For most of my life, I had terrible nails. As a child, I was a nail biter but finally outgrew that only to start using artificial nails. After several years of that expense, I finally walked away. Unfortunately, I walked away with paper-thin nails that tore if you looked at them wrong. I have tried […]
At the recent expo event, I gave in to the sales pitch and purchased the Original Makeup Eraser Makeup Remover Cloth. I was skeptical about whether it would really work, but I figured at minimum, I could use it as a regular washcloth, albeit a $20 one. The concept is simple, you use the cloth […]
In case you are unfamiliar with the concept of tightlining, it is the method of eyeliner application that nestles the color right in between the eyelashes. It gives the eyes a defined look without the makeup being too obvious. It also makes the lashes appear longer and thicker, again without the obvious makeup look. The […]
Over time, the trend look of the eyebrow has swung from full and bushy to pencil-thin and back again. The current style is naturally full but well-groomed. We have all heard that doing your brows finishes any makeup look and that is probably true. I will admit that I do not fill mine in daily […]
What do you carry in your makeup bag when you leave the house? This topic has always fascinated me because it seems to be the largest and heaviest thing in my purse at any given time. Everyone has different needs when they are on the go, but there are a few of the top essentials […]
It sounds almost unimaginable to some of us, a complete face with only five products. But it is doable! Here is a quick rundown of the five-product face. It is great for travel, or for keeping in your gym bag or your desk drawer. For realism, I do not count applicators or brushes as any […]
Have you been searching for something to liven up the same ol’ routine for the summer? Check out these recent makeup and skincare launches! They are a combination of new products and new brands! I was unfamiliar with the Wander Beauty brand until I spotted it on Sephora. They offer a streamlined variety of multi-tasking […]
Do you travel with your full face of makeup, or do you let your skin have the week off from bronzer and blush and concealer? For most people, it probably depends on the trip itself. If you have a business conference, you will more than likely be carrying makeup with you. If you are off […]
If you are ready to mix it up with your hair style or color, take a look at some of the trends that are popping up for this summer. Trending Colors If you want to be bold, apparently one of my favorite summer treats is now a trending hair color. Watermelon! The combination of bright […]
When we hit those summer months, there is always the addition of waterproof mascara and a cheek stain instead of cream or powder blush. But what are the trends for summer makeup 2016? Face – “Non-touring” sounds like a wonderful trend. It is the opposite of that heavy contoured appearance. In the summer, we tend […]
