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Makeup For Beginners: Loose vs. Pressed Powder

Loose vs. Pressed Powder

Powder is one of those makeup must haves that I absolutely recommend in your makeup collection. The main purpose of powder is that it helps to set your foundation and concealer. You don’t necessarily need to wear so much that it gives you a dry mask all over your face, but just a dusting will usually do.

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Tutorial: Erin’s Super Simple Bronze Summer Look

My Summer beauty routine is always a quick event.  I hate wearing a lot of makeup, especially when it’s hot out! I do my DIY Tinted Moisturizer for a glowy face.  For a bronze effect, I use an orange blush (this time I used Nars Exhibit A) and a bronzer (in this picture I used Cover Girl Queen Natural Hues Bronzer in Ebony Bronze.)

 

 

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Five Essential Makeup Brushes

Do you really need 90 brushes to do your makeup? Heck no!  I think you can do pretty well with just these 5.  If you only do makeup on yourself and you like simple looks, here is a quick guide for you. These are brushes that I have actually used on myself and on clients.  If you can recommend a great brush below, please leave a comment!

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