Medium Difficulty Makeup Tutorials

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Viral & Aesthetic

Cat Eye

The classic retro lift.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Halo Eye

Darker shadow on the inner and outer corners, with a bright spotlight of shimmer in the very center of the lid.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Smokey Eye

A seamless gradient of dark to light, with the darkest pigment at the lash line and no harsh lines.

Spotlight / Vertical Gradient makeup look

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Viral & Aesthetic

Spotlight / Vertical Gradient

Colors are applied in vertical columns (e.g., light inner corner, medium center, dark outer V).

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Reverse Cat Eye

The 'wing' comes from the bottom lash line rather than the top.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

1930s Hollywood

Pencil-thin arched brows, glossy lids, muted raspberry lips.

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Decade Throwbacks

1950s Pin-Up

Winged black liner, matte skin, bold red lip, defined brows (Marilyn Monroe style).

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Decade Throwbacks

1970s Disco / Boho

Shimmer/frosty pastel eyeshadows, bronzed skin, glossy lips OR natural earthy tones.

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Decade Throwbacks

1980s Power

Bright blue/purple eyeshadow, heavy 'draping' blush (blush up to the temples), bold fuchsia lips.

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Decade Throwbacks

1990s Grunge (Era)

Smudged black eyeliner, matte brown lipstick, thin over-plucked brows, matte skin.

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Decade Throwbacks

Y2K (2000s)

Frosted blue/silver eyeshadow, ultra-glossy lips, glitter, thin arched brows, heavy bronzer.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Goth

White/pale base, heavy black eyeliner, black or dark red lipstick, sharp contour.

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Decade Throwbacks

Scene

(Mid-2000s) Heavy black eyeliner rimming the whole eye, bright neon eyeshadows, concealer lips.

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Viral & Aesthetic

E-Girl

Heavy blush over the nose, faux freckles, winged liner, hearts/stamps under eyes.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Soft Glam

Full coverage but neutral tones.

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Viral & Aesthetic

VS Bombshell

(Victoria's Secret) Glowing skin, pink glossy lips, inner corner highlight, big volume lashes.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Latte Makeup

Monochromatic browns, caramels, and tans.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Mob Wife

Smudged 'messy' smokey eye, brown lipliner, opulence over perfection.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Office Siren

90s corporate chic.

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Techniques

Contouring

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

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Techniques

Underpainting

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

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Techniques

Baking

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

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Techniques

Draping

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

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Techniques

Overlining

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

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

Ancient Greek/Roman

Unibrow (sign of intelligence), pale skin (lead powder), beet-stained cheeks.

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Decade Throwbacks

Victorian

'Consumption Chic.' Pale, sickly skin, watery eyes, pinched cheeks (makeup was scandalous, so they bit their lips/pinched cheeks for blood flow).

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Decade Throwbacks

1930s Silver Screen

Pencil-thin high-arched brows, vaseline on lids, raspberry stain lips.

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Decade Throwbacks

1950s Pin-Up (Timeline)

Winged liner, matte skin, red lip, pastel eyeshadows.

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Decade Throwbacks

1960s Hippie

Face paint flowers, natural skin, no mascara.

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Decade Throwbacks

1970s Disco

Frosted/shimmer eyeshadows (blue/silver), glossy lips, heavy bronzer.

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Decade Throwbacks

1970s Punk

Heavy black eyes, jagged liner.

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Decade Throwbacks

1980s New Romantic/Power

'Draping' blush (temple to cheek), neon blue/purple eyeshadow, fuchsia lips, bushy brows.

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Decade Throwbacks

1990s Supermodel

Matte brown lips, neutral matte sculpting, 'brick' tones.

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Decade Throwbacks

2000s Y2K

Frosted lips, icy blue/silver shadow, thin angular brows, glitter body gel, spray tan.

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Decade Throwbacks

2014 Tumblrcore

Grid aesthetic, purple holographics, dark lip.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Romantic Goth

Victorian influence, softer reds/purples, lace patterns.

Medium

Decade Throwbacks

Scene Queen

Neon blue/pink eyeshadow, raccoon eyeliner, nude 'concealer' lips, leopard print painted on temples.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Punk

Anarchic, messy, often war-paint style markings.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Rockabilly

50s style but harder—sharper wing, darker red lip.

