Application Techniques

Browse 16 application techniques makeup tutorials with step-by-step instructions, product lists, and tips

16 Masterclasses

Medium

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Contouring

Using cool-toned dark shades to create shadows and recede features (cheekbones, jaw).

Easy

Techniques

Strobing

Using only highlighter (no dark contour) to sculpt the face using light.

Medium

Techniques

Underpainting

Applying contour, blush, and highlight underneath foundation for a seamless, natural blend.

Medium

Techniques

Baking

Leaving loose powder on the face for 5-10 minutes to set concealer and sharpen contour lines.

Medium

Techniques

Draping

Using blush as contour, bringing it from the cheeks up to the temples and brow bone.

Hard

Techniques

Tantouring

Using self-tanner to semi-permanently contour the face.

Easy

Techniques

Soap Brows / Laminated

Brushing brow hairs straight up with soap or gel for a fluffy, feathery look.

Medium

Techniques

Overlining

Drawing the lip liner slightly outside the natural lip border to fake fuller lips.

Hard

Techniques

Airbrush

Flawless, pixel-perfect finish (often for weddings/TV).

Medium

Techniques

High Definition (HD)

Invisible to the camera 4K lens.

Easy

Techniques

Mineral Makeup

Powder-based, natural finish.

Expert

Techniques

Permanent Makeup (PMU)

Tattooed brows (Microblading), lip blushing, eyeliner tattoo.

Medium

Techniques

Bakery Method

Baking (powder), cooking (letting product sit).

Medium

Techniques

Underpainting (Technique)

Applying contour/blush under foundation.

Easy

Techniques

Strobing (Technique)

Using only highlighter to contour.

Application Techniques

Contouring

Strobing

Underpainting

Baking

Draping

Tantouring

Soap Brows / Laminated

Overlining

Airbrush

High Definition (HD)

Mineral Makeup

Permanent Makeup (PMU)

Bakery Method

Underpainting (Technique)

Strobing (Technique)

Striping / Draping

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