#MyTwoCents
This blog is a tasty mix of beauty news, product reviews, tutorials, industry gossip…and maybe a rant or two. So, if you have an appetite for well-researched, relevant cosmetic information based on FACTS, take a seat and dig in!
Makeup Brush Buying Guide
I learned a lot about proper brush construction while developing the [R]evolution™ Professional Makeup Brush Collection with Royal &...
Books You Should Own
I'm often asked which books I consider great reference guides and how they've impacted my makeup artistry. Let me preface by acknowledging there are...
Cleaning Makeup Brushes Like A Pro
In the Makeup Brush Buying Guide, we discussed materials, construction and brush shapes. Properly cleaning your makeup brushes is the most critical...
Honey – A Sweet Solution For DIY Beauty
Honey tastes great, but did you realize the amazing restorative and healing properties it possesses? AND, it's a fantastic beauty solution! Let's...
SPF In Foundation – Real Protection or Deceptive Marketing?
SPF in foundfation has always been one of my hot-button topics. When I discuss the products that should provide your UV protection, foundation is...
Sanitizing With Alcohol And Why Percentages Matter
There's a constant debate among beauty professionals over the correct concentration/percentage of alcohol required to sanitize work surfaces...
HD Powder – Facts & Mistakes
There’s a lot of misinformation about HD Powder – here are the facts about what it is, what it does, when to use it, and how to avoid mistakes.
The Daily Complexion – Part One
These are my quick picks for a nourished, even toned and well-protected daily complexion…not matter how busy your schedule gets! Bioderma...
Everything Old Is New Again
When the internet was a baby (with no social media), Allure Magazine featured the Ben Nye Fireworks Fantasy Wheel (image above) in their Editor's...
