How to Apply Mascara Without Clumps
A step-by-step mascara method that separates and lifts lashes, with fixes for clumps and smudges and advice on when to replace the tube.
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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Cream vs Powder Blush: Which Formula Fits Your Look?
How cream and powder blush differ in finish, wear and ease of use, which suits your skin type and how to apply each.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 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
How to Apply Red Lipstick Neatly
How to choose a red that suits you and apply it with crisp edges, clean teeth and color that lasts through a meal.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Pencil vs Gel vs Liquid Eyeliner: Key Differences
How pencil, gel and liquid eyeliners differ in finish, precision and wear, and which to choose for each look and skill level.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Color Correcting Makeup: What Each Color Does
How color correctors cancel redness, dark circles, dullness and sallowness, which shade to use for your skin tone and how to apply them.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 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
How to Prep Your Lips Before Applying Lipstick
A short routine of gentle exfoliation and moisture that makes lipstick go on smoothly, plus care for dry or chapped lips.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
How to Apply Winged Eyeliner for Beginners
A beginner method for drawing a neat wing on both eyes, with the tools that make it easier and quick fixes for mistakes.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read