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…
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How to get the most out of your mascara
Mascara is a ‘wet’ make-up product that is prone to promoting bacterial growth, so it’s one of those beauty items that needs to be replaced regularly, ideally every three to six months. To help prevent bacterial growth, you need to practise proper hygiene. Firstly, never ever share your mascara with anyone else. There are a…
Change up your make-up
We all get stuck in a make-up rut every now and then. This means always using your trusty old favourites, and simply forgetting about everything else in your make-up bag. The trick to getting out of your rut is as simple as putting these favourites aside and picking up something you’d forgotten about. Think of…
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 get longer lashes
Do you want longer lashes without having to have eyelash extensions done? There are a few tricks for making your natural eyelashes look longer or thicker. For longer looking lashes, get an eyelash tint. These are relatively inexpensive and can last for up to a month. You can either get this done professionally, or if…
How to fix eyeliner mistakes
Applying eyeliner can be tricky at times, especially when it comes to liquids and gels, but did you know that there are some simple eyeliner mistakes that may be making your eyeliner application even more difficult than it needs to be? It may seem like a good idea to pull your skin tight when you’re…
What is a Facial Oil?
Did you know? Facial Oils can not only be used as a serum to moisturise the skin, but they make really good cleansers, too. Oil is exceptionally effective at dissolving other oils, and is good for softening and lifting dirt and impurities (like stubborn blackheads). There are a number of pre-mixed cleansing facial oils available,…
What is tightlining?
Tightlining was made famous by Kevyn Aucoin and Laura Mercier, and is a technique that has been around since the 1970’s. Considered by some to be quite a tricky make-up technique to master, tightlining means to line the inner rim of your upper eyelid’s waterline. This is done by placing the eyeliner in any gaps…
How to apply bronzer
Did you know that applying bronzer to your skin can give you a nice healthy-looking sun-kissed glow, even if you haven’t seen the sun in months! Unfortunately, if it has been incorrectly applied or if the bronzer product is too dark for your skin tone, it can have the opposite effect, making your complexion look…
Real Techniques Core Collection Brush Set
I needed a few new brushes as my powder and blush brushes were looking tired and worn and my foundation brush was losing bristles, but I didn’t need a full set as the rest of my brushes are fine. I did a bit of research and the Real Techniques Core Collection brush set looked like…
QVS Foundation Brush
The QVS Foundation Brush that I have is dual ended (I think it’s called the Perfection brush), it has a wide, flat foundation brush on one end and a smaller, flat concealer brush on the other. The soft nylon bristles can be used with both oil or water based make-up and I find that synthetic…
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…
