I never realized how much I would need to change how I apply my makeup as I got older. I turned 58 this year and found that setting powders aged me terribly. Believe me, I have tried every combination possible! BUT, what I have done is gone back to a more matte foundation, and apply just a small amount of the Elf Halo Glow powder and LOVE it. I have also stopped wearing concealer! I don't have dark under eyes, so my foundation covers perfectly. Again, I add a tiny amount of a glowy powder and it looks wonderful. I have spent so much money on concealers this year and did the Robert Welsh technique, but everything looked terrible! I'm thrilled with my new discoveries!!😍
Where abouts do you put the glow powder? Is it all over or just cheek bones? I'm 53 and I've had to wear a lot less face makeup aswell, less is definitely more youthful as you get more mature (shall we say!) Foundation is out, concealer around the eyes is out, blusher is out - even though a lot of people say its youthful, it just looks too much on me, bronzer seems to look more natural. Less eyeliner is good too because it can look too hard and aging around the eye. On the plus side, I love mascara, accentuating my eyebrows and wearing a glossy lipstick, it makes me feel alive lol!
@@mariarobson8116 Maria, you have basically described all the changes I have made in the past few years. When all the "dewy/hydrating" foundations became the rage and considered anti-aging, I started using them. After setting them I had aged 10 years. I have also improved and invested in skincare, so my skin looks better than it ever has. So I only wear a small bit of foundation for special occasions. The Elf Glow powder has been a great find for me this year. But I use such a tiny amount. I do set my undereyes with it, but you can barely see it I use so little of it. Then I will take the same amount on a fluffy brush and go over my cheek area. And, some days I will put some on my forehead because it blurs the skin. I don't use enough of it to cause it to look like a highlighter. My skin just has a radiance to it. I am very fair, so I use the Maybelline City bronzer in 100 which gives me color without looking overdone. I have to admit I love blush, and my favorite is the Milani blush in Luminoso. It has a sheen to it so I don't need a highlighter. If I do use a highlighter, the only one that works for me is the Elf baked highlighter in Moonlight Pearls. I don't wear setting spray and the best foundation I've tried is the Believe Beauty Skin Finish foundation! I was about to go back to the high end foundation I have worn for years (before trying the dewy look), and took a chance on this one. I LOVE it, and the shade match is perfect. Good luck to you.... aging is rough but we can all share information with each other to get us through!❤️😉
That last tip was introduced years ago by Wayne Goss. It's an old trick used by make up artists. It absolutely is a game changer for a lot of people. 💙
Best tip I learned this year was for applying mascara. It's basically a 4 step method: start by adding a small amount to just the tips of the top lashes, then go back and start about halfway from the root to the tips, then jump to the bottom lashes and finally go back to the top and start all the way from the roots the tips. It is seriously amazing, I think because you're allowing a little dry time, it makes it super easy to build up! ☺
Man, spritzing a brush with setting spray has been a game-changer for me too! So simple yet so revolutionary lol. Thanks for another year of excellent content!!!
spritzing a brush with setting spray has changed my makeup game big time! Especially being a 53 year old with a few *ahem* wrinkles. Plus, I've also started spritzing my lightly damp beauty blender after I have applied and set my concealer. Just lightly tap under my eyes to take away some of the dryness from the powder and I am good for the day. :)
3 tips that actually work for me, so I hope it works for anybody who is interested. 1.) Best tip ever if you have problems blending eyeshadow. Instead buy qtips and its a cheaper alternative. I swear it will help you blend eyeshadow especially if you have problems with a patchy eyeshadow. This is very beginner friendly. Also helps bring eyeshadow down if you put it way to high on the brown bone area. 2.) Get a mascara that is not waterproof. Get it out of the tube and cover the tube with a paper or put it upside down. From there air dry the mascara wand for about 45 sec using up and down motions. Then curl the eyelashes and apply mascara. It will hold the curl for sometime. 3.) Best hack ever I recently discover on my own. Get a lip balm and a eyeshadow palette. Apply lip balm all over the lips and then get a lip brush. Get the lip brush and apply eye shadow on the lips. You can create many different combinations if you can't find an exact color that you want. It just gives a nice tinted color on the lips if you aren't a lipstick kinda girl.
Thank you for those tips! Definitely going to try the eyeshadoe technique. I have deep set round eyes. Ive spent so much on brushes, palettes, etc. I can never seem to make my crease color visible, let alone blend nicely. I think I always overblend.
The "reverse" foundation application method was introduced by Jordan Liberty years ago. He has the most flawless untouched photos due to this technique, it's literally mind blowing!
I love these tips! I spray my setting sprays to my damp sponge, and it just makes everything look so natural. Also, I stopped contouring. Let's be honest, the only time contour looks natural is straight on lol. Embrace the shape of your face.... you're gorgeous ♡
I love the setting spray on a brush method. I noticed my makeup last longer and it did not look muddy in certain areas. Thanks for sharing these tips. I enjoy your channel 👍
I never used to put mascara on my lower lashes, it looked so messy to me (kind of made my lashes look... oddly bulky? I have longish curly lashes., they get unruly, lol. And mascara gets everywhere if I'm not super careful!! anyway , at a makeover, a makeup lady asked me why I hadnt applied to my lower lashes. I said, I don't know, just seems like too much. But I always felt insufficient after that, lol. So I would usually try to apply it. Not always thrilled with how obvious it looks though. I'm glad that there's precedence for not wearing it, lol;!! I've seen videos suggesting using brown on lower lashes, and I like to do that, it's more subtle.
Upper mascara only looks doll-like, youthful and keeps my face lifted. Especially with the concealer trick of blending more coverage into the outer and inner corners.
I just want to give you a big hug for the tip about spray setting spray or finishing spray on a brush and then applying it. What a significant game changer. Thank you ♥️
Also, if you haven’t tried it already, try applying cream contour, blush & highlight before foundation! The foundation blends all the other products out and it’s sooo fast! ❤️ x
Great foundation hack. The trick I use to remember the ordering is this : m-s-s-p-f. (my spoiled sister prefers felines) which stands for moisturizer- Setting Powder -setting spray- primer- foundation. This technique really locks down the foundation.
