How to Hack Sephora.
As someone who is both a fan of deceiving people into thinking I am prettier than I am through the use of makeup, and someone who is constantly battling her skin to find the right product to make it slightly less tragic than it usually is, I am a lover of Sephora. I am also, […]
Make-up for Moms
For mature women, I keep to matte lipstick. Lips become smaller as we age, so ideally she should switch to sheer or creamy lipstick in light, neutral shades that contain a slight pearlescent glow. She can apply a light highlighter around the perimeter of the lips to enhance their natural lip shape. Lipstick colors can […]
The Beginner’s Guide: How to Pick the Perfect Foundation
Difficulty: Average Time Required: 10 minutes Here’s How: Before you pick the formula, you need to find out the right formulation for your skin. If you’re oily, look for words like “oil-free,” “oil-control” or “mattifying” on the bottle. Got dry skin? Go for moisturizing foundations with “hydrating” or “moisture-rich” wording on the bottle. Foundations containing […]
Everybody’s Working for the Weekend…
Many of us have no trouble with makeup for office or a night on the town, but what about casual days? When running errands, going to brunch, or having a glass of wine at sunset, it’s nice to look pulled together and pretty, but not too done up. For those times, here is a makeup […]
Makeup for Dark & Ebony Skin
We can’t all be super model Alek Wek, and have a barrage of stylists and artists at our beckoned call. So it’s time to learn how to do it ourselves. Foundation for dark Complexion For a perfect makeup, key is the application of foundation. For dark complexion too, it is no different. Make sure to […]
Bespoke-Makeup DIY Eye Makeup Remover & Brush Cleaner
Making your own products is an environmentally friendly way to take care of your skin, and save a few pennies. Results may vary on some brands of waterproof mascara. For gentle cleansing, choose organic and scent-free products where possible. Eye Makeup Remover 1 cup of water 1 1/2 tsp baby shampoo (tearless) 1/8 tsp baby […]
South East Asian & South Asian Makeup
South Asian women have often struggled when it comes to makeup that not only reflects our bold personalities, but also compliments our yellow undertones. Dark and olive skinned beauties look best when there is a golden rather than ashy tone to their foundation. Young Asians desire their natural skin colour and prefer the centre of […]
The 5 minute face.
You wake up a bit later than intended, and because you’ve had to hit the ground running, you end up changing your outfit three times. That leaves five minutes to put on your makeup. What’s the best way to make that work? We suggest this routine, with a bonus: extra tips for those days when you […]
Simple & Dewy Makeup Lesson
Apply tinted moisturizer – blend with a brush (round strokes) Apply bronzer (sweep across the face) Brush shimmer powder on the apples of cheeks (lightly) Use a white pencil highlighter to highlight brown bone, cheeks & bridge of nose– then blend! Cheek stain next (blend with highlighter) Curl eyelashes & apply black or brown mascara. […]
DIY: Shimmery Makeup For A Night On The Town
Take a look at Canada’s newest singing sensation Carly Rae Jepsen’s look… simple to replicate in a few easy steps: Use a trio of eyeshadows to build out this shimmering look, starting with “Silver Ring” and “Tilt,” a deep teal-blue, on the lids. Apply an almost-pewter shade “Print” to the crease and “Carbon” on the outer […]