When the weather starts to get warm, do you get excited for the opportunity to go spend time at the beach? What if you don’t live near an ocean? What if your skin is sensitive and acne-prone? Have no fear! There are plenty of other ways to experience all of the benefits that salt water has to…
Am I the only person on the planet that is constantly covering up their legs? Eternally aware of imperfections that resolve themselves simply by throwing on a long dress or pants. But why should you let your fashion choices be dictated? These days it’s so easy to create a flawless look for your legs. And…
Pumpkin seed oil is an orange-red cold-pressed oil extracted from the seeds of a pumpkin. It’s smooth, light, and perfect for cooking with (and who can resist oven-baked pumpkin seeds?) – but that’s not the only good thing. Pumpkin seed oil is a natural moisturizer that has many surprising benefits, and not only for your…
False eyelashes have become very popular over the past few years for lengthening and adding volume to your lashes and enhancing your natural eye shape. There is no denying this trend completes a beautiful look. What’s more, there is a massive choice of false lashes available. So we can all have options to create a…
(And 1 Not-So-Easy-Way!) False eyelashes are a great invention, whether used daily or for special occasions. They are an instant way to make your eyes appear bigger, brighter, and more beautiful (and maybe even a bit bolder too ;). But they can be tricky to use – at least at first, anyway. The main issue…
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Canadian-born Savannah Koningen, a sculptor and makeup effects artist in her own right. Her passion and enthusiasm for her craft are nothing short of infectious. Together we explore art history, her favorite sculptors – past and present, and all things in the technical realm that is to…
Why Do We Need Eyelash Curlers in Our Lives? There are very few beauty products out there that deliver instant results – but eyelash curlers are certainly one of them. You probably spend more time comparing mascara wands or picking out the perfect shade of concealer – but according to experts (and little old me!),…
We have just celebrated the 2021 Academy Awards, and I wanted to take a minute to lavish in the work of Matteo Garrone’s folkloric and rustic re-telling of the classic Pinocchio. This movie has single-handedly re-ignited my love for movie-makeup and fantasy characters, after what seems like the longest of times. It is nominated for…