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Dry shampoo can be a genuine time-saver when your roots look oily but your lengths still feel clean. The problem is that many formulas leave behind a pale…

For one month, I put my foundation bottles aside and built every makeup look around concealer instead. The idea was simple: cover redness, brighten the centre…

Puffy eyes can make a perfectly decent night’s sleep look like a late one, especially when the first appointment is on the calendar before the coffee has…

Texture is one of those skincare concerns that sounds simple until you are standing in front of a mirror under unforgiving bathroom lighting. It can mean tiny…

Foundation can look completely different depending on what puts it on your face. The same formula may appear smooth and sheer with a damp sponge, polished and…

A lip stain has become one of the most useful products in my summer makeup bag. I originally bought these formulas for a soft wash of colour on my lips, then…

Oily eyelids can turn a carefully blended eye look into a patchy, shiny mess before lunch. Shadow gathers in the fold, eyeliner transfers to the upper lid, and…

Danessa Myricks Colorfix has always appealed to me as the sort of makeup that promises versatility without requiring a full professional kit. The newer shades…

A beautifully blurred complexion rarely comes from piling on more foundation. The right face powder can soften the appearance of pores, take down excess shine…

Lipstick looks far more polished when the skin beneath it is smooth, comfortable and properly conditioned. Yet a rich lip mask can be surprisingly tricky to…