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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Posts tagged "Makeup Tutorials"
A good tutorial breaks a look into steps you can follow at your own pace. The tutorials under this tag do exactly that, with the reason for each step and fixes for the usual mistakes. They range from a five-minute everyday face to techniques that need a little practice, such as a winged liner, a smoky eye, a sharp red lip and ombre lips, and they work for every skin tone.
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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
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
How to Reduce Lipstick Smudging and Transfer
Why lipstick moves, feathers and marks cups, and the application steps that keep it in place for longer.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Smoky Eye Makeup: A Simple Step-by-Step Tutorial
A simple smoky eye built from a pencil and two eyeshadows, with softer daytime options and tips to stop it looking heavy.
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