MAKEUP MASTERCLASS: Foundation Mistakes You are Making & How to Fix Them

[@rosannemcguire2514]

Absolutely loved this video...."Ah ha"s were coming out of my mouth repeatedly....you were born to teach....thank you

[@annajacobs4943]

Lol yes exactly

[@Ms10yearsafter]

Yes! I did that too😊..so informative❣

[@victoriaheed2943]

Even as a makeup artist myself this was useful because honestly I wouldn't have thought to add an eyeshadow to change colour of foundation 👌 your clearly so passionate about teaching makeup Marlene and it shows xxxx

[@icymads7940]

Literally!!! I love constantly learning from other artists

[@victoriaheed2943]

@@icymads7940 absolutely and that's what makes the difference between a good artist and an exceptional one 👌♥️

[@paperplanes856]

What is the shade of the Nars foundation on hand??❤

[@nickadams1519]

@@victoriaheed2943 Sending Love ❤️...Are you single? ❤️🌹🌹🌹

[@sarahstrickland9632]

This is awesome, I never would have thought to use eyeshadow with my foundation. Could you do a class on picking a lip color? I struggle so much with that.

[@petronelawilson828]

I've noticed my lipstick colors change to the lighting that I'm in. Wear the lipstick you think you like or is complimentaryy both indoors in different lighting and then outdoors both in sun and clouds. I can't believe the difference the environment makes in the way the makeup and lipstick look. I hope that helps! I am light skinned with warm undertones with brown hair and blue eyes, and the neutrals look best on me, (my opinion) with either pink or brown or a little red in the fall.

[@maemae4909]

What is so difficult with choosing a lip color? I am not trying to be disrespectful but am genuinely just curious.

[@petronelawilson828]

@maemae4909 Well, you want a lip color that matches or compliments your skin and hair and makeup also. My skin gets darker thru the year, so I adjust. I have big laugh lines around my mouth, and the darker redder lipsticks can draw attention to them. I'm older, so my eyes are the focal point of my face with softer color on my lips and have brighter or bolder eyeshadow to open up my small eyes. If I go bold on lips and eyes, I look more like a clown. In the spring, when my skin is lightest and the dark circles under my eyes are really evident, I choose brighter eye shadow and pinker nude lipsticks. In the summer I wear more peach or pink brown colors and darker eye shadows and then in the fall I wear the brown with little but of red colors because the tan on my face covers my laugh lines better and it matches the season. You're looking for balance and colors that flow naturally together. I am neutral in the first part of the year and warm toned in the latter part of the year, that's why I adjust. Pinks and nudes at first and more browns and reds later in the year. Eyeshadow is more forgiving but lipstick is really the icing on the cake with makeup! I hope that helps.

[@jenniferorlandoludwig7145]

I trust you about makeup and how to properly apply it more than anyone else on KZbin bc I can see that u enjoy teaching women about makeup🥰

[@Chasenuel]

Lol, I’m pretty sure she made this video for everyone, not just women. 🥰

[@nickadams1519]

Sending Love ❤️...Jennifer...Are you single? 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@maemae4909]

Fingers are always useful with any liquid or cream product, even if you just use it to spread evenly and melt into the skin, then going back over it with a brush or sponge to buff or push it into the skin better. You also keep the coverage this way, don’t lose a good deal of product into your tool (sponge absorption or brush bristles.) This video is priceless for anyone at any level of experience, imo. She is such a great person to explain and show how to best work with makeup and even work skincare into your makeup routine.

[@bobbienami7981]

My name is Bobbie Nami. I am 62 and love, love makeup ,hair, clothes etc. I JUST found you. I wish I had found you before. Thank you for taking the time to explain all your knowledge . Won't stop watching until I've seen all your videos. Up until recently people always thought I was in my late 30's or 40's. Now I feel like I look older which is freaking me out 😂😂. Thank goodness I found you. Thanks for everything you do ❤

[@CristinaF210]

I wish I had found Marlena sooner, but better later than ever Thank you girl, youre awesome🥰🥰🥰

[@ooopticnerveee]

I didn't think I'd learn anything new from this as a long time makeup wearer, but dang it, I learned a lot! Thanks Marlena!

[@larissahall286]

Don’t stop teaching! You started me in makeup. Eons ago. I was thrilled to see the Monday Masterclass. You are reminding me of the basics.

[@jvvs9252]

I'm so thankful that a veteran like you is still making videos to teach us. Your advice has never failed me and I'm always excited for new tricks.

[@thatswhatshesaid8365]

Very cool with the shadows.. I would have never thoufht of doing that!! Liquids sure but damn thats smart as hell !! Thank you :)

[@vickiweber4718]

I'm an olive undertone and finding foundations with olive is impossible unless I have a tan. Makeup companies don't realize there are light olive tones as well. I need to try the eyeshadow trick.

