The Power of Subtle yet Stunning Makeup - The COMPLETE Beginner Makeup Guide to be On Trend

[@sarahmccord7767]

The YT Beauty space NEEDS YOU, Marlena! Years back watching your channel showed me I really wasn’t shallow, vain or self-centered for loving makeup. It gave me the confidence to follow my own intuition and I can’t begin to tell you how it’s shaped my life for the better. ❤ THANK YOU!

[@MarlenaStell]

Wow this is so amazing to hear!! I’m so glad you’re thriving and doing well. Always sending love ♥️♥️♥️

[@jenniferlyons4150]

Well said

[@MegamixCentral]

Gosh I don't even love makeup but I love watching you just out of pure respect for you, your craft, and your integrity as a business owner.

[@MarlenaStell]

This comment made my night- thank you so much!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@Alexandra-uk4vr]

It feels like hangout with a good friend, right? ❤ whatever I'm doing I just put her vids on the background just for the amazing vibes ✨️

[@ilsa1810]

Hear, hear! Watching someone who is so knowledgeable, passionate yet humble is refreshing and inspirational❤

[@larissahall286]

I’m so happy that you did a subtle makeup routine. I am getting back into doing my makeup after being majorly depressed for the last 7 years. Thank you, Marlena!

[@MarlenaStell]

First off, sending you love and 2nd: I’m so glad you’re having fun with makeup again! Same here! I’m enjoying playing with colors and trying new products after taking break for little bit

[@larissahall286]

@@MarlenaStellI am not brave enough to play with too much color yet. I’m going to stick with shimmering sands eye shadows by Cover Girl. Then, I am looking at the NYX ultimate nude palette. I’m binge watching your past videos. Have a blessed day.

[@jacquiwinter6282]

Glad you’re doing better, Larissa! Applying makeup brings me a sense of calm and I do it to tame anxiety whether I have someplace to go, or not. I hope you find the process just as soothing and spirit-lifting. Be well 💕

[@larissahall286]

@@jacquiwinter6282 makeup calms me, too! I’m glad you commented, it helps to know it isn’t just me.

[@dakotaflamez]

Sending lots of love ❤

[@JE-zk5wh]

I love how your instructions are clear and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@MarlenaStell]

♥️♥️♥️

[@RaelNikolaidis]

I’ve watched Marlena for years, literally forever, and I still watch her. I love her, I root for her and I hope Makeup Geek ( or it’s equivalent) comes back!❤❤❤

[@MarlenaStell]

Thank you so much 🥹🥹🥹

[@rosanabb7484]

Marlena, your channel is pure gold for us makeup lovers!! Thank you!! ❤❤

[@maureentakach3065]

Thank you. This is awesome, Marlena. I never was a "2016 girl" with the cut crease and contour and the Shape Tape (no judgment) I'm 50. My takeaway from that era is that I love highlighter. It's good to see you again, girl xo. Best wishes to you and your family ❤

[@kathrynbaker7529]

Same at 46!

[@minagica]

I hear shape tape is actually pretty good if used in "a little goes a long way, less is more" kind of way because of how pigmented it is. I never actually tried it, though, cuz it wasn't available in Canada when I was in the market for a concealer and I still have a bunch of other concealers in the fridge from back then that I yet have to start, but I'm really looking forward to getting to try it one day now that is has become available to us too! Just absolutely not caked on à la 2016 😂

[@toniaroane]

You were MADE for this Marlena! Not only is your makeup SO GOOD, you explain everything SO WELL. One day I'm gonna drive down to Houston (I'm in Ft Worth) and BEG YOU to do my makeup! LOL

[@alexficco1207]

You're a doll! 🩷

[@mohraazzam2839]

You are the queen of simple chic makeup looks .Greetings from Egypt

[@rhondaklimasch]

I absolutely love this. I am in my 40's as well, it's refreshing to watch your videos and learn from you. I need all the tips and tricks I can get.😊

[@btwitsway9477]

I love that you are talking it back to the basics, I’ve forgotten along the way. Xxoo

[@EmorettaRobinson]

You are such a teacher at heart Marlena. Your instructions are always clear and helpful. I hope Lexy enjoyed her nap. And if I could suggest a recreation of a makeup look it would be from 2022 when Maria Menounos wore a green dress to the Oscars. She had a cat eye type of makeup look that seemed to use both black and green eyeliner. She's beautiful no matter what. But I think that makeup look was so pretty on her. I would love it if you could recreate it.

