Lesser Known MAKEUP TIPS We Forget About! 

I have a make up tip that I have started doing but don't hear about it anywhere. I came up with this tip by myself. I'm 39 and I don't have many deep wrinkles yet but, lines are starting. When my face is relaxed you cannot see the lines in my forehead until I crinkle it or make certain facial expressions. The tip is to wait putting foundation on your forehead until very last. I noticed that when I do my eyebrows and eye makeup, I crinkle my forehead. That just makes the foundation dry down to make those lines look deeper. I've noticed a big difference since I started doing this. Your face should be relaxed when your foundation is drying and settling.

Girl, ever since the last time you talked about applying loose powder with my damp sponge I have been doing it. And everyday someone new tells me “your makeup looks so good. It wasn’t bad before but now it’s just better.” THANK YOU for sharing with us.

Thank you for making videos on stuff we forget about, cheap stuff, old but gold things and not always just pushing new products. Your videos really help me as I’m on a low-buy as my new year’s goal this year and practicing less consumerism! ❤

You're right about mascara wands. Been using certain clean wands to separate my lashes also using them with mascaras whose wands I don't like. As an older gal, I use primer around my lips to "dam" in the lipstick. Not on my lips, but in the fine lines on top of and below my lip line. I just pat it into the lines and put a light dab of powder of it. It's the best solution I've found for lipstick spread.

Zabrena, that's the prettiest backdrop I've seen in a long time. Love the silver hearts and sparkle!

I recently learned a great tip when it comes to doing your eyebrows. Powder the brow area before applying your eyebrow makeup, and it will adhere to your skin much better, giving you a more consistent, even application. Also, I've seen a few other RU-vidrs demonstrate the technique you used for creating a wing. They called it a "reverse cat eye."

For longer lasting makeup: use oil-free moisturizer because oil breaks down makeup (that's why we use oil to clean it!). Another tip is using a cotton bud to wipe out excess moisture on the lashes before applying mascara so it doesn't weight the lashes down + prevents smudging.

I like wearing highlighter under my foundation. It gives me a glow from within look without tell-tale streaks.

As far as oil based, water based, silicone based, it’s also best to have your primer match - use oil based primer with oil based foundation, water based with water based, silicone based with silicone based. Of course, some different ones can go together but some you wouldn’t really ever want to mix together. If you do use different ones together, it’s best to make sure to give the primer time to settle beforehand and know that the makeup might not last as long as it would if you used ones that go together. Hope that made sense 😂

Nothing ruins your day or week, than catching your reflection while looking down. As a 58 yr old woman, it totally sucks. I invested in some fancii makeup mirrors and they’ve changed my entire approach to makeup. (Now that I can actually see my face and all angles!! Who knew?

We used hairspray on our brows in the 80’s. 👍

LOVE the bold lip color on you, Zabrena! I know you prefer more nude colors, but bold colors suit you well too. 💖

If you have textured skin and a problem with highlighter looking terrible; use the damp real techniques miracle powder sponge in a stippling motion. It smooths even glittery highlighters. This also works for blush. If you prefer a brush, use a dense small dome brush in a stippling motion. To intensify highlighter while smoothing; spritz the brush with setting spray after dipping into the highlighter.

A little tip I like that idk if others do or know about but works for me is, when applying mascara, I've always let my eyes do the work/applying. What I mean by this, is I usually don't move my hand to apply it, I'll blink against the wand and for some reason it just looks so much better like this, and lengthens them like crazy and you also don't get that clumpy look. Try it, trust me. Oh, also 1 more thing I recently tried. Apply your first coat to the TIPS only, 2nd coat you can either do mid lash or the root, depending how many coats you want, like if you wanted a third make that the root.

The most versatile lipstick is a standard creamy lipstick. It’s very easy to use as a cream blush . For a sheer color apply lip balm and using your finger lightly apply lipstick over it. For a colored lip gloss appearance apply lipstick and top with clear lipgloss. Finally for matte long wearing; apply lipstick and blot. Apply second layer and blot again . Finish by using a single layer of tissue press against lips and lightly apply translucent powder over the tissue to set.

I always start my eyeliner on the lower lash line. It works best for my hooded eyes! And I’ve been saying for years how most mascaras are the same (aside from some being more dry or more wet or in-between), it’s the wand that makes the difference - thin for length, big for volume, separated fibers for separation, etc. It’s why I just never feel the need to pay for expensive mascaras. Great tips as always! ❤

Love the heart decor. One tip for making lip products last longer. After applying lip liner powder with tiny bit of powder then apply lipstick. You can also add a little powder on top of lipstick. Let set for a few minutes then add gloss. You need to play around with it to find your happy place. But this makes my lips stay fresh looking for hours.