[@bmackenzie2740]

@@vickiweber4718 I’m the same and very fair. I can’t wait to try this too!

[@jackielynnlloyd5873]

Yay!!!!! You’re always so beautiful and your eyes today are stunning!!!!!

[@janelambley807]

I would have to say this is one of THE BEST videos ever! So well explained. Thank you so much 💓

[@femininityfaith7920]

When I was a young girl playing and experimenting with whatever little random makeup my aunt passed down to me and there was no internet, A lot of this came to me naturally, I would play and mix and I just miss that. Forever trying to get back to that headspace. Since I've had 4 children and a family, lots of ups and downs, for right now I'm just collecting my collection and one day I'm hoping to find myself back into that fun testing & playing head space. Thankyou for this!

[@Beautybydelilah]

Love this video! So educational. I learned so many things on the “why” you have made things fall in to place and I completely understand your steps. Thank you thank you thank you!! ♥️

[@sarajanehaven]

This is the most helpful foundation lesson I've seen by far! This wasn't mentioned but you can also fix having used the wrong foundation finish by using a little powder to tone down the dewiness or using a dewy finishing spray to offset a look that's too dry. As far as a dewy foundation being best for dry skin, the exception is if you have a lot of texture (scarring and raised imperfections) because the reflection accentuates that.

[@mothermakeup7481]

You are a breath of fresh air !! I’d love to see a collab with you and Wayne Goss ❤️

[@m.e.5]

Just the applicator v. viscosity, finishes v. Skin type and undertone hacks foundation tips alone set this apart frm so many other foundation tips videos! TYSM Marlena

[@Ms.MD7]

You're the best Marlena, going back to the og beauty channel.

[@kimturner282]

GIIIIIIIRRRRRRLLLLL! Adding color to your foundation??? I spent a whole summer sampling foundations for the perfect match and all I needed was this?? It’s like I just got saved and gave my life to the makeup lord. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thanks for video!!!😘😘😘

[@christinefromohio4972]

I trust your makeup skills (I have been watching you for years). GREAT content. Thank you!

[@agnieszkaadye8758]

Super helpful and so well explained... Keep educating us Marlena in your unique, fun way....

[@yesyenidpr]

The best educational beauty video I've ever seen in my entire life. I have an olive understone so finding the right shade for me has been quite the journey. Sadly, I've thrown away so many foundations. But now I'm excited to go back and play with my foundations again. Thank you so much for this. ❤

[@auntmaddie]

Wow! The eye shadow trick sure seems amazing. I'm fair/olive with rosaecea (sp?) and after 50 years may have the key to a foundation that actually matches. :o I'm life changing psyched! I love these classes, btw, I've been binging all day! YaY!! Damn you're a master at your craft, Ms. Stell.

[@kimc555]

That’s a great trick to change undertone of foundation.

[@chrissymoss514]

Medium warm/olive here and I can't wait to dig into my green shadows to personalise my foundations! Also, I'm mature with dry skin. I find a satin finish much more fluttering to wear as anything glowy actually accentuates my crinkles, which is never a good look. I rely on my skincare to provide the hydration that will (hopefully) have my foundation look flawless. As well as everything else, you're an amazing teacher. Please, keep these coming, I'm learning so much. Which proves the point of "you're never too old to learn"! 😊👍👍👍💗💗💗💗💗

[@stefie808]

Thank u Marlena!!! Some influencers don’t do instructional makeup videos anymore becuz they believe we know it all and there are videos in their past that u can search for if need be. Yes that can be true but who wants to do that. I like current videos like this. Sometimes we need to get back to basics. Old school you tube.

[@keelybrown9842]

🌻Wow! I thought I knew a lot about makeup! Wrong! You are an EXCELLENT teacher, thank you so much❤️ I learned so much is such a short time!

[@theladybaltimore]

This might be the most informative thing on makeup I have ever seen.

[@kpfashkpfash]

Cool video, to be able to alter your foundation with an eye shadow if it isn't your right color ... that's next level xxxx

[@danyellecherry985]

Wow! I had no clue I could use eyeshadow to change my foundation undertone! I know about the mixing pigments (like from LA Girl) but, I have a light-medium olive complexion, that is more on the neutral side and it is so hard to find perfect foundation shades for me. I will be using this technique a lot!

[@jennifershank5622]

I look forward to these videos so much!! As a freelance mua, there's always something I can learn from these. Thank you, Marlena!!🌻

[@connieedwards1684]

You have addressed foundation issues that no one else does! You have a wealth of knowledge and a wonderful way of explaining things, thank you!!

[@zanetwiesman9079]

One of the best videos to explain things for the old and uninformed. Thank you.

[@CapeCodBelle]

This is the best foundation tutorial I've seen!!

