A makeup artist in Texas is using a recent interaction with a potential client to highlight the homophobia she’s still dealing with in 2019. Kristian Cardenas, who operates Makeup & Hair by Kristian, took to Twitter last week to share screenshots of an alleged text conversation with a bride-to-be who was seeking a makeup artist for her … Read More →
Have you ever found yourself applying your makeup, only to have it start rolling off or pilling like the fibers of an old sweater on your face? It’s annoying. And we’ve been there. According to makeup artist Alexandre Deslauriers, layering makeup without getting any pilling is kind of “like a science.” You need to be aware of … Read More →
Those seeking to add beauty products to their personal care selection at home without breaking the bank do have options. Beauty expert and makeup artist Jaray Banks, of Denver, Colorado has some tips for which products to choose that aren’t considered a splurge. “The first thing you don’t want to splurge on is going to be your … Read More →
“If it’s your type of beautiful or someone else’s type of beautiful, it’s the same thing with painting. Just because I like something doesn’t mean you’re going to like something, but it’s still somebody’s type of beautiful, and my job is to make the person sitting in my chair feel their type of beautiful.” The … Read More →
Nineties nostalgia has been part of the zeitgeist and a major theme across runways for a while now. But what about makeup? Let’s be real, the late nineties weren’t exactly on point when it came to the art of contouring. Our foundations were a shade lighter, blending was nonexistent, and glitter was a must. Dark … Read More →
‘The white-washed media I had been consuming was reinforcing a form of femininity based on a European concept of womanhood.’ Illustration: Chuva Featherstone Colorism is more than being called a cockroach, having guys compare my nether regions to a medium rare steak, or seeing my crush preferring lighter-skinned women over me. No, it goes deeper … Read More →
Just like that, awards season is coming to a close, and the 2019 Oscars is sure to send it out with a bang. While it’s arguably the biggest awards show of the season, this year there’s more buzz surrounding the event than ever, given it’s the first time in 30 years the show will have no host, … Read More →