10 Hot Makeup Tips From Sir John
When it comes to beauty, Brand Ambassador for L'Oréal Paris and celeb makuep artist Sir John is a big time trendsetter. Lucky for you, the man himself is revealing seven must-try makeup tips to test out in the New Year. (And bonus, there's product recs, too!)
PB&J Lips
"Put one color on the top lip and another color on the bottom lip, then press your lips together for an ombré effect." —Sir John
Try This: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Lip Paints in Violet Twist and Sultry Sangria, $9.99 each
The New Nude
"Try Nude makeup. Nude doesn't mean that you can't see the color. It means that the color is saturated and in harmony with your complexion. It should also be opaque." —Sir John
Try This: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Paints Eye Shadow in Nude Fishnet, $8.99
Layered Lips
"Instead of using lip liner solely for the outer edges of the lips, cover your lips with lip liner first, then put your lipgloss on top." —Sir John
Try This: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Lip Paints in DIY Red, $9.99
Smokey Eyes
"When I think of smokey eyes now, I don't think of the drastic gun metals and blacks that overtook beauty in the '90s and early 2000s. Instead, I think of how the color hugs the eyes. It doesn't matter the color, as long as the corners of the eyes are darker than your complexion." —Sir John
Try This: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Paints Eye Shadow in BRB Blue, $8.99
Complexion Perfection
"I think we should be spending more time perfecting the complexion." —Sir John
Try This: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro Contour Palette, $12.99
Matte Skin
"I like matte skin and glossy lips. Contrast is key. Whenever you put two opposing textures together, it automatically makes us want to stare longer at the face. It spurs an emotional connection." —Sir John
Try This: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Lip Paints in Cool Coral, $9.99
Tinted Liner
"Black is a clear go-to for eyeliner, but we're taking it up a notch, remember? It's time to embrace color. I also love tinted liner. The L'Oréal Paris Infallible Paints Liquid Eyeliner in Intrepid Teal and Electric Blue are universally flattering, as well as metallic hues. The pop of color gives an interesting focal point to the face." —Sir John
Try This: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Paints Liquid Eyeliner in Intrepid Teal and Electric Blue, $9.99 each
Violet Lips
"Any blue-based red lipglosses will make your teeth appear whiter." —Sir John
Try This: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Lip Paints in Violet Twist, $9.99
Perfectly Winged Liner
"Pointed cotton swabs make winged eyeliner a lot easier, even in the car. After you apply eyeliner, take the pointed tip with a little water-based makeup remover and drag it along the eyeliner. It will give you perfect feline eyes every time."—Sir John
Try This: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Paints Eyeliner in Black Party, $9.99
Radiant Cheeks
"For a natural radiance, apply highlighter with your ring finger. Your ring finger is the weakest finger, so it's best to use for application of blush, concealer and highlighter." —Sir John
Try This: L'Oréal Paris Infalliable Paints Blush, $16.99