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Beauty Tips
From fresh-faced to glam, day into night, learn how to create the looks you love with ease and expertise.
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Face: Banish dark shadows
Apply Photôgenic Concealer with brush #8 to the areas of the face which need perfecting. These areas are often inner eye closest to the nose, nostrils, cheeks and chin. Corrector concealer is usually needed for the areas showing the most "blue" undertone through the skin. This two step application is the most affective approach to the darkest shadows in the eye area.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Face: Coverage just where you need it
To create a radiant, natural finish, place Rénergie Lift Makeup on the back of your hand. Then use Foundation Brush #2 and apply only to areas of the face that need coverage, rather than all over your face. This will give a natural, youthful finish.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Face: Instant skin brightening
To lighten and brighten the skin, apply Absolue Golden or Absolue Pêche underneath the eyes, at the center of the nose and on the outer corners of the mouth. Either apply over foundation using Highlighting Brush #3 or mix the powder with your foundation for a polished finish.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Face: A light touch to set foundation
For the lightest approach to applying pressed powder, dip #1 Powder Brush into the palm of the hand until all traces of powder are invisible. Then tap the brush on a flat surface to deposit any remaining powder into its bristles. This technique enables you to use a minimal amount of product more effectively with little fallout. Pat the brush into the skin in the areas where foundation was applied to set it perfectly.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Face: Alex's Favorite Tip
Eye makeup is the most transformational. I call it the "butterfly effect". . . playing up the architecture of the eye by mixing matte and holographic eye shadow textures to sculpt the eyelid with a sheer, colorful and modern approach. Complete with a sexy fringe of our legendary Définicils Mascara.
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Face: Tarek's Favorite Tip
Concealer is a magic product—yet the most misused product in the eye area. To master it, lightly blend product close to the bottom lash line, using Camouflage Brush #8, to help minimize redness and blueness. Follow by applying concealer directly on any dark areas only.
Blend and voila—the magic: flaws and dark shadows disappear.
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Face: Mature eye lift
To instantly lift a mature eye, brighten eye color and correct imperfections, use the tip of Concealer Brush #8 and Effacernes Waterproof Concealer, starting at the inner corner of the eye. Redness is eliminated and you get all-day wear.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Face: For full coverage without a dry-skin look
Absolue Makeup is great for women with dry skin. It gives a truly polished look! For best results, apply Absolue Makeup with Foundation Brush #2 and press and release into the skin for complete coverage and hydration.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Face: Make cream blush last longer
Make cream blush last longer by setting it wth Color Ideal Pressed Powder or for richer cheek color, add a similar shade of Blush Subtil over it.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Face: Naturally rosy
To achieve rosy cheeks, I like to mix Blush Subtil in Aplum with the appropriate shade of Aqua Fusion Tinted Moisturzer and apply with Foundation Brush #2 to the apples of the cheeks.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Face: Manuel's Favorite Tip
Playing with makeup is the best way to get it right. With practice, and the right products and techniques, you’ll develop the kind of quick-change talent and precision that will make you your own best artist.
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Face: Robert's Favorite Tip
Women always ask, “What colors are best for me?” My advice is: Choose colors you like, colors that make you feel good, colors you know look good on you. Once you have your “comfort zone colors,” try adding a pop of a new color for a modern edge.
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Face: Add all-over face shimmer
Blush Subtil Shimmer allows you to buff and add sheen to the skin with little circular movements. I have two words for this look -- fresh faced!
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Face: Perfect lip contour and all-over brightening
Use a concealer, like Flash Retouche, to clean up around the lip area after applying lipstick, in the inner corners of the eye area to brighten eyes, and on the bridge of the nose and underneath to cut out shadows.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Face: To even out skin tone
You don't need a lot of Imanance if you use Foundation Brush #2 and apply only in theT-Zone, then blend outward.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Face: Multi-function powder
Always use loose powder as a base for your lipstick -- it helps the color last. Pro tip: dust loose powder under your eyes before applying Color Design Eye Shadow. This keeps any eye shadow that drops onto your face from adhering. Photôgenic powder is so fine that you can just whisk loose eye shadow away.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Face: Darais' Favorite Tip
Spend most of your time on your skin. Perfecting your complexion with the right skincare makes a little foundation go a long way. Same goes for concealing. Once all the flaws are erased, your eyes will automatically stand out or "pop"…with nothing to distract the attention they deserve.
