36 Must-Try Makeup Tutorials from 2014

Kate Puhala
Dec 12, 2014

With our 2014 makeup routines, we really went back to basics. After all, you can’t ace your favorite celeb’s multi-dimensional smokey eye before you know how to correctly smudge liner in the first place. And so the bulk of these 36 makeup tutorials act as stepping stones to putting your very *own* twists on classic beauty looks — ones the red carpet has yet to see — along with must-try hacks that will have you blotting, filling and blending like a pro in no time. That means the next time you want to master everyday office makeup, plump your lips for a party or completely transform your features for Halloween, be sure to brush up on all things 101 here first so you’re ready for the next-level looks we’ve got coming in 2015.

1. Everything You Need to Know About Applying Blush: Get the low down on powder, stain and cream blushes, as well as application tricks and tips for when to wear certain shades. (via Brit + Co)

2. Tips for Acing Everyday Eye Makeup: It’s all about those zones — get well acquainted with the areas around your eye and the brushes you should use on them before you learn to DIY three weekday-ready looks. (via Brit + Co)

3. How to Buy + Wear Lip Products: Balm, stain, gloss, stick – yep, the gang’s all here! Scroll through to see which product works best for you! (via Brit + Co)

4. Your Guide to DIY Brow Shaping: There’s more to getting killer brows than plucking and tweezing. Learn two makeup artist-approved ways to add depth and structure to your brows. (via Brit + Co)

5. Nail the Perfect Smokey Eye for YOUR Eye Shape: Not all smokey eyes are created equal! See which style will give your eyes the most smoldering look of them all. (via Brit + Co)

6. Tried + Tested: The ABCs of BB, CC + DD Creams: You’ve heard about them, but what’s all the buzz about? Find out everything you need to know about these all-in-one products that combine the powers of serum, primer, moisturizer, foundation, SPF and powder. (via Brit + Co)

7. Fresh Ways to Contour Like a Pro: Learn where to highlight, where to contour and how to blend it like a true Kardashian. (via Brit + Co)

8. How Red Lipsticks Will Look on Different Skin Tones: Nervous about how that orangey-red lipstick will look on your skin tone? Sneak a peek at how different shades look on for real girls before you splurge. (via Brit + Co)

9. Essential Makeup Brushes (+ How to Use ‘em!): These are the only nine makeup brushes you’ll ever need. Learn when to whip them out like a pro here. (via Brit + Co)

10. Ways to Rock a Killer Cat Eye: Once you nail the technique for forming the famous flick, the color possibilities are endless. (via Brit + Co)

11 Must-Have Makeup Products for a Completely Natural Look: Consider these seven makeup products your everyday essentials for creating a flawless base face. (via Brit + Co)

MAKEUP HACKS

12. How to Waterproof Your Makeup Routine: Don’t ever freak about mascara streaks again once you shield your makeup against natural forces like heat or sweat. (via Brit + Co)

13. Lipstick Hacks Every Woman Needs to Know: There’s just a bit more to kissable lips than meets the eye. See three insanely clever lipstick hacks in action so you never leave for a date without a perfect pout. (via Brit + Co)

14. Plump Your Lips Using Cayenne and Kool-Aid: With Kool-Aid as a stain and cayenne as a natural plumper, get flushed, fuller lips in just one glossy swipe. (via Brit + Co)

15. Makeup Tricks for Girls Who Wear Glasses: Your lenses are front and center, but your makeup *can* steal the show. (via Brit + Co)

16. That’s Not Eyeliner — That Cat Eye Is Made from a Magazine: Take the cat eye to the next level by skipping the liner all together. Use patterns and graphics from a magazine for a makeup look unlike anything you’ve ever worn before. (via Brit + Co)

17. The Ultimate Way to Organize Your Makeup: Ever wish you could fit alllll of those compacts into just one totable case? This genius palette was made for that — just learn how to hack your makeup to fit. (via Brit + Co)

PARTY-READY LOOKS

18. 3 Runway-Inspired Ways to Wear Graphic Eyeliner: Take the classic winged eyeliner to much more fabulous levels with this tutorial that shows you three new ways to wear the look. (via Brit + Co)

19. 3 Luminescent Looks that Go for the Glow: Enhance that dewy skin with three frosty looks that will have you complexion glowing. (via Brit + Co)

20. 3 Easy Ways to DIY Full Lips: Plump your pout with some stealthy liner — that’s all it takes to get this insanely kissable pucker. (via Brit + Co)

