These GENIUS Makeup Hacks Actually Work!

[@ApAcVideoWatcher]

These were interesting to see. Especially the blush one. Makes sense why I often think my photos look better when I've taken peach blushes higher. You're looking beautiful as ever. I've always started my contour where the KM one is and then went up. I have very prominent cheekbones, so when I was a little heavier doing that and my jawline really gave a more chiseled look. Now that my weight is in the "ideal" range and due to my 50+ age there's no "baby fat" left to plump features up, I'm finding contour extremely challenging. I'm actually finding how to wear my makeup challenging because even my most everyday natural looks do not show the same as they did with just a little extra weight. I know much has to do with having such prominent features and no cushion underneath, but it's also disappointing. I used to be able to throw on some powder foundation, contour, lip balm, and mascara and I'd look very well put together. I'm so pale the fairest shade is usually too dark for me in liquid foundations. I use a white fixative if I wear liquid. Now, I feel like I end up looking gaunt if I contour but unfinished if I don't. I've tried adjusting where I apply. As an artist, I understand light and shadow. I've found this pretty frustrating and am wondering if it's just another of the changes aging women must take into consideration with their makeup. I didn't enjoy giving up my liquid liner. lol I know I'll not enjoy giving up my cheek contour, but I'm coming to a conclusion that I may have to. I suppose the bright side is time and money saved, but I will be very happy when I get my "basic look" back to a comfortable place. I'm starting to understand why so many older women choose to go without or with bare minimum makeup. I've worn bare minimum face products for awhile now, but even they seem to much to me of late. I love feeling all prettied up when I do my makeup special, so I'm not enjoying this new change so much. I'll embrace it and learn to live the heck out of it, but in this moment I miss my cheek contour. lol

[@midlifemom5829]

Thank u for the video! I dont do TikTok, but find it amusing that many “mind blowing” makeup hacks and recommendations are actually old school.

[@zizzie4081]

Blush under the eye is an old Asian technique (Lisa Eldridge did a whole video on this, something like East vs West). I think it is beautiful and I use it all the time. The foundation in water is confusing. Aside from the fact that it looks very wasteful, oil and water don't mix, so how can it remove the oil? Thanks for this video! I find most hacks are a waste of time, but every once ina while you get a good one! Good job!

[@dicedrice7216]

"I speak love, light, peace, and joy into you and into your home. Have a beautifully blessed day ahead." Such a lovely and powerful sentiment! Thank you so much!

[@mandyratliff6285]

Zabrena,I feel compelled to tell you I love you and thank you, thank you, thank you for your work here. You are doing great, and the Social Media space, or Unsocial Media if you prefer, really needs what you provide. Keep speaking love, light, peace, and joy! We need it so much and it can be contagious. Keep running the race and fighting the good fight! 😘

[@JaneFeibelman]

Hi. Always enjoy you and your content. I saw a lower lash trick by Wayne Goss which I've been doing for some time now and am very happy with. And it's WAAAY less scary than the tweezers approach: buy some interdental brushes. Wipe one on your mascara wand and use that on your lower lashes. And they are super affordable - you can get a 5 pack at Dollar Tree.

[@mrsphilm.007]

This is brilliant ❤

[@juliar332]

I love that blush technique! Not only is it great for camouflaging dark circles, but it also helps minimize the look of hollow under eyes.

[@EuroForUkraine]

Hi Zabrena. I am not sure if i am allowed to ask to be added into your prayers..but i have a small problem: i've been a COVID19-Patient 8 days now. I've had a bad, severe, pounding and dry cough this whole time..and now i've noticed that my head starts to ache quite easily if i have to cough. So i'd be so thankful if you could send a little "nudgewink" upstairs. I don't want leave this beautiful world of ours just yet. Heck! We're supposed to get married next year!👋🏻🙂 Thank you for listening!

