makeup

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

5 Best (Cheap!) Foundations if You're Pale Like Me
For some of us, pale skin doesn't just happen in the winter. Ever since I was little I've had that "one shade too dark" syndrome when it comes to makeup. Everything gave me an orange tint, caked on, or looked great at first but then oxidized to become darker.
By Liv Thrush8 years ago in Blush
IMATS LA 2018 an Extravaganza of Makeup Artistry and Education
IMATS, known as the International Makeup Artists Trade Show, brings its global tradeshow celebrating the best in makeup artistry to the Pasadena Convention Center January 11-14, 2018.
By Reese Alexander8 years ago in Blush
Huda Beauty Mauve Obsessions
Being a 23-year-old woman has really opened my eyes up to the world of makeup. Some of my favorite brands have been Too Faced, Tarte, and Urban Decay, along with ColourPop for my lip colors, but I never used Huda Beauty products. That is, until now. I bought this palette about two weeks ago from Sephora online at JCPenney. I bought it because I needed some more pinks and purples to add to my eyeshadow collection. I am not disappointed with my purchase.
By Corrin Regginello8 years ago in Blush
Hush: Inexpensive Makeup Dupes
Hush is a site that sells inexpensive beauty products. The category of items they carry is listed at the top of the page and makes the website easy to navigate. Lips, Eyes, Face, Cheeks, Skincare, Brushes & Tools are the categories on the website. Hush is comparable to Wish, Buy in Coins, and Ali Express, only it's geared towards beauty items only. There is also an Android app available for Hush so you can shop from anywhere. This is a great place for bargain shoppers and beauty lovers.
By Amanda Zylstra8 years ago in Blush
10 Makeup Products for Beginners
These products are by far my top favorites that I believe are perfect for anyone wanting to try out makeup but don't know where to start. They are all very affordable and will have anyone looking flawless without putting a dent in their wallets.
By k8 years ago in Blush
It's Still Party Time!
So if you haven't heard of Fairypants and the awesome cosmetics we create, then sit yourself down, grab a gin and get ready.
By Natalie Fairypants8 years ago in Blush
18 Must Have Makeup Items for an Everyday Look
We're all guilty of watching makeup video. Sometimes seeing all the different types of products is overwhelming! Don't worry, I'm here to help. *I will be adding links to videos if you want to check them out.* (Of course, you don't need all of the products listed below, this is just providing a general idea of common products in the makeup world!)
By rondell N.8 years ago in Blush
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Makeup. Top Story - December 2017.
Ever wonder how to maximize your shopping experience when you want to dive in for beauty products? Want to find out some great insider tips? Tune in, the best moves are about to be fully disclosed!
By Viorela Calota8 years ago in Blush
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