A new "Zabrena" video pops up in my notifications, and I have to press immediately. Your gentle and lovely spirit always brings a little sun to my day. I always recommend your channel to people who are looking for a great beauty guru who is never in drama. Wishing you and amazing and blessed day.

I allways put blush under my eyebrows. That will give you a very fresh not tired look and to avoid showing wrinkles of my eyes i prefer matt eyeshadows.

Beautiful background and great tips. 1 I use is that when I curl my lashes I pull up on the other area above my lid to lift the lash into my curler better. Makes for a better crimp and wispier outer corner. Also, I have a fold on the outer area of my hooded eyes so I can’t pull off big wings but a little bit of darker powder up to the folds crease starting under my bottom lash line & upwards, helps create a small one that makes my eyes look more upward on the ends. Doing that before applying my shadow helps with the guideline of knowing where to stop shadow placement.

I am extrehemely oily and I use a powder foundation over my sunscreen all year round. In winter I change to a more oil based/ hydrating sunscreen and in summer I use a matte sunscreen plus a heavy duty oil control primer. I believe we can change the performance of any foundation based on how we prep the skin. Loved your eyeliner technique. Will defo try out next.

I love your videos! I’m always looking for a good drugstore dupe or an honest review of a product and I know I’ll find it all here. My favorite makeup tip is to warm up my eyelash curler with my hair dryer. I get more curl that lasts all day. I’ve been doing this since the 80s!

I borrowed my husband's RU-vid so I could send a tip. Before the "brow craze" started, like late 80's I'm talking. I used to buy clear mascara and add my favorite brown eye shadow to it. I created my own brow gel. I used to get so many compliments on my brows, which I kinda thought was weird, until I realized that no one really focused on their brow game! Mine was out of necessity! They are blonde/invisible! I was still doing this up until a few years ago, when a girl told me that my eyebrows were "on fleek!" 😂 If I didn't buy into the brow products that I have now, I would still use it. In fact, I really, truly don't even know what made me decide that I needed everything I have now! 🤷🏼‍♀️ Love your videos Zabrena!!! -Colleen 🙂

I’m actually allergic to SLS. I had to eliminate all products that had it. For years the dermatologist told me I had folliculitis. None of the meds could get rid of it so I started researching. Finally after a lot of trial and error I figured out what it was. I always enjoy all your videos and have gotten many good tips and techniques from you. Thank you and keep the info coming please!!

I reuse my makeup wands when I like. I figured this out years ago!!

I've used some of these tips since I was a teen & I know I'm not the only one. Whenever I see the younger generation freaking with amazement in the comments of a make-up tips/hacks video, I can't help but wonder why that is. I really think it's got something to do with instant answers and information overload suppressing their imagination.. we didn't have social media when I was a kid so we were forced to figure it out ourselves.

I have recently been trying some different techniques with trying to make my makeup last longer. I have found if I use my setting spray as primer it makes my foundation last so much longer rather than using a primer. Combined with my Double Wear, it is nearly indestructible!

Awesome video filled with small easy hacks that make a HUGE difference! Sorry but must admit that I’m cheering with self confidence and pride at the moment. Although I’m probably the opposite of a makeup artist, the tip or hack you shared at 5:00 is one that I have been leaving comments about forever as I came up with it all by myself! Please save your favourite mascara wands AND this also works for any brow brushes as well. ❤ from Shannon in Canada 🇨🇦

On a minimal makeup look with a bold lip, dot a TINY bit of your lipstick and put it in the center of your eye crease and blend it up OR in the corners of your eye

I've noticed that you can't even see my pores without makeup but when I put foundation on my pores stand out.

OMG I love your lipstick. This color looks gorgeous on you. You really should wear those kind of colors more often. Have a lovely day:)

As an oily skin girl I press my powder into my skin right after my primer and before my foundation and it helps my makeup last much longer!!! Edit- I only use a small amount just to absorb any excess oil. I still use setting powder

Great tips! I’m going to try and wet my sponge before applying powder! Thanks!

I love the Valentine decor sweetheart! TY 💞💕💘💖💗💓💝 God bless you in every way Z.

It helps when you're beautiful to start with.

