Have you ever copied an eye makeup tutorial perfectly but wondered why the finished look seemed completely different on you? Your blending might be fine, your eyeliner may be straight, and you could even be using the exact same products. The difference may simply come down to eye shape. Understanding how to identify your eye … Read more
Mascara sounds like one of the easiest makeup products to use. Pull out the wand, swipe it through your lashes, and you are done-right? Unfortunately, the reality can include lashes sticking together, black dots on your eyelids, smudges under your eyes, and clumps that somehow get worse every time you try to fix them. The … Read more
Eyeliner has a funny way of making one eye look perfect while the other seems determined to do something completely different. You draw a neat little wing on the first side, move to the second eye, and suddenly one wing is higher, longer, thicker, or pointing in another direction. If that sounds familiar, you are … Read more
Eyeshadow can look intimidating when you first open a palette filled with twelve different colors. Which shade goes on the lid? Where exactly is the crease? And why does everyone seem to own five different blending brushes? The good news is that everyday eye makeup does not need to be complicated. You can create a … Read more
Eyebrows may only take up a small part of your face, but they can make a surprisingly big difference to your overall appearance. A little grooming can frame your eyes, create better balance between your features, and make your everyday makeup look more polished. The challenge starts when shaping turns into over-shaping. Tweeze too many … Read more
Setting your makeup can feel like a difficult balancing act. You want foundation and concealer to stay in place for hours, but the moment you add too much powder, your complexion can suddenly look flat, cakey, or noticeably dry. The good news is that setting makeup does not mean covering your entire face with a … Read more
Blush is one of those makeup products that can completely change your face with just a few taps of color. After foundation and concealer create an even base, blush brings back warmth and dimension, helping your complexion look fresher and more alive. The tricky part is placement. Put blush too low on your cheeks and … Read more
Bronzer can make a surprisingly big difference to a makeup look. After foundation and concealer even out your complexion, your face can sometimes lose a little of its natural warmth and dimension. A small amount of bronzer can bring that warmth back and create a fresh, sun-kissed appearance. The challenge is knowing where to put … Read more
Concealer can be one of the most useful products in your makeup bag. A few small dots can brighten tired-looking under-eyes, soften the appearance of dark circles, and cover redness or blemishes. Unfortunately, it can also settle into fine lines and create a heavy, cakey finish surprisingly quickly. If this happens to you, the answer … Read more
Foundation can completely change the way your makeup looks, but not always in the way you expect. Apply too much and your skin can look heavy or cakey. Blend it poorly and you may end up with obvious lines around your jaw, nose, or hairline. The good news is that learning how to apply foundation … Read more