Beauty Archives

A Quick Under 10 Minutes Makeup Look

January 14, 2021

Quick makeup looks are the best. And this under 10 minutes makeup look is so easy and perfect for busy mornings or evenings. I did this look recently when we went out to see Christmas Lights. I think it looks fab.

Steps to achieve this look

I always moisturize my face before applying my makeup. An elaborate look or a quick makeup look, moisturizer is a must. In this look I skipped many steps, but did not skin applying moisturizer to my face.

After moisturizing my face I applied concealer to spots that I needed help with. This mostly includes

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Your Most Commonly Asked Eye Beauty Questions Answered

January 11, 2021

When I was getting into makeup, years ago, I asked myself these questions. Over the years, after numerous trials and errors, I realized what works best for me and what does not. Many articles on the net confirmed my hunch that these are some of the most commonly asked eye beauty questions.

1) Do you need eye cream?

Is eye cream really necessary? You get a 50/50 response from dermatologists about the need to wear eye cream. Eye area needs extra care. The skin around your eyes is more sensitive and delicate from other areas on your face. It has …

NARS Maui Multiple Review

January 8, 2021

Did you know that there are pros and cons to multitasking. I am guilty of multitasking throughout the day. To some extent everyone is. I was not aware that multitasking had some major cons. Whenever I hear that a product is a multitasking product, I rarely believe the brand’s claims. So today let’s see if NARS The Multiple Maui lives up to its name.

What Sephora has to say about The NARS Multiple

It is “A multipurpose stick for accentuating the eyes, cheeks, lips, and body. The Multiple is designed to create a perfect, glowing complexion on any skin tone. …

Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer

January 6, 2021

A primer is a product applied to create a smooth base to hold onto make-up products that come afterward. I apply primer after my sunscreen. Actually I have combination acne prone skin and my primer helps my make-up stay on longer. So many options to select from moisturizing primer, blurring primer, color correcting or the traditional silicone-based primer.

Sephora says Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer is “A velvety priming balm of pressed silk that smooths and makes makeup last longer while keeping it out of skin, helping to prevent clogged pores and breakouts. This multitasking skin-protecting, makeup-perfecting primer is …

What kind of coverage do you prefer from your foundation?

What is Your Preference Of Foundation Coverage?

January 6, 2021

Everyone wants different levels of coverage from their foundation. According to the condition of your skin, you may sometimes want full coverage or simply want something with sheer coverage. And gladly we have many options to choose from. So what is your preference of foundation coverage? Light, Sheer, Medium or full coverage?

My Preference

My preference would be sheer to light on a day to day basis. Occasionally I do opt for a medium coverage foundation. What kind of foundation you pick depends on what finish you desire and what skin conditions you want to cover.

Sheer/Light foundation will let …

Zoom Call Makeup Tips To Ace Your Next Call

December 28, 2020

It’s a changed world. Whether it is zoom calls or any other platform, so many of us are working via video calls these days. These video calls, video meetings have become a part of our daily life. Today let's talk about some Zoom Call Makeup Tips.

Makeup Tips

Face

Opt for Luminous skin. Apply moisturizer. Apply foundation/tinted moisturizer. I prefer tinted moisturizer.
Concealer to cover any dark circles, blemishes.
Add a blush and highlighter. Set everything with a powder. I have an oily t-zone, so I always start to set my face with powder in the center

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Do You Have A Favorite Place To Shop For Makeup?

December 28, 2020

Today’s question is do you have a favorite place to shop for makeup? I know I do. More on that later. Sephora, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Ulta, Bluemercury, so many choices. All have similar brands, products to offer with respect to beauty and skincare. Some have more of high end products and others have a mix of drugstore brands and department store brands.

As for me I do have a favorite place to shop for makeup. It’s Sephora. I love walking into Sephora. Swatching products after they have been cleaned. Buying things that …

Make Up Forever Ultra HD Foundation Swatches

December 21, 2020

As you all know I love getting samples. I received this foundation sample card from Sephora. Sephora offers 2 samples with every purchase and I selected this foundation sample card. This Make up Forever Ultra HD Foundation card has 4 shades to try out. It is a nice way to see where in the range you fall. You can make better informed decisions when you actually go to the store to get color matched or to make a purchase.

According to Sephora website Makeup Forever Ultra HD Foundation is “An iconic foundation that …

Tom Ford Cream Color For Eyes Review

December 17, 2020

William Shakespeare said that the “The Eyes are the window to your soul.” We can convey a lot of information just through our eyes, without actually speaking a word. Therefore it makes perfect sense to keep our eyes, the windows to our soul looking sultry and mysterious sometimes, fresh and bright sometimes. Keep changing our look! Tom Ford Cream Color For Eyes will help you achieve your goal. The shades I will review are Platinum, Spice, Pink Haze and Midnight Violet.

According to the Sephora Website Tom Ford Cream Color For Eyes is “ A smooth, luxurious, no-crease, no-smudge cream …

Kaja Beauty Eyeshadow Trio and Lip & Cheek Duo

December 14, 2020

Now with the pandemic going on and everyone wearing masks, my focus has shifted from lipsticks, lip-glosses, and lip-balms to eyeshadows. I was on the Sephora website looking for something. I don't remember what, but as usual something else caught my eye. It was the cutely packaged Kaja Beauty Bento Bouncy Shimmer Eyeshadow Trio and the Kaja Cutie Bento Creamy Lip & Cheek Duo. Today I have the eyeshadow trio in shade Glowing Guava and the Creamy Lip & Cheek in the shade Sweet Sangria.