Makeup guides, made simple

Short, honest how-to guides for a smooth, even base. Written for Indian skin, with a free printable in every guide.

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Cakey, cracked foundation swatch next to a smoothly blended swatch and a makeup sponge

Why Does Foundation Look Cakey? 7 Causes and Fixes

Foundation looks cakey when there is too much product, the skin underneath is dry, powder is layered too heavily, or products do not suit each other. Use less, prep properly,...

Why Does Foundation Look Cakey? 7 Causes and Fixes

Foundation looks cakey when there is too much product, the skin underneath is dry, powder is layered too heavily, or products do not suit each other. Use less, prep properly,...

Woman doing quick morning makeup at a bathroom mirror before work

2-Minute Makeup Routine for Office Mornings

A 2-minute office routine is base, spot-conceal, a touch of powder, blush and lip, in that order. Use a light base and blend it with a tool that works fast....

2-Minute Makeup Routine for Office Mornings

A 2-minute office routine is base, spot-conceal, a touch of powder, blush and lip, in that order. Use a light base and blend it with a tool that works fast....

Pink-wrapped gift box with a lit diya and marigold flowers

Diwali Gift for Someone Who Loves Makeup: How t...

The best Diwali gift for someone who loves makeup is something they will use every day but would not buy for themselves: a tool upgrade, a care kit for their...

Diwali Gift for Someone Who Loves Makeup: How t...

The best Diwali gift for someone who loves makeup is something they will use every day but would not buy for themselves: a tool upgrade, a care kit for their...

Wedding guest in a pink lehenga laughing under fairy lights

Wedding Guest Makeup: How to Make Your Base Las...

Long-lasting makeup comes from thin layers, not thick ones. Prep and prime, apply a thin, well-buffed layer of long-wear foundation, set the T-zone, finish with setting spray, and blot during...

Wedding Guest Makeup: How to Make Your Base Las...

Long-lasting makeup comes from thin layers, not thick ones. Prep and prime, apply a thin, well-buffed layer of long-wear foundation, set the T-zone, finish with setting spray, and blot during...

Smiling woman with a natural, luminous foundation finish

Foundation for Mature Skin: How to Stop It Sett...

Foundation settles into fine lines when there is too much of it, when skin underneath is dry, or when heavy powder sits on top. Hydrate well, choose a satin or...

Foundation for Mature Skin: How to Stop It Sett...

Foundation settles into fine lines when there is too much of it, when skin underneath is dry, or when heavy powder sits on top. Hydrate well, choose a satin or...

Close-up of a face with the Flaminglo brush blending foundation into skin

How to Use a Rotating Makeup Brush: Step by Step

Dot foundation on your face, switch the brush on, and glide the foundation head in slow, light sweeps from the centre of your face outwards. Let the spinning head do...

How to Use a Rotating Makeup Brush: Step by Step

Dot foundation on your face, switch the brush on, and glide the foundation head in slow, light sweeps from the centre of your face outwards. Let the spinning head do...