Elevate Your Makeup Skills with These Graphic Liner Techniques Graphic liner is one of the hottest new trends in minimalist makeup, creating stylized ways to wear liner eyeliner without having to do a full eye look if you prefer not to. Many of them are a modern update of staple liner styles like the classic, wing, and cat-eye. So, the next time you want to create a bold eye look, but don’t want to go through the whole effort of something as complex as a cut crease, try one of these popular graphic liner styles. 4 Graphic Liner Looks Everyone Should Know Makeup is meant to be fun so...
Should You Be Rotating Your Makeup with the Seasons? The weather is finally acting like it knows that Spring is here. That means that many of us are spending more time outside. And that’s contrasted to cooler weather months where we’re stuck inside because of frigid temps. Less sun exposure means no summer tan — no matter your base skin tone. And while winter is dominated by rich jewel tones for color cosmetics, it can also mean that many people rely on a lighter shade for complexion makeup like foundation and concealer. But as the seasons change, many people wonder if they should be switching their makeup too. Do...
Give Mom a Gift She Really Wants This Year Mother’s Day is coming up and if you’re like most children, you’re wondering what you can get your mother this year. Sure, when you were a kid you could create a painted recreation of your handprint and your mother loved it. But as you get older, your mother probably doesn’t want your arts & crafts projects anymore. And while many moms will tell you that they just want to spend time with their family — or get a break from daily housework — it’s always nice to get your mom what she really wants. And if your mom is a...
Celebrating & Advocating for Women Every Day March is Women’s History Month and is also when we celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). While IWD is March 8th, we shouldn’t limit our focus on the achievements, and the remaining work required, to realize true equality between genders to just one month. Why International Women’s Day Matters Every day, women continue to make strides both professionally and privately. Although we often focus solely on women breaking glass ceilings and pushing through barriers that limited previous generations, we know that there’s still more work to be done. Currently, women still make less than men — even though the rate at which women...
Make January Your Ritual Beauty Clean Out Month It’s a new year, which means that it’s time to start off on the right foot. While not everyone makes New Year’s resolutions, it’s always a good idea to go through your beauty kits for some cleaning and purging. Just like the food in your fridge, makeup can and does go bad. And even though makeup expirations aren’t as easy to understand as food packaging, it’s important to keep everything fresh! Why Beauty Cleanliness Matters Consider it this way, would you wear the same clothes over and over again without cleaning them? At a minimum, there’s a good chance they...
Keep Winter Skin Woes from Ruining Your Makeup January is here which means for most of us, it’s wintertime. Winter can be an interesting time of year. Cold weather means more of us are spending time indoors. Meanwhile, it can also wreak havoc on many people’s skincare routines. Chilly temperatures and arctic blasts of air mean that many people are struggling to maintain moisture and prevent flakes from not only appearing but ruining their makeup applications. So, if dry winter skin is frustrating you, keep reading to learn how to put an end to bad skin days. Make Exfoliation a Regular Part of Your Routine In reality, you...
Get Holiday Glam with Ease The holidays are in full swing and for December that means major events are often back to back. As the year winds down, both Christmas and New Year’s Eve are the grand finale for the holiday season. Many people will be attending multiple get-togethers to share fun memories with friends and family, as well as ring in the new year. And that leaves you wondering how to plan your holiday looks. Picking the Right Look The first factor you need to consider is whether you’re attending a more formal affair or something casual. While you can rock a glam effect...
Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Perfect Beauty Beat For beauties in the United States, Thanksgiving is literally around the corner. And while most people focus on what delicious dishes will be placed on the dinner table, or what floats will ride down Broadway for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, some people are more focused on what to wear for the annual holiday. And that’s especially true if you’re a lucky attendee who doesn’t get drafted to help out in the kitchen. Or, if you’re dinner hopping, making multiple stops in one day to greet as many people as possible. And after the last year where holiday festivities were...
Tips & Tricks to Apply Eyeliner Like a Pro Eyeliner is such a staple for almost anyone with a makeup routine. Good eyeliner can make you look more awake, and even create visual drama depending on your liner style. But for beginner makeup wearers, applying eyeliner can come with a steep learning curve. So, if that sounds familiar, these tips and tricks will have you applying eyeliner like a pro in no time! Master the Classic Line If this is the first time you’re staring in the mirror with eyeliner in your hands, you’ll want to focus on mastering the classic line. It’s the easiest eyeliner to attempt and...
