Makeup Archives

Makeup: When to Splurge and When to Save

We admit it, we’re serious makeup junkies and nothing makes us feel happier than a brand new Tom Ford Lipstick or Charlotte Tilbury foundation. But actually, you don’t need to splash out every time you want something new in the world of beauty and there are definitely areas of face […]

Sally O'Kelly

Apr 17, 2018

Makeup, Makeup Tutorials

Our Top 5 Makeup YouTube Channels!

Welcome to the modern era of information where you can learn to do anything online- from ordaining a marriage to fleeking your brows. If you’re a makeup newb and find yourself drooling over cat-eyes and smoked out wings, then you need to enroll in a lil YTU! YouTube University can […]

LiveGlam

Apr 14, 2018

Throwback Beauty Trends That Are Making A Comeback

We all know that history repeats itself, and beauty trends are no exception. Sometimes we just wanna channel our inner ‘90s pop princess, and these days, everyone is so here for it. We may cycle through trends quickly, but some just keep coming back in full force. Check out these […]

Lanie Edwards

Apr 09, 2018

Fashion and Style, Makeup

How to Spring Clean Your Beauty Bag

Just as we overhaul our wardrobes every season and swap our oversized woolly jumpers for culottes in the spring, our beauty bags need just the same attention for the purposes of hygiene and making the most of our overflowing makeup collections! Lighten up The formulations that we lean towards in […]

Jess Hall

Mar 29, 2018

Brush Products, Makeup

Get Weatherproof Makeup with Your April LiveGlam MorpheMe

Some people slay in the rain, others just get wet! Don’t let a little weather wreck your day- or your fleek. You can weatherproof your makeup and stay snatched rain or shine. I’m gonna show you how to use your LiveGlam MorpheMe brushes for a weatherproof makeup that will last […]

LiveGlam

Mar 25, 2018

Celebrity Makeup Artists You Have to Follow!

If you’ve ever found yourself drooling over red carpet smokey eyes, glittery lids, bold lips and all the gorgeous looks on your fave celebs, then you are not alone! I love a good glittery lid. So much, I just had to know who was making all these fabulous people look […]

LiveGlam

Mar 24, 2018

Holo-glam! Best Duo Chrome Beauty Products

I don’t know about you glammers, but I’m obsessed with everything duo-chrome and holographic. It’s just so mesmerizing and eye-catching, and you can rock it on your face, nails, and clothes! One second you think something is purple, but move just an inch and it turns into a completely unexpected […]

Lanie Edwards

Mar 21, 2018

How to Transition Your Makeup Bag From Winter to Spring

The nights are getting lighter, the blossom is forming, and finally, things are hotting up a little. Spring is well and truly on its way! Before we know it, we will bathing in the hot summer sun but for now, we’ll take anything after a long and hard winter! It […]

Sally O'Kelly

Mar 20, 2018

Beauty Hacks, Makeup, Trending

Festival Beauty Hacks to Look Fab

Spring is in the air and festival season is here! Get in tune with your laid back, no-fuss, fun-lovin’, hippie mama vibes and slay this festie season. With our festival beauty hacks, you can look fab, feel fresh (ish), and focus on the fun! Skip the contour, show a lil’ […]

LiveGlam

Mar 17, 2018

How to Prevent your Makeup from Fading

Because no one wants to experience smudged, smeared, blotchy and faded makeup before 1pm, right? Keep scrolling for four of our fave tips & tricks for ensuring your makeup stays flawless all day long! 1. Always prep the skin You’d never paint on a dirty canvas now, would you? The […]

Jess Hall

Mar 15, 2018

Foundations for a Closer Color Match

In a modern multicultural society, you would think choosing makeup would be a fair game but, unfortunately, we still have a long way to go in terms of beauty equality. Whether you have very fair skin or dark skin, choosing a foundation isn’t always going to be easy as some […]

Sally O'Kelly

Mar 13, 2018

Beauty Hacks, Makeup, Makeup Tutorials

Put Your Best Breast Forward with Body Contour

Ah, The age-old tradition of contouring. While this trend has only recently hit the mainstream beauty market in the past few years, contouring and body contour have been around since the beginning of film and photos. In 2017, we saw the craziest contouring trends of all including booty contouring, foot […]

LiveGlam

Mar 11, 2018

Beauty Products to Rock on International Women’s Day

Tomorrow is officially our day ladies! International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th every year to commemorate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women all around the globe. In true #LiveGlamFam fashion, check out some of our favorite beauty products created by women to rock on the […]

Lanie Edwards

Mar 07, 2018

What the Fleek does that mean? Beauty terms explained!

