If you're a makeup addict like me, your bathroom counter must be spilling over with far too many products: lipsticks, eyeshadows, shimmer and bronzer, makeup brushes, foundation… Half your makeup routine is spent rummaging through your collection for the pink lipstick you know you have (somewhere), or frantically trying to remember where you put your favorite Nars Blush in … [Read more...] about How to organize your makeup
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Secrets to using shimmer makeup
The right color and amount of shimmer can make you look healthier, give a sun-kissed 'I just got back from the beach' glow, and make your eyes look wider, more alert, and a bit sexier. Too much shimmer…well, makes you look like a Christmas tree. So what's the secret to using shimmer? Makeup experts tell you where to put it, when to hold back, and how to apply it on top of … [Read more...] about Secrets to using shimmer makeup
Tips for applying mineral makeup
Are you interested in mineral makeup but don't know how to use it? Confused by the conflicting instructions (buff it or don't buff it?) and wondering why you don't get the same results as other women? 'I must be doing something wrong!' you say. Here is a simple guide to applying mineral makeup, just one of the many recipes for life you will find here at o5.com. … [Read more...] about Tips for applying mineral makeup
Important facts on mineral makeup
Mineral makeup's been getting a lot of hype—mainly because it's supposed to be gentler on the skin, and how it seems to create a very natural glow. But how much of mineral makeup's supposed benefits are true, and how much of it is just a product of very smart marketing? Here are the facts on mineral makeup, to help you decide whether or not it's worth the price tag, and what to … [Read more...] about Important facts on mineral makeup
Lipstick tips from the pros
Lipstick is like a magic wand. One swoosh, and you feel prettier. Another swish, and you can even change your look. Go from a dramatic, sophisticated red to a fresh, natural pink. Experiment with shimmer or matte, gloss or cream. There's just so many lipsticks—and they're so cheap, you can easily start a collection without going broke! But all the available lipstick … [Read more...] about Lipstick tips from the pros