[@Zabrena]

Absolutely! Father God I lift up Misty to you and I thank you for her life. I ask that you will cover her in the blood of Jesus and break the chains of infirmity the enemy is trying to place upon her. I speak healing into her body and I command Misty's body to function normally and the way God created you to! I command every spirit of fear and infirmity to depart her body now by the power and authority of Jesus Christ! I speak death into every COVID cell in Misty's body and command it to leave in the name of Jesus! Father I ask for you to release your holy warring angels and angels of healing to be with her in this time! We praise you Father for being with her in this time and for your healing miracle taking place over her! May it be done quickly and expeditiously in the name of Jesus! Amen!

[@kz8772]

When I put my foundation on with a brush I like running it through the water in the sink with a trickle of water. I squeeze the water out. I noticed that it helped my foundation go on more smoothly. It's similar to using a damp beauty blender. I've been doing this for awhile. I love that Candid foundation! I got it after I saw you use it in another video! Thanks for the video!

[@sharonbourne5578]

Do you apply the foundation to your face with fingertips, wet the brush, and then use the brush to blend the foundation out?

[@kz8772]

@@sharonbourne5578 I put the foundation on with my fingers in different places around the face. Then, I wet the brush and brush the foundation on different parts of my face to blend.

[@sharonbourne5578]

Thanks!

[@kz8772]

@@sharonbourne5578 Your welcome!

[@Gaptoothedredheadeds]

I have been wearing my blush overlapped into my under-eye area faithfully for several years now (learned from Wayne Goss). It does counter-act darkness and REALLY brightens the overall look of eyes! I highly recommend!

[@Patti-1962]

The Kate Moss contour technique was my favorite. It looked so nice on you. I also love watching Spencer's videos!

[@Zabrena]

He has some amazingly talented hands!

[@elizabethmaloneorlando217]

My favorite was placing the dot of bronzer under check & blending up, it was so sophisticated & classy, not to much & not to Iittle. I am in love with your hair texture & color, you are gorgeous!!! 🍂🍁🍂🍁🍂🍁😎

[@simoneclarke5104]

I really liked the hack where you put that little spot of contour just below your cheeks, that is something I think I will try, thank you ❤

[@Tx2Stepn]

I have a hack for you to try. I haven't seen anyone doing it but I luv it. I put my Essance and Micellar water in continous spray bottles (separate ones) and when it's time to use them I spray it onto my beauty rag (whichever 1 you prefer) and apply to my face. With this method I'm not wasting product and I don't have a lot of product running down my hand from pouring it onto the rag. I came up with it after I realized how fast I was going thru product and decided that there had to be a better way. Thanks for all your vids.

[@janell7148]

Just put the micellar water in a clean foaming soap dispenser…foaming micellar water- one bottle lasts way longer!

[@Joy_Aqis]

Regarding the first foundation "hack" : i think originally the op did it to show waterproof foundation or something, never meant to be a hack 😅 Also about the Selena Gomes lower lash mascara application, the way korean beauty creator do them is just to apply mascara on the lower lash the usual way then before it dries you pinch it with the tweezers for more doll-like lashes. I think it work easier that way ☺

[@amyd4444]

I just have too many questions on the foundation-in-water hack 😂 like how does it remove excess oil in the foundation? Also, if it works well, isnt there a less messy way - like just getting your brush super wet first and pumping your foundation straight onto the brush? Or does that not saturate the product enough? Thank you for trying these and for the video 👍🧡👍🧡

[@cinachandler6097]

This was fun! I think I’m going to try the Twiggy tip with the contour. Thank you!!

[@2brunhilda]

The Kate moss and the other contour are good

[@chandrascott2499]

I'm laughing thinking about how many young subscribers are asking "Who's Twiggy?" 🤣

[@Zabrena]

LOL Too funny!

[@squiddybobble]

Lol I'm 18 and I know who Twiggy is!

[@bethieb8160]

Apparently I've been doing the Kate Moss contour without knowing 😆 I have a round face and always feel like I'm not putting my contour high enough, but now I have validation 😆 I can't do the tweezers one on the lower lashes. I saw Selena do it and I tried but I was not a fan of accidentally removing eyelashes.