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Face: The Beach Bronzed look -- day to night
My favorite bare body skin shimmer. Dust the Magic Bronzing Brush lightly over bare shoulders, arms, legs and neck. Mix body lotion in hands and rub into the skin. Click twice and swirl the brush into your favorite powder blush. This takes you safe matte daytime shade of Blush Subtil into a pop of dewiness, intensified for nighttime.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Face: Extra moisture for Dry Skin
For a very dry skin, when applying Bienfait Multivital use Foundation Brush #2 and mix with Bienfait Multivital moisturizer depending on how dry your skin is.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Face: Perk up with Blush Subtil
A great way to wear Blush Subtil is to apply two colors with brush #7 -- one neutral shade to contour and another color for the cheeks to compliment your lip color.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Face: Give skin the appearance color is coming from within
Layer blush between foundation and powder to give skin the appearance color is coming from within.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Face: Ricardo's Favorite Tip
I love to create different eye effects, using Color Design Eye Shadows damp. The lighter, shimmery shades—dampened slightly across the lid with Precision Brush #12—add a perfect ‘jewel’ toned effect to the eye. Finish off by rimming the inner eye with Le Crayon Khôl for extra drama.
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Face: Get the red out
Use Absolue Concealer around the nose with Concealer Brush #8 to conceal broken capillaries and give a more polished look to the face.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: Get the natural rosy cheek
Blush Subtil Sheer is great for a wash of color to the cheeks that is virtually undetectable.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Face: How to get the best foundation application
For best application, be sure skin is hydrated before you begin. Work Teint Idole Ultra section by section into the skin with Foundation Brush #2 and blend thoroughly.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Face: Control the coverage
Control the coverage--use with the puff to set your makeup or use with the portable brush for a softer application or touch up. Press and roll the puff onto the skin over foundation to avoid moving foundation and concealer and to build for coverage.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Face: How to apply Color Design Blush
Apply color to the middle of the cheek with fingertips blending upwards and towards the hairline.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: Bronzing shimmer for day
To take advantage of the shimmer in Star Bronzer Poudre Sôleil, I like using Highlighting Brush #3 with loose powder to create a gorgeous new tone. Use the tip of the brush with quick circular motions on the cheek, chin and nose.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Face: Dual Finish as foundation
Lightly dampen Foundation Brush #2 with water and apply where more coverage is needed.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: Another natural cheek tip
Apply Blush Subtil Sheer with Cheek Brush #6 using light strokes for soft, sheer shading.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: Instant eye lift
For a quick lifting effect, use Flash Retouche in shade 01 on the outer corner of the eye and blend outward to lift the cheek bone as well as the eye. Apply over the brow to give it more definition.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: Bienfait Plus!
When you'd like more coverage, mix your Bienfait Multi-Vital Teinté with a bit of Maquicomplet Concealer in the shade that works best for you.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Face: Long-wear foundation tip
Extend the wear of Teint Idole Ultra by applying Dual Finish Powder over it with Powder Brush #1.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: Keep concealer in its place
For all-day wear, apply in small amounts of concealer where there is darkness, discoloration or scarring by tapping and pressing with the tip of Concealer Brush #8 and then setting with loose powder with Blending Brush #17.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: For a light summer foundation
To get a lightweight application for summertime, add a dab of Aqua Fusion lotion into Color Ideal Foundation and mix together with Foundation Brush #2.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Face: Instant color warmth
Use the Caramel shade of Maqicomplet to warm up all the cooler colors in the Maqicomplet lineup.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Face: Accentuate the positive
To highlight those absolutely perfect areas, apply Blush Subtil Shimmer with Highlighting Brush #3 using light, wispy strokes.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Face: Brighten up the eye
Warm Effacernes on the back of your hand. Use tip of Concealer Brush #8 in hollow of eye. Use side of brush to blend up to lashline. Place concealer where there is darkness and avoid fine lines around the outer eye area.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Face: Glowing finish
Use the Star Bronzer Magic Bronzing Brush with your loose powder to create a gorgeous new tone over foundation in the T-zone. You'll set your makeup and create a sunny glow all over!
