Colored contacts are safe to wear under the supervision of your eye doctor As long as you wear color contacts under the supervision of an eye care professional, even colored contact lenses, are safe to wear. Follow the lens care guidelines from your doctor, keeping lenses clean and stored correctly. If you are using disposables, stick to the recommended wear schedule and throw … [Read more...]
Eyeliner Tips for Beginners
Do you look like a bad Halloween mistake whenever you wear eyeliner? You're not alone. Every time I try the stuff, I look like I've been punched in the eye. Eyeliner is supposed to open up and brighten our eyes, so why and where does all this go terribly wrong? Eyeliner comes in three basic varieties: liquid liner, pencil or stick, and gel liner. For beginners, definitely … [Read more...]
Christmas Makeup Look Review (Video)
This makeup look comes from Marlena at the MakeupGeek.com. As you know, I really like her videos. She explains the techniques and products really well. I just wish I could pull them off! For a Christmas or Holiday party, this look for your eyes is beautiful and dramatic. Thanks Marlena! Which Color Contacts? For my own part, if I was to add a colored lens to this look, I'd … [Read more...]
5 Great Holiday Makeup Tutorials
It's party season! Here's a roundup of some great makeup tutorials for holiday looks--some old, some new. Simple Silver Holiday Makeup — shown above. It's from last year but I like this one the best! Super pretty. Super easy! Vintage Gold Holiday Makeup Tutorial — from Holiday Noir Makeup Scarlett Johansson Holiday Makeup Look — Signature red lip and terracotta … [Read more...]
Christmas Palette Roundup from MakeupGeek (Video)
I really like Marlena's site, MakeupGeek.com. Her videos are excellent and this one is no exception. Here, she reviews 7 Christmas makeup palettes and gives us her number one pick at the end. (You have to watch to find out which one!). Prices range between $35 and $65. I think you'll like this, especially if you're looking for a beauty gift for someone on your … [Read more...]