Tips:

Always skincare first, then makeup!!! No matter how great a product is, your makeup won't be to the fullest potential if you don't take care of your skin. Yeah sure, concealer can remove dark circles and foundation can even out the skintone; however, makeup cannot rid of pimples and bumps or permanently remove acne marks and hyper pigmentation. Always cleanse your face twice a day and never sleep with makeup on, no matter how tired you are or what fun night you had. Use a toner, especially if have oily skin. Toner will help remove any additional oils deep down in the skin and remove residue that cleansers tend to leave behind. And such an important step that so many people skip...you must moisturize, even if you have oily skin. It is imperative that you moisturize and use a moisturizer that caters to your skin type (oily, dry, sensitive, etc.) Treat yourself to a facial every two months and you will see the difference in your skins texture and clarity. Some salons charge between $50 - $150 for basic and deep pore cleansing facials. This to me, is a small price to pay for beautiful skin and plus everyone deserve to treat themselves sometimes. Remember, every skincare issue can be controlled.

Always purchase the travel size of a makeup product you want to buy first or ask for a sample of the product before making that big purchase. Trust me, there have been several times that I have bought every color of something and it didn't work out or didn't like. I've ended up giving the makeup to my little nieces so they can play with it; and lets be honest, makeup is too expensive for that!

The best tip I think I can give anyone is - a little bit goes a long way!

Until soon....thanks for reading!