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Face: One-step makeup
If you love a tinted moisturizer but want the look of a full coverage foundation, apply Imanance tinted moisturizer using brush #2 and follow with Dual Finsh Powder.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: Red reducer
If you experience redness around the nose and cheeks, a yellow-based concealer will help even out skin tones. Gently apply Maquicomplet Complete Coverage Concealer in red areas and finish with Absolue Powder in a yellow/orange-based color such as Absolue Pêche.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Face: A natural radiant finish
I dab Concealer Brush #8 from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner, then I use my ring finger to press the concealer into the skin for the most natural and radiant finish.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: Sheer look plus full coverage
For women with Normal/Combination skin, add a dab of Absolue Lotion into Absolue Makeup and mix together with Foundation Brush #2. To illuminate this look, finish by dusting Absolue Powder in Pêche lightly on the skin. This gives you a more natural, sheer finish.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: Picture-perfect finish
For camera-ready looks, start by smoothing Sensation Totale on cleansed skin. Then apply Efffacernes concealer with Concealer Brush #8 to areas that need more coverage. Apply 2 layers of Rénergie Lift Makeup with Foundation Brush #2 and finish by dusting on powder with Powder Brush #1. The result: a gorgeous, smooth finish that will last all day.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Face: Loose powder -- a must-have
Loose powder just feels lighter. Its perfect with brush # 4 to set concealer, especially under eyes. Lighter shades act as highlights…as if a light is being shown in your eyes. Beautiful.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Face: Choosing the right blush shade
Blush Subtil has an amazing range of pinks and roses that help every woman to look fresh and pretty while complimenting her complexion.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Face: For lasting blush
To help your cheek color last, lightly apply Photôgenic Pressed Powder in the correct shade for your skin tone over your Blush Subtil.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Face: How to apply La Base Pro
A little primer goes a long way. Before applying foundation or powder, one or two pumps of La Base Pro is enough to prep the entire face.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Face: How to apply Touche Optim’âge
Touche Optim’âge is a classic Lancôme product back by popular demand by customers and makeup artists alike. Apply small amount of Touche Optim’âge to your fingertips and then tap into areas of concern. Blend in the direction of the line or wrinkle to smooth the product. Apply makeup as usual on top.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Face: How to apply Photôgenic Lumessence
To help this oil-free foundation stay on longer, apply one pump of Lancôme's La Base Pro makeup primer with Foundation Brush #2. Allow it a moment to dry, then use the same brush to apply your foundation.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Face: How to make foundation and powder look more natural
La Base Pro is great for making foundation and powder look more natural. Use Foundation Brush #2 to blend a small amount of primer onto the face before applying makeup to minimize enlarged pores or smooth any area where makeup usually looks rough.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: How to apply Touche Optim’âge
For smoother looking skin and to reduce the appearance of pores, apply La Base Pro before applying foundation. Use Touche Optim’âge as a spot treatment over your lines and wrinkles for an instant smoothing effect to soften and blur the appearance of wrinkles, especially around the eye area.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: How to apply Photôgenic Lumessence
For smooth, natural looking makeup, always use Foundation Brush #2 to blend the makeup evenly.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Face: How to apply Ageless Minérale With White Sapphire Complex Perfecting and Setting Mineral Powder
Use the Ageless Minérale With White Sapphire Complex Perfecting and Setting Minerale Powder to further minimize imperfections and help your foundation last longer.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: How to apply Ageless Minérale With White Sapphire Complex Perfecting and Setting Mineral Powder
Ageless Minérale With White Sapphire Complex stays smooth and comfortable for hours. Set it in the morning with the translucent Perfecting and Setting Mineral Powder and use Dual Finish Powder during the day if you need a touch up.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Face: How to apply Ageless Minérale Wiith White Sapphire Complex
When applying makeup, use the creamy products before the powder products. In this case, first apply Maquicomplet concealer to cover dark circles and then follow with Ageless Minérale Wiith White Sapphire Complex.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: How to apply Ageless Minérale Wiith White Sapphire Complex
Ageless Minérale With White Sapphire Complex stays smooth and comfortable for hours. Set it in the morning with the translucent Perfecting and Setting Mineral Powder and use Dual Finish Powder during the day if you need a touch up.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Face: How to apply Blush Subtil Duo with Cream Highlighter
Use the cream highlighter on the high points of the face to achieve a glowing compolexion. Create subtle contour applying the powder blush below the cheekbones.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Face: How to apply Blush Subtil Duo with Cream Highlighter