[@Panthia_Poe]

Marlena, I feel so validated! I've been doing this look for awhile now. I'm 55 and I wanted to look timeless when I tried mastering the more natural look... and you look beautiful and timeless!! I love your eyes! My eye shape is different than yours, but on you? I couldn't stop looking at your eyes!! I see your eyes, not your makeup. You really look gorgeous!! I missed the time you were first on KZbin, but heard of you later (good things) and I'm so glad your doing makeup tutorials again. I'm really enjoying learning from you, the GOAT of makeup artistry!!

[@mjmcnay3448]

You are so stunning and elegant! I appreciate that you are a vivacious curvy lady because I am too and you always remind me that we can still look stunning ❤

[@rebeccabilderback9941]

I’m just so glad you back!

[@meganshillinger8294]

Mama.. I miss your makeup! You're such a great zen moment to watch and listen. I remember when I discovered MG... I love you! ❤️ wishing you the best.

[@MarlenaStell]

Thank you so much- this comment made my day!!! 🥹♥️

[@LorryHill]

Love everything you did here !!

[@MarlenaStell]

Aww thank you so much!! ♥️

[@snudder.s.m.l.5026]

Thank you, finally someone said it, all thoes chunky, flacky, metallic, foiled eyeshadows and more dossent look good om my werry texture eyelids, sometimes my eyelids looks like they are marbel cracked and I hate it so much writh the overly shining, I'm always looking fore olde style shimmers. I did order some leftover mat eyeshadows from makeup geek, yes they are stil selling. i hope that wril help and keep the shine too a thin eyeshadows liner along the lashline. Big hugs from Denmark 🌹🥰

[@321morlan4]

I just recently started watching you…new fan😊 love the natural make up look. As a woman in her 50’s, I’m learning that a natural look seems to flatter me more. Love the other looks too, just struggle to make them look good on me.

[@j3marti515]

Can u do a video on make fresh/old products sitting in our drawers and how to revive them if that’s even a thing? I can’t see getting rid of my liquid foundation that I’ve had for a year in my drawer when I’ve always used a squeeze bottle to get it out. Does foundation oxidize over time?

[@content_fan]

Gorgeous & subtle love it 😍👏🏽

[@utoobr10]

I love this tutorial! It's so elegant! You know, I don't think I can get away with 5 minute makeup anymore. I really need time for that base makeup. And I agree about needed more color! Where does it go?!

[@silviahere21]

Nobody does tutorials like you! Brava Marlena!!

[@MarlenaStell]

Thank you 🥹♥️

[@k.popper2620]

Marlena it helps that you're gorgeous to begin with even without a stitch of makeup on! I try so hard to follow your guidelines but it never turns out as beautiful as how you do it! 😖 I do have a quick question for you; if you have hooded eyes, like I do, and I have mature - looser skin on my upper lids, can I still do that trick with the cream dark brown cream shadow along the lash line and wing it out?

[@MarlenaStell]

Yes the cream shadow should work! But make sure to set with a powder so it doesn’t crease on the hooded part of that makes sense. Keep the color as close to lash line as possible and only on outer half. Let me know how it works for you!

[@k.popper2620]

@@MarlenaStell Thanks! I'm going to give this a shot!!!! Pray for me!

[@karinascosta1218]

Beautiful makeup and great tips!

[@lannievast5094]

Gorgeous look you’ve given me inspiration to try again and get my make up done right. Thank you.

