Old school makeup tips n tricks that still work.

Jul 3, 2014

Ivette H.

Using tape to achieve the perfect winged liner (:

Jul 3, 2014

Andrea F.

I don't know if this is considered a tip or trick... but I am still in love with the Dr. Pepper LipSmacker! I know that thing has been around for YEARS! LOL. It gives such a perfect wash of color on days when you just want something simple :)

Jul 3, 2014

Diana T.

Lol omg yes I still have a few lip smackers too! :P.

Jul 3, 2014

Stephanie M.

Ivette, I have never heard of using tape for winged liner. Can you explain with a little more detail please? Very curious!

Jul 3, 2014

Diana T.

Wayne goss talks about it on his YouTube channel too - you just use the tape (or post it's) to extend your bottom lash line so you can follow it to create the perfect wing.

Jul 3, 2014

Alyx T.

Cherry doll face also has a great tutorial for it. I find it easier to follow and more straight forward than Wayne goss' :)
All my "old school" tricks or tips were in the article though hahah.

Jul 4, 2014

Genevieve D.

Hum what is that Dr Pepper thing??

Jul 4, 2014

Alma M.

I still do the lighter trick for some liners lol I can also say that the Visine trick is true I learned about that in the 90s when Cindy Crawford use to have her show on MTV with Todd Oldham  :-)

Jul 4, 2014

Diana T.

Lip smackers were chopsticks that came in fun cool flavors you might still see them in some drug stores.

Jul 4, 2014

Diana T.

*chapsticks... :P

Jul 4, 2014

Traci L.

I use to burn my eye liner too lol when I was in high school.

Jul 4, 2014

Gypsy S.

Lol I'm guilty with firing up my eyeliner too, still do it with my white before I put it on my waterline lol

Jul 4, 2014

Tina S.

I like to use a missed matched foundation in a medium- cappuccino like shade to contour with... works perfectly.

Jul 5, 2014

Olivia K.

Stephanie M...
The point is to help you pinpoint the exact angle you are going for! You will need take and preferably liquid eyeliner, it just looks better and cleaner. You need to line your lash-line with your liner. Now put the tape on your hand a few times to get it not so-so sticky. Then angle the tape by lining it up from the outside corner of your eye towards the end of your brow. Now with the tape in place draw your line. Now gently pull off the tape and you are done!!

Jul 5, 2014

Amy S.

Two old skool trix
Amazing lashes
Traditional mascara would be great lash, original
Curl, apply first coat, then seperate each lash with a pin
Curl, second coat, seperate each lash with pin
Keep building like that
Amazing lashes, seperated, dark, clump free... combs, brushes and spoolies don't give same effect

One product, whole face
This was popular for a long time. A lipstick in the right shade can be used as a blush, eyeshadow, and lip product (stain, gloss ect.). Just set after app. Its a very lovely look actually. I did this through my teen years.

Cornstarch makes a great setting powder for oily skin

Milk of magnesia, applied as a primer for oily skin, helps keep oil down

Vasoliene makes a good primer for very dry skin... specially under cream and pancake make up

Rose water makes a lovely setting spray

Rose bud salve on lid, cheeks and lips give a dewy glow...

Lime or mint green liner on water line opens and brightens eye

Okay, that was more then two... I have a ton more...

Jul 5, 2014

Genevieve D.

Please continue sharing then :) love those tricks!!

Jul 5, 2014

Amy S.

Ok, I didnt want to gush on and on... lets see

Pancake makeup... oh how I love thee... max factor... not easily found anymore, as my favorite... but for amazing full coverage, matte makeup... pancake... seems a lost art, and its a shame... I used this through my acne years, and looked flawless. It takes technique not to look cakefaced though...

Using a grey or taupe shadow, on lower lashline to mimic the shadow up upper lashes, will give appearance of long, full lashes

Matte reds, make reds easy for everyone...

For all day lip color, use dry pigment on well exfoliated lips

A dot of red at inner corner of eye, brightens eyes, whitens white of eye, elongates eye

Using black pigment, between layer of mascara will thicken and build lashes

A plum pencil is a great tool for drawing creases, contours, ect. Just blend out, and apply traditional product over

Color washes, wet pigments and makes washes of color as a base to shadows. Alllow to dry before adding dry product over. It adds dimension to color

Only line inside corner of lip. Then apply lipstick. It will make them pouty

Jul 5, 2014

Amy S.

With pancake makeup, a wax primer should be applied first... leaves a doll skin finish.

Jul 5, 2014

まおき ア.

Please help I don't know this.

Jul 5, 2014

Genevieve D.

What is pancake makeup?

Jul 5, 2014

Amy S.

Omg... am I that old... ha.

Jul 5, 2014

Amy S.

Its kinda like mac chroma colors. Dry cakes that get activated with water. Ver old skool. Geisha makeup uses a similar concept in pigment form... very heavy... but flawless... and wax primer is a must to fill in lines and pores... gives amazing finish though...  truely.

Jul 5, 2014

Amy S.

Its takes skill to apply.

Jul 6, 2014

Alyx T.

Amy I know what you're talking about but here it's called (or what I learnt) dry cakes, wet dry makeup or water activated makeup lol. But I've never heard the term pancake makeup.