MAC — The First Encounter
Of course I wanted MAC cosmetics ever since I started exploring with make-up. But I just could never justify the price of even the smallest container of product. I knew it would be an indulgence that...
View ArticleEye Shapes
I know we’ve all gone to CVS, Rite-Aid, Boots, High Street, wherever and seen those small palettes that have three colors and say lid, crease, and brow bone. The only problem is, that doesn’t work for...
View ArticlePowder Brushes
We’ve all done it: finished putting our foundation and concealer on, and then reached for the big fluffy powder brush to dust pressed or loose powder over our face to mattify and set it. But that’s...
View ArticleMatching Foundation
There’s been a lot of debate as to where you should match your foundation to. You can believe what you want, but I’ll still give my two cents. First off, I think everyone can agree that since we wash...
View ArticleContouring
Many people seem to not know where to contour. It’s actually pretty simple, you just need to know your face. The point of contouring is to make a more defined face, not to change the shape. First, your...
View ArticleFuller Lips
Everyone wants to change something about themselves and for some people, they want fuller lips. Although without out surgery the size of lips can’t be changed, there are some tricks to give an illusion...
View ArticleFace Shapes
Many people don’t know their face shape and therefore end up with a hairstyle that doesn’t suit them. If you want specific haircuts for the different shapes I will, but for now I’ll just explain the...
View ArticleConcealer Shades
This is going to be an extremely quick post but I think most people are a little confused when it comes to picking out concealer. Now, if you are just starting with make-up, I would suggest getting a...
View ArticleBlush
Many people choose blush colors that they like, not necessarily shades that complement their skin tone. For fair skin, light pink or light peaches look nice. Reds and oranges look good on medium tones....
View ArticleHairstyles
In an earlier post I explained the different face shapes. A benefit of knowing your type of face lets you choose a hairstyle that compliments your particular shape. If you have a square shaped face, go...
View ArticleBrushes
Many girls use their fingers for make-up, but at some point in their make-up routine, they use a brush. Whether it’s for eye shadow, eyeliner, foundation or anything, you need a good brush. Now, I know...
View ArticleEyebrows
Most girls tweeze their eyebrows but are not sure where to draw the line so they end up with over plucked eyebrows and/or a shape that doesn’t work with their face. First things first, there is a trend...
View ArticleFitMe Review
I don’t think many people believe that a foundation can match your skin PERFECTLY, and neither do I, because everyone’s different. With all these claims and reviews circling the Maybelline FitMe line,...
View ArticleEyeshadow Tips
In an earlier post I explained the different eye shapes. I promised one on eyeshadow techniques and here it is, the long awaited post. If you have a “standard” eye, eyeshadow is fairly easy to...
View ArticleMy Favorite Drugstore Blush
When you go into the drugstore, you see loads and loads of blushes. Creme, powder, stick, and on top of the kind, you have an infinite choice of colors to choose from. Believe it not, it wasn’t that...
View ArticleMy Favorite Drugstore Bronzer
In my last post I said my favorite blush that was cheap. Now, it’s time to bronze! Again, DRUMROLL PLEASE……… NYC’s Smooth Skin Bronzer!! I love this bronzer so much but like every product, it has both...
View ArticleWhy I Haven’t Been Posting
Hey guys I know I haven’t posted in forever; but when I first started it at the beginning of the year, I told myself I would blog everyday. I maintained that for a little bit. Then school started again...
View ArticleSummer Foundation Yay or Nay
Whether you’re going to camp, hanging out by the pool, or just staying in with the AC on, summer is a time to kick back and have fun. But, along with the sunny days there’s the heat. It varies from...
View ArticleOne By One Review
Maybelline seems to make an endless amount of mascaras. There’s Falsies, Illegal Length, Great Lash, and many more, but there was one that caught my eye: One By One. It did not promise to make your...
View ArticleUnder-Eye Concealer
Some people find that they can’t avoid dark under-eye circles even when they’re managing nine hours of sleep a night. Sometimes it simply comes down to genetics. For under-eye concealer, you’ll need...
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