[@daniellegentry9958]

This is literally me everyday lol, i start wanting simple but gorgeous then turns into full scale glam just to go to work lol

[@MarlenaStell]

Same! I can’t put the makeup brush down 🤣

[@irmaradinson2320]

Great tips for the eyes shadows

[@mrsm150]

Best tutorial ever, love the finger/cheekbone/bronzer tip x ❤

[@sandyheller5438]

I’m going to follow this video when I put my makeup on. Thank you. 💕

[@janicevanzant3055]

I have been a fan for years! I teach Cosmetology and love makeup. I used your bridal technique for my own wedding in 2010. Just love watching you🥰

[@jacquiwinter6282]

I appreciate your tutorials and did this one right along with you, rather than simply watching. I loved the results and plan use this method next month for a wedding guest look where my dress is the star, but I want my face to look polished! I’ll be practicing it in the meantime! 💕 Thank you!

[@paulahardin6002]

I love your makeup tutorials. They are so helpful! ❤

[@Panipuri786]

What corrector was that please?

[@janicejohnson6293]

That was fantastic! Thank you for that great look. You are so gorgeous.

[@samlazaga2161]

Love it! I can listen to you all day. ❤

[@didikennedy9079]

You are the cutest thing ever! Loving your content and also loving that your channel isn’t just a bunch of ‘shorts’. We can actually watch and learn ❤

[@kristagallitelli]

This is a great look for the office! Love this. 🫶🏻

[@JLOrenstein]

I usually do not subscribe to someone with so many subscribers as you however you have a love and passion for makeup that shows thru. You are awesome.

[@MarlenaStell]

So glad you subscribed! And I appreciate this comment so thank you ❤

[@ciaraomeara8264]

You haven’t aged since your first video Marlena! I still can’t believe you’re a mother now!! We grew up together! ❤

[@aminaali9705]

Loving the old school feel of this.

[@teenachristy977]

Great instructions! I could watch you all day! Thanks.

[@Spark1221]

Beautiful! Thanks, Marlena. Love that you're listing the products--could you please also add the colour corrector and pressed powder you used? x.

[@saramarie7984]

Absolutely LOVING your videos! I feel like I’ve learned so much. Tutorials are back for the win! ❤

[@jenniferlopes4216]

Beautiful Marlena. I appreciate your tips and breaking down things for us. Really enjoy your content! ♥

[@MarlenaStell]

Thank you so much! Xoxo ❤

[@audreybunyan1493]

I love this and you’ve been so helpful to me. Thankyou for this.

[@kristiannem6786]

Great tutorial, Marlena! So glad you're back on the regular.

[@niamhbyrne4036]

Hi brilliant could you tell me the name of the corrector thanks

[@lavayuki]

I love Nars foundations, the light reflecting one is my HG. I like the idea of mixing foundation, I have never tried that so might try that

[@poisonedchalice]

Marlena, you are an amazing teacher! Please could I request I quick-ish, put together makeup routine for a busy mum please x

[@riv595]

Hi Marlena! I have watched your videos a long while now, I must say that you have been my inspiration and make up teacher. I am not a professional makeup person. I have always wanted someone to show me how to do makeup. When I have gone into stores in person I have had no good luck in getting someone to help me. I thought that was what they are there for? Anyways thank you so much for your time and passion in helping people with makeup. God bless you.🧸🍂🤎🍁🧡

[@tiff653]

Gosh, you are so refreshing!

[@KristyLavcanovski]

What was the corrector you used?

[@maemae4909]

I love using shadow for liner and to beef up the look of my lash line. And it even works great to prevent eyeliner from feathering outside where you want it or to completely vanish shortly after applying- by locking a liner down with a similar tone shadow. I’m also absolutely loving these eye shadow sticks from Milani, Flower, WnW, and other affordable brands as a one and some eye look… swipe, tap and out the door looking as if you really spent some time on your eye look that day.🔥

[@juliesherbondy482]

You are very good at teaching❤

[@helysabel]

I love your videos! I get a lot of ideas from you to do my make up. Can you do a tutorial with more afforbable products? Most of everything you use is so expensive! 😢

[@ElizabethAyala-r6d]

I just love watching your channel you are an amazing makeup artist, you always have inspire me with your techniques. I would love to see your top cancelers for mature under eyes, and setting powders. ❤️

[@BeeKay4444]

Loving the regular videos. You are a master of makeup Marlena. Huge respect. ❤ My goodness girl you do not age. Stunning.