[@Zabrena]

Haha, that's awesome about the contour! You gotta do what works for your unique features! YES! Haha, glad I'm not alone in that Selena beauty tip! Scary stuff!

[@kates6793]

Lately I like the powder before foundation hack.

[@jackieturner4144]

I just set my under eye with a pink or peach powder xx

[@tamberjune]

I love the nyx wonderstick! it's light enough for me! that orange blush brush is gorgeous!!!!

[@mrsphilm.007]

I’ve been debating getting that! I really have been wanting to try it out :)

[@missmayflower]

Twiggy actually had her lower lashes drawn on with eyeliner. I remember doing that for a couple of years.

[@DHG357]

Tried the foundation one and love it. The blush near under eye not so much as seems to bring out the redness in lower lid waterline (on me!)

[@tiffanysadlertlc]

Thank you

[@kekkelpenneypeckeltoot5700]

Two videos today!! What a treat!!

[@Zabrena]

WHOO HOO! Thanks for being here, love! :) HUGS!

[@michelejones3154]

Thanks love the tips. Contouring is my favorite

[@barrelbabe911]

Had no idea about the Spencer tip. But I always use hourglass diffused heat blush. I have a terrible vein under my right eye that always peaks through even with good concealer. I sweep the blush completely under my eyes, and then up my temple, to over the brow. It hides the vein beautifully.

[@Zabrena]

That is amazing! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!! :)

[@makeupbyalon729]

You should also try the foundation with water and a frother hack. You put a bit of foundation amd mix it with water and whip it with a frother

[@amyshaw5898]

I'm really impressed with the contour, but the blush application is beautiful!

[@sugarplum6123]

Have you already reviewed the Nyx contour stick? I've been wondering about how that product performs. 🤔

[@kimberlymiller655]

Love those ideas especially that last 1!

[@donnamc81]

Awww I love painted by Spencer two of my favourite youtubers supporting each other that makes me so happy hope you and your family are well and happy zabrena and the same to all you lovely people in the comments section too have a wonderful day 🥰

[@bekiburton6882]

I've been doing my blush under my eyes for quite sometime help cover my blue bags. I kept thinking that I really shouldn't carry it up that far, but it made my makeup look so much better!!!! Glad to know it's really a thing!!!!

[@joannfred8472]

Finally someone who understood what Spencer said!!!

[@reneemeyer9107]

Did the blush under eye hack some weeks ago and when I forget my peach undereye corrector it does a great job on my dark circles. I usually already have a concealer in place and it grabs the blush nicely making a nice blend.

[@Zabrena]

Yay! Thank you for sharing your experience with it! So happy to hear it works so well for you! :)

[@Laura-re9ye]

Thank you so much. You're excellent.

[@jeanniesmith3705]

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. I'm trying to decide which hacks to use. Especially between the 2 contour hacks

[@robintemplin5839]

Hi Z! Love this video! Not sure I am sure about the bronzer! This was a fun video and I always enjoy spending time with you!!💄💄💄🧡🧡🍂🍂

[@ninjamode222]

I saw Nikol Johnson test the foundation in water hack. She used the handle end of the brush to fish the foundation out of the water, then use bristle side to apply....that way the brush doesn’t end up soaked and maybe it’ll be less messy. Just something to think about.

[@Curlygirl1432]

Great video! My hair and skin tone are really similar to yours. However my eyebrows are blonde are yours? Are you using a product on your eyebrows? Would love to see a video of you doing them!

[@MiaHessMusic]

I can't imagine asting my foundation like that first hack! Yikes! As always you are a delight.

[@dawnwagnerprincesslgunab6476]

I liked the one where you blend the Blush all the way up to the Undereyes. Pretty Cool!! ❤❤

[@cindytroxler2838]

It's so great to see you too, Zabrina. Love all of your videos!

