Recently I had the pleasure of talking with my friend Annie Tevelin, Founder and CEO of a fabulous skincare line called SkinOwl… Annie, why do oils penetrate faster and absorb more than creams? Essentially, oils are a smaller molecule than creams made with lipids. This smaller molecule allows
Katrina Says Brush Up on Brush Care!
I love being a beauty contributor for Brenda After Sixty! This month, I’m going to share with you my favorite makeup brushes and tools, and how I keep them clean. It’s hard to find a GOOD, cruelty-free makeup brush set without breaking the bank. I love Kevyn Aucoin’s brush sets – especially
“Very Peri” – A Cool Blue for a Fresh Winter Eye Look!
The annual Pantone Color of the Year has a huge influence on textiles, fabrics, clothing – and yes, cosmetics! This year’s color is “Very Peri” – a gorgeous periwinkle blue Pantone hopes will “encourage personal inventiveness and creativity.” That sounds good to me! This year we can be hip, be in
Spring Cleanup For Your Makeup Brushes
What a perfect time to wash your hands & your brushes at the same time! For the best results, follow these steps: STEP 1 - Wet the bristle with warm water STEP 2 - Place a drop of liquid detergent (I like Mrs. Meyer’s) onto the palm of your hand STEP 3 - Massage the bristles in one
Learn To Apply Lipstick & Liner Like A Pro
How do you apply lipstick with a lip liner? Watch the above video and follow along with these steps: Start by using Sara Happ lip scrub to remove all of the dead skin & smooth out your lips Apply the lipstick with a dome vegan brush (not a lipstick brush) Start from the inside of