Don’t you just love makeup brushes? I certainly do. Having a set of makeup brushes can make you feel like a makeup artist. And if you love makeup enough to have a brush set, then more than likely you are a makeup artist, at least…
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Makeup Brushes: Part I
Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 at
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Makeup On The Go
Saturday, February 16th, 2013 at
11:02 PM
Are you a busy woman? Do you love makeup but just don’t have time to put it on? Then this post is dedicated to you! Here are a few beauty tips for the busy woman so that she can have the best of both worlds:…
Smoothing Out Fine Lines With Makeup
Saturday, February 9th, 2013 at
11:43 PM
Tired of looking at the fine lines on your face and wondering what to do about them? Well, I have just the thing for you! There are certain makeup tips that you can use to reduce the lines; in other words, make them look less…
Regain The Plump Skin Of Youth!
Thursday, January 31st, 2013 at
1:56 PM
As we age, the production of collagen (the main component of connective tissue) and elastin (which helps the skin to resume its natural shape) slows down. Collagen and elastin are what help to give skin its plumpness and elasticity. Without them the skin becomes more…
Take Off Ten Years With Makeup!
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013 at
10:45 PM
There are a few beauty complaints that come with age – skin looks duller, fine lines and wrinkles appear around eyes and lips, and brows and lashes get sparser. One way to battle aging is to have a daily that provides you with young-looking skin. …
Top Ten Tips for Radiant Skin
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 at
10:32 PM
Let’s start the New Year right by creating our best looking skin! Here are my top ten tips to creating radiant skin: 1. Be sure to exfoliate regularly to remove dead skin cells which will leave your skin looking fresh and healthy. Either use a…
Nine Makeup Tips To Create Your Best Look
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012 at
9:38 PM
Here are nine great tips to help you create your best makeup look! 1. If you want your eyes to appear wider and fresher, and to neutralize any redness use a flesh-colored eyeliner on the inner rim of your eyes. Pale eyeliner on the inner…
Meow: Add Cat-Eyes To Your Look!
Monday, August 20th, 2012 at
10:37 AM
One of the sexiest eye looks is the cat eye! It’s a look that has many variations and is quite easy to do. It is named as such because it resembles the eyes of a cat. If you have ever seen cat eyes before they…
Smokey Eyes!
Thursday, August 16th, 2012 at
3:08 PM
Smokey eyes is a very popular eye makeup look that has been around for quite a while; and it’s showing no signs of going away. This eye look is worn by all kinds of women from celebrity stars to the average working lady. In this…
Glamour Tips For Your Eyes
Friday, August 10th, 2012 at
3:19 PM
A glamour eye look can be done in many different ways. Adding glamour to your look can also mean using bright colors or it could be as simple as adding sparkly powder to what you have already, to using color on your eyebrows. How you…
Classic and Dramatic Eye Looks
Friday, August 10th, 2012 at
9:43 AM
Before we get into how to create a classic and dramatic eye look, let’s start with some basic definitions of the different parts of your eye for future reference. Parts Of The Eye Crease: located where your upper eyelid meets the browbone (where the skin…
Use Eye Primer Before Putting On Eye Color
Thursday, August 9th, 2012 at
9:48 PM
After I put on foundation, I always start my makeup look with the eyes. I put on eye color first because it helps me to set up the rest of the colors that I will use on my face. I am sure that you have…
Which Make Up Colors Should I Wear?
Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 at
11:52 PM
In today’s makeup industry, companies as well as makeup artists are always pushing the boundaries by wearing clashing colors and mixed-up textures which is often viewed as a fashion-forward statement, rather than a mistake. But if you’re after a more natural, beauty-enhancing look, here are…
Let’s Talk Concealer Part 2: The Wand, The Oil-Free Compact, and The Highlighter
Thursday, July 19th, 2012 at
2:45 PM
In this post we continue with our discussion of concealers. As a reminder the different textures of concealers help deal with different problem areas that you want covered up for your perfect makeup look. Wand concealers offer the lightest texture and are excellent for evenly…
Let’s Talk Concealer: Different Textures for Different Problem Areas
Thursday, July 19th, 2012 at
1:09 PM
One of the most important aspects of having a great makeup look begins with coverage! There are two products that help to provide the coverage you need: foundation and concealer. (If you haven’t read my posts on foundation, click here: and before reading on.) Today,…
Great-Looking Skin Is All About Moisturization!
Friday, June 1st, 2012 at
9:12 PM
A moisturizer does exactly what its name indicates; it moisturizes the skin. Why is this important? One of the main reasons why skin ages, i.e. lacks elasticity or has wrinkles, has to do with the lack of proper moisturization. If you’ve read my other posts…
Perfect Skin Begins With The Perfect Cleanser!
Friday, May 25th, 2012 at
1:55 AM
If you start your skin care off with the right product, you’ll be on your way to creating great looking skin! And great looking skin begins with a cleanser. A good cleanser should be able to remove dirt and grime, make up, and impurities on…
Tips On Choosing The Right Shade of Foundation
Friday, May 25th, 2012 at
1:49 AM
Foundation helps to protect your skin from environmental damage as well as even out your skin tone. However, sometimes it’s difficult to determine which shade of foundation is right for you. Here are a few tips that will help: (1) In order to determine if…
It’s All About Foundation!
Sunday, May 20th, 2012 at
10:34 PM
I tend to watch television to see what kinds of colors women are wearing and to get a glimpse of the latest makeover styles in Hollywood. I figured that with all the professional makeup artists out there (and the fact that HD t.v. shows more…
What Kind of Skin Do You Have?
Thursday, May 17th, 2012 at
11:47 PM
Before you use any skin care product, it’s important for you to know what kind of skin you have. This will help you to better understand your skin care needs. There are four types of skin: dry, normal, combination, and oily. Each skin type has…
