Question: I have tried everything: creme, powder, and liquid blush. Nothing stays on – my skin seems to absorb it all. What can I do to keep color on my face? Answer: You can increase the wearability and intensity of your color by layering your blush. Layering blush textures helps the color last all day. […]
Question: My favorite mascara does not come in a waterproof formula, and I need it to be more water-resistant. I find waterproof formulas harder to remove, so I am not sure I want it to be waterproof, and I love the way my current formula builds. What are my options? Is there anything I can […]
This one is for all you deep-set eye girls who mourn the fact that you shouldn’t wear a smoky eye look! I know it can be frustrating because the smoky eye is so enticingly popular! But you don’t need to feel like you are being left out for even one little second longer! If you […]
The professional secret to creating the perfect definition along the lash line is to get the color right into the base of the lashes (especially along the top lash line). There is a secret trick many of us makeup pros use to create definition like no other: Simply use a fine-tipped brush to carefully push […]
If you’re short on time, rather than applying a highlight, contour, and midtone shade as usual, just sweep your midtone color across your eyelids for very subtle definition. It will help your eye color POP but won’t help to define or shape your eyelids as much as using all three shades will. You can also […]
I have had the opportunity to work with Miss Selena Gomez on several occasions… and believe me when I tell you she is as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside! (Those of you who know me personally know I wouldn’t say that without meaning it!) An absolute doll!! 🙂 In today’s […]
Question: I have been trying to grow my brows back in to look fuller, but it seems that no matter what I do, they are not getting any thicker. What can – or should – I do? Answer: To help your brows grow back in, you must leave them alone and tweeze nothing for at […]
Gloss adds extreme shine and moisture to your lips. I L-O-V-E lip gloss, mainly because it immediately adds fullness and makes your lips look kissable. The only problem is that it does not have a very long wear life, so it needs frequent reapplication. Used correctly, it can make the lips look sexier and more […]
Silvery, shimmery, smoky eyes were all the rage on the runway this past season…and it’s always a fah-bu-lous and easy way to wear a smoky eye! This tutorial features a much requested eye shape: the hooded eye! Be sure to stay tuned at the end of the makeup tutorial video when I show you a color chart of all […]
Most women do not realize that the bristles and shape of a mascara wand have just as much impact on the look of their lashes as the mascara’s formula and application technique. Following are some key things to consider when deciding what you want and need from your brush or applicator. BUT keep in mind […]
I think it’s safe to say that most of you spend the time to put makeup on at least once a day, generally before you leave the house and/or whenever it is that you decide to get ready for your day. If you work full time out of the house OR in the house, chances […]
When it comes to choosing a lip color, size definitely matters. If you have full, beautiful lips, you can wear darker shades as long as they complement your skin tone. Wear lighter shades of lip color on thin lips to make them look fuller. Here’s a quick rundown of colors that will work with different […]