The Ultimate Guide to Makeup Brushes

assorted makeup brushes

If you are a makeup enthusiast, you have probably already collected a hoard of makeup brushes that you know everything about. But that’s not the case with everyone. Teenagers and even some adults don’t know why so many brushes are needed when our hands work just fine. One of the reasons why we opt for brushes instead of our fingers is because the heat from the fingertips can cause the makeup to heat up and act differently. In this guide, we have tried to explain the purpose of each brush.

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Your Guide to Kissable Lips This Valentine’s Day

Pretty pink lip color

So you’ve scrubbed your lips well to free them of any dead skin cells or rough patches and soaked them in your favorite lip balm to cure them of their dryness — but have you decided on what color you’re going to flaunt over them to make them look approachable (we mean kissable!)? Here’s a quick guide to choosing the right lipstick shade to make your Valentine want to go o-la-la over you:

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Celebrate Black History Month in Full Swing with Khuraira Cosmetics

Celebrating Black History Month

Black History Month starts on the 1st of February and ends on the 1st of March; that’s a total of 28 days to celebrate the black legacy. Carter G Woodson, an incredible historian, suggested honoring African Americans during the proposed time to raise awareness of Black history during 1926. However, the celebrations didn’t start until the 1970s.

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Flawless Makeup Tips for a 10 Year Passport Photo

A Faceless Couple Holding Up Their American Passports in Front of a BuildingWhile there isn’t a law stopping you from wearing makeup to look presentable in a passport photo, there’s definitely a subtext in the existing rules. If you don’t want your photo to be refused, you have to look like yourself despite wearing makeup.

Here are some tips to look flawless without going over the top for your 10-year passport photo

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Foundation Application: Brush vs. Sponge vs. Fingers

Some Makeup Brushes, Two Sponges, and Some Compact Makeup on a Purple Surface

Liquid foundation is water-based, and therefore many of us prefer it for its great coverage and moisturizing effects. However, there are way too many ways to apply it. You’ve got makeup brushes, sponges, and good old hands.

In today’s blog, we’ll be discussing the pros and cons of these application methods.

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How to Crease-Proof Your Eyeshadow Like a Makeup Artist

A woman wearing bright eyeshadow

If you want to create a show-stopping, fiery look, eye shadows are your best friends. You can make it work in various ways to create the look of your choice. That’s until it starts to crease.

The eyeshadow that you seamlessly blended and wasted most of your time on is now smudged and creased. It’s one of those things that happens quite often, no matter how hard you blend. However, there are a few secrets to getting a crease-free eyeshadow application.

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