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Author · Adriana Bellamy

Adriana Bellamy started wearing makeup properly in her thirties and writes the beginner guides she could not find at the time. She covers everyday technique, tools and building a first kit.

Filling In Sparse Brows Without It Looking Drawn On - eyes & brows
Eyes & Brows

Filling In Sparse Brows Without It Looking Drawn On

Sparse spots in your brows do not need a heavy, solid fill to look better. Here is how I build up thin…

What Actually Helps When Your Hand Shakes During Brows and Liner - eyes & brows
Eyes & Brows

What Actually Helps When Your Hand Shakes During Brows and Liner

A shaky hand near the eye area is one of the biggest reasons people quit on brows and liner altogether. Here is…

Fixing Makeup That Melted Off During the Day - mistakes & fixes
Mistakes & Fixes

Fixing Makeup That Melted Off During the Day

You checked the mirror at lunch and your whole face had slid somewhere else. Here is how to bring it back without…

Building a Makeup Routine That Survives the Commute - the everyday face
The Everyday Face

Building a Makeup Routine That Survives the Commute

A face that looks great in your bathroom mirror is not automatically a face that survives a commute. Here is how I…

How to Fix Cakey Foundation Without Starting Your Whole Face Over - mistakes & fixes
Mistakes & Fixes

How to Fix Cakey Foundation Without Starting Your Whole Face Over

That thick, dry, sitting-on-top look does not mean you have to wash your face and start again. Here is what is actually…

The Bold Lip Question I Get Asked Most - confidence & age
Confidence & Age

The Bold Lip Question I Get Asked Most

People ask me constantly whether a bright lip still works as you get older, like there is an expiration date on color.…

Where to Even Begin With Makeup When You Have No Idea - starting over
Starting Over

Where to Even Begin With Makeup When You Have No Idea

You do not need a full face and a twelve step routine to start wearing makeup. You need three things, in a…

Why Buying a Whole Kit at Once Usually Backfires - starting over
Starting Over

Why Buying a Whole Kit at Once Usually Backfires

A full makeup kit bought in one trip feels efficient, but it usually ends up as a pile of half used products…

How to Fix Uneven Eyeliner Without Removing It All - mistakes & fixes
Mistakes & Fixes

How to Fix Uneven Eyeliner Without Removing It All

One wing came out sharp and the other looks like it lost a fight. You do not need to scrub both off…