A Makeup Artist and Southern Gal from New Orleans, Louisiana! Over 15 years of experience in the Makeup Industry! Sharing everything I've learned, including Beauty Tips & Tricks, How-to looks, Tutorials, Q&A, Fashion, Hair, Lifestyle and so much more!!! So Join In, and experience everything beauty with me!!
Prep and prime the eyelids. Apply NYX Jumbo Pencil in Milk all over the eyelid. With a flat eyeshadow brush, pack on Mulac Cosmetics eyeshadow in Game (bright purple shade), blending out at the crease. With your index finger, pat on Kat Von D Metal Crush eyeshadow in Danzig over the lid, blending away… Continue reading How to Achieve the Purple Smokey Eye Makeup Look!!!
This is one of my favorite go-to eye makeup looks if I'm in a rush, as it's so simple to do and I love the finished look. You will have this look down in minutes! Prep and prime the eyelids. Line the waterline with Anastasia Beverly Hills Waterproof Creme Color Eyeliner in the color… Continue reading How-To Achieve the Smokey Under Eye Makeup Look!!!
A great way to make your eyes appear bigger and brighter. Prep and prime the eyelids. Start off by choosing the transition color. A transition color is applied if you're creating a look that has a dark to a light color gradient - the transition color bridges the gap between the two shades. My favorite… Continue reading How-To Cut Crease Makeup Look!!!
It's not the most exciting task in the world, but it is vital to regularly clean your makeup brushes and tools. Ideally, all brushes and tools should be cleaned after every use but this isn't always possible, especially if you apply makeup every day. However, if you're prone to breakouts or have sensitive skin,… Continue reading How-To Clean Your Makeup Brushes & Tools!!!
No one has time or energy to set an hour aside every single morning to do their makeup before the day ahead. Depending on how much time you have, you can start off with a few basic products and gradually build up and add steps. Anything that saves a little time and leaves you with… Continue reading How-To Achieve 5/10/15 Minute Makeup Looks!!!!
This is a very simple everyday makeup look which will instantly make your eyes appear brighter! Who doesn't love that! Prep and prime the eyelids. Create a wing using Illamasqua Precision Gel Eyeliner. Add a dark brown eye shadow such as Inglot Matte #329 above the eyeliner and really blend the eye shadow out. This… Continue reading How-To Achieve An Everyday Neutral Makeup Look!!!
The first thing to do when applying any makeup on your eyes is to prime your eyelids. There are various primers you can use for this but I personally prefer to use foundation or concealer and powder. I also apply makeup on the eyelids before anywhere else on the face, in case any product… Continue reading How to Achieve the Smokey Eye Makeup Look!!!!
As a makeup artist, "How should I apply my foundation?" is definitely one of the most common questions I get asked by friends, family and clients, and it is actually one of the hardest to answer. Every single one of us is so different. We all have different skin types, whether dry, oily, or combination,… Continue reading Applying Foundation!!! (Best Tips)
Liquid - Smooths out unevenness and provides added moisture to the skin. Good for all skin types. Coverage is usually light to medium. Best applied with a foundation brush, stippling brush, or a beauty sponge. Cream - Covers and conceals discoloration. Best for Normal, Combination, and Dry skin. Coverage is Medium to Full. Best applied… Continue reading All About Different Foundations & Tools!!!
At First Blush One of the biggest makeup mistakes you can make is contouring with blush. You already know how to contour your face. Blush, meanwhile, is used to give the face a little color and bring your face back to life. First, I want to dispel some of the old myths about placement: Myth… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Blush!!! (Including Cheekbone Placement & Tips)