[@OhMGtoo]

Definitely trying the Kate Moss DIMPLES-CONTOUR👌 ... L💓ve from The Philippines

[@lvlinda6]

Another awesome video @zabrena. Thank you 😊 I love the blush tips. I’ll have to try this. Have a glorious weekend. ✌🏻💖💄

[@tiffaniwebb8610]

I can't remember where I've seen this hack before but it is wonderful. You take interdental brushes (for teeth cleaning/braces) that has a smaller tip like mascara brush and dip into your mascara tube or apply some mascara to smaller brush. Make it easier to get into corner of eyelid lashes and easier for lower lashes too

[@cindymeadows5394]

Wayne Goss showed this hack on his channel.

[@dionline88]

I'm intrigued by the Kate Moss contour - I was surprised it looked so good on you. I'll be trying that in the morning!!

[@missivonne]

Definitely going to try the blush one. I have pretty dark circles!

[@haleyhassett4126]

Thanks for another amazing video!! Love Ya & God bless🥰💕

[@staceystevens9243]

Thank you for sharing- I’m going to try the blush hack 😊

[@Robreehl1]

Loved this! Thank you ❤

[@debedwards1717]

Probably the only one I’ll try is the blush tip. But I LOVED seeing all of them.

[@reneemarais431]

Find the hack where you put foundation in a bit of water wand whip it up with a milkfrother. Want to know what you think.

[@joujoumaka9768]

Do you have a review for this foundation? Revlon candid

[@dutchgram3799]

It is always a pleasure to watch your videos.💐

[@DawnMGP58]

Hey there, Zabrena!! Such awesome hacks!! I already apply my blush that way. I want to definitely try the sculpting hacks!! I love you and your videos!! Have a wonderful weekend, friend!! ❤️

[@dmallen469]

Zabrena, I am so sorry to hear about the situation with your Mom. Such heartbreak & disappointment is very difficult to navigate, but your faith will lead the way. My Mom passed in 2019 & although I was on good terms with my Mom, my only sister chose the day after my Mom's passing to tell my what a lousy sister & daughter I was. We have never recovered from that day & have been primarily estranged since then. The rest of my family- two brothers & my niece whom I helped rear, are invited to holidays etc at her home, my husband & I are not. I pray everyday for an eventual reconciliation, but have accepted it may never come. I am okay now with where things are as I love her & wish her no ill will. Prays for you & your Mom to find your way- whatever that may look like for you two.❤❤❤

[@Zabrena]

Thank you so much, and I am so sorry to hear about the situation with your sister. What a terrible thing to experience after losing your mother. :( What I will share with you is something God showed me, it's deep but I hope it will resonate with you on some level: sometimes He needs to remove people in our lives in order to stop the demons using them from attacking us. The people we love are not the demons, as we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but we do wrestle against spiritual forces and principalities. Sadly, they do use people for a dark purpose and if people are not wise to their devices, they fall victim to them too. My mother is a very hurt, lost soul, and I didn't know the depths of her hurt until it was placed right in front of me. Hurt people hurt people. I don't see a reconciliation happening with my mom, unfortunately but I appreciate your prayers, truly. I will keep you and your sister in my prayers and will pray for a softening of your sister's heart. I thank you for being so open and willing to share what you've been through. I love you my sister :)

[@lorimoore5589]

Did she talk about her mom in this video? Sorry about your relationship with your sister, I really hope it will heal in the future😊

[@dmallen469]

@@Zabrena It sounds as though you are at a place of peace & acceptance with your relationship. Yes, God leads the way & that may be the case for my sister & I as well. I agree wholeheartedly with demons speaking & using other's to do their dirty work. I gladly accept your prayers & love & return the same for you & yours. Much love, Donna❤❤❤

[@evajawidzk2068]

What color is your paint on wall behind you please ? Thanks for for showing the unusual hacks

[@angelmorningstarr9504]

I wonder if you put a light coat of mascara on the bottom lashes first (so the lashes are clearly visible for my fair haired friends cos mine are black already) and before it dried, doing that Selena tweezer hack if it would make it easier.

