Eyes & Lips · 5 min read
Blurred lipstick edges: a controlled colour fade
Apply colour within the lip first, then soften its perimeter with a nearly clean lip brush; keep the fade inside your natural outline.
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THE KNOWN BEAUTY LIBRARY
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Eyes & Lips · 5 min read
Multichrome eyeshadow: place colour, then check the light
Choose whether a multichrome is a base or a sheer topper, place a thin layer on a contained lid area, then check it from more than one angle before adding colour.
Beginner
Eyes & Lips · 5 min read
Lower-lash shadow: a restrained reverse-cat-eye idea
Practise a narrow, soft shadow on the outer external lower lash line, keeping it clear of the waterline and checking the shape with your eyes open.
Beginner
Base & Finish · 5 min read
Cloud finish or dewy finish? Choose the reflection you want
Cloud finish reduces broad shine while keeping a soft surface; dewy finish leaves more visible reflection. Choose placement and reflection separately from coverage.
Beginner
Base & Finish · 5 min read
When foundation pills: change one layer, not the whole routine
If makeup forms small rolls during application, stop rubbing, remove the affected patch and compare one cosmetic layer or application movement at a time on the next attempt.
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Base & Finish · 5 min read
Colour corrector or concealer? Decide before adding a layer
Try a skin-tone concealer first for coverage. Add a small targeted corrector only when changing the visible colour helps without requiring a heavier top layer.
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Base & Finish · 5 min read
A local makeup reset: remove one patch and keep the rest
Remove the smallest affected area with a suitable remover, finish its required cleanup, then replace only the makeup you still want.
Beginner
Nails · 5 min read
Polka-dot nails with ordinary polish
Let an ordinary-polish base dry, then make a few small dots with a lightly loaded dotting tool. Practise spacing on one accent nail before covering all ten.
Beginner
Nails · 5 min read
A narrow French tip on short nails
On a short nail, trace a narrow ivory or white line along the free edge with a lightly loaded fine brush, then stop before it becomes a broad band.
Beginner
Hair · 5 min read
Heat-free braid waves on hair you already have
Use a loose braid to explore temporary wave texture, beginning with dry or barely damp hair as appropriate and releasing it gently once fully dry; results will vary with your hair.
Beginner
Base & Finish · 5 min read
Foundation shade and undertone: what to compare
Separate depth, undertone and finish so you can make a more useful foundation comparison.
Beginner
Base & Finish · 6 min read
What order should makeup go in?
A flexible sequence built around your products, with clear points for changing the order.
Beginner
Base & Finish · 6 min read
How to reduce concealer creasing
A small, controlled application experiment to reduce visible gathering without promising a crease-free result.
Beginner
Base & Finish · 7 min read
Cream versus powder makeup
Compare cream and powder formulas by finish, application and the job you want them to do.
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Base & Finish · 6 min read
Setting powder versus setting spray
Decide whether powder, setting spray or neither suits the finish you want.
Beginner
Base & Finish · 6 min read
Blush placement: three effects to try
Compare a compact centre, a higher outer band and a wider soft wash using one familiar blush.
Beginner
Eyes & Lips · 5 min read
How to practise a small eyeliner wing
A short-wing practice method that starts with relaxed, open eyes and keeps corrections small.
Some practice
Eyes & Lips · 5 min read
Eyeshadow placement for hooded eyes
Plan the visible colour with eyes open, then build a small shape that works with your own lid fold.
Beginner
Eyes & Lips · 5 min read
A simple eyeshadow gradient for monolids
Build a visible lash-to-lid gradient with two shades, then soften its boundary in your normal open-eye view.
Some practice
Eyes & Lips · 5 min read
Mascara smudges: what to check and adjust
Use the location and timing of a mascara mark to choose one sensible adjustment, without rebuilding your whole routine.
Beginner
Eyes & Lips · 5 min read
Define lashes without false eyelashes
A small mascara routine built around visible separation and a considered finish, without adhesives or false lashes.
Beginner
Eyes & Lips · 5 min read
Fill sparse-looking brows with makeup
Add a little colour where you want a fuller-looking brow, while keeping the outline and individual gaps under your control.
Beginner
Eyes & Lips · 5 min read
How to blend eyeshadow edges
Soften the boundary of a shadow patch without moving the whole shape or blending every colour into one.
Some practice
Eyes & Lips · 4 min read
Lip liner for beginners
Use short sections to map your lip colour, then choose a soft or more defined edge.
Beginner
Eyes & Lips · 5 min read
Matte, satin and gloss lip finishes
Compare the reflection of matte, satin and glossy lips, then plan application and touch-ups.
Beginner
Eyes & Lips · 5 min read
How to balance a bold lip with eye makeup
Choose one of three clear combinations, then control contrast, shape and shine without a rule that bold lips need bare eyes.
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