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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Flaminglo rotating makeup brush handle standing next to two brush heads

Rotating Makeup Brush: What It Is, How It Works...

A rotating makeup brush is a battery-powered handle with a brush head that spins 360 degrees. Instead of you blending with strokes or dabs, the spinning head buffs foundation, powder...

Rotating Makeup Brush: What It Is, How It Works...

A rotating makeup brush is a battery-powered handle with a brush head that spins 360 degrees. Instead of you blending with strokes or dabs, the spinning head buffs foundation, powder...

Makeup sponge and brushes with foundation drops on a pink surface

Sponge vs Brush vs Fingers: Which Gives the Smo...

A damp sponge gives the most skin-like finish but is slow and needs frequent washing. A buffing brush gives more coverage and suits oily skin. Fingers are fastest for sheer...

Sponge vs Brush vs Fingers: Which Gives the Smo...

A damp sponge gives the most skin-like finish but is slow and needs frequent washing. A buffing brush gives more coverage and suits oily skin. Fingers are fastest for sheer...

Close-up of smooth, streak-free foundation on a cheek

How to Apply Foundation Without Streaks or Patches

Streaks come from dragging product across the skin, using too much, or applying over moisturiser that has not absorbed. Fix it by letting skin prep settle for 2 to 3...

How to Apply Foundation Without Streaks or Patches

Streaks come from dragging product across the skin, using too much, or applying over moisturiser that has not absorbed. Fix it by letting skin prep settle for 2 to 3...

Woman blending foundation on her cheek at a vanity in morning light

How to Apply Foundation Flawlessly: The Complet...

Prep with moisturiser (and primer if you are oily), use less product than you think, apply it in small dots from the centre of your face outwards, and blend with...

How to Apply Foundation Flawlessly: The Complet...

Prep with moisturiser (and primer if you are oily), use less product than you think, apply it in small dots from the centre of your face outwards, and blend with...