[@ivechang6720]

Hmmm. I'm someone who has to do under eye concealer before my eye looks. The dark circles are so stubborn it really affects what I can get away with up there, what colors I can use etc. I've used my blush like that didn't know it was a thing though. Lol 😆

[@pajamamama5965]

This was a fun video! I have dark circles and I do that blush trick up under the eye successfully. I find it works better if you use concealer, under eye setting powder, and then the matte Peach blush, then setting spray. That way it it Blends together and doesn't look like you just missed and put blush in the wrong spot LOL

[@trinahughes1230]

Omg you look so much like Silvia Sidney in her younger years .... she played Juno in Beetlejuice... but her movie list is long....

[@allieg6401]

I’ve noticed that I’ve started to get dark circles under my eyes so I’m interested in trying the blush hack!! I feel like I can always see the circles and it just look horrific if you use to much concealer.

[@MyCleverHandle]

If you don't like the blush trick because it fades as fast as powder blush anywhere else on your face, try using a peachy color corrector liquid or cream under your concealer. I find this outlasts every other form or area of makeup on my face, even with setting spray applied with a sponge. And it does a much better job of blanking out those dark circles. I'm 63, and these dark circles of mine have a lot of miles on them!

[@alikc25]

I like the video. Zabrena have a Awesome weekend.

[@nivimb795]

With the blush hack, do you apply concealer over it or concealer first then blush?

[@chriscsmith6624]

As another oily gal, we have a one up as I am 53 and can and have passed in my 30’s….. less is more

[@maggiemalone9270]

Wouldn't it be the same as applying your foundation with a damp sponge? I remember having a makeup artist tell me this tip years ago and I have been doing it for years. It stops the foundation from caking.

[@shazzza9444]

What foundation did you put in the water? I am surprised by that hack😊 I am 60 with dry skin. Wondering how it would look on my skin and what foundation would work best. Also struggle to keep my foundation on in hot summer months. I get hot quickly and also have rosacea, so it’s a real struggle to look natural and keep it all on all day long 😢

[@vickihammons1443]

She used the Revlon Candid foundation. Hope that helps and works for you😊

[@victoriaLL345]

Great!

[@mashtires1848]

What contour stick are you using here?

[@kimberley3880]

What contour were you using??

[@jodylynnhadley8347]

Thank you Zabrena for another wonderful video!! I love these makeup hacks videos and hearing your experience with them. My favorite hack was also the blush under the eyes!!!! I love a fresh sunburn look!!! 😍😘🤗💕 xo

[@r.melindar.1349]

Hugs from NC! Fabulous tips!💜

[@Zabrena]

Whoooo! HUGS to you!

[@kleague41]

Wow! Two videos from you in one day?! I really loved the contouring hacks and will definitely try those. Thank you for always being such a light in this world, Z. We need more like you! I'm hoping you can help me with something. With all the different versions on Bibles there are(and things added and omitted from them), I want to get the correct one to read. I don't want to be misled from His Word. Which version should I get? I'm Christian. I'm also wondering if you'd do a TikTok on your views on all the different things that are coming to light and what it means for us. I just feel that you're genuine, moral, and a really good person to help me sort out things I'm feeling(along with the Holy Spirit of course). Sorry I know this is a beauty channel, but I'm also aware of how strong your faith is, so also not sorry. Have a very Blessed weekend, Z!!

[@jessicasuarez3039]

God bless you Zabrena. Regarding the blush hack under the eye. My question is do you need to use a powder blush or can you also use cream blush?

[@bekiburton6882]

I use cream blush and it works the same as powder.

[@jessicasuarez3039]

@@bekiburton6882 Thanks

[@JennaJew3035]

What countor stick are you using in the demo

[@SarahSmith-mu1wc]

I love this blush trick and Painted by Spencer. I am also subscribed to his channel. He's so talented! I'm half Italian and half Dominican and I have hereditary dark circles under my eyes that have gotten worse as I've gotten older. Now that I'm in my late forties, I have tried everything under the sun to combat them. This hack definitely does something and I see a noticeable difference. I pretty much do my blush this way whenever I do my makeup now. 🙂 Thanks for the video Zabrena. Speaking light and love right back atcha! God bless. ❤️🙏❤️

[@patriottroll1764]

This is so cool.

