The Beauty Journal
Notes on beauty.
Practical guides to colour, skin and technique, written to help you choose well and wear it beautifully.
LipsHow to find your red lipstickBlue reds, orange reds and true reds: how to choose a red lipstick for your colouring, pick a finish you will actually wear, and make it last.SkincareThe right order for your skincare routineCleanser, serum, moisturiser, sunscreen: the order to layer skincare in the morning and at night, and a few simple rules that make every step work better.LipsMatte, satin or gloss: choosing your lip finishWhat each lip finish looks and feels like, how long it lasts, and how to prep lips so matte stays comfortable and gloss stays put.CheeksWhere to apply blush, and how muchA simple guide to blush placement, building colour without overdoing it, cream versus powder, and shades to try for your colouring.ToolsWhich brush does what: a make-up brush guideFoundation, powder, blush, contour, eyeshadow and liner brushes explained, plus how to wash and dry your brushes so they last.NailsHow to make press-on nails lastPrep, sizing, glue versus adhesive tabs, and gentle removal: everything you need for a salon-looking press-on manicure at home.EyesEyeliner for beginners: a soft wing in five stepsPencil, gel or liquid: which liner to start with, and a simple five-step method for a soft wing, including tips for hooded eyes.
