Did you know you can read into a person’s character and mood through the colour of their lipstick? There are a lot of…
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Flawless Face, Contour & Strobing For Darker Toned Skin @ RTL Koffietijd
This week I was invited at the RTL Koffietijd studio where I shared my knowledge and expertise on darker toned skin. …
Tutorial : A Subtle Way To Highlight And Shape With @Maschaa ’s Beautygloss
I love the way a face shaping product and highlighter can change your appearance. Kim Kardashian has had us mesmerize…
Who actually invented ‘the number one selling makeup product’ mascara?
The first mascara product was invented by Eugene Rimmel in the 19th century. The word “rimmel” still mean…
Pre – Spring check: Is your make-up past its use-by date? The check list…
If you’re a makeup addict you probably buy more make-up than you can ever wear. You don’t want anything w…
M.A.C. Cosmetics Viva Glam for Orange Babies – World Aids Day
Yesterday, I was invited to a special breakfast that was organised in honour of World Aids day, and the collaboratio…
How to organize your make-up bag –minimize the mess!
Foundation leaks, eye shadows and blushes crumble, and powder tends to explode. What to do? Try a bag with a nylon li…
What exactly causes dark circles, and what to do about them?
This is the number 1 question that people ask when taking place in my make-up artistry chair. What causes such dark c…
Aesop skincare – The brand
Aesop has thirty-one signature stores across the globe, and counters throughout Asia, Europe and Australia. The brand…
Goodmorning. This is what your lipstick says about you… – Part 1
We all love lipstick, a quick pick me up for your daily schedule, but did you know that you can learn a lot about a p…
Must have: The Ultimate Rosebud Salve
Rosebud Perfume Company was established by George F. Smith, born near Woodsboro, US in 1892. The business began in a …
By Terry the creator of Touche Éclat
Whenever I am in Paris, this is one of the beauty shops I love visiting. By Terry is one of the makeup artists that a…
Tip: Mind the Expiry Date!
We love stocking up on makeup supplies. However, paying attention to the expiry dates of products is extremely import…
What kind of moisturizer does YOUR skin need?
What kind of moisturizer does your skin type need? Good moisturizers are the true fountain of youth. Moisturizers for…
Black and White photography
In general, make up for black and white photography is slightly easier to apply than colored photography, but they bo…
Tip: Key make up tips for photographs
When applying make up for photography always keep in mind what kind of pictures will be taken. There are different ki…
Serge Lutens ‘coup de pouce’ make-up essentials
Serge Lutens, Shiseido’s image director for the past 25 years, is rolling out his makeup collection. The 11-uni…
The It – Girl
The term ‘It girl’ was invented in 1927 to describe Clara Bow, the It girl of the moment. It girls were matched with …