Wake Up For Makeup

The Best Lip Balm Ever

04/29/2016

If there is one thing that seems to be universal among all of the faces I do makeup on each week, it’s chapped lips. Nearly every person that sits in my chair could use a little lip balm in their life! I love to apply the Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask because it’s thick, hydrating, natural...

Sigma Dry n’ Shape Tower

04/28/2016

Whether you’re a working makeup artist or a stage 5 brush hoarder, you know that cleaning brushes is what I assume hell looks like. I use tools to make it a little less awful but when I lay my brushes out to dry, they literally cover every square inch of the bathroom counter in our guest...

Best Eye Makeup Brushes

04/26/2016

I hope you enjoyed my roundup of favorite face brushes. Now onto the eye brushes! 1. Sephora Collection Classic Brow Filler Brush • $10 This is my favorite brush for brow powder. It’s stiff, natural bristles are perfect for picking up and laying down the perfect amount of powder. There’s no need to spend more because this...

Real Techniques Bold Metals Brushes Review

04/26/2016

When I won $100 in credit to Real Techniques for taking a survey, I knew it was a sign from above that it was time for me to try the Bold Metals line. I’d been wanting to try them for a while but their price tag was causing me to hold off. I also love Real Techniques’ original brush...

The Best Makeup Brushes: Face

04/19/2016

I’ve always had a love affair with brushes. They are essential to creating a masterpiece, be it in paint or makeup! I want you to know that while makeup brushes are very worth investing in, they don’t all have to be expensive to be good. Here are 9 of my favorite face makeup brushes, in a variety...

Dry Hair Faster with The Wet Brush Speed Dry

04/13/2016

It’s hair or makeup looking fly but not both. For me, I think you know that makeup always wins out. Time’s might be a changin’ though thanks to The Wet Brush Speed Dry! I air dry my hair on the regular due to laziness but I’ve been blow drying it faster thanks to this brush and...