Simple makeup techniques, tutorials, and beauty advice.
At 11:47 PM on New Year’s Eve, someone always disappears into the bathroom. You know exactly who. The one whose eyeshadow surrendered during the second toast. The one reapplying a lip that stopped existing around dessert. The one who will return at 11:59 with a face that no longer matches the photos from two hours … Read more
Open your December calendar and count the circles. Christmas Eve dinner at your aunt’s. The office party on the fourteenth. Friendsmas on the twentieth. The ugly sweater thing your friend swears is casual but never is. Christmas morning photos. New Year’s, technically, waving from the next page. Five events. One month. And if you buy … Read more
Thanksgiving makeup has four enemies, and no other holiday throws this combination at your face at once: kitchen steam, a menu engineered almost entirely from butter, one family member armed with a camera, and a day that runs six hours longer than planned. Christmas is a photographed evening. Halloween is a themed night. Thanksgiving is … Read more
Let me guess. You tried easy Halloween makeup tutorial once, it had fourteen steps, six brushes you do not own, and a “simple” eyeliner wing that ended up on your eyebrow. So you decided Halloween makeup is not for you. I am here to take that back. Because here is what nobody tells beginners — … Read more
Soft glam makeup is the undisputed queen of the beauty world right now. It bridges the gap between a full-coverage, dramatic look and a natural, “no-makeup” aesthetic. Characterized by flawless, glowing skin, soft and diffused smokey eyes, fluttery lashes, and a polished nude lip, soft glam is incredibly versatile. Whether you are heading to the … Read more
For many makeup beginners, learning how to apply eyeliner feels like trying to paint a masterpiece with your non-dominant hand. One wrong move, and suddenly your wings are uneven, or you have smudged black lines all over your eyelids. It is notoriously one of the trickiest makeup skills to master, but it is also the … Read more
Blush is the magic wand of makeup. A quick sweep of color across your cheeks can take you from looking tired and washed out to radiant, healthy, and glowing in seconds. However, learning how to apply blush correctly is an art. Applied incorrectly, it can look clownish, streaky, or drag your face downward. Applied correctly, … Read more
Learning how to apply foundation is the ultimate beauty hack for achieving a flawless, radiant complexion. For many beginners, foundation can feel intimidating. We have all experienced the disappointment of a cakey, mask-like finish or a foundation shade that simply does not match our neck. However, once you understand the correct technique, applying foundation becomes … Read more
Learning how to apply concealer is the ultimate beauty hack for achieving a flawless, radiant complexion. While foundation does the heavy lifting by evening out your overall skin tone, concealer is the targeted magic eraser that banishes dark circles, redness, and stubborn blemishes. However, many beginners struggle with concealer. Applied incorrectly, it can look cakey, … Read more
Finding the best lipstick shades for your specific skin tone can often feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. We have all been there—you buy a stunning red lipstick that looks amazing in the tube, only to put it on at home and realize it makes your teeth look yellow or your skin … Read more