Save or splurge? Do you really need that new product that’s being advertised on TV? Is it really worth the hype? What products should you be saving your money on, and when should you be spending more? I’m sure we’ve all made that one rash beauty purchase at some stage and bought a well-hyped up…
eyeshadow
What eyeshadow to wear with red lipstick?
Wearing red lipstick can seem daunting, but it all comes down to pairing it with the right eyeshadow and using a few simple but key make-up application techniques to get this look right. Firstly, ensure that your foundation is well blended. This means applying it to your face and then using a brush or cosmetic…
e.l.f. Professional Blending Eye Brush
I picked up this e.l.f. Professional Blending Eye Brush for under $10 at my local Kmart. The key to perfectly blended eyeshadow is a good, soft, fluffy blending brush. This e.l.f. brush delivers on its promise of expertly blending multiple eyeshadow shades, while softening dramatic edges and fine lines. The fluffy, dome-shaped bristles on this…
How to contour your face
Does the thought of contouring your face make you think of stripes and patches? If so, you could be doing it wrong. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you contour correctly. Contouring is all about creating depth with the illusion of a shadow. Your contour product of choice (powder or cream) should…
Purple winged eyeshadow tutorial
This purple winged eyeshadow tutorial was inspired by something I saw on thewonderforest.com a while back. Her tutorial uses green but I wanted to try it with purple, to compliment my blue eyes. I’ve inserted the original picture tutorial that was posted on thewonderforest.com, so that you can see visuals of the steps and below I’ve…
Mint Julep make-up tutorial
In this step-by-step “Mint Julep” make-up tutorial, I recreate a yellow and green make-up look that was inspired by a Mint Julep cocktail (see picture at the bottom of the post). Starting with cleansed, lightly moisturised skin, I applied a small amount of Innoxa Pure Silk Skin Primer and waited a few minutes for it…
Creative Panning to use up products
If you like to keep your make-up routine simple, prefer to have a few items in your bag that you can multi-task with or are trying to “project pan” and use up make-up and cosmetic items that you have before purchasing new ones, then Creative Panning might help to use up some of these products…
5 ways to wear white eyeshadow
White eye shadow can be very flattering, but if applied incorrectly, it can look dreadful and leave you looking drained and pasty. Here’s how to use it the right way. If you’re doing a full make-up and are going for glamorous or bold eye make-up, start by applying a light layer of white or off-white…
How to do your make-up in 5 minutes
Are you running late and haven’t even applied your make-up yet? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do your make-up in only 5 minutes. Starting with a cleansed, moisturised face, apply foundation, BB cream or CC cream to your face, using your fingers. You don’t have time to play around with a brush! Next…
Best eyeshadow for blue eyes?
What’s the best colour eyeshadow for blue eyes? As we all know, complementary colours (colours opposite each other on a colour wheel) create a strong contrast and enhance each other. Blue and orange are complementary colours. So, to make your eyes pop, try using orange, terra-cotta, coral or rose coloured eyeshadow. Other colours that also…
Best eyeshadow for green eyes?
What’s the best colour eyeshadow for green eyes? As we all know, complementary colours (colours opposite each other on a colour wheel) create a strong contrast and enhance each other. Red and green are complementary colours, so any eyeshadow with red (or warm) undertones will really enhance green eyes. To make your gorgeous green eyes…
Best eyeshadow for brown or black eyes
What’s the best colour eyeshadow for brown or black eyes? Well, you’re lucky as they have no limits and look good in any colour! Brown eyes don’t really have a true complimentary colour, but try a vibrant blue eyeshadow like cobalt or sapphire or even a deep blue for daywear. Purples, pinks, greens, copper and…