21. 3 Ways to Wow With Glitter Makeup: Get glitter to stay put with these three grown up ways to show off your sparkly side. (via Brit + Co)

22. 4 Ways to Wear Neon Eyeliner: Bolder is better with this tutorial that shows you ways you can *totally* incorporate neon makeup into your everyday beauty routine. (via Brit + Co)

23. 4 Fruity Lipstick Shades to Make Your Lips Pop: Stand out from the crowd with vibrant berry-inspired lips. Just choose your fruity muse to get started! (via Brit + Co)

24. 5 Gold Makeup Looks to Bring Out Your Inner Goddess: Glow in gold from brow to lip with these five gilded makeup looks. (via Brit + Co)

DIY WEDDING MAKEUP

25. Dramatic Makeup Looks for Anyone in Your Bridal Party: Give your bridesmaids the makeover they really want with these head-turning beauty looks that won’t cost them a thing. (via Brit + Co)

26. How to DIY the 3 Most Requested Bridal Makeup Looks: Learn how to recreate the timeless “blushing bride” look and more in this priceless tutorial for DIY brides. (via Brit + Co)

HALLOWEEN TRANSFORMATIONS

27. Queen of Hearts Makeup: It’s easy to see why the Queen of Hearts was the most popular YouTube makeup tutorial this Halloween. Learn how to trump this look with the makeup you already own. (via Brit + Co)

28. The Fairest Woodland Fairy in All the Land: A woodland fairy is nothing without her sunkissed complexion and those butterfly brows. (via Brit + Co)

29. How to Become a Gorgeous Ghost: Gray hair is the new platinum. Just match your makeup with your on-trend tresses to nail the gorgeous ghost look. (via Brit + Co)

30. A Modern Vampire Beauty Tutorial: Vamp it up with this tutorial that favors deep ’90s hues to get the gothy vibes across. (via Brit + Co)

31. Turn Yourself into a Mermaid: We don’t need to list the reasons you should want to look like a mermaid, but we’ll name a few anyway: try shimmering scales, iridescent lashes and a dreamy ocean blue wig. (via Brit + Co)

32. The Creepy (But Kinda Pretty) Doll Face: Kind of creepy, kind of pretty is just the uncomfortable balance you want to strike for Halloween, right? Then this doll face tutorial is for you! (via Brit + Co)

33. The Purrfect Black Cat: Give the basic black cat a high-style makeover with perky black lips, adorable freckles and of course, a killer cat eye. (via Brit + Co)

34. The Completely Creepy Clown: Half mime, half clown, 100% frightening. And don’t even thinking about putting on that foam nose. (via Brit + Co)

35. Turn Yourself Into a Witch: Contour your way to a green complexion that’s so badass no one will have to ask if you’re wicked or not. (via Brit + Co)

36. Katy Perry’s Dark Horse Makeup: Take a makeup cue from your favorite pop star and learn how to paint on the cat eye of a lifetime (+ DIY the costume to match!). (via Brit + Co)

What were your favorite makeup tutorials from 2014? Were they breaking down basics or pushing beauty boundaries? Tell us which ones you clicked on most in the comments below.

Reese Witherspoon's Book Club January Pick Is Like 'First Lie Wins' Meets 'Evelyn Hugo'

As much as I've written about Reese Witherspoon's book club, you'd think I was on a first name basis with her (wishful thinking)! But, the truth is that it's the reason I rediscovered reading for fun. As informational as books can be, there's also joy, anguish, fear — and even spicy romance — to lose ourselves in. I'm become a firm believer in holding on to things that bring us joy so if your book stash is overflowing, you're going to love Reese's January pick for 2025.

Learn about Reese Witherspoon's Book Club pick for January 2025!

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The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan (New Release)

Cate Kay's a literary genius who's cracked the code of keeping readers engaged in her written work. She's also secured a film franchise that's made fans go wild. But, no one's ever seen Cate Kay or talked to her. She's an enigma on purpose.
You see, 'Cate Kay' and her bestie Amanda made plans to live lavish lives in California. They were so sure everything would work out until something awful happens that forces 'Cate Kay' to leave her real identity behind.

It's not until something forces her to make peace with where she comes from that 'Cate Kay' decides it's time to stop running from who she is.

