I’m often asked whether you really need to use brushes to apply makeup, instead of using your own (free!) finger tips.
Makeup artists, including me, usually use a combination of both. But it doesn’t mean they are interchangeable. When I use a makeup brush, it’s because the result will be far superior to my finger tips, [...]
Well groomed, defined brows will open up your eye area, frame your face and may even be youth enhancing. But eye brow tools don’t come cheap. A kit containing tweezers, a brow brush, clear brow gel, a brow pencil, brow shadow and an angled brush for filling and shading, will set you back at least [...]
I know many people that use baby shampoo to clean their makeup brushes instead of brush cleaner. Which do you use?
While baby shampoo is a much cheaper alternative and the more popular choice, it’s essential to point out that it only does half the job of a brush cleaner.
Some people think they’re interchangeable [...]
We often associate higher price with higher quality. With makeup it’s not necessarily the case. It’s easy to be lulled into expensive purchases by sophisticated marketing campaigns, and dismiss cheaper products available at supermarkets and pharmacies.
Given the financial strain that everyone’s feeling, we should be rushing to replace our expensive products with their cheaper counterparts. [...]
There are some makeup looks that take longer to maintain than they do to actually apply. So if you’re in a rush to do your makeup, don’t forget that what you do at home will have consequences for later.
Take red lips. While a strong lip is one of the quickest makeup looks to apply, it’s [...]
Are you vigilant with cleaning your face morning and night, but don’t give a second thought to cleaning your makeup brushes?
Using dirty makeup brushes on a regular basis is a big disservice to your clean skin. Over time, makeup build up on your brushes can lead to bacteria which can then transfer to your face [...]
Hope you had a great day celebrating Australia Day, Chinese New Year’s Day, or both (like me)!
While the majority of us were all ears for Obama’s inauguration speech early this morning, all eyes were definitely on Michelle: her dresses, hair and makeup. And while often her choice of clothes has made headlines (for good or bad), she consistently nails her makeup and hair look.
Regardless of the fact that Michelle has [...]
This month (or early next), two of my friends will become first-time mothers. As some new-mums will attest, your new addition doesn’t mean your makeup routine need disappear. In fact many look forward to this “me time” to brighten tired eyes, even hormonal skin or just feel more confident about their look.
If wearing makeup was [...]
