When it comes to your makeup routine, applying product to your brows will make all the difference! We all pay so much attention to concealer, never forget to reapply lipstick, and won’t leave the house without mascara, but when it comes to finishing off your makeup look, few things can make as major of an impact as filling in your brows.

With a nude lip, you can never go wrong! Or can you?..

It can be the perfect balance to a bold smoky eye, or serve as the finishing touch to a barely-there beauty vibe.

But for a shade that seems easy to pull off, finding the right natural shade can be surprisingly difficult!

​If you happen to be dealing with the challenge that is perpetually oily skin, moisturizing is likely the last thing you want to do. After all, your goal is to remove excess oil, not add more, right?

Fun fact: If you skip moisturizer, your oil glands may go into overdrive, and produce even more oil.

Bridal makeup is one of the many decisions that a bride must make before her big day. Natural, bold, vintage, classic, glamorous, boho, edgy – there are many different looks to choose from, but how do you choose?...

The beauty retail industry as we knew it is gone, at least for the unforeseeable future!

Virtual is the future of beauty and thanks to Covid, it's now quite literally the present...

Bridal makeup is one of the many decisions that a bride must make before her big day. Natural, bold, vintage, classic, glamorous, boho, edgy – there are many different looks to choose from, but how do you choose?...

Want healthy, younger-looking skin? Who doesn't!?

If you aren't already using an exfoliator in your skincare routine, it's about time to get one. Exfoliation is essential to a flawless complexion.

Most of my clients assume that a full coverage foundation is necessary to cover up imperfections. However, that's not always the case! If the rest of your skin is relatively clear and non-problematic, you may actually prefer a light foundation or tinted moisturizer to even out your complexion with non-cakey coverage.

One artist whose career I've followed for years is Keita Moore, also famously known as Kilprity. Keita is a celebrity makeup artist represented by The Only Agency who's A-List clientele includes Tiffany Haddish, Laverne Cox, Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, and Chanel Iman, just to name a few.

He's also keyed the makeup campaigns for Covergirl and Anastasia Beverly Hills and his work has been seen in various publications such as Instyle, Ebony, Elle, and more...

When it comes to makeup challenges, nailing the perfect cat-eye ranks pretty high on the list for most! From crafting the outer flick to recreating it identical on the other eye, a winged eyeliner can be intimidating for makeup novices and seasoned pros alike...

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