Loose or pressed powder? What’s the difference between them? And which one should I be using? Powders help to set foundation and concealer, and can be applied with a brush, a puff or sponge, or a combination of the two. They absorb to any oils sitting on your skin, reducing shine and creating a matte…
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Foundation: Gel, Mousse, Cream or Liquid?
Gel, Mousse, Cream or Liquid foundation. Which one should I 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 an even, sheer base with translucent coverage, so if you need something to cover pigmentation marks or…
How to apply concealer
Does concealer go on before or after your foundation? It’s 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, and ensure that the edges are blended well. Personally, I apply it after my foundation, as I find it doesn’t…
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 stores will make a colour look like it’s a perfect match, but once out in natural daylight, it’ll look completely different. I’ve already written a separate post on how to match…
How to apply foundation
There is no right or wrong way when it comes to tools used to apply foundation – it’s all about personal preference and what works best for you. However, there are a few guidelines to ensure smooth, even and perfectly blended foundation with no harsh telltale lines where your make-up ends. To start, ensure that…
Foundation: finding the perfect shade
Finding the perfect shade of foundation takes time and patience, and may even lead to frustration, irritability, and impulse buys. 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 problem with impulse buys is that once you…
What is a make-up primer?
A make-up primer is applied under foundation to minimize the appearance of fine lines and large pores, providing a smooth canvas for flawless looking make-up. Make-up primers assist foundation to spread smoothly and evenly, and the primer fills in any large pores and fine lines, providing the perfect ‘canvas’ for the rest of your make-up….
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, the skin appears shiny, and if…
Make-up Tips for Teens
In your Teens and early Twenties your skin is at its best; it’s glowing, full of collagen and elasticity, is wrinkle-free and mostly blemish free (no pigmentation marks, minimal to no scars, etc.), so make the best of your gorgeous skin and show it off. Keep your make-up minimal and natural looking. This means less…
What is a BB Cream?
BB Cream, Beauty Balm or Blemish Balm, whichever you choose to call it, I feel it should be a must in any busy woman’s make-up bag. Depending on the type of BB Cream you have (they differ from brand to brand), coverage will range from very light to medium. The difference between a BB Cream…
Has your make-up expired?
Using expired make-up or cosmetics could mean that you’re exposing yourself to potential skin infections or allergic reactions. Certain ingredients go off or become rancid over time, while other products become infected with bacteria due to frequent use (like mascara, for example). Many women are guilty of using expired make-up and cosmetic products on their…
