Shara Strand

How to

Make Lip Gloss

centerWhen you make your own lip gloss, you can customize it to give it your favorite scent or color, and you can even add in glitter if you like a little bit of sparkle. Chances are, you already have a lot of the ingre...

How to

Use Sunscreen With Makeup

The best base for beautiful makeup is soft, youthful-looking skin. If you’re constantly out in the sun, that skin is at risk for sun damage. Too much sun exposure can cause premature aging, wrinkles, sun spots, and eve...

How to

Sharpen Tweezers

Dull tweezers can make hair removal an extremely painful process. They’ll often slip right off the hair you’re trying to pluck, leading to a painful pull. Sometimes they’ll even break the hair in half, making it ha...

How to

Make Lip Balm

You honestly can never have too much lip balm, especially during the cold of winter when your lips are dry and chapped. It’s kind of expensive though, which can become a problem if you go through a lot of it or tend to...

How to

Make Lip Gloss with Petroleum Jelly

If you care about what you put on your skin and feel concerned about the ingredients of today's cosmetics, making your own may be the ideal solution! Perhaps you just want to save money, or you simply cannot find the ide...

How to

Make Concealer

You may want to make your own concealer because you've run out of conventional concealer, or because you want to move away from pore-clogging commercial products. There are a variety of methods and recipes. Mix and match...

How to

Fix Bushy Eyebrows

We've all been there. You're about to walk out the door, feeling great, and you notice a wonky eyebrow. You can learn how to pluck your eyebrows to keep them under control, as well as a variety of quick methods to tame t...

How to

Hide Wrinkles with Makeup

While a few simple tips and tricks can be used to conceal blemishes and discoloration, hiding wrinkles is a trickier task. It’s incredibly important to use the appropriate products and application to smooth these lines...

How to

Start Your Own Cosmetics Line

Starting your own cosmetic line can be a lot of fun, but it's hard work, too! Nonetheless, if you put in the time and effort, it can be a great way to earn a living. Start by figuring out what products you want in your l...

How to Apply Powder Contour (with Pictures)

Ready to take your look to the next level? Contouring could be the solution that you're looking for. It may seem difficult at first, but the process is actually quite simple—and we're here to show you how. Read on to l...

An In-Depth Guide to Perfectly Shape Your Asian Eyebrows

Plus, discover the differences between Asian and Western eyebrowsTrying to find the perfect eyebrow shape that suits your Asian facial features? We’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll walk you through the mos...

How to

Make Mascara Thinner

Using mascara is a great way to give yourself lush lashes. You might want to thin out your mascara if it’s dried out, clumpy, or the tube’s almost empty. As long as your mascara is less than 6 months old, it's worth ...

How to

Apply Makeup to a Round Face

Applying makeup to a round face has specific requirements focused on preventing a sunken look and avoiding the creation of a "moon face". The technique suggested in this article will be helpful for making the most of you...

How to

Make Lip Gloss Using Vaseline and Lipstick

Have you ever wanted a certain color of lip gloss, but could not find it anywhere? What about making your own lip gloss? All you need is a tube of lipstick and some Vaseline or petroleum jelly. You can make your lip glos...

How to Do Your Makeup and Hair for a More Slender Face

Faces come in all different shapes—round, long, diamond, oval, and more—so it’s natural to want to try on a “new face” for a while and see how you like it. Thankfully, if you want to test out a thinner looking ...

How to

Make Cream Eyeshadow

Ever wanted a certain color or cream eyeshadow but couldn't find it no matter how hard you looked? Fortunately, it is possible to make your own cream eyeshadow using plain old eyeshadow and a few extra ingredients. You c...

How to

Arch Eyebrows

Learning to arch eyebrows for your face type can be a bit tricky. Many people leave this for a professional; however, shaping your brows yourself is simple. Tailor the shape of your eyebrows to the shape of your face and...

How to

Put on Liquid Foundation

Foundation is a type of skin-colored makeup that, when applied, makes your face appear clean and uniform. Liquid foundation is one of the most popular forms of foundation because it’s easy to use and offers great cover...

How to

Get Rid of Dry Skin on Your Nose

Even with the most stringent skincare routine, you can still end up with dry skin on or around your nose. The good news is that you can typically remedy this problem on your own within a few days. If the dry skin fails t...

How to

Make Liquid Foundation

Liquid foundation is a product that most makeup enthusiasts cannot live without. Unfortunately, department store and makeup counter versions are very expensive, and even the drugstore versions have become pretty pricey. ...