Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios have been independently owned and operated since 1931.  

Makeup Tips Made Simple

BROW MATTERS

For clean, simple eyes, apply a soft wash of color from lash line to brow. Use a lighter hand near the brow to avoid a dated look. Try LUXIVA® Lasting Eyecolor in Champagne and Bare, Merle Norman LUXIVA® Luminous Shadow in Sun Ray and Merle Norman LUXIVA® Creme Eyelites in Vanilla Bean and Creamsicle.

BALANCING ACT

When wearing bright shadows, line eyes with a deeper version of that color, such as Merle Norman LUXIVA® Lasting Creme Eyeliner in Slate or Thyme*. For day, wear a neutral wash, contouring with a complementary brighter shade. For evening, try bold liner with a soft green or gray shadow like LUXIVA Lasting Eyecolor in Moss or Pewter. Accent with two or three coats of black mascara.

BARE IT ALL

For lively "nude" lips, use a shade slightly darker than your natural lip tone.

ANGEL FACE

Create a dewy finish by blending foundation with a touch of Merle Norman LUXIVA Creme Eyelites in Creamsicle; then smooth over the face.

PLUMP UP THE VOLUME

For full-looking lips, avoid drawing outside your natural lip line. Instead, use high-shine color like LUXIVA® Vinyl Lipcolor or LUXIVA® Delites.

*Thyme shade available in the Merle Norman 2006 Spring Color Collection.