5:56 I layer blush, too, but I like to put a creme blush (or a honestly, a lipstick) on the cheeks before my setting powder, and then after using setting powder I layer a powder blush on top. It helps the color to last longer and looks a little more natural!
I never liked spraying my face with setting spray, it always got in my hair & on my shirt & I couldn't tell by feel how much I put on. So, I spray a sponge & gently press it into my skin paying more attention to the areas that look powdery or dry. It has worked for me so far & doesn't remove or mess up my makeup
I found a tutorial by Wayne Goss for totally hooded eyes. You cannot see my eyelid AT ALL when my eyes are open. It only uses two colors, and I really like the way it comes out.
I don't know if you are familiar with Hot and Flashy she has hooded eyes and has videos on how she does her eyes and you would never know she has hooded eyes. It's all about makeup placement.
I saw a blush tip n have been loving it! Add a more matte cream blush and let it almost completely dry down but before it is, add a luminous blush on top..girl, its a gamechanger! It looks like such a pretty flush..super natural! Loved all your tips!!!!
My best makeup tip is to put blush on more places than just your cheeks. I put mine on my chin, my nose, and the sides of my forehead. It gives a more youthful look to the face and makes it look more natural
The thing that I've been doing most is completely ditching my fluffy eyeshadow blending brush. What I use instead to blend out the crease is actually the ELF eye crease brush. It's a small dome shaped brush and I've noticed that it gives me more control when I'm blending. I have smaller hooded eyes and I've noticed that this really let's me keep the shadow shape I want without it getting too over blended and needing to correct. It's especially great for doing a winged outer corner because instead of wasting qtips and remover correcting and having a harsh line I just apply my shadows and I have so much control in blending them out into the exact shape I want. I also started applying my brow gel/brow mascara first and then doing my eyebrows based on where the brow gel didn't cover. I use the rimmel brow marker since it lets me create little hair strokes. I find doing my eyebrows like this keeps me from over drawing them and keep them natural looking.
I am trying to think more about my eyelids in thirds. The way that you always say “outer third” FINALLY registered! I think my third was more like half, then 1/4 and 1/4. Believe it or not, that made a difference! I also now use the concealer trick and wow! Love it!
My go-to has become to use a brown pencil liner, draw a small wing, and then use an angled brush to flare up and inward to create a defined outer V and a subtle transition in my crease. And then I fill in with a single shadow to complete the look
I have to be honest. Robert Welsh has taught me SO many techniques since I discovered him. My #1) being an oily skin mid 30s gal, he told us to apply less concealer and try NO powder and OMG my makeup has never looked better. I thought adding powder being oily would make me look better but in fact it's the opposite! Less concealer and no powder makes my skin look like I'm in my 20s again. I am so thankful for Robert, Zabrena, and Nikkia 💯💯💯 Also I started to apply powder, contour/highlight/putty blush etc with a damp sponge and it looks flawless!
I really like using Robert’s technique for concealer after I’ve done my eyes. It helps fix my mistakes and really gives me that lifted look on the outer corner of my eyes
Tip: I spray setting spray on the back side of my RT sponge. I'm about to wash it anyway. :D I also put a little extra powder under the outside corner of my eye to catch fallout, makes it blow right away. And extra powder to blend away excess (powder) blush, bronzer or contour. I'm oily so I powder lots.
I like light coverage and tried the seemingly backwards technique of putting foundation over. powder, etc. WOW! I also really like wetting a brush with setting spray instead of spraying the face. It's always been difficult to get an even coat of it without damaging my eye makeup. Now I want to try the concealer trick from Robert Welsh. Thanks so much. BTW, you are beautiful and a delight twitch.
My main tip that I came up with. Every once in a while either if I don't have any brow products available or just need the extra hold, I use a liner brush, dip it in some runny hair mousse & dip that into an eyeshadow or contour color to match your Brows & fill them in. This fills them in as usual, but the hair mousse doubles to keep it all in place.
I also never apply mascara to my lower lashes, I just use a black eyeliner in my waterline to give definition. Another trick if you struggle with applying shimmery shades with a brush, use a mini sponge instead, they work much better than the brushes and easier to apply in the corners of the eyes.
I had a couple mat eyeshadow that didn't work so well for eye shadow but instead of a color corrector I scrap a little off & mix it with primer or moisturizer to apply where needed. Saves me some money & I use up products that would otherwise go to waste
The powder ,set spray first works because it keeps the oil from our skin from coming through. Our oil is usually what breaks down our makeup. My mum did this esp for my wedding and it worked perfectly. I believe Robert Welsh also talks about it
I’ve been doing a lot of these things this year also! I apply my concealer in a lifting way, use powder before foundation and I go in with my cream contour directly on my brush. Love your videos, Zabrena! ❤️ x
I really went for the minimalist look this year foundation, setting powder, eyebrow pencil cause I have no brows (don't wanna scare anyone) tightline my upper waterline, black eyeliner with wing (practice makes perfect) mascara and lip balm
I don't know if this "counts", but I, very lightly, apply my eye primer on my undereye area before corrector/concealer. Works an absolute treat for my dry/mature. PS : I just use whatever primer I've used on my eyelids. 😊
Loved those ideas of makeup back to front. i.e primer first after moisturiser. I am gonna try that when I next go out. You are so upbeat and cheery that you make me feel good too. Thank you for your videos.
I am catching up...Happy New Year. Totally agree about NOT wearing mascara on the lower lashes. I am not sure if it was a tip from you or EmilyNoel83 or W Goss...but sometimes the darker shade of eyeshadow that goes in the outside v gets out of control...the tip is just dab a bit of concealer over it...also if you do get a dot of mascara somewhere other than your eyelashes - LET IT SIT for a few minutes, after it dries it will just dust away with a small brush! Finally, rather than buying expensive lip treatments - I use a small dab of Aquaphor cream on my lips at night - works beautifully! Oh - and my best new find in 2020 - YOUR CHANNEL...thank you!