To achieve a lifting effect of the face, applly the Blush Subtil to the apples if you have round or square face, and under the cheek bones sweeping towards the ears if you have a long or oval face. Apply the cream highlighter in a "C" shape, framing the eye.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Face: How to apply Dual Finish Limited Edition Compact
For the lightest approach to applying pressed powder, dip #1 Powder Brush into the palm of the hand until all traces of powder are invisible. Then tap the brush on a flat surface to deposit any remaining powder into its bristles. This technique enables you to use a minimal amount of product more effectively with little fallout. Pat the brush into the skin in the areas where foundation was applied to set it perfectly.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Face: How to apply Dual Finish Limited Edition Compact
Lightly dampen Foundation Brush #2 with water and apply where more coverage is needed.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Face: How to apply Maquicomplet Éclat
For maximum coverage of dark circles, apply a little powder before any concealer. Use Concealer Brush # 8 to trace the bottom edge of the darkness and blend towards your eyes. Tap on the brightener using the same concealer brush.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Face: How to apply Maquicomplet Éclat
It is best to use this product in conjunction with the Maquicomplet in your usual shade to first neutralize discoloration. Follow with a Maquicomplet Éclat to brighten the eye further.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Face: How to apply Photôgenic Lumessence Compact
For the most natural look, use Foundatoin Brush #2 for your initial makeup application. "Pat" or "press" on foundation with the enclosed sponge if you need a touch-up later in the day.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Face: How to apply Photôgenic Lumessence Compact
Cream foundations are great because the coverge is buildable. Try applying the makeup in soft strokes using Foundation Brush #2 for a lighter look, and try pressing the foundation on with the sponge where you need additional coverage.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Face: How to apply La Rose Liberté
Using the Fall Powder Brush, apply to the high points of the face by turning it on its side to enhance bone structure.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Face: How to apply La Rose Liberté
This powder is best applied with the brush specifically designed for it. Use it to define and structure the face.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Lips: Show off your perfect smile
Use a very warm washcloth and exfoliant such as Exfoliance Confort to slough away dead lip skin. This also naturally plumps the lips. Want to make your teeth look brighter and whiter? Wear a blue-toned red lipstick (Like Color Design lipstick in Curtain Call) and those pearly whites will shine.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Lips: For full lips without lipcolor
I like to pair a Juicy Tubes shade such as Dreamsicle with a very soft lip liner such as Le Lipstique in Charme all over the lips. It will create a soft, modern, long-lasting look.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Lips: How to wear bright pink
My tip for bright pink lips is to mute the natural lipcolor with Maquicomplet Correcteur concealer using Concealer Brush #8 before applying Le Rouge Absolu lipstick in colors such as Champagne or Satin Fuchsia. This will ensure the lipstick has not only staying power, but also will remain true to its color.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Lips: How to wear Color Fever Shine?
Sketch the lip liner beginning from the outer corner working in. Lift the lip with your opposite finger to expose the natural lip line while enhancing the shape. Barely apply pressure to the pencil and you will see the fullness of the lip enhanced – not the liner.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Lips: You can wear any color
Use Lip Brush # 9 using a neutral or clear Juicy Tube Jelly such as Pure starting in the center of the lip spreading outward.This will make the lip appear plumper by catching the light.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Lips: All-day lipcolor
To get a pop of color that stays on all day, without the heavy feel of a lipcolor, try this: After lining the lips with Le Crayon, blend with Retractable Lip Brush #9 to soften any harsh edges. This will achieve a soft "stain" when using bolder colors such as Berry and Garnet.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Lips: Out of concealer?
If you have dark circles around the eyes but no concealer, try this tip: Use a pale pink lip liner such as Le Lipstique in Fraichelle or Charme for light skin and a deeper pink or coral such as Le Lipstique in Sundried Berry or Spiced Apple for darker skin. Apply a little under eyes and smudge. The pink will help to cancel out the darkness.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Lips: For the perfect amount of gloss
Hold the unique Color Fever Gloss applicator angled downward onto lips. The opening of the applicator deposits the product onto the fullest part of the lips. Use the tip to perfect the shape of the lip and distribute the color evenly.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Lips: The key to applying lipcolor
Apply to the bottom lip and press together to transfer color without a harsh edge
Blend lip liner slightly over the outer edge of the lips to create fullness and the shine of the lipstick will create a fuller pout
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Lips: How to create a full lip
Use your opposite finger to lift and expose the lip to create fullness while blending with the Retractable Lip Brush #9. Finish with Color Design lip color in Natural Beauty or Pale Lip.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Lips: For long-lasting lip shine
Apply Le Lipstique Lip Pencil to the outer edges of the mouth in a sheer shade.Using the lip brush end, blend the color outward to shade in the full lip. Then top with Juicy Gelee for the longest lasting “sheer lip look” with great dimension!
