however, give me a chance to do makeovers (which I fell in love with).

I decided to leave [the counter] and pursue the fashion side of my career. I started building a kit and took a month-long beginners course at a local makeup school. It was informative, but I’ve learned a lot by assisting other artists and working in my field. In about two years I built my website highlighting my work. After a few months of continuing to build my portfolio I happen to stumble upon a Maybelline gig for the Gen Art fresh faces show. This was a great experience and I really enjoyed working fashion shows. Two months later I decided to take a trip to the NYC Makeup Show to upgrade my kit. I met some beautifully talented people there such as Liz Yu, Jordan Liberty, Yisell Santos, and Maria Yeye. I decided I needed to work for one of my favorite brands, Make Up For Ever. I went up to the very busy area and introduced myself to a person who has helped me more than he’ll ever know. Within a month after the show I was asked to join the Make Up For Ever Alliance.

I realized early on that no one would hand me anything and that if I wanted it I would have to chase it. I think a lot of it is raw talent mixed with a good amount of right place right time chance meetings and situations. I recently decided to move to New York from Miami to pursue my passion for makeup. I have so much more to learn and look forward to assisting and test shooting in New York. I worked for Make Up For Ever at Miami swim week under the James Vincent team. Working with artists like James Vincent, Orlando Santiago, and Roshar I soaked up the knowledge I received from these strong talented mentors. As I continue to learn and explore my craft, I’m determined to succeed making a living doing what I love.

Please note that this video is marked PROFESSIONAL: Requires advanced application skills.

Because this look is a fashion look, it is not for beginners. This look requires a great deal of skill as well as hygiene.

Products used on the model PRIOR to filming:

Temptu Primer and 002 S/B Foundation
Make Up For Ever HD Concealer
Temptu 044 “Nectar” S/B Blush
Make Up For Ever Contour Kit #1
Make Up For Ever HD Powder
Smashbox “Taupe/Soft Brown” Brow Tech
Urban Decay Primer Potion

Products used on the model DURING the video:

Smashbox “Navy” Jet Set Liner
Yaby PP045 and PP013 Pearl Paints
Smashbox #10 and #15 Brushes
Smashbox “Onyx” Limitless Waterproof Eye Pencil
Make Up For Ever Smoky Lash Waterproof Mascara
Smashbox “Crystal” Gloss (or any clear gloss with NO MINT scent/flavor) mixed with Rosebud Salve
Smashbox #4 Concealer Brush

I hope you all enjoyed – can’t wait to bring you the next tutorial!!!

Videography: Linear Entertainment Group, LLC

Photography: Jonathan Sorber

Direction and Edit: Jordan Liberty

The lovely Joy Yana rocks this look in my upcoming makeup book, Give Good Face, and volunteered to model this look for all of you on video!

Because these tutorials are like nothing else on the internet, they require a little explanation. You’ll notice that I am not speaking throughout the makeup application. The clarity of these videos are high, so they require very little additional information. If you aren’t a visual learner, the video contains annotations that link back to this blog entry, which contains detailed instructions that can be saved and bookmarked (below).

Format:

After the new opening titles (aren’t the colors fantastic?), you’ll see a quick flash of the look and a difficulty level:

BASIC: Requires very little application skill.

INTERMEDIATE (this video): Requires a comfortable level of application skill.

PROFESSIONAL: Requires advanced application skills.

Because this look is a fashion look, it is not for beginners. However, because this look does not require much precision, it is not as difficult as a professional application.

Products used (listed in the video as well):

Yaby ‘Buff’ Liquid Foundation
Yaby ‘Daisy’ Corrector
Urban Decay “Good Karma” Blush Brush
Smashbox ‘Fair’ HD Concealer
Smashbox #4 Concealer Brush
Smashbox ‘Fair’ Halo Hydrating Perfecting Powder
Red Earth Large Powder Brush
Paula Dorf Bronzing Fan Brush
Make Up For Ever Contour Kit #4
Smashbox Photo Finish Lid Primer
Smashbox ‘Caviar’ Cream Liner
Smashbox #15 Definer Brush
Make Up For Ever ‘Black 4′ Eyeshadow
Smashbox #10 Crease Brush
Smashbox ‘Cinnamon Toast’ Eyeshadow
Smashbox #3 Large Shadow Brush
Smashbox #20 Double-Ended Smudge Brush
Laura Mercier ‘Alloy’ Metallic Creme Color (NOT ‘PLATINUM’ as noted in the video)
Sonia Kashuk Spoolie
Smashbox ‘Midnight Black’ Jet Set Waterproof Gel Eyeliner
Smashbox #21 Arced Liner Brush
Givenchy Black Phenomen’Eyes Mascara
Ardell #120 False Eyelashes and White or Black Lash Adhesive
MAC ‘Dervish’ Lip Pencil
Make Up For Ever #22 Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick
Smashbox #6 Lip Brush