One thing about the pilling of your primer/foundation, it could also be a conflict between your skincare and the primer. Especially if you are using a silicone based primer. The priming spray will still help because it puts a layer between the skin and the primer. However it is adding more expense when you could just do a little googling and find a different primer as well

Love this video! Thanksfor creating this, will revisit this again!

Well done! The new background made me smile 😃

Good tips. Sometimes the primer will pill because it doesn’t work well with whatever is under it, like skincare. Holding the makeup brush closer to the barrel doesn’t give good control, and it’s heavy on the lids, creating wrinkles earlier than we’d like. Also, hodgepodge no the brush from the end of the handle gives more wrist movement than elbow movement. Thank for the work you put into these videos, Zabrena!🤗

Great tips, I’ve tried a few of theses for years, can seem to get the powder right on my dry skin thou

Zabrina, I love your background. I hold my makeup brushes the same as I do my paint brushes, further down on the handle. Better control, easier on the hand. Also, I’m gonna try the eyeliner trick. One question, I have combination skin. What type of foundation would you suggest I try? I have True Match and Wet n Wild.

I tap a tiny bit of my moisturizer under my eyes once makeup is done & after I set my face 🥰✌🏾. Blessings to you doll 🙏🏾❤️

Wow, I am new to your channel and I am blown away with your great tips. thank you.

I have been doing the winged eyeliner technique for a while and perfect for hooded eyes

Cute decor!!

Beautiful background! Ty for the tips 😁😊

I love your hair. Wondering what products you use for curl and anti frizz. 💕

That lipstick is GORGEOUS on you!

Thanks for all these tips! I'd love to hear your specific recommendations for summer vs. winter foundations...I do get dry in the winter. God bless and keep you!

Yes I switched to oil and balm cleansers for my dry skin HUGEEEEEE difference

Thank you for sharing where you got the heart lights from! Your background decor is always so beautiful 😍

I find the mascara brush makes a big difference in how the mascara looks. I prefer the spooly brushes to the rubber ones

I really appreciate this, especially the eyeliner one. Lord knows I need practice to make it look presentable and not lose my mind 😂❤❤

Heating up your eyelash curler w a hairdryer (test it on your lip first)

Love the background!💖

The brow tip 😂. Hairspray on brows with a toothbrush was very popular in the early 80’s. The only reason that tip has lost popularity is it doesn’t sell product.

Talking about different formulas for different seasons... it seems people want dewy in summer and matte in winter, but that goes against people's typical seasonal skin type.

From what I've read, the purpose of holding the brush at the end is actually the opposite: it decreases your control, which allows for a lighter, more diffuse application. If I were you, I wouldn't change anything about the way I apply shadow, yours always looks impeccable!

To kinda add to your tip about oily based and water based products, I found if you're using water based makeup it's better to stay with water based skin care. If you use oil based makeup I would stick with oil based skin care and primers. Mixing the products can make things look clumpy and extra thick. I learned this working as an esthetician in Ulta about 5 years ago. I had a much better application doing that approach.

Loved the tips! Great concept. Last part about the foundations was also super insightful

Best background yet! Love it! Love your videos Mrs. Z! Blessings to you my sister in God. 🥰

Mascara tip that has been helping me: Put tube in hot water before use. I use waterproof because the curl holds better. These formulas are drier though so they don't weigh lashes down. They can come out a bit dry, flaky, and clumpy even though there is plenty of product left. Warming them up melts it back to a creamier texture.

Great tips!

Been watching you for a year and LOVE your content! Absolutely love this video! Such great tips!! Thank you!

I have been using a cleansing oil by Burt's Bees to take my makeup off and then I follow with a gentle cleanser. I LOVE the cleansing oil. It says it is for dry/normal skin, however, I have oily skin and it does not affect my oil production at all. My skin is super soft and it is great getting off eye makeup without tugging. I highly recommend.

I use a different foundation in summer here in Australia. It’s so bloody hot and humid that when I do use foundation, it’s a waterproof one. In winter I wear foundation everyday and I can go for a full coverage one.

Such good tips. Hugs beautiful your makeup today was beautiful! Love the lip color.

You look like Jessica rabbit in this make up look in all the best ways 😍 stunning

Great tips and your lips are 💯! Remember to add chapters for more seo.

That Monsieur Big mascara has the best wand and formula. I have never used a blacker mascara - even my mascara shades like 'Blackest Black' & 'Carbon Black' aren't as black as the Monsieur Big... that one's always been my fave for that reason. Thanks for another awesome video!!

