Eyeshadows: gels, creams, powders and crayons; they come in a variety of consistencies, and most women often stick to what they know or what they’ve always used. Below I’ve listed a summary of the pros and cons for each, as well as the type of consistency each one has, and which skin types each is…
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Should I be using loose or pressed powder?
Loose or pressed powder? Do you know the difference between them? And which one should you be using? Powders help to set your foundation and concealer, and can be applied with a brush, a puff or sponge, or a combination of the two. They help absorb to any oils sitting on your skin, reducing shine and…
Foundation: Gel, Mousse, Cream or Liquid?
Gel, Mousse, Cream or Liquid foundation. Which one should you use? This all depends on your skin type, personal preference and what kind of coverage you’re looking for. Here are the basic differences between them. Gel foundation gives you an even, sheer base with translucent coverage, so if you’re looking for something to cover pigmentation…
How to apply concealer
Have you ever wondered when to apply concealer? Does it go on before or after your foundation? Well, it’s really all about personal preference and what works best for you; there is no right or wrong way. Concealer can be applied under or over foundation, although, whatever your preference, you do need to ensure that…
Colour Corrector vs Concealer
I’ve noticed that lately some cosmetic companies have begun referring to the Colour Correctors in their product ranges as “Concealers”. Technically, this is correct, as colour correctors do conceal in a way. They are coloured cream concealers that disguise and neutralise any colour-based imperfections on your skin, like dark under eye circles, redness, pigmentation marks,…
Help! I bought the wrong colour foundation
Have you ever bought a shade of foundation, only to discover that it’s completely wrong and doesn’t match your skin tone? Often lighting in shops makes the colour look like it suits you, but once you get out in natural daylight, it looks completely different. I’ve already done a separate post on how to match…
How to apply foundation
There is no right or wrong way when it comes to the tool that you use to apply foundation, it’s all about personal preference and what works best for you. There are however, a few guidelines to follow to ensure that your foundation is smooth, even and perfectly blended with no harsh telltale lines showing…
Foundation: finding the perfect shade
Finding the perfect shade of foundation for your skin type takes time and patience and may eventually lead to frustration, irritability and impulse buys. I’m sure at some time or another we’ve all bought a foundation that wasn’t a perfect skin match, just to get the whole frustrating shopping experience over with. The one problem…
What is a make-up primer?
Have you ever tried using a make-up primer? A make-up primer is applied under your foundation (after moisturizer) to help minimize fine lines and large pores, and to provide a smooth canvas for flawless looking make-up. Make-up primers assist in helping your foundation to spread smoothly and evenly. The primer fills in any large pores…
7 Beauty Basics
If you’re new to using make-up, and the whole beauty world is feeling a little overwhelming start with these beauty basics: Determine your skin type. Skin is classed into four different categories; oily, combination, normal or dry. Oily skins tend to have large pores on the nose and forehead, are shiny, and if a tissue…
How to clean make-up brushes
Did you know that certain make-up brushes need to be cleaned once a week or every second week, while you can get away with only cleaning others monthly? This, of course, applies to your own personal make-up kit and not to a make-up artist’s kit (which gets cleaned after every use). How should you clean…
Make-up Brush Guide
Buying make-up brushes can be a daunting task, especially if you’re just starting out or you want to add to your existing collection but don’t really know what brushes you may need, what they’re used for, or what they look like. This is where a make-up brush guide comes in handy. There are a few…