I love your videos Zabrena! My tip if the year is - embrace your age and your skin! I love make up and have far too much of it for my own good, but have not worn ANY for the past 4 months and it is liberating! I am sure I’ll go back to it though 😉 Thank you for your content and your smile 🙂🥰💋 happy new year to you and yours 🎉
I just love your wear tests, they are incredible and give just that kick of credibility that we need while looking out for these pro-techniques. Thanks a lot for summing these up for us.😀
Quick question: would you ever consider doing a video explaining makeup brushes? I know videos exist, but you're awesome at explaining things slowly and in detail, and it's why I watch. :)
I learned a tip from an OLD Wayne Goss video on how to make your foundation look natural. He said to add 1 (ONE) drop of face oil to foundation. The foundation goes on smooth, looks natural and still covers what you want it to cover. I don't know how this would work on oily skin but, it works great on my normal skin. I also don't know if he's updated or changed his opinion on this tip but, I still like it and use it every time I do my makeup.
@@subboxjunkie8298 As I recall, Wayne didn't mention a specific oil. I'm not a skin care expert so I can only tell you what I use. I have normal skin, not prone to oiliness, dryness or breakouts. I use a hemp seed oil (Advanced Clinicals) that I found on Amazon. Other oils that might be good are Rose hip seed (anti-aging), Marula (reduces dryness, inflammation}, Jojoba (acne, psoriasis) or argan (moisturizing) oils. Since you only use 1 drop I don't know if they have any affect on the skin.
it is so true what you said about 2020... a year of being creative and experimentation! I have never put so much make up in my life before 2020! And i have learned different techniques and had a chance to try them at home without having to go out and look crazy! lol
I love these tips especially the one at the end I’ll refer to that one as the backward tip. I’m going to try that one. I have a tip if you take a color eyeshadow pencil and draw it on your eyes first and then put the same color eyeshadow over it . It’s supposed to intifiy your eyeshadow.
Mascara does that to me and my mascara will smudge if I put it on the bottom even if I powder I think I've noticed that not only the shadow that it casts sometimes depending on the brand or depending on the formula, but also depending on the brand or formula sometimes just certain people have oily eyes for some reason glands and I don't have oily skin type so there you go! Also thank you for shouting out Robert Welsh I have not checked him out but thank you for making this video because literally I have not heard of a lot of these and I'm only on like number three and I am so excited to try all of these and your makeup always looks beautiful and you're just so nice and humble I really like you so much I have watched you for so long and I really adore you
Saving this video for reference later especially for the last routine that I feel like will be great to tryout in the summer when my dry skin starts to sweat my makeup off in the Texas heat!
Yes that last tip is fantastic. I saw your video and decided to use it for my sister's wedding last month, my makeup lasted all day!!! I have oily skin too and it was a hot, hot, sunny day. Thanks Z xo
I love Robert Welsh I've learned so much from him and now him and his twin have a channel and they are hilarious together the Welsh twins is the channel
I have two tips: following on from your bottom lash tip where you leave them bare, I use a brown mascara. Still get the nice mascara fluffy effect, but its its waaay less harsh than black. And also, if you have dry skin like me but love those longwear matte foundations, dab it on, and then spray a hydrating spray (not a setting spray, just a hydrating mist, I use nip & fabs dragons blood one) then blend. Honestly. Game changer.
Applying blush higher up on cheek bones and back into the hairline instead of on the apples of the cheeks. Never going beyond my outer eye line (if that makes sense). That method provides an instant face lift and makes you face appear thinner. Who does want that?!
Great tips! this year i had fun experimenting with more bold and dramatic eye looks but with a more natural no makeup base. and really loved it. i used to think that if youre eye shadow is dramatic or bold etc etc that you base needed to be "heavier" full coverage makeup to balance it out but ive come to believe that really isnt true.
You are so sweet Zabrena! It wasn’t my hack but someone else’s hack I picked up to tell you about. I do not want to take credit for something I didn’t come up with. God bless you and your family! Happy New Year! That hack does work!
I believe it's one of her go to looks. She did a video of looks specifically for the visiart neutral mattes pallette that are looks she uses in videos where she doesn't do her eyes on camera.
I used to “not” do anything on my bottom lashes and leave it bare just with the top heavy look. I have round face and big eyes. I learned from my another fav Ytuber Taisha that the easiest way to reduce the roundness of face, is to elongate the eyes and put the emphasis on making outline more pronounced like Egyptians. Now I outline both my lids and extend the wing as long as possible to give it longer length making my round face look small.
Zabrena-thank you for being a solid part of what has been one of the most challenging years of my life (mentally). Your videos offer me a break from the world and I could not express truly what it has meant to me. Happy New Year to you and your blessed family. -A forever subscriber!
Stopped lower lash mascara because when I wear concealer, I end up with raccoon eyes. I’m too old for powder in that region, so I decided to try it. My bags have bags. As you said, this helps keep focus off. Happy New Year in advance. 🥂
I have a major one that I learned completely by accident, but it was a game saver, not just changer. I went through major stress in 2018 & 2019 and lost a ton of hair and my basically all of my eyelashes. So when I had enough growth to apply false lashes, I started wearing them for the first time. I know there is a learning curve but I think it was because the strip had to be attached to my lid a little because of nothing else to stick to. So I learned to hate lash glue with a passion. It sticks to everything but what it’s supposed to. It glues your lid to itself etc. ugh!! So one day I though the heck with it I’m going to quit wearing them, or trying at all. It was a really sticky moment so I got all the glue off and decided to try, mascara. That looked really sad, so I figured there was probably a little glue on the lashes still and I’m tried them again. They went right on and looked better than they ever did. I know people do mascara and curl their lashes before falsies all the time. That’s not the trick. I got to thinking that waterproof mascara is kinda like glue right? So I bought some and did my next set cut down a bit smaller for just the outside, no glue at all, just placed the lash step on the semi wet mascara, squeeze lightly and it’s magic! I almost look like I got extensions. Ok probably not, haha, but to me it’s such an improvement from before and I’m not messing with my eyes and ripping the lashes off in a fit anymore. Sorry that was long but I wanted to be clear.
