Ask a Makeup Artist

The next makeup artist I had the pleasure of speaking to was Katrina Klein, a British, Los Angeles–based celeb makeup artist who has worked with talent including Bailee Madison, Lucy Hale, Brianne Howey, and Sophia Bush. Her work…

Take it from someone who had to learn the hard way: The right set of brushes can totally change how your makeup looks for the better. I'm not sure what I was doing before I invested in a good set of foundation and concealer…

I don't know about you, but I think there's a lot of confusion surrounding the difference between tinted moisturizers, BB creams, and CC creams. Truth be told, they're actually all pretty similar with a few unique traits each. A…

I'd love to start by talking about how you both got your start in the makeup industry. BW: I started in makeup randomly! I actually went to school for interior design. I worked at Ralph Lauren for a bit but it's definitely…

When it comes to makeup, foundation can be one of the most important components to achieving a polished look. There are tons of different formulas, price points and (finally) plenty of shades to choose from, so finding the perfect…

I first want to preface this story by saying that simple doesn't automatically have to equal boring. I love a good and easy eye shadow look for all occasions—daytime wear, going out, a casual dinner, or date night. Truthfully, I…

If you're a contouring newbie, you've definitely come to the right place. It isn't always easy to learn, especially if you aren't totally sure what your face shape is or what areas to sculpt and define. But, I do have good news.…

Foundation and acne just don't mix sometimes. If you've ever dealt with any form of it, you know what I mean. As someone who has struggled quite a bit with acne, I've gotten in the habit of double checking the ingredients in any…

Another thing I found frustrating when I first started learning to contour was the lack of information out there about contouring for darker skin tones. I found that I couldn't use the same contour makeup as those with lighter skin…

I know some of you have very mixed feelings about high-end or pricier concealers. I would say rightfully so—some expensive formulas are the same as the ones you find at the drugstore; they just cost a pretty penny more. There is,…