Have you ever been scrolling through your favorite beauty blog, checking out product descriptions, or reading a makeup label just to find yourself wondering what these words even mean?! We’re out here beating & baking faces into a fleeking pulp, cutting creases, and slaying some lippies. I assure you no […]

LiveGlam

Mar 04, 2018

Slay your Spring Makeup with Yellow and Orange!

Orange you glad winter is over? WE ARE! We’re so excited to spring into warm weather, sunshine, and beaches! This year we’re doing it hot- skip the “home for Easter” pastels and slay your Spring makeup with some bright orange and yellows. Hop on this trend and slip into something […]

LiveGlam

Mar 03, 2018

Makeup, Skincare

Primer Picks for Oily Complexions

Long-lasting makeup doesn’t always come easily for those with oily skin, and no matter how many 25-hour foundations we try, things just don’t hang around. One of the best ways to keep makeup looking flawless for longer is to add a primer to your makeup routine, and not just any […]

Sally O'Kelly

Feb 27, 2018

Eyes, Makeup

How to Flawlessly Apply False Lashes

Sometimes mascara just doesn’t do it for us and we need something a little more glam. That’s where false lashes come in. These babies can take your eye makeup to a whole new level and have you feeling extra cute! But… applying them can be a huge pain, especially if […]

Lanie Edwards

Feb 26, 2018

Survive Spring Break Beauty Guide!

Beaches, beauties, sun, bums, and booz…*cough cough* responsible adult beverages- you know what that means. Spring Break is just around the corner! Keep your week glamazing with our spring break beauty guide and survival tactics! With a little help from your makeup besties over here, you can turn up and […]

LiveGlam

Feb 24, 2018

How to Cut Down Your Makeup Routine from 20 to 5 minutes

If you mentally journey back to this morning, how long did it take for you to do your makeup? 20 minutes? With the average makeup routine taking far longer than it used to thanks to additional steps being added over the years (we’re thinking contouring, strobing and having to physically […]

Jess Hall

Feb 22, 2018

Eyes, Makeup

8 Makeup Tips for those who Wear Glasses

Just because your vision isn’t perfect doesn’t mean your makeup can’t be! Your eyes can still shine behind those frames, sometimes you just need a little extra help. Check out these makeup tips to still slay while wearing glasses! 1. White eyeliner on your waterline Putting white eyeliner on your […]

Lanie Edwards

Feb 19, 2018

Which Popular Foundation Brush Style is Best?

Your foundation is the building block to a beautiful beat face! There are so many ways to slap product on your face, so what we have here is a foundation brush breakdown. Check out how these different popular foundation brushes apply product! If you like full coverage or a natural […]

LiveGlam

Feb 18, 2018

Post V-day Chocolate Makeup!

If you’ve still got Whittman’s on the mind- then we’ve got a chocolatey sweet solution for you– and it’s 0 calories! Get your hands on some of this chocolate-inspired makeup and create some smokey-brown amazingness. Try some Hershey-kissed lips and some chocolate-drizzled eyeshadows to slay like it’s a holiday. Amp […]

LiveGlam

Feb 17, 2018

From Desk to Dusk Valentine’s Day Makeup

This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Wednesday so unfortunately, no full day of celebrating the love, it sadly has to happen after a day at the desk instead. Whether you’re out for a romantic meal, a date at the fairground, or off to take pictures, you may want […]

Sally O'Kelly

Feb 13, 2018

Best Beauty Products for a Cruelty-Free Face!

If you’re a huge animal lover but also love to snatch that face, you can do both without harm! More and more brands are being added to the list of cruelty-free and vegan makeup, and there’s a ton of high-end and drugstore products to choose from. Check out some of […]

Lanie Edwards

Feb 12, 2018

Makeup, Skincare

Take It All Off: Best Makeup Removers!

