Make Up

Applying concealer without it settling into your lines or suddenly appearing as a clear layer on your skin: easier said than done. Because honestly, concealer should quietly do its job and not shine a spotlight on your dark circles, crow's feet, blemishes, or red spots. The big difference between foundation and concealer is that with foundation you even out your skin and with concealer you camouflage. That's why you usually don't use concealer all over your face, and its packaging is therefore also a lot smaller. But applying concealer, that's usually where it goes...

Looking for a foundation at an overcrowded drugstore, to be honest? I find it a bit of a hassle. Call me spoiled, but there’s just so much choice. Shelves full of foundations that all promise just a little something different: more glow, more coverage, lasts 24 hours beautifully, or has full skincare benefits. And in the meantime, they are so close together that the difference is sometimes hardly noticeable. Add to that the buy one get one free promotions and other discounts, and before you know it, you’re at the checkout with an eyeliner, mascara, or lip gloss that you actually didn’t need at all. Recognizable? I have...

If you're reading this, it's your sign to grab your brushes and clean them. It doesn't have to be a complicated task with soap, water, or special rubber cleaning mats. It can also be short but effective. And the best part is: your brush is immediately ready for use again. Ideal, right? I try to do this a few times a week, especially when I use a brush for several days for my foundation. I find it refreshing and it prevents impurities and irritations. Moreover, your makeup looks better with a clean brush. How I do this...

Sunglasses can come out of the closet again, as the spring-like sunny season starts in a few days. Okay, fine. You can of course wear sunglasses all year round, even when it rains (I see it enough in the city). After all, that's also a kind of vibe. But when you wear make-up and sunglasses – or regular glasses of course – we all know it: those marks on your nose and make-up on your frames. If you wear a slightly subtler model, it usually just results in a bit of make-up on the inside of your sunglasses, around the nose pads. But with...

Haven't we all messed up with our mascara at some point? You're busy with your lashes and before you know it, there's that annoying black (or other color) mark at your lash line or under your eyes. Your lashes are still wet, you blink once – and there it is. Very. Annoying. I used to use cotton pads that I held under my eyes while applying mascara, and nowadays there are even special eye patches for that. But honestly? Quite a hassle. Putting on mascara quickly suddenly becomes a whole task. But how do you remove such a stain...

Since we are in the middle of the winter weeks, the color currently visible on my face is au naturel. Whiter than white, let's just say in my case. Self-tanner is being applied en masse and bronzing drops provide a quick fix, but bronzing powder is also always at the front of my makeup bag. Those cheeks could definitely use a bit more life and color. But applying bronzer is no longer how we used to do it. Just when you thought you had it down: swipe, tap, and apply, in sweeping and rotating motions with powder bronzer, it turns out everything is now...

You know how it goes: your mascara starts to dry out a bit after a few weeks, making your lashes not look as va-va-voom as with a new, fresh mascara. Your lashes start to look a bit clumpy and gritty, far from charming. But with this ultra-simple trick, you'll have the most beautiful lashes again. Even if your mascara has dried out a bit and you want to give your lashes a quick touch-up. Here it comes. The only thing you need is an eyelash comb (one of those tools you underestimate until you use it) and an eyeshadow primer, like the one from M.A.C Cosmetics....

I was really team powder for a long time, but since I’ve had a few really nice cream variants in my make-up bag, I don’t want to be without them anymore. In fact: powder is currently nowhere to be found in my daily make-up bag. Sorry, not sorry. I’m sure we’ll see each other again, but not right now. Because a cream blush is so easy to apply and the effect is much more natural. And if you’ve gone a bit overboard or have been a little too enthusiastic, you can easily soften the effect with a foundation brush...

There are those days when you’re hovering over your make-up bag and thinking: why is this such a chaos. Ten products, all half-used, and really a hassle (for all my travel girlies) to take on a trip. Fortunately, there’s now a solution for everything, and yes, there’s an answer for this beauty problem too. Benefit did it again, and thank you. The 3-in-1 palette has been in stores for a while now, and that for less than forty euros. Your favorite blush, bronzer, and highlighter together, in one palette. Don’t walk, RUN to the store and get yourself...

A lip liner is back in business. Okay, fine: it has been for the it-girls for a while now, but you really can't ignore it anymore. We're even going a little back in time, because in the 90s, lip liner was already a thing, only then often with a much harsher contrast. Now it's all about that natural look, in line with your lip gloss, lip color, or lipstick. It's about subtly emphasizing your lip contour, not about harsh lines. Nowadays, there are even many girls who have their lip liner tattooed, to...