Beauty Basics

  • #MakeupMonday – The Basics: Face Moisturizers

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    As we all know, if the skin does not look good the makeup will not look good. The End. Good face moisturizers are everything. Everything. Well prepped skin — whether you are doing your own makeup or you are a makeup artist doing someone else’s makeup — will make your application easier, look better and […]

  • #Maquillaje Para Go – Maquillaje de Verano Para Novias

    Time for our monthly (or so) spanish language blog contribution from artist Delia Jimenez Owens. With this being the last day of June, we thought it only fitting to highlight Bridal Beauty as the wedding season is in full swing. This month Delia shares her tips, techniques and product recommendations for all you beautiful summer […]

  • #MakeupMonday – The Basics: Lip Balms / Lip Moisturizers

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    Because Lip Balms are life… may contain affiliate links I have been a working makeup artist – meaning having people pay me for makeup with no ‘side gigs’ necessary – for going on 15 years now. When you’re in the makeup biz you really do think about product a lot. Therefore for me as a […]

  • #MakeupMonday – A Change of Season

    A Change of season is the perfect time for makeup pros to update their kits, and makeup users to update their makeup routines. Here are some tips for adapting your makeup routine for Spring… (contains affiliate links) With Spring being well underway, you may be noticing a change in the cosmetics landscape. Actually, cosmetics companies […]

  • Keeping Current

    The subtle art of helping your client keep their makeup looks current… I recently had a lesson with an advanced student. She’s been a makeup artist for several years in the retail segment – working with “real women” doing makeovers, etc. – as well as being heavily involved with the business side of many makeup/cosmetics […]