Happy New Year! I use Maybelline baby lips, much like the Balm you used, and the application idea, I will try the concealor technique. Looking brighter is a good thing. One thing I use is smaller brushes on my cheeks and bronzer. Most times I have a smaller place to put product on. Real techniques setting brushes are perfection. I would also use Wet n Wild Brulee can be a great setting powder over concealor. Ecotools makes a wonderful set of a fan brush and setting brush. $5.99 on Amazon Prime. I try your setting spray techniques. I find that setting spray can liquify and take forever to dry. Very wet. If you looking for long wearing foundation, Estee Lauder doubleWear, Maybelline SuperStay foundation stick. Be well, Lynn
I tried applying the setting spray with a brush after you first talked about it and it really worked well for me. I have fine lines and texture and if I just spray my face, everything sinks into the lines, it's horrible. but the brush technique makes everything look great
I spray my setting spray onto my sponge then dab on my face, i seen Mel Thompson doing it in one of her videos and i thought I'll give that ago and its great, i do apply setting powder before my Foundation i learnt that from you so thank you for that it really controls the oil on my skin before applying my Foundation, and i apply blush up to my temples now to give a more lifted look
I've been loving Drugstore December and will be sad to see it end. Thank you for putting so much thought, care, and TIME into your videos! Love these tips. I also stopped using mascara on my bottom lashes a while ago to help draw attention away from my 39 year old undereyes.
Hi, I'm Jen. I really started practicing and upping my eyeshadow game this year. Biggest tip..eyeshadow primer. Not news, I know! But it makes all the difference. My shadow lasts all day now and doesn't crease.
I learned that from Jordan Liberty. Primer, setting powder, then spray it down lightly, THEN apply foundation. That oil doesnt stand a chance lol. And its not cakey at all.
A tip I learned is about preventing concealer from settling into fine lens/ wrinkles under the eyes: start with a small amount and build if needed( I like the ELF hydrating concealer), take your setting spray and spray into the palm of your hand. Pat your ring finger into setting spray and tap under your eye until it’s dry. Then use a small amount of setting powder and you’re good to go!
Made my own makeup shades from bought pigments and mixers from factory, so by this year I know exactly what works and it is personalized for me. Another thing: nude makeup is not just 'nudes' : it's your skin colour your lip colour your natural cheek blush and your eyelid colour but make it a little better vibrant and cohesive shade of your natural beauty.
Most days, I only wear a touch of mascara, and I very agree, only on the top lashes. I am blessed with good lashes, and if I do the bottoms, too, it looks like a tarantula died there. :) LOL Not great; too much. Enjoy your vids so much. Your advice a while back on under eye moisturizers helped me tremendously.
Where does sunscreen fit in with the powder first method? This product is frequently not mentioned in makeup application videos but it’s so important. Lovely video too btw, short, sweet and informative 💕
Zabrena thank you for all your tips and tricks, they have been game changers! I would love a step-by-step tutorial on how to apply false eyelashes, I seem to have a fear with applying the glue to my eyes as I really don’t have a steady hand. I’m 60+ and I’ve never tried false eyelashes and I am so in awe when I see a pair that just bring out the eyes. I’ve been told that I speak with my eyes so I’ve been wondering just what they have to say when you have eyelashes on 😆 have a beautiful day!
I never realized how much I would need to change how I apply my makeup as I got older. I turned 58 this year and found that setting powders aged me terribly. Believe me, I have tried every combination possible! BUT, what I have done is gone back to a more matte foundation, and apply just a small amount of the Elf Halo Glow powder and LOVE it. I have also stopped wearing concealer! I don't have dark under eyes, so my foundation covers perfectly. Again, I add a tiny amount of a glowy powder and it looks wonderful. I have spent so much money on concealers this year and did the Robert Welsh technique, but everything looked terrible! I'm thrilled with my new discoveries!!😍
Oh that's so wonderful! I'm so happy you were able to do your OWN thing and find methods that work for YOU! That's what it's about! :)
Where abouts do you put the glow powder? Is it all over or just cheek bones? I'm 53 and I've had to wear a lot less face makeup aswell, less is definitely more youthful as you get more mature (shall we say!) Foundation is out, concealer around the eyes is out, blusher is out - even though a lot of people say its youthful, it just looks too much on me, bronzer seems to look more natural. Less eyeliner is good too because it can look too hard and aging around the eye. On the plus side, I love mascara, accentuating my eyebrows and wearing a glossy lipstick, it makes me feel alive lol!
@@mariarobson8116 Maria, you have basically described all the changes I have made in the past few years. When all the "dewy/hydrating" foundations became the rage and considered anti-aging, I started using them. After setting them I had aged 10 years. I have also improved and invested in skincare, so my skin looks better than it ever has. So I only wear a small bit of foundation for special occasions.
The Elf Glow powder has been a great find for me this year. But I use such a tiny amount. I do set my undereyes with it, but you can barely see it I use so little of it. Then I will take the same amount on a fluffy brush and go over my cheek area. And, some days I will put some on my forehead because it blurs the skin. I don't use enough of it to cause it to look like a highlighter. My skin just has a radiance to it.
I am very fair, so I use the Maybelline City bronzer in 100 which gives me color without looking overdone. I have to admit I love blush, and my favorite is the Milani blush in Luminoso. It has a sheen to it so I don't need a highlighter. If I do use a highlighter, the only one that works for me is the Elf baked highlighter in Moonlight Pearls. I don't wear setting spray and the best foundation I've tried is the Believe Beauty Skin Finish foundation! I was about to go back to the high end foundation I have worn for years (before trying the dewy look), and took a chance on this one. I LOVE it, and the shade match is perfect. Good luck to you.... aging is rough but we can all share information with each other to get us through!❤️😉
I use setting powder very lightly over my face, well see what happens in 6 more years
That last tip was introduced years ago by Wayne Goss. It's an old trick used by make up artists. It absolutely is a game changer for a lot of people. 💙
Best tip I learned this year was for applying mascara. It's basically a 4 step method: start by adding a small amount to just the tips of the top lashes, then go back and start about halfway from the root to the tips, then jump to the bottom lashes and finally go back to the top and start all the way from the roots the tips. It is seriously amazing, I think because you're allowing a little dry time, it makes it super easy to build up! ☺
I have done this for years! Huge, long lashes!!
@@donnapowers7815 Right!!
Could you do a full face of makeup using all those tips? I’ve tried some but I can’t always remember exactly how to do them.
