makeup

The ultimate makeup roundup; a guide to blush, shadow, liner and lipstick.

10 Makeup Trends Artists Can't Get Enough Of
If you saw even one photo from the most recent New York Fashion Week, you likely noticed that makeup artists are getting more and more creative in their craft. We now see eyeshadow that isn't bound to remain only on your eyelids. There have been more and more colors featured that haven't previously been favorites among makeup gurus, but are now taking center stage. The makeup landscape seems to be opening its arms to more natural and expressive styles.
By Hannah McSorley6 years ago in Blush
Saving Money in the Name of Makeup
Makeup is such a great way to show your creativity and help build your confidence but most importantly it is fun with many different colors and products to use for every part of the face. Having this hobby of buying makeup can get very expensive, because high-end and low-end brands are always coming out with new products every day. It is an addiction buying new products every time brands come out with new makeup or skincare products because you are either attracted to the brand, packaging, formula or perhaps you want to support a YouTube influencer that has created a makeup palette. Financially it is not a good idea to always buy that makeup palette, or the under eye cream that just came out. If you are someone who struggles financially, but also want to try different makeup brands, I recommend a $10 makeup subscription box. If you are a beginner, and still learning what works best with your skin, the $10 one would be perfect because it usually comes with small sample sizes of makeup and skincare products and you can learn what works for you without having to spend so much money. If you are a die-hard makeup lover and have a bit of extra spending money, I would suggest the $21 subscription box because, you will get to try about five to six full size makeup and skincare products that you have or have never heard of with a value of over $100, and you can also get points and get some free samples just by leaving a review on a product. The best part about a subscription box is it feels like a gift every time you receive one in the mail. If you are not interested in waiting for the products in the mail, I have a solution for you. It’s the biggest secret of the makeup world. It is going to a store, but not your average Ulta Beauty or Sephora store. It’s going to your local Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Ross or Burlington Coat Factory, they have lots of high-end brands like Too Faced, NARS, and Clinique that are not selling well, or companies that have over stocked. Most of the products there are well-known brands and will save you about 50% of your money shopping at any of these stores. Couple of tips I suggest when buying from these kinds of stores is to always check and see if anyone else used the makeup before, or if it is broken or unsealed. You will be able to tell right away once you open to see, always check before you buy the item to save you some time of having to return it later on. Check the clearance section and the lower shelves, because that’s where the good brands are hiding. Also the best makeup is always by the checkout line depending on which store. Shop around and remember to check the original price online while in the store, because what they have priced on the makeup product can be off by a couple of dollars, and you can see how much money you are really saving. Once you start shopping at Marshals or T.J. Maxx you will never go back to your normal store to buy any makeup product or skin care for full price. Because of this makeup secret not only will you stop spending so much money, you will save so much money, and feel a lot more comfortable buying so much makeup that you already love for such a better price without having to compromise the quality of the makeup product and your hard-earned money.
By Stephanie 6 years ago in Blush
My Rocky, Reluctant Marriage to Makeup
You grow up hearing the words. "You don't need to wear makeup to be pretty." "It's what's inside that counts." "It doesn't matter if you look different from other girls."
By Cali Hollyhill6 years ago in Blush
Look Great with Simple Beauty Tips and Tricks
Beauty is a fine field of study because it is not about being attractive but about feeling attractive. This boosts confidence and self-esteem, and anyone can do it. If you are comfortable with your appearance, and like yourself, other people will also like you. This article will give you some great ideas on how to feel beautiful inside and out. These tips are organized by the writers of writeessaytoday.com
By Sam Martin6 years ago in Blush
Ultimate Guide to Eyelash Extension Supplies
We all want to work with the best eyelash extension supplies right? How are we going to be the best lash artist or lash tech if we have not so great eyelash extension supplies? We can’t! Literally, we freakin’ can’t! So, we got together our favorite all-star lash squad to write up the ultimate guide to save you from any unnecessary confusion and frustration. Thank the lash Gods! Check out the breakdown, we got you.
By Emily6 years ago in Blush
Before, During and After Permanent Makeup Process
Permanent makeup is a technique of applying makeup with a permanent pigmentation that resembles real and natural makeup such as enhancing the colours of the skin, improving the eye lining and accentuating the lips. One of the most common applications is to create artificial eyebrows or to disguise scars due to a surgery or an accident.
By Amelia Varley6 years ago in Blush
10 Best Eye Makeup Looks for Winter
While you may be mourning as the heat and sunshine recede, the leaves change, and it begins to snow as one season passes into the next, you can find comfort in the fact that colder temperatures mean that now is the time to change up your makeup. During the summer, when you know you will spend time sweating while you're away from a fan or AC unit, it can seem useless to spend a lot of time on your makeup. In the winter though? Makeup brightens up an often dreary season. This is the time to experiment with layers of eyeshadow, full-coverage foundation, long, fake eyelashes, and the best eye makeup looks for winter you could ever imagine.
By Hannah McSorley6 years ago in Blush
How Are CC Creams Different from BB Creams and Which One Should You Choose?
BB creams and CC creams are a very new and unique innovation in the makeup world. They have been around for quite some time now and they have all the potential to take the place of your foundation. Whenever you are not in the mood of applying foundation on your face, these products can come in really handy. They are great for everyday wear and they also give you the flawless finish for your “no makeup” makeup look. It feels like your own skin, just better.
By Jennifer Corson6 years ago in Blush
Drugstore BB Creams That Won’t Break the Bank This Summer
As soon as you feel the summer humidity hit, it is officially time to swap out your full-coverage foundation for its lighter alternative, the BB cream. On humid summer days, layering on a thick foundation, just for it melt off as soon as you step outside, can seem completely pointless. But for those who refuse to go completely bare-faced this summer, a Blemish Balm is the perfect solution. Providing essential hydration as well as complexion enhancing coverage, BB creams are fast becoming the must have item in your summer makeup bag. So, whilst a BB cream is essential for achieving glowing summer skin, the British summer is famously short, and it is important that a Beauty Balm serves your skin needs this season without breaking the bank. To save you both time and money when deciding on the product for you, here are three drugstore BB creams at amazing price points to celebrate right now!
By Sara Robards6 years ago in Blush
Makeup 101
For all of my beginner makeup artists to my advanced MUA, here's the few tips that I have learned that change the game. Makeup has always been a fun hobby that I have started, from blue eye shadow to a brown smokey eye. With all of these new makeup trends and products, it's easy to get overwhelmed. That's why I put a list together of all the tips and tricks that worked for me to achieve a baked sickening mask of perfection.
By Beca Sayers6 years ago in Blush
Learning to Love My Makeup-Less Face
Anybody who knows me knows how vehemently proud I am to have a makeup artist as a mom. As a journalist, it’s a consistently revisited theme in my writing. As a babbler, it’s a primary topic of conversation. It’s a piece of my mom’s identity that’s seeped into my own, one that I’ve always flaunted like a badge of Maybelline honor: “Yeah, MY mom makes humans BEAUTIFUL for a living.”
By Talia Green6 years ago in Blush
Peeling Back Makeup Layers
Riddle me this: You wear makeup for the majority of your adult life, and one day, you decided to go natural. People start asking you questions like “are you okay?” And “were you running late this morning?” Or they make a comment like “you look so pretty when you wear makeup.” Am I right?
By Lively7 years ago in Blush