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Liquid matte lipstick set
How to Apply Liquid Matte Lipstick Evenly
To apply liquid matte lipstick evenly, start with smooth, balm-free lips, outline the edges with the applicator tip, fill in with a thin layer, and let it dry before adding... Read more...
Pair of dense foundation brushes with wood handles
Two Foundation Brushes, Two Jobs: Liquid, Cream, and Powder
Using two foundation brushes lets you keep wet and dry formulas apart: one brush for liquid or cream foundation, and one for powder. Powder applied with a brush that still... Read more...
Dual-ended contour face brush
How to Contour Cheekbones With a Dual-Ended Brush
To contour your cheekbones with a dual-ended brush, use one end to place contour in the hollow under the cheekbone and the other end to blend the edges upward. Having... Read more...
Precision concealer brush
How to Spot-Conceal With a Precision Brush
To spot-conceal with a precision brush, place a tiny amount of concealer directly on the spot, tap it in place, and blend only the outer edges so the coverage stays... Read more...
Flat-top kabuki foundation brush
What Is a Kabuki Brush, and How Do You Use It?
A kabuki brush is a dense brush with a short handle or compact shape, made for buffing products into the skin. Flat-top kabukis work well for liquid foundation and pressed... Read more...
PU leather makeup bag with transparent panel
Clear Makeup Bags: Pros, Cons, and Everyday Uses
Clear makeup bags let you see what's inside at a glance, which makes finding items faster and packing easier. The trade-off is that contents are visible to others and the... Read more...
Multi-shade cream concealer palette
How to Use a Concealer Palette: Matching and Mixing Shades
A concealer palette gives you several shades in one place, so you can match different areas of your face or mix a custom tone. Use a shade close to your... Read more...
Mesh makeup brush storage bag
How to Store Makeup Brushes When You Travel
To store makeup brushes for travel, make sure they are completely dry, pack them with bristles facing the same direction in a case or pouch that keeps them from being... Read more...
Large makeup brush set with wood handles
15, 20, or 25 Brushes? How to Choose a Brush Set Size
A 15-piece brush set covers a full face with a few spares. A 20-piece set adds more dedicated eye and detail brushes. A 25-piece set suits people who do a... Read more...
Pack of micro brush swabs
How to Clean Up Makeup Mistakes With Micro Swabs
To fix a makeup mistake with a micro swab, dip the tip into a small amount of makeup remover, blot off the excess, and gently dab or sweep away the... Read more...
White foundation base mixer
How to Lighten Foundation With a White Mixer
To lighten foundation with a white mixer, add a very small amount of the white base to your foundation, mix thoroughly, and test the color on your jawline. Add more... Read more...
White color mascara
How to Wear White Mascara for Festival and Costume Looks
To wear white mascara, start with clean, dry lashes, curl them if you like, and apply thin coats from root to tip, letting each coat dry briefly. White mascara works... Read more...
Champagne gold ten-piece makeup brush set
A 10-Piece Brush Set for Face and Eyes: How to Use Each Brush
A 10-piece brush set usually splits into about five face brushes and five eye brushes. The face brushes handle foundation, concealer, powder, blush, and contour or highlight, while the eye... Read more...
Matte nude liquid foundation
Matte Liquid Foundation for Oily Skin: Application Tips
If your skin gets oily, a matte liquid foundation can help your base look less shiny. Prep with a lightweight moisturizer, apply the foundation in thin layers, set the areas... Read more...
Clear moisturizing lip gloss
How to Apply Lip Gloss So It Looks Fresh Longer
To help lip gloss look fresh longer, start with smooth lips, apply a thin layer to the center, and spread it outward. Pair it with a lip liner or a... Read more...
USB rechargeable electric makeup brush
What Is an Electric Makeup Brush, and How Do You Use It?
An electric makeup brush is a rechargeable brush with a vibrating head that helps blend makeup as you move it across the skin. You still guide the brush by hand;... Read more...
Six-piece mini brush set with travel case
How to Build a Carry-On Makeup Brush Kit
A carry-on brush kit only needs the brushes that cover your core steps: one for foundation, one for powder, one for blush, one for concealer, and one or two for... Read more...
