Eye Makeup

Beauty Beat: How to get Nicole Richie's Fashion Star cat eye makeup

Lauren Millea — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:45:00 -0700

After watching NBC’s Fashion Star to admire the fabulous designs, we were dying to know how to get the looks of the show's leading ladies. After learning how to get Elle Macpherson’s coveted soft smoky eye, the makeup artist behind Fashion Star takes us through creating Nicole Richie’s retro vintage look.

Beauty Beat: The secret to Elle Macpherson’s Fashion Star makeup

Catherine Conelly — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:45:00 -0700

Of course we tuned in for the fun fashion shows on NBC’s Fashion Star and looked forward to shopping the looks at H&M. But it’s impossible to overlook the fact that the show features three beautiful ladies, and we had to know how to get their looks, too. The makeup artist behind their fashion faces each week sat down with SheKnows to share her secrets in three eye makeup tutorials. First up, we got the step by step to Elle Macpherson’s soft, smoky eye.

Crazy for coral: Our favorite makeup finds

Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 01:50:00 -0700

Looking for a way to get ready for summer? Invest in an array of coral-colored makeup! The varied pinks, oranges and reds are like a nod to the tropics, so turn up the heat and go crazy for coral!

Sexify your look

Kori Ellis — Thu, 12 May 2011 05:02:00 -0700

The natural look is great for the office or for hanging outdoors, but you'll want to vamp up your appearance for a special night out. Follow these tips to make your makeup and hair look sexy.

How to get beautiful eyes

Kori Ellis — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:02:00 -0700

Most men will tell you that the first thing they notice about a woman is her eyes, and some say the eyes are the windows to the soul. To keep your peepers looking their best, follow these beauty tips for beautiful eyes.

Reduce dark under-eye circles

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:05:00 -0800

Dark circles are one of the biggest beauty frustrations around. And, surprise: Lack of sleep isn't their only cause. Here's a guide to dark under-eye circles -- what causes them and what you can to to get rid of them.

Makeup tips for green eyes

Kori Ellis — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:41:00 -0800

When picking your makeup colors, consider your skin tone as well as your eye color. If you have green eyes, try these makeup tips to bring out the best in your eyes.

Makeup tips for brunettes

Kori Ellis — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:54:00 -0800

When selecting your makeup, consider your skin tone, eye color and of course, your hair color. To look your best, follow these makeup tips for brunettes.

Makeup tips for blue eyes

Kori Ellis — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:44:00 -0800

The right makeup colors should enhance the natural blue of your eyes. Follow these simple makeup tips for blue-eyed women.

Makeup tips for redheads

Kori Ellis — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:00:00 -0800

For fair-skinned redheads, makeup colors should natural and not overpowering. If you have red hair, follow these simple makeup tips to bring out your natural beauty and look your best!

Makeup tips for brown eyes

Kori Ellis — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:47:00 -0800

Since brown doesn't have an opposite or complementary color on the color wheel, most eye makeup colors will work for women with brown eyes. Follow these simple makeup tips for brown-eyed gals to look your best and enhance your natural beauty.

Makeup tips for blondes

Kori Ellis — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 04:10:00 -0800

For women with blonde hair, some makeup colors can be too harsh. To look your best and enhance your natural beauty, follow these makeup tips for blondes.

Makeup tips for square faces

Kori Ellis — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:14:00 -0800

If you have a square-shaped face, your makeup should round out your jawline for a softer look. Demi Moore and Sandra Bullock are celebrities with classic, square-shaped faces.

Makeup tips for diamond-shaped faces

Kori Ellis — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:23:00 -0800

The diamond-shaped face is wide at the cheekbones and more narrow at the jawline and forehead. For a true, balanced diamond, you don't need many makeup tricks: Your face shape is fabulous as it is. If the diamond shape is too dramatic, however -- with a pointy chin and/or very narrow forehead -- you can do some contouring to balance out your face shape.

Makeup tips for oblong faces

Kori Ellis — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:21:00 -0800

An oblong or rectangular face shape is longer than it is wide, and is relatively the same width across the forehead, cheekbones and jawline. For an oblong face, use makeup to accentuate your cheekbones and bring out the middle third of the face.

Makeup tips for heart-shaped faces

Kori Ellis — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:18:00 -0800

With a heart-shaped face, you have a wide forehead, beautiful cheekbones and a narrow chin. Reese Witherspoon, Michelle Pfeiffer and Ashley Judd are all celebrities with heart-shaped faces. Follow these makeup tips for heart-shaped faces.

Makeup tips for round faces

Kori Ellis — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:16:00 -0800

Celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Kate Winslet have round faces. If you, too, have a round face, your cheeks are generous, your chin is rounded and your features aren't very well defined. Makeup for the round face aims to slim and lengthen it through contouring.

Makeup tips for oval faces

Kori Ellis — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:12:00 -0800

Your face shape should be a big factor in how you apply your makeup -- and good makeup application strives to achieve the look of an oval face. You've already got it, so you don't need to do much more. Here's how to use makeup to emphasize your assets and make your irregular features a little less noticeable.

Beauty tips for freezing weather

Kori Ellis — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:19:00 -0800

When the temperatures are really cold outside, you need to change up your beauty routine. Some cosmetics don't work well or look good when you are going from a warm house to the freezing outdoors. Follow these makeup and haircare tips when it's freezing outside.

Non-surgical makeup tricks for a younger look

Kori Ellis — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:31:00 -0800

Though many women are going under the knife these days, plastic surgery isn't for everyone. Forgoing surgery doesn't mean you have to give in to crow's feet, dull skin and emerging wrinkles. Check out this makeup advice from the pros for a younger look.

3 Easy ways to make your eyes look bigger

Kori Ellis — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:06:00 -0800

Do your eyes seem to disappear without makeup? You aren't alone. Many women want their eyes to look bigger. Here are three simple tips to help.