Tools & Brushes
Signs It Is Time to Let a Brush Go
Some brushes deserve one more wash. Others need to go in the trash. Here is how to tell the difference and why holding on too long backfires.
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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.
The Three Things Worth Buying First
If you narrow your very first purchase down to three items instead of a whole kit, you save money, avoid clutter, and…
How to Recover From Overplucked or Uneven Brows
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What an Office Appropriate Everyday Face Actually Means
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A Five Minute Eye Look for Mornings When You Are Already Running Late
Some mornings there is no time for a full eye look, and that is fine. Here is the fast version I actually…
When Your Fingers Work Better Than a Brush
Brushes get all the attention, but your fingers are one of the most useful tools you already own. Here is when to…
How Blush Placement Actually Changes Your Face
Blush does more work than almost any other product in your bag, but only if it lands in the right spot. Here…
Building a Travel Makeup Kit That Actually Works
How to pull together a compact version of your collection that covers what you need without turning your bag into a duplicate…