Makeup brush protective covers
Makeup Brush Guards: What They Do and How to Use Them
Makeup brush guards are small sleeves that slide over the bristles to protect them from dust, bending, and damage when brushes are stored or carried. Use them on clean, fully... Read more...
LAIKOU liquid foundation bottle
How to Apply Hydrating Liquid Foundation for Even Coverage
To apply a hydrating liquid foundation evenly, start on moisturized skin, dot a small amount across the face, and blend outward with a brush, sponge, or fingertips. Build a second... Read more...
Makeup brush set with sponges
Brushes and Sponges Together: A Hybrid Application Routine
A hybrid routine uses brushes where they work best and sponges where they work best. Brushes are quick for buffing foundation and placing powder products, while sponges are good for... Read more...
Mini macaron-style makeup brush set
Mini Makeup Brushes: Are They Practical for Everyday Use?
Mini makeup brushes are practical for everyday use if you like a compact kit, travel often, or do a simple routine. Their short handles give close control, and their small... Read more...
Air cushion puffs with storage box
How to Store Makeup Puffs Between Uses
Store makeup puffs only after they're completely dry, in a clean container that keeps them away from dust and other products. A small storage box works well because it keeps... Read more...
Large capacity makeup clutch bag
Everyday Makeup Bag Essentials: What's Worth Carrying
An everyday makeup bag only needs what you'll use for touch-ups: blotting papers or powder, concealer, a lip product, a small brush or puff, and a mirror if your compact... Read more...
Round facial powder puffs
How to Use a Powder Puff to Set Makeup
To set makeup with a powder puff, press the puff into powder, fold it or tap it to work the powder in, then press and roll it onto the skin.... Read more...
Makeup remover cotton pads
How to Remove Makeup With Cotton Pads Without Tugging
To remove makeup with cotton pads without tugging, press the pad onto the skin for a few seconds to let it loosen makeup, then wipe gently in one direction. Around... Read more...
Triangle makeup sponge puffs
How to Use Triangle Makeup Sponges for Corners and Contour
Triangle makeup sponges have flat sides and pointed corners. Use a flat side to blend foundation or press powder over larger areas, and use a corner to reach the sides... Read more...
Two black beauty sponges
Black Makeup Sponges: Why Some People Prefer a Dark Blender
Some people prefer black makeup sponges because they show stains less than light-colored sponges between washes. Otherwise, a black sponge works like any other: tap it over foundation, concealer, or... Read more...
Twelve-color holographic glitter gel set
How to Apply Face Glitter Gel for Festivals and Parties
To apply face glitter gel, finish your makeup first, then dab a small amount of gel where you want sparkle, such as the cheekbones, temples, or collarbones. Spread it gently... Read more...
Water droplet face painting sponges
How to Use Sponges for Face Painting
Sponges are the fastest way to lay down base colors in face and body painting. Dampen the sponge slightly, load it with paint, and dab it onto the skin in... Read more...
Color-changing lip oil
What Is Color-Changing Lip Oil, and How Do You Wear It?
Color-changing lip oil is a tinted lip product designed to shift color after it's applied, so the final shade looks different from person to person. It usually looks clear or... Read more...
Cream concealer with sponge applicator
How to Apply Concealer With a Sponge Applicator
To apply concealer with a sponge applicator, dab a few small dots where you want coverage, then use the sponge tip to tap and blend the edges. Start with less... Read more...
Eye makeup brush set
Eye Makeup Brush Guide: Which Brush for Shadow, Brows, and Liner
Eyeshadow, brows, and liner each need a different brush shape. Fluffy and flat brushes handle shadow, a firm angled or spoolie-style brush handles brows, and a fine or angled brush... Read more...
Double-ended multi-purpose makeup brush
One Brush for the Whole Face? Using a Multi-Purpose Makeup Brush
A multi-purpose makeup brush can handle foundation, contour, powder, and blush if you use the right end for each step and clean it between products. It's a practical choice for... Read more...
Moisturizing makeup primer cream
Do You Need a Moisturizing Primer Before Foundation?
You don't strictly need a moisturizing primer, but it can help if your foundation clings to dry patches or looks uneven by midday. A cream primer adds a hydrated, smooth... Read more...
