Almost all of the makeup you choose to wear is best chosen based on the undertone of your skin and the base tones of the makeup. For example, you are probably aware that you look better in pink blush or peach blush but rarely the opposite one. First things first. What exactly is skin tone? […]
Spring is usually the time when formulas and colors start lightening up as the trees bud out and the flowers bloom. While dark eye and lip colors and matte skin are the norm for the winter months, spring is about light and air and glow. Instead of the heavy matte foundation, try a tinted moisturizer […]
In the same vein that work suits or workout pants do not always look right at a weekend gathering, work makeup or a bare face may not be suitable either. But something in between will be great! Here are some quick suggestions to help you look perfectly polished. Brunch with the girls – Some people […]
Does that makeup collection also need cleaning out, like the closet? The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make that happen! Throw out any expired or separated items, share or get rid of items that just are not useful any more, and see what might need to be added. The same […]
How often have you breathed in that cold air as you swoop down the slopes, and felt the spray of fine white powdery snow on your cheeks? You step off the slopes and in front of a mirror, and find that instead of looking like a rosy-cheeked ski bunny, you look like a chapped, flushed […]
Personally, I do not like the idea of having a separate product just for my occasional dark circles. But there are many under eye-specific concealers available! Personally, I think most people are better off with a concealer that works for all purposes. If your skin tends to be dry, stick to a creamy formula. If […]
When you are shopping for the perfect foundation, the second most important criteria is the finish and the amount of coverage. (Since you asked, the absolute most important criteria is color match.) I know that seems backwards, but once you figure out what sort of coverage and finish you are looking for in a foundation, […]
Whether your sleep was interrupted by a needy two-year-old or you just hit the snooze alarm one too many times, we have all had those mornings where we oversleep and lose the valuable time to get ready. How do you get out the door and still look somewhat put together? Hair and body – If […]
Around the holiday time of year, a lot of cosmetics companies produce makeup kits and palettes for their customers. Some of these are quite beautiful and very hard to resist! I love the concept of having everything in one little container, especially when it comes to travel, but I find that these all-in-one palettes rarely […]
Most of us love to treat ourselves and our skin to a nice relaxing mask. Not only can it calm the frazzled mind, it does wonders for the complexion! But since there are thousands upon thousands of available products, it is hard to pick one. In fact, it can lead to a case of those […]
