Risa, a seasoned makeup artist with decades of experience, offers viewers a fascinating journey into her world of techniques rooted in the wisdom of makeup giants from the early 90s.

Risa recounts a simple yet enlightening tip learned from Bobbi Brown: apply lipstick before blush, mascara, or any other makeup. The immediate boost of color revitalizes and illuminates the face.

“Bobbi always wanted a woman to apply lipstick and instantly feel a rejuvenation of color to her face.”

Laura Mercier’s approach to achieving a flawless complexion still marvels today. Risa shares insights into the precision of Mercier's system, highlighting the importance of foundations suiting both dewy and matte skin needs, along with her signature powdering technique.

The secret? Press and roll the powder into the skin to achieve a naturally mattifying effect. According to Risa, this not only smoothens imperfections but ensures longevity, offering an effortless glow.

• Triangle of Light: Illumination meets restraint with Trish’s method, enhancing the under-eye area without over-shadowing.
• Press and Wiggle: Defining lashes with precision ensures eyes appear larger, defined, and naturally enhanced.

Acclaimed methods like the press and wiggle require simple tools to make striking enhancements to the eyes, proof of minimalistic elegance in makeup architecture as taught by McEvoy.

Defying current trends, applying blush on the cheeks’ apples creates a more authentic look, reminiscent of natural beauty. This classic method stays true to the roots of blushing naturally and complements diverse face shapes seamlessly.

Revolutionizing lip liner use, Risa keenly shared Bobbi Brown's innovative technique: apply it after lipstick to merge both smoothly, ensuring a continuous color blend and preventing prominent outlines.