[@noneofurbusiness5223]

Wonder if could put base in setting spray?

[@Zabrena]

Not sure? Maybe try it in a small bottle and see what happens? You might discover something new?

[@rosafranco5161]

Hello!! Gorgeous ❤️❤️🌺💐💄

[@cherylbglover]

Wouldn't hack one be better if you didn't do it at all and just used water based foundation and not oil based?

[@2brunhilda]

Forget the eye lash

[@staceynoffke]

I can't stand the Twiggy eyelashes. I don't understand what people find appealing about it. It just reminds me of A Clockwork Orange.

[@raqbimbimbas238]

🦋🤩

[@sissyhallman4936]

I’ve been wanting to try the foundation in water but haven’t yet because of the mess😂

[@tiffaniwebb8610]

I've seen videos were they use less water but then use on of those milk frother tools to whip the foundation to change texture of the foundation. Maybe less water would make less of mess, but then you'd also have to whip it... So maybe more of mess ? May be worh trying if you have milk frother at home

[@millig8980]

You videos are indeed like potato chips. They promise good taste and satisfaction but leaves me confused and wanting more 🤣🤣🤣

[@naturalPaths]

Lower eyelash/tweezers? Yeah!/Nope!!!

[@user-of4kk4in9f]

With the rising tide of class actions (color pop), and toxins in makeup and shampoo, hair relaxes etc, it might be really a good time to make non-toxic natural makeup more relevant. May I suggest a video on good natural makeup brands like physicians formula and all the new players etc? I had an urge to clean out half my more cheap - I mean toxic- makeup and haircare this week. I bought some phenomenal shampoo bars from an Australian company and some natural eyeliner and threw away all my L'Oréal, Flower and garnier bb creams and only kept Avon, shu uemera, the balm & revlon. I figured I'd focus on eyes and base and be a bit more relaxed about cheeks and lips. Plus the EU and Asian makeup has higher regulations than USA. The journey begins.!!

[@lorimoore5589]

What's wrong with Loreal😞 I swear it baffles me the things we have learned over the years an even more discouraging is, in the U.S. there doesn't seem to be a seriousness about banning some products we use an consume. Its all about the almighty dollar and peoples health is a secondary concern.

[@jlkitz1775]

YOU, I adore 🥰. But all the "hacks, tricks, Tik Tok" stuff is SO overrated - "there is nothing new under the sun!" Makeup isn't new; most professionals have been doing these things for years.

[@jennicox928]

I’d say that Zabrena’s target audience isn’t make up professionals. If you already know, good for you. But most of us aren’t professional. Love you, Zabrena!

[@dee_ewell_pierce]

i follow you in Instagram and you mentioned you were going to post a video about your Mom moving to FL....Story Time?

[@Zabrena]

Hiya Dee! Thanks for asking! I'm still trying to figure out how I want to approach the subject in a video, as my mom is no longer in my life. A lot of bad stuff happened in a short amount of time and God exposed A LOT. I wasn't prepared. Still healing and working through some things on my end. I will have a video on it at some point though. I appreciate you!

[@BlingyBea]

@@Zabrena I’m so sorry to hear that about your mom sweetie. I’m soon to be 69 and I have only one child, a daughter, she has a really strong passive aggressive personality and I never know if I fit into her life. When she needs something she calls me and of course I give in, she’s 50, it’s a really sad situation, I feel for you cause your an amazing person and mom.🥰🙏🏻

[@Zabrena]

I'm so sorry you're in that situation :( It breaks my heart to hear that. I can tell you are the type to go above and beyond and it's never deemed "good enough" but you should know you're an amazing mom! I admire you for hanging in there. I am keeping both of you in prayer and believing for a softening of the heart of your daughter. :)

[@laura91939597]

Blush under eyes and contour very helpful. Love the bud stick !!

[@BlingyBea]

@@Zabrena Thank you, all I can do is keep praying.🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️