Daniel Vann
Licensed Aesthetician
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Co-authored Articles (30)
How to
Apply Eyelash Extensions
Eyelash extensions are synthetic lashes applied directly to your natural eyelash using an adhesive. These aren't the same as synthetic eyelash strips sold at mass retailers. Extensions come in little bundles of eight or ...
How to
Apply Eyeshadow
Getting the perfect eyeshadow look isn't always easy, but you don't have to be a beauty guru to achieve the look you're going for. With the right tools and a little practice, you'll be on your way to perfecting your eyes...
How to
Make a Fake Bruise with Makeup
Whether you're gearing up for Halloween, April Fool's Day, or your next play, a little bit of makeup does a great job of suggesting a nasty fall or a whack to a limb. Use stage makeup or the cosmetics in your cabinet to...
An Absolute Beginners' Guide to Applying Makeup Like a Pro
Enhance your features and boost your confidence with our foolproof tips and tricks Makeup can be a fabulous way to express your creativity and polish your look, and can even be therapeutic! Beginner makeup is as simple a...
How to
Cover Up a Scab on Your Face
No matter how much you think a scab damages your appearance, it can be covered with makeup. First, moisturize the scab to make it look as normal as possible. After it settles, spread a little bit of foundation and concea...
How to
Prepare Your Face Before Applying Makeup
When most people think about applying makeup, they think about putting on foundation, applying eyeliner, eyeshadow, and mascara, and coloring their lips with a fun shade. However, what many people don’t think about are...
How to Fake a Black Eye like a Pro
Your guide to creating a fake black eye without the painA black eye can take a day or two to become really tender and swollen, but you can make the effect within a few minutes! To create a realistic-looking black eye, yo...
How to
Apply Makeup to Look More Masculine
If you're a man, you may want to apply makeup to enhance your natural features. You may also be exploring a new gender identity or in the process of transitioning. Whatever your reasons, there are many ways makeup can be...
How to
Apply Lip Balm
Everyone loves lip balm during the cold, dry months, but using lip balm responsibly is an important part of keeping your mouth and lips healthy. Follow these tips on picking the right lip balm and using it appropriately....
How to
Use Makeup to Look Older
It’s great to have a youthful face, but sometimes you just want to look a little more mature. If you want to look a bit older or more your age, makeup is the perfect tool. With the right tricks, you can help define and...
How to
Apply Makeup as a Man
Makeup isn’t only for women. A little makeup can go a long way towards accentuating your features and hiding flaws. Apply foundation to smooth out bumps and narrow features. Treat dark circles and other blemishes with ...
How to Apply CC Cream Like a Pro: Product Choice & Application Tips
Best tips to blend, buff, and build perfect coverage with CC creamCC, or “color correcting,” cream is a lightweight makeup product that can be used in place of foundation. It helps hide skin imperfections, like redne...
How to
Exfoliate Lips
Easy & natural lip exfoliant recipes to remove dead skinDry, chapped, scaly lips can be a pain to deal with, especially during cold, dry weather. Exfoliation can help remove the dry, dead skin on the surface of your soft...
How to Give Yourself a Fake Bruise with Makeup
Give yourself a bruise with makeup, pencils, markers, & moreMaking a fake, convincing bruise on your skin is actually super simple. Makeup works great for this, but we've also included a couple of other options in case y...
How to
Fix Dried Out Eyeliner Gel
There is no beating the smooth, sharp lines that you get from a gel eyeliner. The trouble with gels is that they dry out faster than you can use them. The good news is that a dry gel liner doesn’t have to be a dead gel...
How to
Apply 1920s Makeup
In the 1920s, makeup started becoming more popular. Women during that era took full advantage of new products and sported heavily lined eyes and tiny dark lips. Whether you are attending a costume party, or just wish to ...
How to
Apply Lip Gloss
Even regular tasks, like applying lip gloss, can sometimes be improved with minor tweaks. If you're someone who has difficulty getting lip gloss applied in a way that is flattering, there are some techniques that, if don...
Lash Mapping: Everything You Need to Know
Map out a flawless look for your lashes with these easy instructionsApplying lash extensions takes a lot of time and practice. It requires more than just a steady hand, however. Applying the same lash length all along th...
How to
Find the Best Foundation Color Shade for You
Foundation is the cosmetic base you use to cover blemishes and even out your complexion so that you have a uniform surface on which to apply the rest of your makeup. It’s important to use the right shade, because the w...
How to Apply Eyeliner to Your Waterline Like a Pro
Achieve the perfect look without smudges or fallout You're probably familiar with wearing eyeliner and mascara. Many people get into a familiar routine, but don't know how to switch things up or make their eyes bolder. I...
