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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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…
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…
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…
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…
Should you save or splurge on make-up?
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…
How to use highlighter
When you’re using a highlighter, there’s a very fine line between looking utterly radiant and looking very shiny and light reflective. When purchasing a highlighter, you’ll need to do your homework first and look for brands and products that have been tried and tested. If you’re using a powder highlighter, ideally, what you need to…
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…
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…
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…