Instructions:

Step 1: Buff Foundation Over Prepped Skin This is a technique I use a lot to give the skin an airbrushed appearance. You’re literally using a fluffy brush to apply a liquid or cream product. Apply a dab of foundation to the back of your hand, dip the tip of your brush into the color, and apply to the face. Use light pressure and work in quick, tight circles. I use pressure in the video, but if you look, my model’s head isn’t jerking all over. Light pressure; don’t kill your model. Make sure you use a synthetic brush made of taklon or nylon as they are less likely to breed bacteria and are easier to clean. Also, wet products tend to destroy brushes. Synthetics hold up way better to moisture.

Step 2: Apply Concealer Joy has very little darkness under her eyes, and for most women, a cream concealer is way too heavy for the sensitive skin in that area. Using a liquid concealer, I’m lightly sweeping the color under her eyes using a flat concealer brush. Often times, I will use a fluffy brush to diffuse the product (usually with more mature skin), similar to how we applied the foundation. For an instant “lifted” look, apply concealer to the outer corners of the features. This de-emphasizes darkness that may make the face look tired. Also, lift the eyes by applying concealer over the brow. And of course, use concealer on any blemishes.

Step 3: Apply Powder Use a large brush to apply powder over the face and neck. Because makeup photographs differently than skin, it’s important to apply powder down the neck if your model will be the subject of a photo. I prefer a powder with color, as they provide additional coverage, but a translucent works fine as well. Also, I usually go for a powder with hydrating properties to prevent a sandy appearance.

Step 4: Define the Cheeks Repeat after me: less is more. Your goal is to create the illusion of depth with a subtle shadow. Contour shades should be on the cool side, which is why bronzers make terrible contour colors. Warm shades, like bronzers, can make the skin look dirty. Use a fan brush to add depth to the hollows of the cheekbones. Work fast and apply very little pressure to the brush. You want a soft wash of darker color, not a racing stripe.

Step 5: Prime the Eyelids Using Fingertips Eye primers enhance pigment colors, prevent creasing, and extend the wear of your shadow. Using concealer or foundation on the lids will not help with wear or creasing. Use fingertips to apply.

Step 6: Apply a Dark Base We’re not in Kansas, anymore! I’m starting our smoky eye with a black cream base. This is hands down the easiest way to create a deep smoky eye without any shadow falling on the cheeks. Use a blunt brush to pat cream liner on the lid from lash line to crease. This does not have to be perfect, but do your best. Do not extend the color past the end of the eye out onto the cheek.

Step 7: Follow With Eyeshadow Smoky does not always mean black. Smoky is a technique, not a color. For this video, I’m using a deep matte black, but a dark cabernet or navy look sensational! Use a fluffy brush to apply shadow right over the cream. First pat the color on, then blend. Work from lash line to crease, again, not extending higher than the crease or past the end of the brow.

Step 8: Apply Satin Eyeshadow To give our smoky eye an incredible metallic finish, we’re applying our lightest shade LAST. Use a large shadow brush to sweep the shadow from the lash line all the way to the brow. I used a satin taupe shade for this look. Use whatever color you like, just make sure you don’t choose a color too light.

Step 9: Define Lower Lash Line Use a smudge brush to drag the matte black shadow lightly across the lower lash line.

Step 10: Fill Brows One of my special touches on this look is the slightly metallic brow. Use a spoolie to run a generous amount of metallic creme color through the brow.

Step 11: Line the Eyes Use a liner brush to apply black gel liner across the upper lash line. Use a smudge brush or cotton swab to diffuse and soften the line by pulling the liner lightly upward and smudging.

Step 12: Apply Mascara Only apply ONE COAT of mascara (top and bottom lashes). We’ll apply one more coat after we apply false eyelashes. If you aren’t applying false eyelashes, go ahead and layer on the mascara as heavy as you like!

Step 13: False Eyelashes The key to applying false eyelashes is patience. Apply the glue, wait 30-45 seconds, then put the lashes on. Get them as close to your natural lash line as possible. Apply one more coat of mascara to blend the lashes with your own.

Step 14: Line and Fill the Lips Even though this is a nude lip, liner is necessary to keep the lips from disappearing into the face! Use a rose nude color to line and fill the lips.

Step 15: Apply Nude Lipstick Apply a creamy nude shade (from the tube or with a brush) to finish the look!

I hope you all enjoyed – can’t wait to bring you the next tutorial!!!

Videography: Jordan Liberty

Photography: Jonathan Sorber

Hair: Felipe’G

Wardrobe: Belle Morte