Finding the right foundation has a lot of factors to consider. You must think about shade, coverage, finish, and tone; and even then, you’re not done! There’s also thinking about external circumstances (like environment, and temperature) that play a role in the performance of those foundations. On top of the foundation attributes, you have to…
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What Does Eyeshadow Primer Do?
A wide variety of makeup and beauty products are peppering the market today. Question is, are they making a difference, or are they optional? Here’s some information on whether eyeshadow primers are necessary and why you should use them. What does eyeshadow primer do? What is eyeshadow primer? This is a wondrous product that can…
What Is a Good Moisturizer for Oily Skin: Things to Look For
What is a good moisturizer for oily skin? This can be a very tricky subject as there are a lot of factors to consider. For those who are wondering why you should use a moisturizer when you already have oily skin, then congratulations! You are well on your way to skin rejuvenation. In all seriousness, it…
The Most Beautiful Places to Add to Your UK Bucket List
There are a lot of great things to do in the UK on your vacation, with many amazing places to visit. Often when you think of the UK, the first things (and potentially the only thing) that many think of is England. But there are many other beautiful places to add to your UK bucket…
Why Use Eye Primer for Mature Skin?
Beauty and fashion have always been an integral part of the female world. It used to be as simple as just applying face powder, a little lipstick, and BAM — you were ready to go! However, with all of the advances in just about every field, and with the contagious vouching of beauty bloggers and…
What Goes in a Toiletry Bag?
Women lead busy lives. Despite work, perhaps children, and constant postponing, you’re finally going on that trip with your girls. You’re ecstatic and can’t think straight. There are a million things you need to pack, but you don’t know which ones or where they go. We all go through this exciting process of shopping and…
What does Dopp Kit stand for?
Toiletry Organizer Bags are used by many people, including men. There’s one kind of bag that stands out above many others, and that is the Dopp kit. If you’ve never heard of it, you’re in luck. What does Dopp kit stand for? Do you know its purpose? What exactly is it in the first place?…
Expensive Gifts for Teenage Girls
The start of the Christmas shopping season is closer than we realize – and yet we have the same question each year: What is the best gift we can give our loved ones? This becomes even trickier when we factor in shopping for teenagers – they are hard to impress! Here are a few ideas…
Sunscreen Before or After Moisturizer? – Which goes on first moisturizer or sunscreen?
No matter what time of year, the sun’s harmful UV rays shine down on us and can cause severe problems if left unchecked. Without using sunscreen, you’re opening yourself up to rapid skin aging and potential skin cancer. But does wearing sunscreen mean you can’t moisturize too? Moisturizing is as important as protecting your skin…
Foundation Tips for Mature Skin: Everything You Need to Know
Many things change as we get older, and one of the major areas that is affected by change this is our skin. How to apply foundation on mature skin These changes can be everything from and including: Drier and increased texture Loss of elasticity (leading to lines and wrinkles) More transparency from the thinning epidermis…
Applying Powder Makeup Without a Brush
Sometimes it happens. You forgot your kit at home, or you just don’t have a brush nearby, or maybe you haven’t cleaned your set recently. Yet you still must put your face on. Then the question becomes: how do you apply makeup without a brush? In this post we’ll be concentrating on how to apply…
The Correct Way to Use Oval Makeup Brushes
Finding the right tools to use in any situation can be difficult; when it affects how the world perceives you, it becomes quite important. In this post we’ll be looking at how to use oval makeup brushes. We’ll take you through the key pieces and how to apply your makeup with them correctly. We talked…
How to Organize a Purse Without Pockets
Some purses (such as the Louis Vuitton Neverfull, Tory Burch totes, and even your everyday eco bag to name a few), come with no compartments at all. This can make a mess of all the items inside. Despite being more prone to messes, we all have at least one favorite pocketless purse. They are absolutely…
What To Pack for a 3 Day Trip
Almost all of us have realized at some point that we forgot something back home. May it be something small like perfume or a piece of clothing, or something more disastrous, like a cellphone charger. Check out these tips and make sure you refer to them anytime you get ready for a short vacation –…
How to Apply Powder Foundation for Oily Skin
It can be pretty challenging when you’re dealing with oily skin. In fact, the whole routine you go through is changed when dealing with this skin type. There are many makeup tips out there for oily skin, and you may find yourself having tons of questions after reading through them. Things like: Is powder foundation…
Packing Makeup for Air Travel
With all the rules that have been put in place by the TSA, many questions have arisen, especially about feminine products. How do you travel with makeup? How do you pack makeup, so it doesn’t break or leak all over your bag? Do we know how to pack makeup for air travel properly? These are…
How to Choose Foundation Color Online: Four Easy Ways
Ask any makeup lover and they’ll all tell you the same thing: finding a shade of foundation which makes their skin look absolutely flawless is probably their lifelong quest. While it’s already a massive headache to do that at the store, how to choose foundation color online is even harder. Nevertheless, with our easy tips…
Mature Skin Matters: Powder or Liquid Foundation?
