How to Take Clear Photos of Your Makeup
Simple lighting, camera and posing tips for sharp, true-to-color photos of your makeup, using only a phone.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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Makeup is easier when you understand a few principles: match your undertone, work in thin layers, and apply products in an order that lets each one sit well. Our makeup guides explain those principles and then take you through the face, the eyes and the lips step by step. They are written for all skin tones and for every level of experience, and they include the practical side too: which tools you need, how to clean them, and when a product should be replaced.
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How to Remove Long-Lasting Lipstick
How to dissolve long-wear, matte and stain lip colors without scrubbing, and how to care for lips afterwards.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Remove Eye Makeup Gently
The press-and-hold method for removing mascara, liner and eyeshadow without rubbing, and how to choose a remover for your eyes.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Cakey Foundation: Common Causes and Application Tips
Why foundation looks heavy, patchy or dry, how to prevent it with better preparation and application, and how to rescue it during the day.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Makeup Hygiene: How to Store and Handle Products
How to keep makeup clean and safe: storage, shelf life after opening, what never to share and the signs that a product should be thrown away.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Ombre Lips: An Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial
Two easy ways to create a gradient lip, the soft blurred center and the defined dark edge, with shade pairings and fixes.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Apply and Remove False Lashes
How to choose, trim and apply strip lashes, how to remove them without pulling your own lashes, and how to use lash glue safely.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Apply Highlighter for a Natural Glow
Where to place highlighter, which formula and shade to choose for your skin tone, and how to keep the glow subtle.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Makeup Blending: Brushes, Sponges, and Fingers
When to blend with a brush, a sponge or your fingers, the motions that give a seamless finish and how to fix harsh lines.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read