Stainless steel mixing palette with spatula
How to Mix Custom Lip and Eye Shades on a Makeup Palette
To mix a custom lip or eye shade, place small amounts of two or more products on a clean mixing palette, blend them with a spatula until the color is... Read more...
Small concealer and contour brush
How to Contour Your Nose With a Small Brush
To contour your nose with a small brush, draw two soft lines of contour down the sides of the nose, blend them so there are no hard edges, and add... Read more...
Bevel-cut makeup sponges
How to Use a Bevel-Cut Makeup Sponge
A bevel-cut makeup sponge has a flat, angled face in addition to its rounded sides. Use the rounded part to blend foundation over large areas, the flat bevel to press... Read more...
Six-color matte blush palette
How to Pick a Blush Shade for Your Skin Tone
To pick a blush shade, start with your skin depth and undertone. Lighter skin often suits soft pinks and peaches, medium skin suits rose, coral, and warm pinks, and deeper... Read more...
Foldable clear acrylic makeup mixing palette
Acrylic vs Stainless Steel Makeup Palettes: Which to Choose
Acrylic mixing palettes are lightweight and clear, so you can see colors against your skin or a surface, and foldable versions pack easily. Stainless steel palettes feel sturdier and have... Read more...
Large powder and bronzer brush
How to Apply Bronzer With a Large Fluffy Brush
To apply bronzer with a large fluffy brush, tap a small amount onto the brush, knock off the excess, and sweep it where the sun would naturally hit: the top... Read more...
White eye makeup brush set
5, 8, or 10 Eye Brushes: Which Set Size Do You Need?
A 5-piece eye brush set suits simple, everyday looks. An 8-piece set suits people who use several shades and want separate brushes for light and dark colors. A 10-piece set... Read more...
Makeup setting spray bottle
How to Use Setting Spray: Before, During, or After Makeup?
Setting spray is most often used at the end of a makeup routine to help finished makeup stay in place. Some people also mist it before foundation or between layers.... Read more...
Thirteen-piece makeup brush set with storage bag
Buying a Makeup Brush Set With a Storage Bag: What to Check
When buying a makeup brush set with a storage bag, check four things: how many brushes are included, which makeup steps they cover, whether the bag protects the bristles, and... Read more...
Fourteen-piece makeup brush set with wood handles
Face Brushes vs Eye Brushes: How to Sort a Brush Set
In most brush sets, face brushes have larger heads and are used for foundation, powder, contour, and highlight, while eye brushes have smaller heads for eyeshadow, liner, and blending. Sorting... Read more...
Pressed powder foundation in five shades
How to Choose the Right Pressed Powder Foundation Shade
To choose a pressed powder foundation shade, test two or three close options along your jawline and check them in natural light. The right shade disappears into both your face... Read more...
Silicone cleaning bowl and drying shelf set
How to Wash Makeup Sponges and Powder Puffs at Home
To wash a makeup sponge or powder puff, soak it in lukewarm water, add a little gentle cleanser, and squeeze it repeatedly until the water runs clear. Then press out... Read more...
Color-adapting liquid foundation bottle
Does Color-Changing Foundation Really Match Your Skin Tone?
Color-changing, or color-adapting, foundation is designed to shift toward your skin tone as you blend it, so one shade can suit a range of people. Whether it matches you well... Read more...
Pack of disposable micro brushes
What Are Micro Brushes Used For in Lash and Makeup Work?
Micro brushes are tiny applicators with a fine, fuzzy tip on a thin plastic handle. They are used wherever you need to place a very small amount of product precisely,... Read more...
Twelve-shade matte lip set
How to Choose Matte Lip Shades From a Multi-Color Set
The easiest way to choose from a multi-color matte lip set is to sort the shades into three groups: everyday nudes and soft pinks, brighter or deeper statement colors, and... Read more...
Three-shade bronzer and highlighter powder palette
Bronzer vs Contour vs Highlighter: Where Each One Goes
Bronzer adds warmth where the sun would naturally hit, contour adds shadow to create definition, and highlighter adds light to the high points of the face. They sit in different... Read more...