Few internet trends disturb me more than the popular videos of people using household items to apply their foundation. From the backs of smartphones to tampons, I’ve seen it all — and I never want to ...

“Every tool has a unique purpose,” Fenty Beauty Global Makeup Artist, Priscilla Ono tells ESSENCE. Knowing the specific application tools to use– whether angled brushes or three-sided sponges– can be ...

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Whether you’re a professional makeup artist or a beginner starting to dabble in foundation, concealer or contouring, everyone wants their makeup to look flawless. Yet despite the deluge of makeup ...

We’ve all heard it, this celebrity prefers a makeup brush, while another makeup artist prefers to use her fingers. Some people even apply a moisturizer with makeup brushes. Although the advice is ...

Regular, careful cleaning of brushes and sponges reduces oil, germs and acne risk while improving makeup application; ...