Imagine going a day without Google and YouTube. Sounds insane, right? Chances are that at least a handful of the hair and makeup tricks in your arsenal started with a YouTube tutorial. And don’t even get us started on how many times we’ve consulted Google for solutions to makeup mishaps (btw, diaper rash cream works wonders on reactions to new face products).
In fact, beauty videos have a total of 4.5 billion views on YouTube and that number has gone up 80% in just the past year. Literal insanity. 1.5 million beauty vids are uploaded to YouTube around the world each month. So if you want a more in-depth, visual answer to a beauty Q, you know where to go!
Google has let us in on the 15 most searched makeup questions in Canada in the past year, and we’re answering them for you. Happy browsing!
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1. How to contour
No surprise here. If you want to finally master contouring, once and for all, head over to our super easy tutorial here.
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2. How to make makeup
DIY-ers, this is for you! (Well actually, this is like, because of you.) If you want to learn to make your own makeup, this DIY cheek stain tutorial is a great place to start.
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3. How to get rid of dark circles
One of life’s great mysteries. At least it used to be. But thanks to our recco, you’ll be dark circle-free soon.
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4. How to do a smokey eye
Need some makeup inspo for your next night out? Right this way.
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5. How to apply eyeliner
We’re surprised this isn’t higher on the list, tbh. Check out four eyeliner techniques you can do in under five minutes right here.
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6. How to clean makeup brushes
We have one thing to say about this being such a popular search: yaassss queens! Here’s. how to clean both natural and synthetic bristle brushes.
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7. How to shape eyebrows
Before you fill in your brows, you need to make sure they’re in good shape—literally. Peep this brow tutorial.
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8. How to do eye makeup
This is kind of vague, but our answer is: according to your eye shape, duh! This article outlines every eye shape and the eyeliner techniques that work best with each.
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9. How to apply false lashes
This can totally feel overwhelming sometimes. Our Beauty Panel shared their tips for simplifying the process.
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10. How to fix broken makeup
A solution to a terrible problem awaits you. Michelle Phan has a great tutorial for fixing broken powders here.
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11. How to do natural makeup
“No makeup” makeup doesn’t have to be a mystery. Check out this helpful tutorial.
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12. What is strobing?
Highlighting, strobing, call it whatever you want. It’s a must-know. This gif tutorial explains every step.
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13. What does primer do?
What doesn’t it do? This YouTube vid outlines 5 reasons to use primer.
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14. What is permanent makeup?
Curious about this intimidating-sounding technique? We break it all down here.
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15. How to do makeup for photos
Whether it’s your driver’s license, Instagram shoot, or engagement photos, you need to choose the right makeup to look good in photos. Here’s how.
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