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Lips: For the perfect nude lip
For a nude lip effect, use Caramel Le Crayon to outline the lips. Then apply Color Design lipstick in shades such as Natural Beauty or B-List. Finish by filling in the outer corners of the mouth with the Caramel Le Crayon.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Lips: The key to applying lipcolor
Placement of your hand is the key to Color Fever Gloss application. Anchor your pinky on your chin using the opening of the heart shaped applicator to evenly apply gloss. Begin in the center of the lip and work out to avoid excess product moving into fine lines. Use the tip to contour the lips and add fullness.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Lips: Don't skip the gloss
Lip gloss is great for all lips. Don't have time to reapply your lipcolor? Just add a dab of Juicy Tube Jelly in Miracle to bring back the vibrance and color.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Lips: How to avoid the "liner effect"
Sketch lip liner starting at the outer corners of the mouth, working toward the center. To enhance a thinner lip, brush on liner with Retractable Lip Brush #9 while lifting the lip with a finger of the opposite hand.Finish with Le Rouge Absolu in the color of your choice.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Lips: High shine plus intense color
For a more opaque lip gloss effect, use Juicy Tubes Smoothie for more color. Apply over Le Lipstique for a defined yet shiny look.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Lips: How to plump lips for a more full, sensuous look
Some of us have very thin, flat lips with no definition. This may be due to genetics, aging or smoking. Tissue degrades as we age and definition is lost over the years. Color Fever Plumper will help plump lips for a more full, sensuous look.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Lips: How to apply La Laque Fever
Use the spade shaped applicator to shape and contour the rounded cupid’s bow on the upper lip, and blend towards the outer corners of the mouth.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Lips: How to apply La Laque Fever
La Laque Fever has superior shine and long wear all on its own. If you need extra definition and choose to line your lips, use the pencil first and follow with La Laque Fever.
-Manuel Villegas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Line smoother for eyes
To smooth out any lines and get a neutral looking eyelid, use Camouflage Brush #8 and mix Ombre Perfecteur with Color Design Eyecolor in Waif or Positive.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Great lash prep
Give your lashes the care they need. Cills Booster XL is a vitamin-enriched cream base that covers and protects the hairs of the lash, like you protect your hair. And with the tiny micro fiber, it really helps mascara to adhere and gives the result of full and fluffy lashes. Plus, it prevents the lashes from drying out and makes mascara removal a breeze.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Eyes: For separation and length
To get perfect seperation of the lashes and intense lenghth, rub the wand from side to side, then up and out as you comb through the lashes.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Eyes: Dark circle fix
Mix Aquatique with eye cream and use as concealer for the darkest of eyes. Choose a complementary shade of Maquicomplet and blend the two for a true match.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Eyes: Wand tip
For the most even application, always apply Hypnôse Mascara with the wand parallel to the floor. For a more intense effect, apply Artliner in Noir or Brown very thinly toward the outer corner. Finish with an upward movement at the end of the eye.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Eyes: Looking tired? Just add eyeliner!
To get the bright-eyed look, start by lining the innermost lower lid with Le Crayon Khôl in Blanc and add a bit more to the inside corner of the upper lid. It's an instant brightener! Also for fuller lashes, line the inner corner of the upper lid with black eyeliner.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Natural-looking lash lenghth
Always wiggle the brush at the root of the lashes while combing through. For a fairer, more blonde lash: I like to go back and roll the brush on top of the lashes while dragging through the lashes. This coats the entire lash, rather than just the tips.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: To thicken lashline
For the look of a thicker lashline, use Waterproof Le Crayon Eyeliner in Noir or Café underneath the lashline to fill in between the lashes. Follow with Hypnôse Mascara to add up to six times the volume for a dramatic lash.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Going to extremes
For an extreme eye, go for extreme lenghth and color. Define the eye with silver hues such as Color Design in Style Section or Optic. Intensify with Artliner in Noir or Ice Black and finish by adding L'Extrême Mascara in Black.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Pro mascara tips
Build and layer the regular mascara end of Cils Design Pro as you would normally apply. Then use the mini brush and ‘tap’ the combs at the root of the outer lashes to sculpt into a winged, false outer lash. Be sure to allow the teeth to grab onto the lash before combing.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Curved brush tip
Place the curved Fatale brush at the root of the lashes and move the wand side to side before combing through to the end. Big tip: Apply mascara to the lower lashes first. This will keep the top lashes from transferring mascara to the brow bone.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Flyaway eyebrows?
