makeup

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

The Essence of Winter
Who doesn’t love the holidays? Aside from being my favorite time of year it also happens to be my birthday month. Something that always puts me in a great mood is trying out new looks every year. With the changing trends and updating techniques so many people follow, recording them for YouTube has always made it easier to look back on and remember how things were done. Learning new ways to apply, utilize, and experimenting with new products has always been a passion of mine. I love testing out new ideas as well. Creating this look was probably one of the many I did this year. It reminded me of the holidays when I was a kid. As a teenager I never really did makeup on myself as much as I wish I did. I was always on Youtube looking at the gurus at that time to get inspiration for doing my own makeup. I joined Youtube in April of 2007, and I think about it. Now I wish I would have done way more creating as of then. Where would I be now? It’s never too late to get started. The beauty industry is still booming!! As well as it's only growing larger by the changing of the trends, and audiences likes, and dislikes. Maybe, just maybe, this coming year will be my year! Let’s do it, let’s get the ball rolling and growing like a snowball. Everything starts from somewhere right?! Yup, I thought so!!
By Monique Millan8 years ago in Blush
Brushy Fresh
I love the feeling of a brand-new makeup brush on my skin! Lucky me I get to fall in love every day. Let's get real for a minute, we all love our expensive makeup brushes but sometimes we may not take care of them like we should. Trust me, there is always time to clean your brushes before they touch your face and this is why there is always time! Let’s just start with the common reasons why you should keep your beautiful brushes clean. Brush cleaner will help them keep their shape and smelling good. Applying products and then not cleaning will cause them to have a build up of the products you use on them. This will cause two things to happen. One, you will not get a true color match when you apply your favorite eye shadow! I'm in love with the Rosegold mineral eye color but if I used the Amber Blaze then dip it in Rosegold it will change it! Which in some cases you want to do but never with the leftovers on your brush, yuck! The second thing that is going to happen is you will not get the right application you are looking for. When using your dirty brushes, it will have build up on them so it could be spotty and cause you to use more makeup to cover you up the not so good application. This is one way you are spending more money than you have to, buying more makeup than what you need. Another way you will spend more money than you need is buying more brushes. By not cleaning them, you are then buying more because they smell, look nasty and are not applying the products the way they first did. Why spend that money when you could just buy a good brush cleaner and spend your money on a special treat for yourself like a new eye color, cheek color or an amazing bronzing powder! Back on track, let’s get to some of the reasons that you may not think about. When your brush touches your face everything that is on your face is now on your brush. If you have trouble with acne this could be the reason why! There will be build up of all the junk that has been on your face and you keep putting it there! This is clogging your pores and can cause you to have acne or skin irritation. Then again, with the irritation you will have to apply more makeup to cover it up and you are spending more money than you should! In case you have not figured it out yet, I do not like to waste money by not cleaning your brushes and that is basically what you are doing! Now, let us go a little deeper into our brush cleaning adventure. If you like bacteria, pink eye and other infections, then not cleaning your brushes is for you! Well I have to tell you all of these things are a likely possibility when you do not clean your precious brushes. In some cases, not cleaning your brushes with the bacteria can lead you to go blind, NO LIE! Like I said earlier everything from your face gets on your brush. When it sits and is not cleaned and then used over and over again that is a breeding ground for bacteria! These bacteria can lead to many things like pink eye. Which leads me into another subject on not sharing brushes, eyeliner, mascara and other products like these. You love your bff but you don't know if they clean their brushes. You are getting ready for an epic night out and OMG you forgot your smudger brush! How are you going to get that perfect eyeliner and smokey eye? No biggie, your bestie has your back. Or so you think until the next day when you have pink eye......yes it could happen! Next time you will remember and not only keep your brushes clean but only use your own! These are just a few reasons why you should always clean your brushes. I hate it when someone calls and tells me that they have pink eye or that they need a new brush when they haven’t had it that long. Buy yourself a good brush cleaner, brush set and take care of it and it will last for years and your face will thank you!
By Kimberly 8 years ago in Blush
My Top 6 Makeup Products of 2017
With the thousands of products that are released at Sephora, it can be daunting to walk into beauty stores. Before I tested and tried as much makeup as I do now, I just grabbed whatever the sales representative suggested. However, hopefully, with my favorite products that I have tried in 2017, it can give you some ideas on what to grab!