Man, spritzing a brush with setting spray has been a game-changer for me too! So simple yet so revolutionary lol. Thanks for another year of excellent content!!!
But what about setting eye makeup? Do you use the brush on eyes too?
You could, sure! Just pat it over it with a smaller brush :)
YAY! You're welcome, Jamie! Thank you for being here! Hugs!
@@Zabrena Thanks! I'll try it. Love your videos!
I need to try !!!
spritzing a brush with setting spray has changed my makeup game big time! Especially being a 53 year old with a few *ahem* wrinkles. Plus, I've also started spritzing my lightly damp beauty blender after I have applied and set my concealer. Just lightly tap under my eyes to take away some of the dryness from the powder and I am good for the day. :)
3 tips that actually work for me, so I hope it works for anybody who is interested.
1.) Best tip ever if you have problems blending eyeshadow. Instead buy qtips and its a cheaper alternative. I swear it will help you blend eyeshadow especially if you have problems with a patchy eyeshadow. This is very beginner friendly. Also helps bring eyeshadow down if you put it way to high on the brown bone area.
2.) Get a mascara that is not waterproof. Get it out of the tube and cover the tube with a paper or put it upside down. From there air dry the mascara wand for about 45 sec using up and down motions. Then curl the eyelashes and apply mascara. It will hold the curl for sometime.
3.) Best hack ever I recently discover on my own. Get a lip balm and a eyeshadow palette. Apply lip balm all over the lips and then get a lip brush. Get the lip brush and apply eye shadow on the lips. You can create many different combinations if you can't find an exact color that you want. It just gives a nice tinted color on the lips if you aren't a lipstick kinda girl.
Thank you for those tips! Definitely going to try the eyeshadoe technique. I have deep set round eyes. Ive spent so much on brushes, palettes, etc. I can never seem to make my crease color visible, let alone blend nicely. I think I always overblend.
@@taylorwilliams4179 You're welcome :) I do like to help people out!
I LOVE the lip balm, eyeshadow tip!!
@@Jacqueline_R I know I had so much fun creating this. Its so nice
Omg YESSSS the q-tip method is amazing!! And will def try ur other 2, they sound great, thanks! ☺
The "reverse" foundation application method was introduced by Jordan Liberty years ago. He has the most flawless untouched photos due to this technique, it's literally mind blowing!
I love your look! A classic, very 1940’s, beauty. You’ve become the only beauty RUclipsr I still watch. Have a great New Year! 💕
I love these tips! I spray my setting sprays to my damp sponge, and it just makes everything look so natural. Also, I stopped contouring. Let's be honest, the only time contour looks natural is straight on lol. Embrace the shape of your face.... you're gorgeous ♡
I love the setting spray on a brush method. I noticed my makeup last longer and it did not look muddy in certain areas. Thanks for sharing these tips. I enjoy your channel 👍
I find mascara in the lower lashes makes my eyes look droopy and I get those flecks on my face. I was glad to see you recommend this to us.
I never used to put mascara on my lower lashes, it looked so messy to me (kind of made my lashes look... oddly bulky? I have longish curly lashes., they get unruly, lol. And mascara gets everywhere if I'm not super careful!! anyway , at a makeover, a makeup lady asked me why I hadnt applied to my lower lashes. I said, I don't know, just seems like too much. But I always felt insufficient after that, lol. So I would usually try to apply it. Not always thrilled with how obvious it looks though.
I'm glad that there's precedence for not wearing it, lol;!! I've seen videos suggesting using brown on lower lashes, and I like to do that, it's more subtle.
Upper mascara only looks doll-like, youthful and keeps my face lifted. Especially with the concealer trick of blending more coverage into the outer and inner corners.
I agree I don’t like the way it looks for mascara to be on both upper and lower lash lines.
I just want to give you a big hug for the tip about spray setting spray or finishing spray on a brush and then applying it. What a significant game changer. Thank you ♥️
Also, if you haven’t tried it already, try applying cream contour, blush & highlight before foundation! The foundation blends all the other products out and it’s sooo fast! ❤️ x
Great foundation hack. The trick I use to remember the ordering is this : m-s-s-p-f. (my spoiled sister prefers felines) which stands for moisturizer- Setting Powder -setting spray- primer- foundation. This technique really locks down the foundation.
5:56 I layer blush, too, but I like to put a creme blush (or a honestly, a lipstick) on the cheeks before my setting powder, and then after using setting powder I layer a powder blush on top. It helps the color to last longer and looks a little more natural!
I never liked spraying my face with setting spray, it always got in my hair & on my shirt & I couldn't tell by feel how much I put on. So, I spray a sponge & gently press it into my skin paying more attention to the areas that look powdery or dry. It has worked for me so far & doesn't remove or mess up my makeup
I love Robert Welshes undereye concealing. I also agree with you on the Setting Spray Technique.
I think that white eyeliner + lip balm tip would be a great way to make white eyeshadow in general. 🤍🥰
But great idea for a white highlight! 💡
I found a tutorial by Wayne Goss for totally hooded eyes. You cannot see my eyelid AT ALL when my eyes are open. It only uses two colors, and I really like the way it comes out.
He has so many amazing tips for hooded eyes! Has definitely changed my eyeshadow game too thats for sure! ☺
I don't know if you are familiar with Hot and Flashy she has hooded eyes and has videos on how she does her eyes and you would never know she has hooded eyes. It's all about makeup placement.
@@roger12393 I watched some of her videos, but she uses a lot more products than I do, and I just couldn't get into her videos.
@@roger12393 yes👍👍
I saw a blush tip n have been loving it! Add a more matte cream blush and let it almost completely dry down but before it is, add a luminous blush on top..girl, its a gamechanger! It looks like such a pretty flush..super natural! Loved all your tips!!!!
My best makeup tip is to put blush on more places than just your cheeks. I put mine on my chin, my nose, and the sides of my forehead. It gives a more youthful look to the face and makes it look more natural
The thing that I've been doing most is completely ditching my fluffy eyeshadow blending brush. What I use instead to blend out the crease is actually the ELF eye crease brush. It's a small dome shaped brush and I've noticed that it gives me more control when I'm blending. I have smaller hooded eyes and I've noticed that this really let's me keep the shadow shape I want without it getting too over blended and needing to correct. It's especially great for doing a winged outer corner because instead of wasting qtips and remover correcting and having a harsh line I just apply my shadows and I have so much control in blending them out into the exact shape I want.