Keep eyebrow hairs in place. Apply Modèle Sourcils with the tip to create a natural effect. These brow gels come in 4 shades, create depth and cover any gray.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Fatale tip
Apply this Mascara by placing the wand at the root of the lashes, then sweeping through with the teeth of the 3-D comb upward and outward. Between each tooth of the comb, there is a reservoir of product. So there's no need to “dip” wand more than once. For an ultra-volume effect, comb through again to add a new layer the mascara.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Eyes: How to apply Ôscillation
The great thing about Ôscillation is that it does all the work. No need to “wiggle” the brush side-to-side or rotate the wand. Comb straight through and the vibrating wand will deposit mascara smoothly around the entire lash.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Eyes: An eyebrow pencil with the wear of a powder
Feather Le Crayon Poudre to fill the eyebrow, following the direction of the hair to create a natural eyebrow. This product is loved by women worldwide. It goes on like a pencil, but it wears like a powder.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: How to apply Fatale Brillant
Allow your mascara to dry before applying.
Layer Silver over black to harmonize with the eye shadow combination being applied
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Eyes: How to apply Virtuôse
Place the rounded edge of the Virtuôse brush facing downward when applying. The angled tip of the brush will help lift and curve the lashes at the inner and outer corners.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Eyes: A simple line of color
To make the eye the focus, choose a bright shade of Color Design that will enhance your natural eye color. For instance, if your eyes are green try Color Design in Trendy or Drama. Use Dual End Liner & Shadow Brush #18 to line top and lower lash lines. For even more drama, wet the brush before applying the color.
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Eyes: No more fear of liquid liner
Be brave! Before you use Artliner, start by depositing excess product onto the back of the hand. Then line into the roots of the lash with small strokes. End by extending the line slightly outward and upward beyond the lash line.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Eyes: How to apply Ôscillation
This is the best mascara ever for converting your day makeup into night makeup. Before going out in the evening, apply two more coats of Ôscillation. Your lashes will look longer, fuller, and the formula won’t chip!
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Perfect line -- no sharpening
Can't ever find your sharpener? Le Stylo is the perfect lining pencil -- clean, mechanical, accurate. Apply directly to lash line and smudge for more intensity. For a less intense look, use Brush # 14 and pick up the color from the pencil onto the end of the brush, then wiggle the brush through your lash line.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Eyes: Fatale Brillant Tip
Pull the comb through allowing Fatale Brilliant to dry in between layers. There is more dry down needed than with normal mascara. Layer the tips of the lashes for extra sparkle.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Resistance tip
Lift the lid from the crease, exposing the whites of the eye. This allows the wand to grab each lash with more resistance at the root and coat the lashes thoroughly as you comb the wand through.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Eyes: For lasting eye shadow
Apply Aquatique with the Dual End Shadow Brush #18 over the whole lid before eye shadow application. This will make the eye shadow color last longer and stay vibrant.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Eyes: For maximum volume and lenghth
Using Precision Eyeliner Brush #14, apply Color Design eyecolor in The New Black to the upper and lower lash line. Then apply Hypnôse Volumizing Mascara from the base of the lash upward and finish with L'Extrême Lengthening Mascara as a top coat.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Eyes: Emergency brow help
Are your brows out of place? Take your Définicils Waterproof Mascara and wipe down the wand slightly. Then you can use it as a brow filler. Brown Mascara is great for blondes and brunettes while black is great for darker hair colors.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Natural-looking lashes
For a cleaner, more natural look, apply Hypnôse Waterproof to the top lashes only -- not the bottom lashes. This opens the eye for day. Then for evening, you can add color to the lower lashes.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Wand tip
For the most even application, always apply Hypnôse Mascara with the wand parallel to the floor. For a more intense effect, apply Artliner in Noir or Brown very thinly toward the outer corner. Finish with an upward movement at the end of the eye.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Eyes: You can smudge Artliner
For a softer look, dot liner across the lash line then blend with Brush #10. Voila!
