Lastly, set brow pencil with loose powder to keep it more dry–not waxy, as pencils tend to be.Īre you not ENLIGHTENED? Buy his DVD the MINUTE it comes out in May.

I love Sam’s hair analogies, he’s a dude after my own heart. It’s akin to using hairspray before curling your hair with a curling iron.

Using a touch of mascara (wipe the wand with a tissue) before curling lashes gives them more staying power.

Use one ply of a two-ply tissue to blot foundation so that it looks less opaque.

Bring concealer from your under-eye area to down around your nose and fan it out for a more natural look.

Your body heat makes it easily blendable.

Warm foundation and concealer with your fingers before sweeping it on.

Be sure to test concealer and foundation on the areas you’ll be using it, not just on your neck/hand.

There is a color difference on most women’s faces–the center of your face varies in color from the jawline.

Use brow gel on brows first (before applying makeup) to brush brows up and then trim the excess length (upwards) with cuticle scissors.

Long-haired brushes are best for blending.

Don’t use pressed powder under the eyes–it’s too pigmented and comes out cakey.

Here are some of the tips I gleaned from scanning the video: The DVD features three step-by-step makeovers using varying levels of technique.

In just an hour, Fine offers TONS of application tips to teach anyone from the makeup novice to the aspiring makeup professional. His DVD is a veritable tutorial and covers a myriad of cosmetic concerns, from covering blemishes and discoloration to creating a smoky eye.

Fine Beauty by Sam Fine