[@goodvibes5559]

Subscribed thank you for putting in so much effort into your videos very helpful

[@Aphrodite1983]

You are awesome! Love your makeup videos since 2012!

[@jenniferR-bl7gj]

Love it! Such a great video 😊

[@ShanlynnYT]

You know, I was just thinking, how different but.... I don't know how to put it, but basically, you had a successful makeup company and KZbin then when things went south I don't remember hearing much. No drama like you see others going through, no girl drama, no fighting, and you rode it out with class, holding on to your dignity when you could have easily clapped back .. and now you're like a new you... still classy, still respected, with a lot of us here to support you. That fact that after everything you've been through, you didn't lower your standards or morality... it's empowering, encouraging, and it shows us all that bad things happen to good people, but that doesn't mean it's the end. I don't know if that makes sense and I usually never comment. I don't know how to explain it. Like when you think of certain people, we're just over it, done with the drama, people have done awful things and act like the victim, and here you were, an actual victim acting like a champ. Not that you're a victim, you know what I mean. And if you don't, sorry. To put it short... You're an inspiration, and I can't wait to see what's in store for you.

[@MarlenaStell]

This comment was so needed for me tonight- so thank YOU for adding light to my day! I saved this to read on my tough days. Sending you SO much love ❤️

[@stephaniepugh4963]

I absolutely love the look you created today! Always so beautiful! Thanks Marlena! ❤

[@drhdi1568]

Thank you. Clean, clear und elegant. Love your channel. New sub 🙂

[@agelessglamournotyourmamas688]

Very Pretty Thanks!❤😊

[@arcybarrios]

LOVE these OG, throwback vids Marlena

[@pattyabdella44]

Love this!! So beautiful

[@nmultani]

Marlena I just wanna say I love youuuu for this invaluable information!!!!!😘😘😘😘

[@glorias.2930]

I'm excited for this one! Love you Marlena!

[@samdehoyos024]

Looove this look!♥️

[@MsSylvia45]

I love you so much!! Would love more on over 55 skin. You are the absolute best ❤

[@RoseTheOver70MakeupArtist]

I am 75 and a really old old time makeup artist back when we used to have a license and I still love your videos and your makeup and I can't even find my lips much less lost or live line lol Thank you so much for wonderful video❤❤

[@vyh5357]

Marlena... timeless! a true GOAT😍😘

[@cookingandmakeup]

Loving your new fresh content, Marlena. I’ve been following you for years.

[@Gal_Tan]

Beautiful look

[@CutePokapipi]

Marlena you didnt mention which colour corrector you used.

[@liliana9544]

I love this tutorial! Thank you so much! ❤❤❤

[@ewelinaszwajca2823]

Love. Your channel is amazing now

[@LeahCary78]

Thank you so much. ❤

[@MillieonaVespa]

Thank you loved the video❤

[@mesquitemagic]

Absolutely gorgeous.

[@lisetpereira8080]

Love! I can do this. You’re awesome 👏🏼

[@nikiluv408]

Beautiful look! How do you prevent the lower lash eyeshadow from slipping downward and looking messy?

[@quackaddict9810]

Thank you for this. It really helps.

[@joyfullyjustine]

Love your videos! 🌸

[@audreyso1201]

Very beautiful makeup Marlena, have a good day💗💗💗

[@patticakesintexas]

I love your tutorials. You're so easy to listen to and explain everything so well. I'm glad I found you recently. ❤

[@jamiek5623]

What nail polish are you wearing? Its gorgeous!

[@missleb3537]

Love your content girl❤ so down to earth and I'm loving it girl

[@miriamcoccilio5732]

I tried the little brush and pencil tip and IT IS GREAT! Loved allll your hacks Marlena! THANK YOU!!!!❤

[@MarlenaStell]

So glad the hacks help!! Xoxo

[@Lisaloo66]

I soooo need a tutorial for using a lash curler WITHOUT grabbing the eyelid ugh it hurts!