Love the tips

Your background is so cute! 😍 And your curly hair is so pretty! I would personally love to see a video of your curly hair routine, what products you use, etc. as well as how you refresh it in the following days after you wash it 😊

Thank you! 👍👏👏

Ok. We have primers and foundations . I need a footer having worked in the sun landscaping for 25 years. The trenches on my face need something a little more stable. You got anything for that.

I have never bought a brow kit, ever. I add a little shadow to each brow with a small brush (I have naturally thick brows but the color is light), then spritz my fingertip with hair spray and swipe lightly on each brow, then go over with a toothbrush for shaping and let dry. Has worked beautifully since the 90s :)

"Free" mascara primer hack (aka get xtra length/vol) THAT WORKS: apply brow gel or clear mascara to lashes & powder w/ face powder using a synthetic small fluffy eye brush. (You'll see it build on tips.) Apply mascara per usual. Finish using a spoolie &/or lash comb for more realistic tips & separation.* Try one eye w/ just mascara & one eye like this & after just 1 mascara coat tell me u don't see a diff! Couldn't get my hands on the primer I wanted and came up w/ this ages ago! *Alternatively u can just powder in-between mascara coats if u lack clear gel but for me, while it can add some volume it doesn't add the same length as the 1st method.

There are 3 types... Water (glycerin), silicone and oil. Water and silicone for oily. Silicone for either or combo. Oil based for dry or mature. Also match your primer to your foundation... This is why most people don't like primers or think the foundation isn't good. For example: if you are using a silicone based primer (porefessional I believe is a silicone based primer) under a water (glycerin) based foundation then there is going to be separation. And vise/versa.

Hi,zebrena why don't you try Korean k-pop makeup by using spatula applying thin foundation and curling eyelashes in thin wooden stick. Love 😘💕 from India to u and your family stay blessed smile 😊😊

Thanks for all the great tips love your channel!! The heart curtain lights are pretty gotta get some!

I love the tip for season-specific foundation. I moved from a dry climate to a very humid climate and have always struggled to get a smooth application. I had given up on setting powder as well so I will try the damp sponge next. Thanks Zabrena!

Thank you... very helpful and your decor is beautiful.

My go to for those of us that fell foul of the over plucked eyebrow phase and are now left with sparse brows, is castor oil. I apply mine every night, to my lashes too. It will take a few months of patience, but well worth it.

A lil tip ifyou dont have any fancy spray primers use sunscreen instead. Its gonna keep you makeup last even longer if its a sticky formula kindof sunscreen

Zabrena do you know of a good dupe for Lancome's Powder Foundation? I used it for years to set my makeup because it is not a drying powder but I just noticed their prices went to 50.00 for the compact now. Use to be 38.00, then 42, now 50. Many of the drugstore powders in the compact are too drying. Plus I like the extra coverage over my foundation.

Thanks for the mascara wand info! I love a tiny, rubbery wand over a “ Christmas tree” wand on my smaller hooded eyes!

I love the background!!! Love love love!!! I also am loving cleansing oils lately, which ones do you like best?

Thanks for the tips. Your background looks beautiful!

The mascara wand trick is one I've been using for many years! Very useful.

Your video are always helpful to me Zabrena Thank you.

Oily skin + Oil cleanse is the way to go! Think about it, our skin is naturally trying to keep itself protected by making oil. So adopting that technique makes it happier

Please tell us what cleansing oil you use. I need to find myself one.

OMG I love that lipstick 😍

I just can't do this wing thing ..lol it so reminds me of Andora on "BEWITCHED" . 🤣 I loved that show but I just cant....lol

Ooh I love all of these, thank you!

I watched almost 100 of you episodes, but you never mentioned about full coverage foundation, which a lot of women who has dark spot or pigmentation need, can you do an episode about full coverage foundations for women has freckles, dark spots, pigmentation?

Hi, so what do you do if the powder keeps looking cakey? No matter what kind of powder I use, as soon as I apply it everything that can't be seen without make up shows up.

Hi Zabrena, thank you for doing this video , such great tips,by the way love that lipstick shade on you. Love Katherine xoxo

Your background is gorgeous and thank you for the pro tips. It's hard to find QUALITY content. 🥰

You’re the best! Simple the best! Excellent tips and yes beautiful VDay background! Thanks for the helpful tips! Blessings, Zabrena!

Excellent! Thank you