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Andreea Sandu

Andreea Sandu is a working makeup artist based in Bucharest. She's been doing makeup professionally since 2010, across bridal, editorial, film, commercial work, and runs Lipstick Queen. She started writing on the site after fielding the same questions from clients and friends often enough to just write the answers down: which red won't turn orange on a warm undertone, how to keep lipstick from feathering into fine lines, why a "12-hour" formula rarely survives dinner. Every review on the site follows the same rule she uses with paying clients: wear it first, then decide if it's worth recommending.

477 articles Writing since 2024
How to Choose a Foundation for Your Skin Type
Makeup by Skin Type
How to Choose a Foundation for Your Skin Type

The wrong foundation does not just look off. It makes everything else you apply look worse too. Knowing how to…

August 20, 2026 23 min read
Makeup Looks for Brown Dress: 5 Shades, One Undertone
Makeup Looks
Makeup Looks for Brown Dress: 5 Shades, One Undertone

Makeup looks for brown dress are a coordinated styling category that pairs eyeshadow, blush and lip color to the dress's…

August 18, 2026 14 min read
How to Pick a Contour Shade for Your Skin Tone
Color Choice & Style
How to Pick a Contour Shade for Your Skin Tone

The wrong contour shade doesn't just look bad. It looks like a mistake. Knowing how to pick a contour shade…

August 17, 2026 20 min read
How to Choose Mascara for Your Lash Type
Makeup Basics
How to Choose Mascara for Your Lash Type

Most people pick mascara by packaging. That is exactly why so many end up with clumping, flaking, or lashes that…

August 14, 2026 27 min read
What Color Lipstick Goes With a Purple Dress: 3 Tone Rules
Color Choice & Style
What Color Lipstick Goes With a Purple Dress: 3 Tone Rules

Answering what color lipstick goes with a purple dress starts with the exact shade of purple, not a single fixed…

August 11, 2026 14 min read
How Long Does Lash Glue Last Once Opened?
Makeup Quality
How Long Does Lash Glue Last Once Opened?

Bad lash adhesive ruins a full set in hours. And most of the time, the glue was the problem before…

August 10, 2026 22 min read
How Long Does Primer Last and When to Replace It
Makeup Quality
How Long Does Primer Last and When to Replace It

Most people never check the PAO symbol on their primer. They just keep using it. How long does primer last…

August 7, 2026 17 min read
How to Choose a Concealer for Your Skin Tone
Color Choice & Style
How to Choose a Concealer for Your Skin Tone

The right concealer can make your skin look flawless. The wrong one makes dark circles, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation look worse…

August 4, 2026 27 min read
Why Self-Tanning Is a Safer Alternative to UV Exposure
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Why Self-Tanning Is a Safer Alternative to UV Exposure

People have loved the look of sun-kissed skin for years, but more people are also paying attention to the effects…

August 4, 2026 5 min read
How to Choose Setting Powder for Your Skin Type
Makeup by Skin Type
How to Choose Setting Powder for Your Skin Type

The wrong setting powder can undo an entire makeup routine in under two hours. Knowing how to choose setting powder…

August 1, 2026 18 min read
How Long Does Eyeliner Last Before It Expires?
Makeup Quality
How Long Does Eyeliner Last Before It Expires?

Your eyeliner fades by noon, smudges under your eyes, or sits untouched in a drawer for two years. How long…

July 28, 2026 19 min read
What Is Contour and How Do You Apply It?
Makeup Basics
What Is Contour and How Do You Apply It?

Most people think contouring is complicated. It is not. Contour is a face sculpting technique that uses darker shades to…

July 25, 2026 15 min read
Can Female Hair Loss Start Before Menopause, and What Are the Early Signs?
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Can Female Hair Loss Start Before Menopause, and What Are the Early Signs?