I also started applying my brow gel/brow mascara first and then doing my eyebrows based on where the brow gel didn't cover. I use the rimmel brow marker since it lets me create little hair strokes. I find doing my eyebrows like this keeps me from over drawing them and keep them natural looking.
À la Wayne Goss: Love to put 3 drops of avocado oil in my foundation before applying - flawless and great with a green undertone!
You are such a beautiful person inside and out! You always make me feel better after I watch your positive outlooks!
I am trying to think more about my eyelids in thirds. The way that you always say “outer third” FINALLY registered! I think my third was more like half, then 1/4 and 1/4. Believe it or not, that made a difference! I also now use the concealer trick and wow! Love it!
My go-to has become to use a brown pencil liner, draw a small wing, and then use an angled brush to flare up and inward to create a defined outer V and a subtle transition in my crease. And then I fill in with a single shadow to complete the look
I have to be honest. Robert Welsh has taught me SO many techniques since I discovered him. My #1) being an oily skin mid 30s gal, he told us to apply less concealer and try NO powder and OMG my makeup has never looked better. I thought adding powder being oily would make me look better but in fact it's the opposite! Less concealer and no powder makes my skin look like I'm in my 20s again. I am so thankful for Robert, Zabrena, and Nikkia 💯💯💯 Also I started to apply powder, contour/highlight/putty blush etc with a damp sponge and it looks flawless!
I really like using Robert’s technique for concealer after I’ve done my eyes. It helps fix my mistakes and really gives me that lifted look on the outer corner of my eyes
Tip: I spray setting spray on the back side of my RT sponge. I'm about to wash it anyway. :D
I also put a little extra powder under the outside corner of my eye to catch fallout, makes it blow right away.
And extra powder to blend away excess (powder) blush, bronzer or contour. I'm oily so I powder lots.
I like light coverage and tried the seemingly backwards technique of putting foundation over. powder, etc. WOW! I also really like wetting a brush with setting spray instead of spraying the face. It's always been difficult to get an even coat of it without damaging my eye makeup. Now I want to try the concealer trick from Robert Welsh. Thanks so much. BTW, you are beautiful and a delight twitch.
John Maclean does a lot of the same makeup tips. He is incredible
Oh I love watching him.
Refined seamlessness...
Love John Maclean.
Btw where the hell did he go?!
@@cameronwolf3139 Not sure but once in a while I see him post on instagram
My main tip that I came up with. Every once in a while either if I don't have any brow products available or just need the extra hold, I use a liner brush, dip it in some runny hair mousse & dip that into an eyeshadow or contour color to match your Brows & fill them in. This fills them in as usual, but the hair mousse doubles to keep it all in place.
I also never apply mascara to my lower lashes, I just use a black eyeliner in my waterline to give definition. Another trick if you struggle with applying shimmery shades with a brush, use a mini sponge instead, they work much better than the brushes and easier to apply in the corners of the eyes.
I have been spraying my beauty blender sponge with setting spray. It works great.
I love the oily skin tip primer+setting powder+foundation! It works so well and looks good 😌
I will definitely have to try in that order to prep my face before applying makeup
Zabrena, I want to say thank you to you for bringing us another year of great videos. You are fab and gorgeous! 😇💗
It is my sincere pleasure! I thank YOU for being here! Hugs!!
I had a couple mat eyeshadow that didn't work so well for eye shadow but instead of a color corrector I scrap a little off & mix it with primer or moisturizer to apply where needed. Saves me some money & I use up products that would otherwise go to waste
I tend to use setting spray like that but with my sponge. It works especially good getting into the under eye
I use the sponge with setting spray too. Works very well for me.
@@animallover4101 I do not wetit first. Just spritz the base with a few pumps and blot on my face after finishing makeup.
Yup, no mascara on my lower lashes. It was a game-changer for me. Using a brush to apply setting spray is new and something I will absolutely try.
The powder ,set spray first works because it keeps the oil from our skin from coming through. Our oil is usually what breaks down our makeup. My mum did this esp for my wedding and it worked perfectly. I believe Robert Welsh also talks about it
I’ve been doing a lot of these things this year also! I apply my concealer in a lifting way, use powder before foundation and I go in with my cream contour directly on my brush. Love your videos, Zabrena! ❤️ x
I really went for the minimalist look this year foundation, setting powder, eyebrow pencil cause I have no brows (don't wanna scare anyone) tightline my upper waterline, black eyeliner with wing (practice makes perfect) mascara and lip balm
I don't know if this "counts", but I, very lightly, apply my eye primer on my undereye area before corrector/concealer. Works an absolute treat for my dry/mature.
PS : I just use whatever primer I've used on my eyelids. 😊
Great tip! That definitely counts! Thanks for sharing!
Loved those ideas of makeup back to front. i.e primer first after moisturiser. I am gonna try that when I next go out. You are so upbeat and cheery that you make me feel good too. Thank you for your videos.
I am catching up...Happy New Year. Totally agree about NOT wearing mascara on the lower lashes. I am not sure if it was a tip from you or EmilyNoel83 or W Goss...but sometimes the darker shade of eyeshadow that goes in the outside v gets out of control...the tip is just dab a bit of concealer over it...also if you do get a dot of mascara somewhere other than your eyelashes - LET IT SIT for a few minutes, after it dries it will just dust away with a small brush! Finally, rather than buying expensive lip treatments - I use a small dab of Aquaphor cream on my lips at night - works beautifully! Oh - and my best new find in 2020 - YOUR CHANNEL...thank you!
I love your videos Zabrena!
My tip if the year is - embrace your age and your skin! I love make up and have far too much of it for my own good, but have not worn ANY for the past 4 months and it is liberating! I am sure I’ll go back to it though 😉
Thank you for your content and your smile 🙂🥰💋 happy new year to you and yours 🎉
I just love your wear tests, they are incredible and give just that kick of credibility that we need while looking out for these pro-techniques.
