5 Minute Makeup

Confession: Until I was in college, I never wore makeup.  I know.  How I ever survived those adolescent years with nothing more than some drugstore cover-up is beyond me.  I suppose I was lucky that I did not need eyeshadow and all that jazz.  Certainly now as I'm nearing 30 (gulp) I have to apply … [Read more...]

How to Choose the Right Foundation

Foundation -- A Primer Bad pun aside, I'm hoping this post will shed some light on foundation. When I worked with women in the makeup industry, my clients'  biggest struggle was always  how to choose a foundation. Women are either: A) scared of it or B) love it so much they haven't … [Read more...]

What’s In My Make-Up Bag

Hello, I'm Janel! I'm a stay at home mom to 2 fun-loving and active kids and have one on the way - due on my 4oth birthday! My biggest hope right now is to keep up with this growing family of mine! I blog at Dandelion Dayz on mostly regular basis. I've been blogging for Chic Critique every … [Read more...]

Organic Foundation That Rocks!

First, I would like to introduce myself; I'm, Kellie...one of the new girls here at Chic Critique. I'm excited to bring my opinions to the CC table where they will be in good company with those of many fabulous women. You might come to know me as the "organic beauty one". I figured, I might as … [Read more...]

Tips for choosing the right foundation color

Chances are you probably can't wear the same shade of foundation you did when you were 20 (unless of course you are still close to 20 ;) ) and that's because the pigment in our skin changes as we age, therefore we can't wear the same shade. Choosing a foundation can be very confusing, especially … [Read more...]