While everyone ages differently and everyone’s skin is unique, there are a few characteristics of mature skin that really matter when choosing makeup. As such, today we’ll be battling out which is better: powder vs liquid foundation for aging skin? Here are the most common issues facing mature skin Thinner, more delicate skin As we…
Get Glowing! How to Apply Highlighter
Highlighter was originally developed and used in stage makeup or for special effects in film and photography. It was a tool for professional makeup artists. However, recent years have seen highlighting and contouring being practiced by women all over the world. The trend shows no sign of stopping. Today let’s take a closer look at…
Traveling with Expensive Jewelry
Jewelry completes a look. Wearing them expresses your style and accents your fashion. While you may not pack much jewelry for a quick beach weekend, one can’t deny the importance of accessories for longer vacations, business travel, and destination weddings. So, how do we exercise caution when traveling with expensive jewelry? Jewelry and Airport Security…
NARS Foundation Reviews: Sheer Glow Foundation
As time goes by, we become more and more meticulous as to what we put on our skin. Women, in particular, use a wider variety of cosmetic products. One such common product is foundation, which we use to cover blemishes, acne marks, dark under-eye circles, and freckles. For this post, we’re going to have a…
Are Oval Makeup Brushes Better?
Oval makeup brushes are saturating the market. Seems they’re gonna stick around for quite some time yet. Question is, are oval makeup brushes better? How do they perform against regular brushes and sponges? Let’s find out. Who created oval makeup brushes? Oval makeup brushes were invented by Matthew Waitesmith. He realized that traditional beauty brushes…
It’s in the Bag: Mark and Graham Tote Review
Founded in 2012, Mark and Graham is one of the brands launched by Williams Sonoma, Inc. They offer a wide range of beautifully crafted and customizable products to meet the tastes of their customers. The materials used are carefully selected to complement the design features of a product. For instance, Mark and Graham bags are…
What Ingredients Are in Makeup: Know What Goes on Your Face
Do you love to binge-watch makeup tutorials and product reviews? How about window-shopping for all sorts of makeup, perusing stores for products in attractive packaging? Does your makeup wish list just keep on growing? As much as we adore makeup, though, do we know what ingredients are in makeup? Many of us are quite guilty…
Best Sunscreen for Acne-Prone Skin
Perhaps it can be a bit tiresome to hear about sunscreen and sun protection all your life. You have beauty experts and dermatologists recommending sunscreen for daily use every chance they get. The market is populated by more and more brands that offer SPF and sun protection options. But the fact remains that up to…
Powder vs Liquid Foundation: Which is Better for You?
If you’re looking for a way to do flawless makeup, your first instinct should be to pick the best foundation for your face. Everything will just glide on smoothly if you have a good base to work with. Since there are so many options to choose from, we have compared the two popular options: powder…
Top Products You Shouldn’t Travel To Southeast Asia Without
Southeast Asia boasts some of the best vacation spots in the world. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the nightlife of Bangkok, shop in the posh boutiques of Singapore, learn ofthe rich history of Cambodia, or just lounge on a beach in Bali, there’s something for everyone. This rich, diverse part of the world…
How to Use Silicone Makeup Sponges
The beauty industry continues to grow massively with each and every passing year. People are now, more than ever, investing in their appearance. Makeup is among the most important solutions to looking good and, consequently, feeling good. (Not to forget that while makeup may be used to accent certain beauty traits or hide imperfections here…
Review of Josie Maran Whipped Face Butter: A Quick Review
Today we’re going to take a quick review of the Josie Maran whipped face butter. Among giant industries (like music, movie, and pharmaceutical) lies the cosmetics industry. People enjoy products like shampoos, creams, perfumes, and makeup on a daily basis. Many of us wouldn’t be able to function without them, would we? Products like perfumes…
How to Figure Out What Foundation Color You Are
Foundation is a base you use for almost any makeup. It helps in covering up blemishes and evening out complexion. It gives a more uniform surface to apply the rest of your makeup. But how do you figure out what foundation color you are? It’s crucial to choose the right shade of foundation. No matter…