Beauty Blog

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...
Four small eye detail makeup brushes
Detail Eye Brushes: How to Work the Lower Lash Line and Inner Corners
Detail eye brushes are small, precise brushes for the parts of the eye that bigger brushes can't reach neatly: the lower lash line, the inner corner, the outer V, and... Read more...
Double-ended foundation stick with brush
How to Use a Foundation Stick With a Built-In Brush
To use a foundation stick with a built-in brush, swipe a few short stripes of product onto your face, then turn the stick around and buff the product in with... Read more...
Eyeshadow stencil and brush kit
How to Use Eyeshadow Stencils: A Beginner's Walkthrough
Eyeshadow stencils are thin templates you hold against your eyelid to guide where shadow goes. You place the stencil along the lash line and crease, pat shadow into the open... Read more...
Flat-top foundation brush with wood handle
How to Apply Liquid Foundation With a Flat-Top Brush
To apply liquid foundation with a flat-top brush, dot a small amount of foundation onto your face, then buff it in with small circular motions, working from the center outward.... Read more...
Four dual-ended makeup brushes with case
Are Dual-Ended Makeup Brushes Worth It for Beginners?
For most beginners, dual-ended makeup brushes are worth it. Each handle carries two brush heads, so four brushes give you up to eight tools while taking up the space of... Read more...
Full coverage cream concealer foundation
How to Even Out Skin Tone With a Full-Coverage Concealer Foundation
To even out the look of your skin tone with a full-coverage concealer foundation, apply a thin base layer, then build extra coverage only on areas that need it, such... Read more...
Flat cream makeup brush
How to Apply Cream Contour and Cream Blush With a Flat Brush
To apply cream contour or cream blush with a flat brush, place a small amount of product where you want it, then buff the edges with the flat head in... Read more...
Five-piece makeup brush set
How to Do a Full Face of Makeup With Just 5 Brushes
You can do a complete face of makeup with five brushes if each has a clear job: one for foundation, one for concealer, one for blush or powder, and two... Read more...
Twelve makeup sponges in four styles
Makeup Sponge Shapes Explained: Which Shape Does What?
Different makeup sponge shapes are made for different jobs. Rounded surfaces cover large areas, pointed tips reach small spots, flat edges help with contour and powder, and angled cuts fit... Read more...
Seven-piece makeup gift set
Building a Beginner Makeup Kit: Lip, Face, and Eye Basics
A beginner makeup kit only needs a few products that cover lips, face, and eyes: a lip color, a powder to even out the face, a blush for color, and... Read more...
Mushroom-shaped makeup sponge puff
Wet vs Dry Makeup Sponge: When to Use Each Method
Use a makeup sponge damp when you want sheer, dewy-looking coverage, and dry when you want fuller, more buildable coverage and a more matte look. A damp sponge absorbs less... Read more...
Large soft face powder brush
How to Apply Powder With a Large Face Brush
To apply powder with a large face brush, tap the brush lightly into the powder, knock off the excess, and sweep or press it over the face using light strokes.... Read more...
Eye makeup gift set in a box
What to Look for in an Eye Makeup Gift Set
A good eye makeup gift set covers the four basics of an eye look: eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, and a brow product. With those in one box, the recipient can create... Read more...
Double-ended powder and blush makeup brush
Powder Brush vs Blush Brush: What's the Difference?
A powder brush is larger and fluffier, made to spread a light, even layer of powder over the whole face. A blush brush is smaller and usually more tapered or... Read more...
Face art makeup brush holder vase
Makeup Brush Holder Ideas: Keeping Brushes Upright and Easy to Reach
The simplest way to store makeup brushes is upright, handle down, in a holder on your vanity. Standing brushes keep bristles from getting squashed, make it easy to grab the... Read more...
Stainless steel makeup mixing palette with spatula
How to Use a Stainless Steel Makeup Palette and Spatula
A stainless steel makeup palette is a flat metal plate you use to mix and warm makeup before applying it. You place a small amount of foundation, concealer, or cream... Read more...
Air cushion BB cream compact with puff
What Is an Air Cushion BB Cream, and How Do You Apply It?
An air cushion BB cream is a BB cream held in a sponge inside a compact. You press a puff onto the sponge, pick up a thin layer of product,... Read more...
Pressed powder foundation compact with puff
How to Apply Pressed Powder Foundation for Full, Matte Coverage
To get fuller coverage from pressed powder foundation, start with moisturized skin, press the powder on with a puff instead of sweeping it, and build in thin layers only where... Read more...
Marshmallow cushion puff for foundation
How to Use a Cushion Puff With Cushion Foundation
To use a cushion puff, press it lightly into your cushion compact or liquid foundation, then tap it onto your skin with quick, bouncing motions instead of wiping. Start at... Read more...
Mini finger makeup sponges for concealer
Mini Finger Sponges: How to Use Them Around Eyes, Nose, and Blemishes
Mini finger sponges are small makeup sponges that slip over or rest on your fingertip, letting you blend concealer and foundation in tight areas that a full-size sponge can't reach... Read more...
Matte powder blush in pink and red tones
How to Apply Matte Blush for a Soft, Natural Flush
To apply matte blush for a natural look, tap a fluffy brush into the powder, knock off the excess, and sweep it onto the apples and upper cheeks in light... Read more...
Cream concealer compared with liquid concealer
Cream Concealer vs Liquid Concealer: Which One Fits Your Routine?
The main difference between cream and liquid concealer is texture. Cream concealer is thicker and usually gives more concentrated coverage in a small amount, while liquid concealer is thinner and... Read more...