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 Techniques & Brush Care
Technique and clean tools make more difference than expensive products. This section explains the order in which makeup is applied and why, lists the few products a beginner really needs, and walks through an everyday look and a quick change from day to night. The tool guides cover brush types, sponges and blending methods, and the hygiene guides show you how to wash brushes, store products and decide when something should be thrown away.
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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
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
Makeup Sponges: How to Use, Clean, and Replace Them
How to use a makeup sponge for a smooth base, wash it properly, let it dry and recognize when it is time for a new one.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Clean Makeup Brushes at Home
A simple method for washing and drying makeup brushes with gentle soap, how often to do it and how to avoid damaging them.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Makeup Brushes: Types and What They Are Used For
The main face and eye brushes, what each is designed to do, which few a beginner needs and how to recognize a good brush.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Day-to-Night Makeup: How to Refresh Your Look
How to refresh daytime makeup and turn it into an evening look in ten minutes, without removing everything and starting again.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Everyday Makeup: A Simple Look for Work or College
A natural ten-minute look for work or college, with a five-minute version, shade choices and tips to make it last all day.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Beginner Makeup Kit: Essential Products to Start With
The few products and tools worth buying first, what each does, what can wait and how to build a kit on a budget.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read