Thanks a lot for summing these up for us.😀
Quick question: would you ever consider doing a video explaining makeup brushes? I know videos exist, but you're awesome at explaining things slowly and in detail, and it's why I watch. :)
I learned a tip from an OLD Wayne Goss video on how to make your foundation look natural. He said to add 1 (ONE) drop of face oil to foundation. The foundation goes on smooth, looks natural and still covers what you want it to cover. I don't know how this would work on oily skin but, it works great on my normal skin. I also don't know if he's updated or changed his opinion on this tip but, I still like it and use it every time I do my makeup.
What face oil do you use? I've never used a face oil so I wouldn't know what to buy.
@@subboxjunkie8298 As I recall, Wayne didn't mention a specific oil. I'm not a skin care expert so I can only tell you what I use. I have normal skin, not prone to oiliness, dryness or breakouts. I use a hemp seed oil (Advanced Clinicals) that I found on Amazon. Other oils that might be good are Rose hip seed (anti-aging), Marula (reduces dryness, inflammation}, Jojoba (acne, psoriasis) or argan (moisturizing) oils. Since you only use 1 drop I don't know if they have any affect on the skin.
it is so true what you said about 2020... a year of being creative and experimentation! I have never put so much make up in my life before 2020! And i have learned different techniques and had a chance to try them at home without having to go out and look crazy! lol
I love the Wet n Wild Pac Man brush for setting spray too
Robert’s technique is revolutionary! I love it!
I love these tips especially the one at the end I’ll refer to that one as the backward tip. I’m going to try that one. I have a tip if you take a color eyeshadow pencil and draw it on your eyes first and then put the same color eyeshadow over it . It’s supposed to intifiy your eyeshadow.
I tried the concealer trick with an application of the Smashbox under eye moisturizing primer before and I do find the results to be amazing ❤️
Mascara does that to me and my mascara will smudge if I put it on the bottom even if I powder I think I've noticed that not only the shadow that it casts sometimes depending on the brand or depending on the formula, but also depending on the brand or formula sometimes just certain people have oily eyes for some reason glands and I don't have oily skin type so there you go! Also thank you for shouting out Robert Welsh I have not checked him out but thank you for making this video because literally I have not heard of a lot of these and I'm only on like number three and I am so excited to try all of these and your makeup always looks beautiful and you're just so nice and humble I really like you so much I have watched you for so long and I really adore you
When you did the "heat rising" blush that was an instantaneous level up I gasped audibly
Saving this video for reference later especially for the last routine that I feel like will be great to tryout in the summer when my dry skin starts to sweat my makeup off in the Texas heat!
Yes that last tip is fantastic. I saw your video and decided to use it for my sister's wedding last month, my makeup lasted all day!!! I have oily skin too and it was a hot, hot, sunny day. Thanks Z xo
I now love to apply setting spray on my brush, this has made the difference for me too, when you first did that, I knew that I really wanted to do it❤
Haha! Yay! It's always a joy to see you, Stephanie!
@@Zabrena same here lovely Zabrena, you always cheer me up, Merry Christmas to you and Happy new year🎄🎁❤
I love Robert Welsh I've learned so much from him and now him and his twin have a channel and they are hilarious together the Welsh twins is the channel
I RARELY put mascara on my lower lashes due to the you mentioned. Makes such a difference 💕
The smokey eye that you're wearing in this video is AMAZING! It would be amazing if you could do a tutorial on it :)
I have two tips: following on from your bottom lash tip where you leave them bare, I use a brown mascara. Still get the nice mascara fluffy effect, but its its waaay less harsh than black. And also, if you have dry skin like me but love those longwear matte foundations, dab it on, and then spray a hydrating spray (not a setting spray, just a hydrating mist, I use nip & fabs dragons blood one) then blend. Honestly. Game changer.
I need to try brown mascara! Thanks for sharing that!
Applying blush higher up on cheek bones and back into the hairline instead of on the apples of the cheeks. Never going beyond my outer eye line (if that makes sense). That method provides an instant face lift and makes you face appear thinner. Who does want that?!
Yeah Elle said this. But I have light blind hair and it always looks fake on me.
Yes I'm putting my setting spray on with a brush now too! Thanks to you!
Great tips!
this year i had fun experimenting with more bold and dramatic eye looks but with a more natural no makeup base. and really loved it. i used to think that if youre eye shadow is dramatic or bold etc etc that you base needed to be "heavier" full coverage makeup to balance it out but ive come to believe that really isnt true.
Thank you Z. for another fantastic year of tips and tricks I learn something new each week with you. :)
You are so sweet Zabrena! It wasn’t my hack but someone else’s hack I picked up to tell you about. I do not want to take credit for something I didn’t come up with. God bless you and your family! Happy New Year! That hack does work!
So, that last one is for all us Florida ( or southern) girls!! I will try it, thanks!
Ohhhh what's on your eyes?!?!? I just started this video, but I want to see a mini-tutorial of what you did. I love that look!
I believe it's one of her go to looks. She did a video of looks specifically for the visiart neutral mattes pallette that are looks she uses in videos where she doesn't do her eyes on camera.
Watch the "Makeup under $2" video. I'm pretty sure it's from that video, and she does a tutorial.
I stopped using mascara on my lower lashes years ago. I still wear eyeshadow most days, but never mascara.
Great video Z! I love pro MUA tips that really work.
I used to “not” do anything on my bottom lashes and leave it bare just with the top heavy look. I have round face and big eyes. I learned from my another fav Ytuber Taisha that the easiest way to reduce the roundness of face, is to elongate the eyes and put the emphasis on making outline more pronounced like Egyptians. Now I outline both my lids and extend the wing as long as possible to give it longer length making my round face look small.
Zabrena-thank you for being a solid part of what has been one of the most challenging years of my life (mentally). Your videos offer me a break from the world and I could not express truly what it has meant to me. Happy New Year to you and your blessed family. -A forever subscriber!
Stopped lower lash mascara because when I wear concealer, I end up with raccoon eyes. I’m too old for powder in that region, so I decided to try it. My bags have bags. As you said, this helps keep focus off. Happy New Year in advance. 🥂
Praying a blessed up coming New Year to you and family...hugs from Texas
I tried the powder before foundation and it works so well! I have oily skin, so this technique helped my foundation not to crease as much.
