The “You Need to Try This” Edit: 3 Must-Have Products to Upgrade Your Routine
We’ve all experienced the overwhelm of seeing hundreds of makeup recommendations online and wondering, “Is this actually worth the hype?”
This Shine, Completely Unedited: Testing the Highlighter Going Viral Overseas
Every now and then a product earns its hype, and this highlighter — the one beauty lovers overseas cannot stop talking about — is one of them. What you see in the Short is exactly what the camera saw: no filter, no editing, just that shine.
Transform Your Face With Just Four Points: The Blush Trick for a More Refined Look
Sometimes the difference between "nice makeup" and "wow, you look amazing" is not a new product at all — it is placement. In this Short I show the four points where I layer blush, and the way it pulls the whole face together honestly surprises people every time.
This Wasn't Possible a Few Years Ago: Asian Beauty Finally Hits Australian Shelves
If you had told me a few years ago that I would be picking up Japanese, Korean and Chinese cosmetics in an actual store in Brisbane — not waiting weeks for international shipping — I would not have believed you. But that is exactly what this Short celebrates.
"What On Earth Is This?" — The Setting Spray That Genuinely Surprised Me This Year
Every so often a product makes me say "what is this?!" out loud on camera — and this L'Oréal setting spray did exactly that. The year was not even over yet, but I could not wait to share it: it was easily my most surprising find in months of testing.
A Love Letter to Nude Makeup: Embracing a Simple Face, No Eyeliner Required
I'll say it proudly: I have a fairly simple, plain face — and I absolutely love nude makeup on it. In this get-ready-with-me Short, I skipped eyeliner entirely and built the whole look around soft, nudey tones. It is the look I come back to more than any other.
How to Create Base Makeup That Won't Melt, Won't Come Off and Won't Smudge
If there is one question I am asked more than any other, it is this: how do I make my base last all day? Between humidity, long work days and the occasional happy tear, a beautiful morning base can quietly slide away by mid-afternoon.
When Social Media Feels a Little Tiring: A Reminder That Your Individuality Is the Point
Today's post is a quieter one. I filmed this Short mid-makeup because something had been on my mind for a while: social media is full of inspiration, but it can quietly turn into a comparison game that leaves us feeling worse about our own faces.
Foundation Separating or Floating? The Ultimate Hack for a Flawless, Filter-Free Base
We've all been there: you finish applying your foundation, but instead of looking like a second skin, it looks like it's literally sitting on top of your face. Whether it's creasing, separating, or looking textured, getting foundation to truly lock into the skin can be a major struggle.
The Eyeliner Struggle is Over: The Easiest Way to Fill Between Your Lashes
We have all heard the classic makeup advice: "Just fill in the gaps between your eyelashes to make them look thicker!" It sounds incredibly simple in theory, but in practice? It is usually a frustrating, messy process that leaves you poking your eye or ending up with a jagged, uneven line.
Pro Makeup Artist Approved: 3 Drugstore Hidden Gems (All Under ¥1000!)
You do not need a luxury budget to achieve a flawless, professional makeup look. In fact, some of the absolute best, most reliable products in a makeup artist's kit come straight from the drugstore aisles!
The Secret to the Perfect, Natural-Looking Overlined Lip (Revealing My Holy Grail!)
I get asked this question in the comments more than almost anything else: "What lip product are you wearing?!"
3 Pro Secrets to Instantly Elevate Your Makeup Game
Ever wonder why sometimes your makeup looks pretty good, but a professional makeup artist's work looks absolutely flawless? The secret isn't always in having a vanity full of the most expensive products — it's almost entirely in the technique.
Stuck in a Makeup Rut? How to Break Free from Your "Everyday Face"
Do you ever look in the mirror and realize you've been doing the exact same makeup routine for months — or even years?
Pores Ruining Your Base? 3 Pro Secrets to Stop Foundation from Creasing
There is nothing more frustrating than taking your time to perfect your base makeup, only to look in the mirror a few hours later and see your foundation pooling into your pores.
How to Recreate the Ultimate "Glass Skin" Glow (Without Looking Greasy)
Ever had one of those days where someone stops you just to say, "Your skin looks incredible!"? There is a massive difference between looking beautifully dewy and unintentionally oily, and if you want to achieve that coveted "glass skin" look, it all comes down to strategic layering.
3 Pro Secrets to Instantly Elevate Your Makeup Game
Ever wonder why sometimes your makeup looks good, but a professional's looks absolutely flawless? The secret isn't always in having a vanity full of the most expensive products — it's almost entirely in the technique.
Why Makeup is More Than Just "Looking Good": A Heart-to-Heart on Self-Care
Does your morning makeup routine ever feel like a chore? Something you just have to do for work, or out of a sense of social obligation?