[@dianeb2349]

The eye shadow trick. I will def remember that!

[@nesharangel]

Wonderful tips Marlena, thanks for sharing them. Loved this video! Xoxo

[@sallyk7363]

Very informative I've been an esthetician and applying makeup for too many years to say you have brought a new perspective to the whole thing, and I really appreciate your insightful advice

[@un4seenbeauty258]

Yet another amazing class Marlena, you never disappoint

[@GardenRetriever]

Incredibly useful. Valuable information approachably presented with kindness and expertise.

[@Vixen381]

Thank you so much for this class!

[@mahiawastlund8776]

Wow... I have never been satisfied with how foundation looks on me, until I saw this video. I just did a full face after I watched this ( I just got a new concealer, cause I can't find one I'm happy with) and wow! I'm actually very happy with how much better and less cakey I look! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I love your videos, I love when you talk about ingredients and formulas! I love to learn all this stuff so I can feel better in my make up. I also tried the trick with color correcting with eye shadow, it works like a charm!

[@Iamyl4]

Thank you for pointing out the difference between warm and an olive undertone. I always hear other beauty channels mention their olive and apply a warm toned foundation or say they are olive and really are not and just warm. My grandmother was Italian and had light olive skin in the cooler months and her skin got to a medium deep in the summer and her skin would almost look dirty in a way because the green undertone intensified so much. When she was paler she could look sickly at times but I am light skinned and have a neutral leaning olive skin tone and have a hard time finding matches that have a good balance of that. I find the Fenty hydrating foundation in 150 tends to lean a bit mire neutral olive and it’s my perfect match.

[@missredlipstick5444]

Marlena: you are AMAZING. I am not a beginner but I learn more and more from you. It has really upped my makeup game. Thank you.

[@peggykt7541]

Wow Marlena!!!! This video is sooo freaking helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge- you have just saved us all a ton of money and potentially wasted product.

[@robinlawson7441]

Fantastic information. Love the idea of using eyeshadow!

[@marcelav.rebolledo9772]

Thank you Marlena!!! you are the best in business 😊😊❤❤

[@LipstickFixes]

Love your new background ! Very helpful video. Will save to reflect back .

[@nessalyn02]

Not even 5 minutes into the video, and you have me over here like 🤯 girl what?? Thank you for all of the helpful information!

[@MelissaQ]

Awesome course!

[@simplyred1]

You were the very first person I followed for makeup looks and tips back in 2009 and I still love your content, thanks for another great vid😍

[@MissArtisticSasnuhy]

you never cease to amaze us with your tips and tricks

[@sassygrl2boyz826]

I am loving these Monday classes so much!!!!!

[@bethab2]

These are such good tips. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@daniellewagner5028]

Excellent video Marlena! Love it and your channel!! 😘👏🏽🙏🏽👍🏽💓

[@anavalenz9716]

Wow, you have saved me money because now I can work with the foundations I have

[@dawnhaberle6521]

Omg. You have always been so informative but I'm ❣LOVING❣ these Monday classes. Thank you.

[@MarlenaStell]

So glad you're enjoying them!! xoxo

[@maemae4909]

@@MarlenaStellwhat neutral shade did you have for the Milani Conceal and Perfect Foundation? I know you use that foundation all the time for your base or as a concealer and I have had such a hard time picking a shade and I am your skin tone when you are most fair. Could you tell me what the neutral shade was you showed in this video please?

[@jenniferliao07]

The video is so educational! Most of the time when I watched other people’s videos I always felt like they were all talking about things I already knew, considering that I’ve been watching and learning things about makeup over a decade. But your videos are always so good!!! Love this!!! (Plus you always seem so sweet and I love your voice so much hahaha)

[@grwil3786]

Thank you. The class was really helpful.

[@sunshiness8948]

You're an amazing teacher. I love learning from you!

[@katgurl5414]

Thanks Marlena. As a complete novice thiss taught me a lot and i'm looking forward to watching more of your videos, as I can see you have quite a ot of interesting tutorials from what I can see. Thanks so much! Ka

[@olyam2299]

I absolutely love this class.

[@karenpierson360]

I loved this video....learned so much!! Thank you.

[@Makeupbykimberlyp]

You are a GREAT teacher!

[@simple_naildesigns]

Great information, I could never get foundation right! Thank you 🥰🙏🏽

[@songitout]

Yesssss, I’m loving it! Thank you ☺️

[@RainbowSludge]

Adding the colors is such a cool tip, my problem is I could never figure out my tone! I always thought I was warm and look yellow! So finally I decided maybe I’m neutral!? 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@finah23]

Love you, you're the best!!! I've learned so so much from you!

[@techwoman2]

Drag Queen Willam uses foundation down to his waist. He is hysterical! These classes are awesome!!