I have a major one that I learned completely by accident, but it was a game saver, not just changer. I went through major stress in 2018 & 2019 and lost a ton of hair and my basically all of my eyelashes. So when I had enough growth to apply false lashes, I started wearing them for the first time. I know there is a learning curve but I think it was because the strip had to be attached to my lid a little because of nothing else to stick to. So I learned to hate lash glue with a passion. It sticks to everything but what it’s supposed to. It glues your lid to itself etc. ugh!! So one day I though the heck with it I’m going to quit wearing them, or trying at all. It was a really sticky moment so I got all the glue off and decided to try, mascara. That looked really sad, so I figured there was probably a little glue on the lashes still and I’m tried them again. They went right on and looked better than they ever did. I know people do mascara and curl their lashes before falsies all the time. That’s not the trick. I got to thinking that waterproof mascara is kinda like glue right? So I bought some and did my next set cut down a bit smaller for just the outside, no glue at all, just placed the lash step on the semi wet mascara, squeeze lightly and it’s magic! I almost look like I got extensions. Ok probably not, haha, but to me it’s such an improvement from before and I’m not messing with my eyes and ripping the lashes off in a fit anymore. Sorry that was long but I wanted to be clear.
Happy New Year! I use Maybelline baby lips, much like the Balm you used, and the application idea, I will try the concealor technique. Looking brighter is a good thing. One thing I use is smaller brushes on my cheeks and bronzer. Most times I have a smaller place to put product on. Real techniques setting brushes are perfection. I would also use Wet n Wild Brulee can be a great setting powder over concealor. Ecotools makes a wonderful set of a fan brush and setting brush. $5.99 on Amazon Prime. I try your setting spray techniques. I find that setting spray can liquify and take forever to dry. Very wet. If you looking for long wearing foundation, Estee Lauder doubleWear, Maybelline SuperStay foundation stick. Be well, Lynn
I tried applying the setting spray with a brush after you first talked about it and it really worked well for me. I have fine lines and texture and if I just spray my face, everything sinks into the lines, it's horrible. but the brush technique makes everything look great
I spray my setting spray onto my sponge then dab on my face, i seen Mel Thompson doing it in one of her videos and i thought I'll give that ago and its great, i do apply setting powder before my Foundation i learnt that from you so thank you for that it really controls the oil on my skin before applying my Foundation, and i apply blush up to my temples now to give a more lifted look
Ditto. The back side of my orange RT sponge is nice and big for rolling on the spray.
The concealer trick is everything!!!
I've been loving Drugstore December and will be sad to see it end. Thank you for putting so much thought, care, and TIME into your videos! Love these tips. I also stopped using mascara on my bottom lashes a while ago to help draw attention away from my 39 year old undereyes.
Such great tips, Zanrena! And yeah we luuuurve Robert and James (and Marcus!) but especially Robert is so endearing! 🥰
One of my favorite things to discover in 2020 was your channel❣️❣️❣️
Much love and have a Happy New Year❣️❣️🎊🎆🎈
Aw! Thank you so much for being here! Happy New Year to you too! Hugs!
@@Zabrena 🥰
I need to try Robert’s concealer application. I’ve been using a sponge but I think if I got back to using a concealer brush, it’ll work.
I've been using his technique for a little while and the best concealer brush is the Rare Beauty one. It's the same one Robert uses too! xx
He has great tips. As he is a trained MUA, he really helps you understand about face shape and structure and why some techniques work and some don't.
Hi, I'm Jen. I really started practicing and upping my eyeshadow game this year. Biggest tip..eyeshadow primer. Not news, I know! But it makes all the difference. My shadow lasts all day now and doesn't crease.
Love this shade of red on your hair
I learned that from Jordan Liberty. Primer, setting powder, then spray it down lightly, THEN apply foundation. That oil doesnt stand a chance lol. And its not cakey at all.
I read a book about Estee Lauder and she said to put cream blusher under foundation and powder onto foundation to give a lit from within look
Yes I do this sometimes and it looks so nice
A tip I learned is about preventing concealer from settling into fine lens/ wrinkles under the eyes: start with a small amount and build if needed( I like the ELF hydrating concealer), take your setting spray and spray into the palm of your hand. Pat your ring finger into setting spray and tap under your eye until it’s dry. Then use a small amount of setting powder and you’re good to go!
Awesome tip! Thank you for sharing that!
Made my own makeup shades from bought pigments and mixers from factory, so by this year I know exactly what works and it is personalized for me. Another thing: nude makeup is not just 'nudes' : it's your skin colour your lip colour your natural cheek blush and your eyelid colour but make it a little better vibrant and cohesive shade of your natural beauty.
it's amazing how you make the videos so interesting, i'm hooked. I Love it. Your content is wonderful
Most days, I only wear a touch of mascara, and I very agree, only on the top lashes. I am blessed with good lashes, and if I do the bottoms, too, it looks like a tarantula died there. :) LOL Not great; too much. Enjoy your vids so much. Your advice a while back on under eye moisturizers helped me tremendously.
LOL! Love that description! So happy to have been able to help! Thank YOU for being here!
So excited to see what new tricks .
8:45 where would sunscreen go in this reverse application method?
Thank you for another great video.
I apply it before moisturizer usually :)
Where does sunscreen fit in with the powder first method? This product is frequently not mentioned in makeup application videos but it’s so important. Lovely video too btw, short, sweet and informative 💕
Wow! I now realize how much I learned from you this year :) fun to watch. Thank you!
Happy to help! Thank YOU for being here, Tina! Hugs!
Zabrena thank you for all your tips and tricks, they have been game changers! I would love a step-by-step tutorial on how to apply false eyelashes, I seem to have a fear with applying the glue to my eyes as I really don’t have a steady hand. I’m 60+ and I’ve never tried false eyelashes and I am so in awe when I see a pair that just bring out the eyes. I’ve been told that I speak with my eyes so I’ve been wondering just what they have to say when you have eyelashes on 😆 have a beautiful day!
Hi Rosemary! I do have an in depth how to apply false eyelashes for beginners video somewhere on the channel here you're welcome to check out! :)