makeup

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

Natasha Denona: The Gold Palette
Disclaimer: There is a difference between a constructive critique and negative criticism. If you do not know the difference, then this not the post for you.
By Heeta Joshi7 years ago in Blush
Exciting Brands at the Makeup Show LA 2018
The Makeup Show LA 2018 once again brought its epic beauty trade show to the California Mart, November 10-11, 2018. What I always enjoy about this particular trade show is its ability to have intimate class instructions from the Pro Artists leading the various breakout training sessions. No show is complete without a list of James Vincent’s favorite beauty products for Fall/Winter 2018 and Spring 2019. On the list is Ardell Beauty, an LA-based company widely known for their affordable and great quality lashes and eyelash adhesive, DUO. Did you know that Ardell employs over 1,000 people locally and they have a conglomerate of businesses under the Ardell brand? Ardell recently launched their own brand—Ardell Cosmetics.
By Reese Alexander7 years ago in Blush
12 Duochrome Eyeshadows You're Going to Love
I gave up on matte eyeshadows. It wasn't because the colors were boring, or because I really wasn't feeling the many different looks you can do with matte. It's just that I kind of realized that matte eyeshadows just weren't me.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy7 years ago in Blush
Time-Saving Beauty Tips You Must Know. Top Story - November 2018.
Most of us know the stresses of a busy life, whether you are a buzzing business professional or a stay-at-home mother. As if your work is not demanding enough, you must also look well-kept for your career or just for your self-esteem. It is also in human nature to want to look good to attract a mate, yet we feel overwhelmed with time-management as a huge factor in our day-to-day responsibilities.
By Stephanie Hunt7 years ago in Blush
Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Cassie was a bright seventeen-year-old who not once has dated a boy, worn makeup or smoked cigarettes. Her lips have never tasted the sweetness of alcohol, as she was voted in high school the most likely to succeed. She had a very bright future in front of her. She never had a real good relationship with her mother but admired the way she carried herself and the image she portrayed. She was a very beautiful woman.
By Brandi Payne7 years ago in Blush
Best Primers for Every Skin Type
Whether you’re trying to correct the skin underneath your makeup, tint the skin to match your tone, or smooth out the skin, a foundation primer or makeup primer can be a lifesaver. Many makeup beginners may not realize the importance and added benefit of a quality makeup primer, and in adding that extra effect, you really complete your makeup routine. It should be no surprise that it is important to recognize what you are looking for. It should also be no surprise to you that there are primers for every skin type. Each primer can be used to protect the face when putting on makeup, so the sooner you figure out your needs, you'll see just how beneficial these primers can be.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Blush
Tips and Tricks for Makeup and Beauty Lovers
1. Know your dupes!! As nice as it would be to have lots of extra money for luxury beauty items, if you are just starting out that's probably not the case. There are lots of higher end products that have drug store dupes. One great source for finding inexpensive options is the instagram page @dupethat. They compare high and low priced items and review products. I will link their Instagram below.
By Sprout Chinn7 years ago in Blush
Natural or Not?
You see it everywhere you go. The store, TV ads, posters hung in every mall. It’s even being displayed on the sides of buses! You see what it does, the likes, the love, the shares you can get from it. But do you really know the cost of it? Not the price tag that is on each product, but the internal price tag on its buyer.
By Heidi White7 years ago in Blush
Brands That Release Too Much Too Soon
Disclaimer: This is an open, honest, and polite opinion. You are free to disagree, but there is no room or justification for vulgarity. That’s a reflection on you, not me.
By Heeta Joshi7 years ago in Blush
Basics of Face Makeup
We all have our own makeup routines and how we apply makeup. I’m here to share my opinion on how makeup should be applied so it can last all day and not look cakey or flakey. This type of makeup application is easy; it’s mainly for if you're in a hurry and can’t do a full on glam. Also if you're just feeling lazy and have a date with your special man or woman, this is the look you wanna go for; makeup is fun and creative you can create anything and look amazing every time even when you have so little on. This 10 step process will take you on a journey to look your best even when you're in a hurry. It only takes about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. Afterwards you will be amazed on how you look with just the right amount of makeup on! Here are some products you will need before starting. Primer mist, damp beauty blender, foundation, concealer, setting powder, contour kit and brush, highlighter, highlighting brush, and setting spray. Other uses include mascara and lipstick. Step 1: Cleanse face. Wash your face with facial scrub or just water to get it hydrated and to take away extra oils. Pat dry. Step 2: Use a moisturizer, face primer, or facial mist as a base for your foundation. Examples: rose water mist (Maybelline baby bliss primer) Step 3: Apply your favorite foundation (Maybelline 24 hour foundation) with a damp beauty blender or a foundation brush such as the Morphe Y6 brush from Morphecosmetics.com. Step 4: Add concealer (makeup revolution concealer, from Ulta) to your T-zone which is your forehead, a little strip down your nose, under your eyes, Cupid’s bow (above upper lip) and middle of your chin, blend concealer with damp beauty blender. Step 5: Set face with setting powder that matches your foundation. Concealed areas leave alone or set with translucent (white) setting powder. Step 6: Contour your cheek bones. (Example) Urban Decay naked skin contour palette, use lighter shades such as light brown/ tan colors. Move up and down with contouring brush along your cheek bones inching upwards towards forehead along the hairline. Step 7: Add blush on cheek bones using a blush brush (optional). Step 8: Add a highlight. (Example) Jeffree star cosmetics Crystal ball highlighter. Using a highlighting brush, highlight above contour line (upper cheek bone) also add highlight to brow bone, inner corner of the eye, nose and chin. It is optional, just more areas of where you may put more highlight. Step 9: Spray face with setting spray. (Example) Urban Decay all nighter setting spray. Step 10: You're done! You now have the natural look of just face makeup on. Now if you have extra time I’d suggest putting on a lip color; it’ll bring your natural look to a whole other level, especially if it’s bold such as red. You can also add mascara on the eyes to make your eyes pop a little bit. You would want to do these extra steps before setting your face with setting spray, if you already added setting spray that’s okay you can still spray more on after you complete your final steps. And there you have it! 10 steps in achieving a natural look and you're all ready to go on a date, go to the gas station, have a sleep over party with friends, even go shopping with your mom. This look is for everyone as well, it can work with anyone as long as you have the right material you could even do it if you're not that good at makeup, just have the essentials and follow the 10 step natural makeup process and you will succeed.
By Amber may7 years ago in Blush
Cheap Makeup Brands That Are Just as Good as Designers
If you’re looking for high-quality makeup without the high price tag that many name brand cosmetics come with, there’s no reason to fret. Many drugstore brands provide professional quality products at affordable prices, the best of cheap makeup. People don’t realize that many times, they are paying for the name of a product when there are affordable makeup brands at drug stores that will work just as well and save them tons of money. Here are some of our favorite cheap makeup brands that provide high-quality options for everything from eyeshadow palettes to matte lipsticks and more.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Blush
11 New Palettes and My Tiff with Them (Pt. 8)
Disclaimer: Information was gathered via trendmood, indiemakeupspotlight, and Indvidual brands’ social media and web shops. If links are missing for some, then the palettes still have not been released on online stores. I was going to write a whole article about colourpop’s collaboration with Disney, but I got lazy. But it’s on number 11 and a bit long. I skim edit rarely, so mistakes are likely.
By Heeta Joshi7 years ago in Blush