Makeup Tips

Lilac or Champagne: The Best Concealer Type for Your Skin

Mar 09, 2018

If you’re reading this article, you are probably already aware of what concealer is, but just in case: Concealer is makeup that is applied over spots and features you wish to cover up, and it goes under your foundation without showing through. Plenty of women use concealer, especially those with age spots, blemishes, or redness. There are a variety of concealers – creams, powders, liquid – and they come in different shades. These shades reflect what each concealer is suited to cover up. We will compare two of the most effective shades of concealer: lilac and champagne. Lilac Lilac concealer is a very light shade of purple that is suitable as a cover-up for any yellowish discoloration on the skin....

Perfect your Powder Contour in Three Simple Steps

Feb 21, 2018

Contouring is a great way to take your makeup to the next level. By shading the areas you wish to minimize, and highlighting the areas you want to accentuate, you can create a contour that emphasizes your best features. Here’s how to do a perfect contour with only mineral makeup: Step 1: Using an angled blush brush, swirl the head of the brush into a little bit of bronzer tapped into the cap. Take the brush and stroke straight along the underside of your cheekbones. Note – It helps to make a fishy face while performing this step because that makes it easier to see where your cheekbone line is. Step 2: Using a blending brush or kabuki brush, lightly blend...

How to Apply your own Professional-Quality Prom Makeup

Feb 16, 2018

Prom season is quickly approaching and as most people know, costs can add up fast; in fact, back in 2013, Time estimated that the average amount spent on prom was $1,139, with some households spending upward of $1,600. There are several ways that families can reduce prom spending, including sharing a limo, finding bargains on dresses, and daughters doing their own makeup. Makeup costs alone can range between $70 and $95 dollars, with some makeup artists charging even more. Clearly, doing your own makeup at home is a great way to save money on prom. But what’s the best way to go about it? Many girls are already experienced with applying their own makeup day to day, typically using powders...