[@aundrealauzon]

This was fantastic! Thank you so much for the class. I learned a lot!❤❤

[@kellysblackcat]

This is really helpful, thank you. I have a cool undertone and so many foundations turn orange on me, as well as lipstick and liners. I have quite blue based lips and almost every lipstick turns an orange. I had a sales lady absolutely baffled one day trying to find a lip liner to work. But what you said about the colors being added etc is so helpful and I am going to try it. As I've basically given up wearing base make-up and any lip color other than balms. 💚

[@Itsmeyoualreadykno]

You look amazing!!! Love all of your tips!

[@Bakerygo]

During summer when I tan just a little bit, I put a thin layer of light bronzer all over my face in order to bring my winter shade of foundation to summer.

[@mariamay8474]

I love this video. I never thought of adding an eyeshadow to my foundation. I am definitely going to try this. These are wonderful tips.

[@jeyma12]

Excellent class! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! 💗

[@mpxoxo.]

One heck of a teacher!!!! ❤🎉

[@katebeautyx8393]

I am glad you talk about viscosity. I prefer thinner foundations since I am in my 30’s.

[@katebeautyx8393]

I also find it lasts longer and rubs off less

[@jeanine219]

Wow....excellent video!!! Thank you Marlena.

[@StephLyons]

I never heard to mix shadow. This was so helpful ❤

[@TheBlueazul03]

You are absolutely amazing, always educating about make up. Can’t wait to buy your products.

[@christinanaugle3588]

Thank you for this video. So many choices for foundation and never really sure what I should be reaching for especially my undertone. But this helped with some of my questions. I'm an olive undertone and hard to find that right shade.

[@MarlenaStell]

Olive undertones are SOOO hard to find, so just try adding a touch of green eyeshadow (it sounds crazy but I swear it works) and it should match you better!

[@MM-li8nk]

Marlena! Awesome tips, just awesome. 10/10!!! Thank you.

[@moniqueboatfield107]

This video was stinking awesome! You solved several issues I’d been struggling with! Thank you!!

[@matcam6235]

Wow wow Marlena , you are the best. You are a gifted teacher.

[@KASanDiego04]

Loved this master class! Thank you!

[@cgarcia7114]

This an excellent class Marlena. I thought for sure you were going to use the pigments in the tube to adjust the foundation. How about a tutorial on powders?

[@senhoradosarcasmo]

Thank you very much! This was very helpful!!!

[@gingersnaps5979]

That eyeshadow trick was so helpful! I am pasty white and most foundations look so yellow on me do now I can fix that! Thank you!

[@melbygrace]

I love your new background! Welcome back Masterclass! I missed you!

[@MarlenaStell]

I like this one too! My mom and husband worked hard with me to put this together. It feels clean so I'm happy :)

[@stephiejane]

Wow! Thank you so much! I ordered some foundation that turned out to be way to yellow. I felt terrible having to throw it away, and now I don't have to. I really enjoyed this video, as I do all of your videos.

[@bethrichardson5364]

Love, love, love my Makeup Geek brushes. As good or better than any in my collection.

[@PlatinumCyGirl]

Omg the brush type and foundation viscosity mystery solved! I was always wondering wtf was I doing wrong! And look dude thanks a lot. I was gonna quit liquid foundation for good(currently using my Pür 4-1 pressed foundation) because it feels easier on me, but i have combo skin so i want to look dewy around my cheek area. Thanks so much!!!!

[@SJD23845]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Great video! Soooooo helpful!!!!! You are beautiful, as always and full of knowledge! Very much appreciated! ❤🤗

[@jessicatanner7128]

Absolutely great video! TY! I even shared with my sisters and told them they HAD to watch!

[@anahash3221]

marlena your skin is so healthy and glowy can you please share if you get any procedures done and if not then how do you take care of your skin???

[@808statelady]

Hi Marlena, ❤elanie here..OK GIRL, u definitely have my attention now. I am a retired Esthetician/ Educator/ Beauty College Principal from Hawaii. not to mention Science and product formulation geek.. I LOVED this share, ur a breath of fresh air in your content, and the educating portion is priceless Ur stunning and make all kinds of rational sense. Gonna stream u after work today..I work for one of the GIANTS in the makeup field ..and I will be sending guests ur way, stay safe and beautiful as you are ❤elanie...thats melanie love 😍

[@justliss1640]

We all need Marlenas masterclass The OG of YT makeup Queens ! 💘

[@Kris10731]

Thank you for the tips Marlena! Can you do a tutorial on the eyeshadow that you were wearing! It’s so pretty! ❤️

[@r.melindar.1349]

You are so awesome! Inside and out!

[@gailkarabell7381]

Best tutorial ever! What rounded head brush do you recommend?