makeup

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

Makeup Bag Tips for Beginners
Growing up, I went through an “awkward makeup” stage. I knew how to apply makeup from watching my mother when I was a child, but when it came to actually buying my own I didn’t have a clue. I started wearing makeup regularly in high school, and I was a big fan of the alternative scene. At first my mother didn’t approve of dark or heavy makeup, so I had a blue eyeliner pencil I bought at a dollar store, a tube of mascara I got from her, and a tube of concealer I bought myself at the store. Thankfully after becoming interested in YouTube makeup tutorials, I began to figure out more on what I needed to complete a look for the day. Now that I’ve been a makeup wearer for at least a decade, I think it’s time I share what I’ve learned from my trials and errors at the beauty counter and share what should be in your first makeup bag.
By Destiny B7 years ago in Blush
Incarcerated Makeup
Do you ever wonder how women and men can look so good while in jail or prison? They have a way to utilize makeup which is not even sold on commissary. They use their simple imagination or get tricks and ideas from others locked up with them.
By Brandi Payne7 years ago in Blush
11 New Eyeshadow Palettes and My Tiff with Them (Pt. 7)
Disclaimer: Bleh. 1. Cherry Blossom Palette by KKW Beauty Buy here. One, I don’t see any popping cherry blossom shades in there. Two, what’s with the non-pinkish or non-whitish packaging? Three, not for me and that sucks because cherry blossoms are so my aesthetic.
By Heeta Joshi7 years ago in Blush
25 Best Beauty Gifts for $25 and Under in 2018
If there's one thing most people love to get, it's a gift that allows them to pamper themselves. Lo and behold, the beauty industry is chock-full of products and goods that allow you to show your body, hair, and skin a little extra love.
By Sasha Konikovo7 years ago in Blush
Favorite Lip Gloss
I am a long time fan of lip gloss. I enjoy the shine and texture of it. I love the way it feels on my lips. I have tried many brands and formulas over the years. This article will discuss my current favorite lip glosses and why I choose the ones that I did.
By Amanda Zylstra7 years ago in Blush
Best Purple Eyeshadow Palettes
Purple is one of my all-time favorite colors. I am also a huge fan of purple toned eyeshadows, which have been popular lately. This article will discuss some of the best purple eyeshadows on the market and also which items are my favorite.
By Amanda Zylstra7 years ago in Blush
The Perfect Eyeshadows for Your Eye Color
Have you ever done your eye makeup and something just didn't seem right? Many times when people pick out eyeshadows, they pick the colors that appeal to them, rather than the ones that appeal to their eye color. Although trying out crazy colors is fun and all, sometimes it's nice to accentuate your eye color. Like they say: Eyes are the windows to the soul. After digging in my makeup notes, I found all the colors you need to make your eyes shine. Keep reading if you want to find the best eyeshadows for your eye color.
By Grace Badarak7 years ago in Blush
Love Your Lashes
Ladies, ladies, ladies, we are often always searching for the right mascara to make our eyes POP! I myself LOVE to have thick, long looking lashes. However, I rub my eyes far too often to get those fake eyelashes put on.. They would all fall off so fast, it would be a waste of money. Plus, I would rather have my natural long looking lashes.
By Alyse McDonald7 years ago in Blush
Why Vegan Makeup Products Are Good for You and the Environment
It's a known fact that veganism is an increasingly popular trend in Millenials, and only continuing to grow in recent years. It's no surprise that many companies will start to jump on this new trend, including, the makeup industry. You might be familiar to these new phrases, "vegan" or "cruelty-free" in makeup, but you might not know exactly what they mean. What's the difference between regular makeup and vegan makeup? And what is the benefit of buying these new products?
By Vivi Higgins7 years ago in Blush
10 Beauty Collaborations That Make You Wonder What's Going on with the World
If there's one thing that cosmetics brands have started to enjoy doing, it's beauty collaborations. These collaborations involve having brands or celebrities create color palettes and beauty products that feature themes linked to them.
By Sasha Konikovo7 years ago in Blush
Independent Brands in Sephora
Disclaimer: If I am wrong about any, then please forgive me on that score. I tried my best. Therefore, take what I list with a grain of salt and do your own research. An indie brand essentially does not have a parent company (ie. constant backing, or outright ownership from the bigger shark) as per my opinion of it.
By Heeta Joshi7 years ago in Blush
7 Makeup Products that Broke the Internet. Top Story - August 2018.
The first thing I think of when I think viral makeup is the infamous Kylie Lip Kit. Kylie Jenner launched her beauty brand on November 30, 2015, with the $29 lip kits (pairs of matte liquid lipsticks matched with a lip liner in nude, pink and brown) selling out immediately at Kylie Cosmetics. The internet couldn't get enough, with the lip kits quickly becoming the must-have lip product of the year. Since then, Kylie has expanded her brand to a whole range of products and collections, launching collaborations with Khloe and Kris as well as birthday, Christmas, Valentine's, and holiday collections. Whilst these have also sold at record rates, it can't be denied that the lip kit was the viral trend that started it all.
By Izzy Cater7 years ago in Blush