While recently cleaning out my scary large makeup collection, I realized that somehow I had accumulated dozens of makeup brushes! It was absurd since I only have one face and only apply makeup once a day! I have not decided what to do with the ‘overage’ yet, but I have pared down which ones I […]
Jojoba oil is one of the best natural oils you can use as a beauty treatment because it so closely mimics the skin’s natural oils. It can usually be found relatively cheaply and a little bit goes a long way so it is extremely cost efficient. It is full of essential vitamins and minerals (vitamin […]
What? A trade show all about makeup? Where do I sign up? The Makeup Show is coming to Dallas! If you are not in the Dallas area, do not feel too left out, there are also shows in Chicago, Orlando, New York, and Los Angeles with a pop-up shop in San Francisco. The Dallas event […]
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 […]
Sheet masks seem to have stormed the skin care stage recently. If you are not familiar with these just yet, they are a cloth mask that has been saturated in a serum. You remove the face-shaped cloth from the packet, peel off any films or barrier layers, and lay the cloth over your face. They […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I have been on the search for a new foundation, and have recently discovered that there are more types than I thought possible! Sure, we all know about the traditional liquids, the more recent mineral powders, and the advent of the BB and CC creams. But there are even more types it would seem, and […]
With the summer months comes heat and humidity and time outdoors. Enter waterproof (or water resistant) makeup! Yes, it is nearly impossible to have truly waterproof makeup, so what are the options for those times we want to look our best at the pool party when it is over 100 degrees in the shade? The […]
