Thursday, January 2, 2014

REVIEW: Nars Sheer Glow vs. Make Up For Ever HD Foundation

Which to choose... which to choose...
If you mention one, you must mention the other. It's a cardinal rule. This is our comparison review of two extremely popular foundations: NARS Sheer Glow and MUFE HD Foundation. 

Both promise to offer you the same thing: the flawless complexion we all yearn for. Both have legions of fans, swearing their first born over it. Both have haters. When it comes to these foundation, everyone has a favorite and these two are somewhere at the top of the list.

So? Which one do you buy when you've got about $50 and you're in the market for a high-end foundation?

Sunday, December 22, 2013

FRAMING: Powder

In today's Framing series post, we'll be going over eyebrow powders. We'll be using the Urban Decay's Naked Basics Palette and Missha's The Style Easy Cake Eyebrow.

Naked Basics is actually an eyeshadow palette, whereas Missha's Cake Eyebrow are powders specifically for eyebrows. What makes the Basics palette more suitable for multiple uses -- eyebrows, in this case -- over Naked 1 or Naked 2 is that it is composed of matte colors. Glittery brows are a no-no.

Let's get started!

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

FRAMING: Overview

If the eyes are the windows to your soul, then your eyebrows are the frames. Well-shaped, well-defined brows can make or break a look.

If they weren't important, there wouldn't be such a variety of methods, brands, and products dedicated to your brows.

Before you even decide whether you want a sexy high arch or the straight Korean brow, you have to find the right product. After all, no one wants to look like they have their eyebrows Sharpied on.

From pencils and pens to gels and powders, each give an eyebrow a distinctive look. In this series, "Framing", we'll delve into the world of eyebrow products and methods for your desired look.