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!!
Cheek Using the tip of your blush brush, apply a sheer amount of your darker color just slightly above the cheek hollow, starting from the hairline and blending it down around your cheek. You want to create a shadow here. Jaw To create a more defined jawline, go ahead and apply the darker color along… Continue reading Contour Basics for Beginners!!!
It's tempting to hang on to makeup until you've used every last drop. But make sure you use it before it becomes a playground for bacteria. Here's how long most makeup products last: Liquid Foundation - 6 to 12 Months Liquid Concealer - 1 Year Powder and Stick Concealer - 2 Years Face Powders -… Continue reading Make-Up Shelf Life!!!
Big fat brushes can be difficult to control and make it easy to put on too much product. Apply powder bronzer with a smaller brush, tapping off the excess first. Cream or liquid bronzer should be applied with a sponge or your fingers and blended out. Apply bronzer only where your face would naturally catch… Continue reading How to Apply Bronzer Like A Pro!!!!!
Prominent cheekbones slim the face and suggest dignity- here's how to accentuate them. (A word of warning- if you have a round face, embrace it: faked cheekbones will look artificial.) Use a deeper color than on the apples of your cheeks, but not one too dark for your skin tone or it will look obvious-… Continue reading How to Sculpt the Cheekbones!!!
You have so many makeup products, but you wish just one would magically transform your face into something presentable every rushed morning. It's a tough proposition, but I have a few tricks for when you really have no time at all. Hack 1: Tinted Moisturizer with Sunscreen Grab 'n'… Continue reading One Product Makeover Hacks!!!
This technique is often talked about but little understood. Done badly, it can look as if lines have been "drawn" on the face, but when it is done well, the shape of the face is subtly altered. Remember: the job of makeup is to emphasize individual beauty, not make every face conform to a perfect… Continue reading Contouring 101: Techniques, Tools, Tips & Tricks Everything You Need To Know!!!!
Correcting Techniques: Forehead and Jawline Shading along the hairline or just at the base of your face helps to minimize a high forehead, a square jaw, a double chin, or a long face. But there are ways to do it. You don't want to rub color carelessly across… Continue reading Correcting Techniques: Forehead and Jawline!!!
Correcting Techniques: All About the Nose!!! If you want to modify the shape of your nose, you'll need to work with darker and/or lighter correcting colors. But keep them subtle. You don't want to call attention to the very characteristic you're trying to camouflage. And obvious sculpting is sure to draw attention. A base only… Continue reading Correcting Techniques: All About the Nose!!!
All About the Cheeks!!! Products for Cheeks! Formulations - Blush comes in various formulations including cream, powder, or stain. There are various factors to consider when choosing which formula is best for you. You should take into account the texture of your skin and how you would like to apply the blush. The… Continue reading All About the Cheeks!!!
All About Your Face Shape & Contouring Like A Pro!! Each face is individual and the features that make up the face are what give it its individuality and beauty. Learning to work with your face shape and features will give you confidence in how you look. The shape of your face is determined by… Continue reading All About Your Face Shape & Contouring Like A Pro
