Insights

A foundation can look smooth and natural in daylight yet appear pale, grey, or strangely bright when a flash hits it. This effect, commonly called flashback,…

For years, tinted brow gels were one of the quickest steps in my makeup routine. A swipe of brown gel seemed to add colour, definition and hold in a single…

A softly blurred flush depends on more than the blush itself. The right brush controls how much pigment lands on the skin, where the colour begins and ends,…

Smooth lips can make every lipstick, balm, and gloss look better, but the traditional sugar scrub is not always the kindest option. Large, rough particles may…

Brightening concealer has a tricky job. It needs enough pigment to soften darkness, enough light reflection to make the eye area look fresher, and enough…

Humidity can quietly change the makeup you use every day. A warm, damp bathroom may leave powder products cakey, encourage bacteria around cream formulas,…

A richly pigmented eyeshadow palette can transform a simple face into a graphic smoky eye, jewel-toned halo look or softly blended wash of colour. The best…

I tried the double cleansing method with only drugstore oils and balms to see whether an affordable first cleanse could remove a full makeup day without…

Frequent hand washing can leave skin feeling tight, papery and irritated within hours. Add sanitiser, winter wind, household cleaning and hot showers, and even…

A monochromatic makeup look uses closely related shades across the eyes, cheeks and lips so the finished face feels balanced rather than overly matched. The…