beauty combo guides

cushion puff vs brush: which one to grab

Cushion puff vs brush, from a friend: when I tap with a puff, when I sweep with a brush, and which foundation formula goes with each.

skin undertone and makeup: comparing two shades in daylight

Skin undertone and foundation shades: what cool, warm and neutral mean, and how I compare two shades in person in indirect daylight.

makeup spatula technique: how I use one

Makeup spatula technique in plain steps: how I load foundation with the blade at 90 degrees, glide it at 45, and tap it in with a damp sponge.

bare hands vs applicators for makeup: when I use which

Bare hands vs applicators for makeup: which formulas I warm and press in with my fingers, and when I pick up a sponge or brush instead.