You may be putting on something sexy soon for Vday- But this post is all about taking it off- your makeup that is! If you’re anything like me, then taking off your smokey eye or cat-wings can be one of the least favorite parts of your day! Not just because […]

LiveGlam

Feb 10, 2018

Fifty Shades of Grey Inspired Makeup!

If you’ve been keeping up with the Fifty Shades trilogy, you know Fifty Shades Freed just released and is in theaters today! In honor of the final movie, here’s a glamorous makeup look inspired by the series that is perfect for your girls night out movie night! Check out how […]

Lanie Edwards

Feb 09, 2018

Makeup, Makeup Tutorials, Trending

Valentine’s Day Makeup Tutorial!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! Whether you have hot plans with bae or are going to work (like most adults–it IS a Wednesday!) you can rock this super fun Valentine’s Day makeup anywhere! This look is perfect if you’re a die-hard romantic, love all things cute and fuzzy, […]

LiveGlam

Feb 04, 2018

Strip Lashes vs Lash Extensions- the best lashes for your lifestyle!

If eyes are the windows to the soul, then I guess you could say lashes are the shutters! Lashes are definitely in my top 3 favorite makeup components. If you wanna look more awake, lashes. You want bigger eyes? Lashes. You wanna add some serious drama to your look…you guessed […]

LiveGlam

Feb 03, 2018

How to Rock Bright Eyeshadow on Any Skintone!

cover photo source: @agentsometime, @makeupmouse Ok beauties! It’s time to toss (or very gently place) those nude palettes to the side and rock out with some bright eyeshadow! If you’ve ever told yourself that you can’t wear bright eyeshadow for whatever silly reason, it is time to reverse the curse! […]

LiveGlam

Jan 27, 2018

5 Foundation Tricks for Oily Skin

Keeping the Tin Man-esque shine at bay when you have excessively oily skin can seem like an impossible task, but there are a few tips and tricks you can use to combat the build up of excess oil, rein in the shine, and prevent your makeup from looking a hot […]

Jess Hall

Jan 25, 2018

Eyes, Makeup

How to Grow Longer Lashes

If you already have long, fluttering eyelashes, you are the envy of many and for the rest of us, we could only dream of such enviable lashes. Whilst it may not come naturally to us all, with a few changes to our skincare and makeup routines, we can all enjoy […]

Sally O'Kelly

Jan 23, 2018

10 New Drugstore Products for 2018

Treat yourself this year by updating your makeup bag without going broke! There’s lots of new exciting drugstore products that came out this month, and these ones are all under $20! Make yourself and your wallet happy by copping some new goodies on the low. 1. Starting with skincare, St. […]

Lanie Edwards

Jan 22, 2018

Find Your Perfect Foundation!

Are you on the search for your perfect foundation? Finding the right foundation for your skin can be a daunting task with so many options to choose from! We’re here to help you with a bit of a breakdown! Keep reading to see how each formula works and find the best […]

LiveGlam

Jan 21, 2018

Wearable,Trendy Makeup Look to Try in 2018!

We checked with the holy grail of trends (Pinterest!) and found these amazing new waves to kick off a new year looking fresh! These trends are all about fresh faced and matching foundation- for the fairest of them all to the deepest shades beautiful melanin! You can go ahead and […]

LiveGlam

Jan 20, 2018

Why Your Foundation is Patchy & How to Fix It

Is there anything more devoting half an hour or more of your precious time to buffing and blending your foundation in the hopes of looking Instagram guru worthy, only for you to realise you’ve wasted your time and effort as your makeup is now looking a patchy, hot mess? Probably. […]

Jess Hall

Jan 18, 2018

Brush Products, Makeup, Skincare, Trending

New Year, New Skin- Update Your Face Routine for 2018

The start of a new year is the perfect time to reinvent yourself! Get your 2018 started off with a fresh new fleek! I don’t know about you, but I tend to revamp my skincare and foundation routine every few months to stay fresh and try some new things. I […]