By Katie Curt8 years ago in Blush
Face Paint
Maybe I should wear makeup. I never thought I needed it, but I feel you don't like what you see. Maybe I should pick up a brush and create something new. Would I be enough for you with paint on my face and pink powder on my cheeks? Would I be the kind of girl you'd show off to your friends if I wore more feminine clothes covered in flowers and lace? If my hair were longer, if I had a straight smile, if I flipped my hair back every time I laughed, would I be pretty then?
By Elizabeth E.8 years ago in Blush
Hits and Misses 2017. Top Story - December 2017.
2017 has been a MASSIVE year for makeup! New products have been released left, right, and centre. With so many products already floating around in the beauty industry, there’s a huge amount of pressure on makeup companies to release exciting, new, unique products. We are completely spoilt for choice whenever we make a simple search for a new eyeshadow. So, as the year 2017 rolls to a close, I think it’s time we review some of the best and worst makeup products of the whirlwind of a year!
By Beth White8 years ago in Blush
Christmas Red Lipstick
Red is the color that adds flare to any outfit, any season, any event. Flare is something that tends to make you feel more energetic and alive. It really can bring life into a makeup look that helps you feel ready for anything you have planned. I think red lipstick is great this Christmas holiday season. Red lipstick has a wonderful, energizing look and feel that can add a great pop of color you need, even when you don't know you need it. At least, that is what I have experienced wearing red lipstick. So, is this the season of red?
By Wendy Wachtel8 years ago in Blush
Did Rihanna's Fenty Foundation Just Change the Makeup Game?
Rihanna's new makeup line launched on September 8, 2017 and has taken the internet and the beauty industry by storm. Her new makeup line, Fenty Beauty, includes blotting powder, concealer, highlight, lip paint, and the widely popular foundation, the Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation. This foundation, in particular, has sent YouTube and beauty bloggers into a flurry of reviews and praise towards Rihanna and her line.
By Tara Novak8 years ago in Blush
The Story About My Acne
I was laying in bed on a Saturday morning, as I stretched my legs to the edge of the bed. I slowly propped myself up into a sitting position and I was startled to see my reflection in the mirror that was hanging on the wall facing towards me. My face had a completely different texture, from the last time I had seen myself. “Since when did my face get this terrible?” I wondered as I stroked the numerous inflamed red bumps that formed on the surface of my skin. The sides of my cheeks, my forehead, and my nose were completely covered in acne. I quickly looked away from the mirror in disgust and I made my way towards the bathroom. I begin washing my hands, trying to avoid thinking about the condition of my face; however, the bathroom mirror never lies. This time, I was much closer to my reflection and my acne was ten times more visible and more apparent. I looked away from the mirror again. I did not want to see myself anymore, nor did I want anyone else to see me.
By Siti Yasmin Nur Saidy8 years ago in Blush
Winter Blues
Winter is coming! As promised, here is a Winter Blues look for you guys. As you saw on my Insta, this is a nice cool toned eye look with a neutral lip and a touch of frosted gloss.
By justwingit.kim .8 years ago in Blush
Dark Lip Stick
Let’s talk about dark lipstick. Over the past year, I’ve become more interested in actually partaking in the social norms of being a girl. By social norms, I’m referring to styling my hair, creating fashion combinations that aren’t just t shirts and jeans every single day, and wearing more noticeable make up. I’ve liked this one tube of lip gloss an awful lot since the summer. It was one my mom didn’t use anymore and had somehow ended up in my stage make up bag. After wearing it for Anything Goes, I found that I actually really liked the color. I would wear it more often, and if I was seeing someone I wanted to impress, you could bet that lip gloss was in my pocket.
By Abby Wolff8 years ago in Blush
Beauty Questions?
Basic Beauty 101 Ever wondered how all those amazing time lapse videos are actually executed? I get asked that question more times than I have money in the bank. Well, I'm here to help you along your journey!
By Janet Mae8 years ago in Blush
Natural Beats Fake
I would imagine that this piece will be quite unusual for this part of the site. I am male and what I intend to write about will probably be unusual. I have no idea if my personal views are rare among other men or among the female readers I might get. This piece has come about after discussions with my girlfriend, especially before a party at our house recently. I love her and the way she looks, but I don’t want her making loads of effort to look better, or at least better in her eyes. I don’t want her to do all the usual things you will see advertised to change how you look, the things that fill magazines and TV adverts.
By ASHLEY SMITH8 years ago in Blush