Beauteous Blog

Setting your makeup with SPF is probably one of our favorite summertime beauty hacks. Not only are you locking in the full-fledged beat you worked so hard to complete, but you’re also protecting your skin against the sun’s UV rays throughout the day. Ahead, we tapped NYC-based makeup artist Mary Irwin to find out exactly when and how to use sunscreen as your setting tool. Yes, You Can Actually Set Makeup With Sunscreen Although not the equivalent of a setting spray or powder, you can in fact set your makeup with sunscreen. “You can use a powder sunscreen almost as a...

Consider it one of life’s great ironies: When it comes to beauty, the most undone looks usually require the most effort. Take Meghan Markle, Duchess of the Messy Bun, for example. She waltzed into her wedding with a subtle face of makeup that said “I’m too cool to care” and a slightly less messy bun than usual. Well, we all know those looks took hours and countless products to create — the jig is up. Unfortunately, our struggle to master the perfect I-woke-up-like-this messy bun has also required a massive amount of effort (and many lost minutes). Usually, it’s either too messy and deflated, too...

Tis' the season of fun and festive parties, shiny wrapped packages and fancy dresses and gorgeous makeup. Knowing how to play up your look for the occasion is key, ensuring you'll be perfectly on top of your beauty game for every social setting. And getting holiday makeup right can be tricky — especially if you're playing with seasonal colours. Here are professional makeup artist dos and don'ts of holiday makeup so you get the look right every time. Do: Experiment with something different. Whether you've always wanted to try fake eyelashes or a bright red lipstick, the holidays are the time to try something new. Not...

let’s face it (pun intended!), everyone can use a little glow and warmth in their life. We’re talking about bronzer, of course. “Depending on your face shape, strategic placement of bronzer is key to creating the perfect glow and enhancing your complexion,” notes makeup artist Rachel Halsey. But how do you know the best spots to apply? “The basic rule I follow when applying bronzer is focusing on the areas of the face on which the sun would naturally touch: forehead, bridge of the nose and cheekbones,” she says. You can also add a bit of colour to your collarbones...

If there’s one thing we adore as much as a freshly unboxed highlighter or a shiny new lippie, it’s spending time onPinterest. Our love for the social network knows no bounds, and we’d gladly spend hours hunting down the latest looks, trends and new products. Clearly, we’re willing to rave about our love for Pinterest and beauty any day of the week. Meanwhile, our personal beauty boards are full of way too much information to keep track — they’re practically bursting at their invisible digital seams. If you’re like us in this way, it’s time to organize your Pins into...