LiveGlam

Jan 07, 2018

5 Beauty Trends to Look Out for in 2018

New year, new trends! While we saw come crazy trends come and go in 2017, we’re ready to see what this year is going to bring. To get your creative juices flowing, here are 5 beauty trends to look out for in 2018! Will you be trying any of these, […]

Lanie Edwards

Jan 05, 2018

2017 Crazy Beauty Trends Recap

2017 was definitely a year of bold experimentation with makeup. With makeup videos taking over our Instagram feeds, some trends came and quickly left, while others stuck around for the whole year. Check out our list of some of the craziest beauty trends that had everyone talking! Were you a […]

Lanie Edwards

Dec 29, 2017

3 Makeup Look Ideas to Slay New Year’s!

New Year’s is the perfect time to really glam it up, and we want you stepping into 2018 feeling fierce and confident! Not sure what look to do? Whether you want a subtle glam or you’re ready to pop out, we’ve got 3 looks that will have you slaying the […]

Lanie Edwards

Dec 28, 2017

Makeup, Product Reviews

Get Glam for the Holidays with Wet n Wild

The holidays have officially arrived and your money has likely been burning a hole in your pocket. While there’s no better feeling than getting the perfect gifts for your loved ones, don’t forget to treat yourself! These products from Wet n Wild are not only super affordable, but they’ll also […]

Lanie Edwards

Dec 20, 2017

PatrickStarrr’s MAC Collection is What Everyone Needs for the Holidays

You know it’s real when being a YouTube star can lead you to a collaboration with MAC Cosmetics. Beauty guru Patrick Starrr’s highly anticipated MAC holiday collection has officially launched, and it has as much glitz and glam as you would expect! Not sure what you want as a holiday […]

Lanie Edwards

Dec 18, 2017

How to Get Your Makeup to Last All Night on NYE

If there’s one night a year we are going to be staying up late, it’s going to be New Year’s Eve. Even if you’re an early sleeper, there’s no excuse not to be up to at least the early hours on the last day/first day of the year. New Year’s […]

Sally O'Kelly

Dec 16, 2017

Kylie Cosmetics Just Launched 30 Concealer Shades

After Fenty Beauty’s highly successful launch that featured 40 foundation shades for women of all skin tones back in September, other brands seem to have finally caught on. Today, Kylie Cosmetics dropped 30 concealer shades ranging from fair to deep dark, adding to the much needed movement of inclusivity in the […]

Lanie Edwards

Dec 13, 2017

10 Best Stocking Stuffers for Beauty Lovers

The holiday season is here in full force, and you might be feeling the pressure to find the perfect gift for the beauty lovers in your life. But, have no fear! We have some great suggestions that work great for last minute gifts and fun items to stuff those stockings […]

Lanie Edwards

Dec 11, 2017

Travel Beauty Survival Guide

Spend time with the fam and turn up your glam this Holiday season! If you’re going home for the holidays, you gotta make sure you’re traveling with the essentials. We’ve all made those last minute drugstore trips, and there’s no need to add any expense to your Holidays when you […]

LiveGlam

Dec 10, 2017

5 Life-Changing Tricks for Speeding up Your Morning Beauty Routine

You know when you have the best intentions of waking up an hour before you need to leave your front door, but actually end up pressing the snooze button one too many times, and end up scurrying around trying to make yourself look presentable in a mere ten minutes? Yeah, […]

Jess Hall

Nov 30, 2017

5 Reasons Why Beauty Advent Calendars Are Better Than Chocolate Ones

The novelty of counting down to Christmas never seems to disappear and nowadays, we have even more reason to look forward to the festive season thanks to the invention of the beauty advent calendar. Gone are the days where you simply looked forward to a little cube of sweet chocolate […]

Sally O'Kelly

Nov 28, 2017

Lips, Makeup

Kylie vs. KissMe: LiveGlam December Lippie Dupes!

Back by popular demand! We’re bringing you even more dupes from our LiveGlam Lippie Club, KissMe, for some of Kylie’s newest and sold out shades from Kylie Cosmetics, just in time for the holidays! This month, our lippies come in beautiful, special-edition holiday casing to add some sparkle and end […]

Lanie Edwards

Nov 27, 2017