There is a moment before a shift—an inhale before the exhale, a glance before a step. It is neither here nor there, but somewhere in …
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The Intersection of Makeup and Fine Art
I attended a figure drawing class for the first time in years, and it was an eye-opening experience. As someone who works in makeup, I …
Beauty Cost Analysis
Beauty choices are like solving equations that balance time, money, and personal value. Every decision to opt in or opt out of a cosmetic routine …
Unnecessary Justifications
There’s an unspoken narrative that surrounds cosmetic procedures, one that sneaks in through conversations and justifications: “I’m getting it for medical reasons” or “It’s not …
What’s Written on Your Face
Life doesn’t just leave marks in the lines on our faces—it shows up in the expressions we carry, the colors we choose, the way we …
You’re Invited!
I’d love to see you at the opening ceremony! F.A.C.E. Makeup Artistry will once again have artwork on display at YAC for the members exhibition! This is …
Let the Process Speak
Mastering Neutral
Neutral. People think it’s safe, plain, lacking personality. Actually, neutral is a secret weapon—in makeup and in life. In makeup, neutral tones are the backstage …
Beauty Tech’s Double-Edged Sword
We’ve always been told that beauty filters are the enemy of authenticity, that they paint an unrealistic picture of perfection we should avoid. Here’s where …
Circling Back to the Self
Self-improvement promises a ladder, each rung leading us higher, closer to some imagined ideal. But life isn’t a ladder—it’s a spiral staircase, winding us back …