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Beauty & Makeup Blog

Expert insights, tips, and trends from professional visagistes

Summer Makeup Trends

Summer Makeup Trends for 2024

Summer 2024 is all about natural, dewy skin with pops of vibrant color. As temperatures rise, the focus shifts to lightweight formulas that can withstand heat and humidity while keeping your complexion looking fresh all day long.

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Bridal Makeup Tips

Essential Bridal Makeup Tips: Creating a Timeless Wedding Look

Your wedding day is one of the most photographed days of your life, and your makeup needs to be flawless, long-lasting, and timeless. As professional visagistes who have worked with countless brides, we've compiled our top tips for creating the perfect bridal makeup look.

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Skincare Routine

Perfect Pre-Makeup Skincare Routine: The Foundation of Flawless Makeup

The secret to truly flawless makeup isn't found in expensive foundations or the latest blending techniques—it's in proper skin preparation. As professional makeup artists, we know that even the most luxurious cosmetics can't perform their best on poorly prepped skin. Here's our definitive guide to creating the perfect canvas for your makeup application.

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Makeup Brushes Guide

The Complete Guide to Makeup Brushes: Essential Tools for Every Beauty Arsenal

Quality makeup brushes can transform your application technique, allowing you to achieve professional results at home. However, navigating the vast array of brush shapes, sizes, and materials can be overwhelming. As professional visagistes, we're sharing our expertise on the essential brushes every beauty enthusiast should own, how to use them correctly, and how to maintain them for years of flawless application.

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Color Theory in Makeup

Color Theory in Makeup: Understanding the Science Behind Beauty

Color theory might sound like a concept reserved for fine artists and designers, but it's actually one of the most powerful tools in a makeup artist's repertoire. Understanding how colors interact with each other and with your natural coloring can elevate your makeup application from good to extraordinary. Let's explore the fundamental principles of color theory and how they apply to makeup artistry.

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