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Global Beauty

Ulzzang

(Korean 'Best Face') Straight brows, gradient lips, puppy eyeliner, aegyo-sal (highlighted under-eye fat).

Medium

Global Beauty

Jirai Kei

'Landmine' girl.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Mob Wife (Modern)

Smudged smoky eye, brown lip liner.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Office Siren (Modern)

90s corporate, thin brows, brown/grey tones.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Latte Makeup (Modern)

Monochromatic browns, caramels, bronzes.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Espresso Makeup

Darker, grunge version of Latte (deep browns).

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Viral & Aesthetic

Cherry Cola

Brown liner with deep red gloss.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

E-Girl (Modern)

Heavy blush on nose, heart stamps under eyes, winged liner.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Fairycore

Pastel shimmers, glitter, faux freckles.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Dark Academia

Moody, matte browns, burgundy lips, 'tired student' eyes.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Succubus Chic

Thin brows, hollow cheekbones, dark eye circles (intentional).

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Creative & Theatrical

Mime

White face, black tear, black lips, expressive brows.

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Techniques

High Definition (HD)

Invisible to the camera 4K lens.

Medium

Techniques

Bakery Method

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

Medium

Techniques

Underpainting (Technique)

Applying contour/blush under foundation.

Medium

Techniques

Striping / Draping

Using blush to contour.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Cloud Skin

Soft matte, hazy.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Yoga Skin

'Just worked out' flush and sweat.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Balletcore

Inspired by ballerinas.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Barbiecore

Hyper-feminine, hot pink everything.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Pastel Goth

Creepy but cute.

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Global Beauty

Decora

Japanese street style focused on excessive accessories.

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Creative & Theatrical

Steampunk

Victorian industrial sci-fi.

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Creative & Theatrical

Festival / Rave

Euphoria-inspired.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Sunset Blush

A gradient of bright orange and pink blush placed high on the cheeks, often with gold highlighter to mimic a sunset.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Pearl Skin

Distinct from 'Glass Skin' (wet).

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Viral & Aesthetic

Watercolor Eye

Sheer washes of multiple pastel colors blended seamlessly with no harsh lines or definition.

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Viral & Aesthetic

Old Money

More structured than 'Clean Girl'.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

No-Makeup Makeup (Everyday)

The goal is imperceptibility.

Medium

Viral & Aesthetic

Date Night (Sultry)

Designed for dim lighting (restaurants/bars).

Medium

Creative & Theatrical

Festival Glam (Coachella)

Boho-chic mixed with durability.

Medium Difficulty Makeup Tutorials

Cat Eye

Halo Eye

Smokey Eye

Spotlight / Vertical Gradient

Reverse Cat Eye

1930s Hollywood

1950s Pin-Up

1970s Disco / Boho

1980s Power

1990s Grunge (Era)

Y2K (2000s)

Goth

Scene

E-Girl

Soft Glam

VS Bombshell

Latte Makeup

Mob Wife

Office Siren

Contouring

Underpainting

Baking

Draping

Overlining

Ancient Greek/Roman

Victorian

1930s Silver Screen

1950s Pin-Up (Timeline)

1960s Hippie

1970s Disco

1970s Punk

1980s New Romantic/Power

1990s Supermodel

2000s Y2K

2014 Tumblrcore

Romantic Goth

Scene Queen

Punk

Rockabilly

Ulzzang

Jirai Kei

Mob Wife (Modern)

Office Siren (Modern)

Latte Makeup (Modern)

Espresso Makeup

Cherry Cola

E-Girl (Modern)

Fairycore

Dark Academia

Succubus Chic

Mime

High Definition (HD)

Bakery Method

Underpainting (Technique)

Striping / Draping

Cloud Skin

Yoga Skin

Balletcore

Barbiecore

Pastel Goth

Decora

Steampunk

Festival / Rave

Sunset Blush

Pearl Skin

Watercolor Eye

Old Money

No-Makeup Makeup (Everyday)

Date Night (Sultry)

Festival Glam (Coachella)

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