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Here's What Reese Witherspoon Had To Say About The Three Lives of Cate Kay

Reese Witherspoon never shies away from telling her adoring fans why she chose a book and this month is no different. On her book club's official Instagram page, she wrote: "Have you ever felt like you were living more than one life? That’s exactly what Cate Kay is grappling with in our January pick, The Three Lives of Cate Kay by @KateFagan3. She’s a literary sensation, the face behind a blockbuster film trilogy, but her life isn’t what it seems. This story swept me away with its big dreams, love, and unexpected twists."

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Pamela Anderson Just Gave The Most Relatable Reason For No-Makeup Life: "Saved A Lot Of Time"

After spending decades in the entertainment industry, some celebs like Pamela Anderson have opted for a makeup-free look. No one can forget when she stunned photographers right before Paris Fashion Week's Vivienne Westwood show last year by rocking a bare face. She told Vogue France, she wasn't thinking about not "wearing any makeup." However, she didn't want to "compete with the clothes" she was wearing. She felt "freedom" from not trying to "be the prettiest girl in the room" which speaks volumes to us!

Now, Pamela continues to embrace the no-makeup life — and not only does she look gorgeous, but she seems SO happy! The star shared recently how this lifestyle change impacts her day-to-day, and it's honestly incredibly relatable. Here's what she had to say!

Here's what Pamela Anderson just said about adopting a no-makeup life!

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1. It saves her a lot of time.

Pamela Anderson stopped by the Live with Kelly and Markshow to talk about filming The Last Showgirl, her childhood, and how not wearing makeup has been beneficial for her. While her makeup-free clip from the episode isn't available on YouTube, PEOPLE reports hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos asking her how her decision has changed her life.

Ripa started with, "You don't travel with a glam squad. How liberating is that for you," while Consuelos followed with, "And how much time have you gotten back?"

The former Baywatch star said she's "saved a lot of time" and admitted that her sons "used to say that I spent half my life in a makeup chair."

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2. She feels more focused in general.

Pamela Anderson also admitted things feel easier for her in general. "I feel like I could focus better when I did the film, too." And her life outside of that? She said she's "gotten out of wearing makeup and it's been fun."

It's interesting because Kelly Ripa shared she's been inspired by Pamela Anderson's makeup-free choice. She remembers not wearing makeup for a short while and said to herself, "'Pamela Anderson is a genius." Kelly even thought for a moment, "This is the way to live." We're so here for it!

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3. She lives for a glam moment, but appreciates simplicity now.

Pamela's all for being makeup-free now, but she's not bashing glam moments. She actually "loved it" because "it's fun when you're new in the business and you get all this attention." She's just at a point where she's "done that" and wants to "simplify and keep it low key."

She really does "love being elegant, sophisticated" but has found what "works best" for her.

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Um, Travis Kelce Just Spilled On His Dream Wedding Amid Taylor Swift Engagement Rumors

Do you hear wedding bells? Because after Tom Holland and Zendaya's engagement, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco's engagement, and those Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson marriage rumors, it appears Hollywood does. And after all those Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift engagement rumors, Travis just spilled on his ideal wedding timeline — that's right, it appears our favorite IRL rom-com couple could be thinking about tying the knot!

Here's what Travis Kelce had to say about his least favorite time of year to get married.

Travis Kelce wants to avoid THIS wedding season for one reason.

@britandco#greenscreen do you think any of these will come true?! #taylorswift#traviskelce#tayvis#travistaylor#thealchemy#prpredictions♬ the alchemy ts sped up - Swiftie_Jean-Alex 😁✨

On a new episode of the New Heights podcast he hosts with brother Jason, Travis Kelce revealed he would like to avoid an autumn wedding day. And the reason is literally so on brand it makes me laugh.

After a listener revealed over the phone that his girlfriend wants to schedule their wedding during football season, Travis admits that "I actually don't know people who've gotten married in the fall."

"My friends always do it in the summer," he says. "I've seen weddings everywhere but the fall. So, I'm not sure if the fall is a good wedding season."

The weather of an autumn wedding (not to mention the incredible aesthetic of the wedding photos!!) have always made it seem so dreamy. Plus, I've attended more than one summer wedding (some on the beach!) and it can get toasty under the summer sun. Spring then, Travis?

Travis' comments come after he responded to rumors that he'd pop the question to girlfriend Taylor Swift. During the June 1 Big Slick Celebrity Weekend's onstage comedy sketch, Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis asked Travis about a potential engagement. "Hey Travis, real talk, OK, just the guys here," Jason says. "When are you going to make an honest woman out of her?"

"Guys," Travis says, "you're really pushing it." It's a pretty kind way to say back off!! I'm excited for whenever Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tell us they're engaged — should they choose to share at all.

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