[@sarahisafruitcake]

Please do a video on brows, I looked it up and the video you have is 11 years old. I’d love to hear your updated take on brows.

[@YouMatterandMakeupToo]

Thank you so much for this. I love loud and bold eyes and realized while watching your video that I really don't do subtle well. I loved this style of video. Thank you for taking your time and walking through the steps. I want to learn all things makeup... Like masterclass, but for me to do me better, not other people.

[@MarlenaStell]

Yes!!! Then stay tuned for the academy - that’s exactly what I’ll be teaching!!

[@YouMatterandMakeupToo]

@@MarlenaStell I'm so excited. I learned about MG right at the tail end, unfortunately. I was able to get some shadows, blush, and bronzers. I've been into makeup since the late 90s, but never really learn learned the better ways to do things. I have Bobbi Brown's books, Kevin Aucoin's books, etc... But watching your videos specifically, being able to pause, go back, try again... They are so invaluable. Makeup is my self care. I was a teacher and now, a therapist. If I can help you with any curriculum, teaching info, therapy info, etc...I will gladly help. It's the least I can do for what you've provided to me. Ever since your favorites video a few weeks ago, I've been using the Lancome primer. Nars Sheer Glow is next on my list. Lol. I have SO many makeup brushes and I know they can be used for a variety of things. Would you possibly make a comprehensive video on makeup brushes, not just for what they are routinely used for, but where else they may be handy? I was trying to match my brushes to pictures I found on Pinterest. I can't imagine that I'm the only one who has bought kits of good brushes but still struggle to know which brush is the best brush, especially for eyeshadow and blending. I even looked at the company you recommended... The one that starts with an A... But didn't see eye brushes that I don't already have. I have Rephr brushes, Elf, BK, and don't really know the maximum benefits of the shapes. Some are self-explanatory but others could be for blending but could be for other things too. Then you have big blending brushes and more refined ones. So. Many. Brushes. I'm looking for an intermediate class/video if possible. I would be so grateful. Thank you so much for your time. I truly appreciate it. - Jenn

[@KristyLavcanovski]

Have you tried Nars light reflecting foundation

[@nazish1976]

Have u tried the tarte maracuja juicy foundation? I'm loving it right now ..

[@jkp62]

Yes, step away from the makeup! I learned this a long time ago, before I learned this, you could peel away layer upon layer of makeup and it would transfer to not just my clothing but my fingers during the day and lift like no one’s business- I was trying to look flawless but it was flawed big time. I stopped watching and listening to most gurus and started experimenting on my own. I knew I finessed my application when I had 2 co-workers ask me two different questions. 1st- did you just come back from a facial, cause your skin looks amazing”. And the second was “are you even wearing makeup?” I knew I finally nailed that polished look that was so subtle that no one knew I had makeup on, just that my skin look amazing, I looked like I slept well (I was working night shift at our local hospital and no one looks awake on night shift), my skin wasn’t feeling irritated under multiple layers of makeup. Now, a thin application of corrected, concealer, foundation, bronzer and blush, a dusting of a shade darker than my skin tone shadow on my eyelids, a smudge of liner (usually brown or gray as black looks harsh on me) and mascara and gently filled in brows. Most of my makeup is cream based, I only very lightly powder under my eyes, my lids and t-zone, no more baking. I am now 61 and people still ask if I am wearing makeup so those fine wrinkles and crows feet around my eyes and lips aren’t so noticeable. For me, subtle is more elegant and sexier.

[@corinajimenez638]

Thank you very much for your videos. You've been very helpful.

[@juliesherbondy482]

Beautiful

[@Malin0908]

As a light skin, blonde hair, blue eyed woman with very light brows and lashes, I look very strict or agressive with too much makeup. I need to put on foundation to even out my skin tone, and blush to add a little freshness, but then I need to be veryyy careful with mascara and brows. I use a little bit of brown/black mascara (still too dark) i put it on lightly. Then very subtle color on eyebrows, with no hard lines. I find that looks best on me.