-Ricardo Costales National Makeup Artist, Southeast U.S.
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Eyes: Save your shadow
To make sure eyeshadow isn't removed when you apply mascara, use the tip of your thumb only to lift your lid at the crease. Gently bend your thumb to keep it comfortable as you apply mascara.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Eyes: Get staying power
For day or evening, this creamy liner lets you create a defined line or a smudged smoky one -- and it lasts!
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Quick color change
To change or erase an eyeshadow color, apply Ombre Perfecteur. Blend it out to change the color or mute it and start again.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: For natural-looking lashes
When mascara is feeling clumpy or heavy on the eye, slightly tissue off the wand of your Cils Booster XL and then comb through the lashes to give a lighter, more natural affect.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Modèle Sourcils to finish
Choose two compatible colors of Le Crayon Poudre -- one lighter and one darker. Start with the lighter pencil, then blend the darker shade over it with the Angled Brow Brush. this creates a beautifully natural effect.
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Eyes: To avoid mascara clumping
The first priority is to make sure that you have thoroughly clean lashes. I love starting off with a lash conditioner first, then I follow up with a light but thorough comb-through of Définicils to both the top and bottom lashes. Then I go back and pull through from the roots of the lashes. This gives the eye to have depth and definition, and it's a great trick for the new look of just shadow and lash color.
-Alex Sanchez National Makeup Artist, North Central U.S.
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Eyes: Instant intensity with Le Crayon Khôl
This is a product you shouldn't try to live without. It's so versatile that you can create a smoky, smudgy line to define the lashline, then use it all over the eyelid for great color. Finally, layer on Color Design Eye Shadow for an intensely dramatic eye.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Bright eyes!
Apply wash of Color Design in a circular motion over the eyelid and onto the under-eye are, using Large Shadow Brush #11. Instantly lighten and brighten any eye shadow: stroke Le Crayon Khôl Blanc over the lid to create a light base, then blend any shadow over it. Get smouldering color with the same method but use Le Crayon Khôl Noir as the eye shadow base.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Eyes: Monochromatic and dramatic
Accessorize your cheek and lip for a monochromatic look of either all warm or all cool, depending on the Color Design palette. Harmonizing your cheek and lip creates an entire wardrobe for your face.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: The precise, error-proof line
For easiest application, try a coat of Cils Design Pro Mascara first. Hold Artliner to the side and rest the tip against the base of your lashes. Slowly pull it from the inner corner to the outer corner of the eye, and make sure to fill in the white spaces.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: Dual brow shading
The Natural shade is my favorite because once you define the brow with Le Crayon Poudre, you can set the brows by brushing Modèle Sourcils in an upward motion. Brows stay perfect all day!
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Eyes: Using Color Design palettes
Use Blender Brush #4, Angle Brush #13, Large Shadow Brush #11, and Smudger Brush #10 with each palette. For quick eye makeup, use a light all-over shadow and pair with a darker shadow as liner.
-Robert Cook National Makeup Artist, South Central U.S.
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Eyes: How to apply Ombre Absolu Duo
Use the round side of Dual End Shadow and Liner Brush #18 to apply the light color all over the eye. Use the flat angled side to apply the dark shade as a subtle eyeliner for daytime.
-Darais National Artist, West Coast
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Eyes: How to apply Ombre Absolu Duo
To intensify the look for the evening, use the Angled Shadow Brush #13 to apply the deeper color on the lid.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: How to apply Le Crayon Khôl Kajal
Define your entire eye around the inner and outer rim with this smooth, richly pigmented pencil.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: How to apply Le Crayon Khôl Kajal
For a thinner line around the eye, use the flat angled side side of Dual End Liner and Shadow Brush #18. For a thicker line, use Blending Tip Brush #16 to create smokier, softer definition.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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Eyes: How to apply Color Design Eye Shadow Quad
To quickly create an eye shadow look, use Blending Shadow Brush #17 to sweep the lightest color all over the eye. Then use the darkest color with Smudger Brush #10 as a subtle eyeliner liner. For a more dramatic look, apply a deeper color to the crease and a brighter color to the lid.
-Tarek Abbas National Makeup Artist, Northeast
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