Female hair loss can start before menopause, sometimes years before menopause is officially diagnosed. Many women first notice subtle changes…

July 24, 2026 8 min read
Makeup Looks for Green Dress: 5 Shades, by Undertone
Makeup Looks
Makeup Looks for Green Dress: 5 Shades, by Undertone

Makeup looks for green dress are a styling method that matches eyeshadow, lip, and skin-tone choices to the exact pigment…

July 22, 2026 15 min read
What Is Lash Glue and How Do You Use It?
Makeup Basics
What Is Lash Glue and How Do You Use It?

False lashes can look incredible or fall off mid-dinner. The difference is almost always the adhesive. Understanding what lash glue…

July 20, 2026 20 min read
What Is CC Cream and How Is It Different?
Makeup Basics
What Is CC Cream and How Is It Different?

Your moisturizer, SPF, and foundation just became one product. Understanding what CC cream is saves you money, shelf space, and…

July 16, 2026 15 min read
What Is Skin Tint and Why Everyone Is Obsessed
Makeup Basics
What Is Skin Tint and Why Everyone Is Obsessed

Most people have worn a skin tint without knowing it had a name. It sits between a moisturizer and a…

July 11, 2026 20 min read
What Is Foundation and How Do You Choose One?
Makeup Basics
What Is Foundation and How Do You Choose One?

Most people reach for foundation without knowing what it actually does to their skin. Foundation is the base product that…

July 6, 2026 20 min read
How to Make Blush Last Longer
Maintenance
How to Make Blush Last Longer

You apply blush in the morning and it's gone by noon. Sound familiar? Blush fading is not a product problem.…

July 3, 2026 22 min read
What Is Brow Tint and How Long Does It Last?
Makeup Basics
What Is Brow Tint and How Long Does It Last?

Your brows shape your entire face, yet most people spend five minutes every morning filling them in with a pencil…

July 1, 2026 20 min read
How Long Does Concealer Last Before Going Bad?
Makeup Quality
How Long Does Concealer Last Before Going Bad?

Most people toss their mascara on schedule but hang onto concealer for years without a second thought. Knowing how long…

June 28, 2026 20 min read
What Is Setting Powder and Do You Need It?
Makeup Basics
What Is Setting Powder and Do You Need It?

Your foundation looks perfect at 8am. By noon, it's sliding. That's the problem setting powder solves. It's the step between…

June 26, 2026 19 min read
Lipstick Colors for Cool Undertones: 5 Shade Families to Try
Lipstick Colors
Lipstick Colors for Cool Undertones: 5 Shade Families to Try

Lipstick colors for cool undertones are a shade category within lip cosmetics that pairs blue or pink pigment bases to…

June 24, 2026 12 min read
How Long Does Eyeshadow Last and When to Toss It
Makeup Quality
How Long Does Eyeshadow Last and When to Toss It

That eyeshadow palette sitting on your vanity probably has an expiration date you've never checked. How long does eyeshadow last…

June 23, 2026 21 min read
Building a Signature Look That Feels Authentically You
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Building a Signature Look That Feels Authentically You

Fashion trends come and go, often changing from season to season. While experimenting with new styles can be exciting, constantly…

June 23, 2026 5 min read
What Is Liquid Eyeliner and How to Apply It?
Makeup Basics
What Is Liquid Eyeliner and How to Apply It?

Not all eyeliners work the same way, and liquid eyeliner sits in a category that rewards anyone who takes the…

June 21, 2026 18 min read
How Long Does Mascara Last? What You Need to Know
Makeup Quality
How Long Does Mascara Last? What You Need to Know

That tube sitting in your makeup bag right now might already be past its safe use date. Knowing how long…

June 18, 2026 19 min read
How to Prepare Your Skin for Face Waxing and Avoid Irritation
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How to Prepare Your Skin for Face Waxing and Avoid Irritation

Smooth, well-groomed skin often starts with proper preparation. Facial hair removal may seem simple, but the skin on the face…

June 17, 2026 5 min read
What Is Eyeshadow Primer and Do You Need One?
Makeup Basics
What Is Eyeshadow Primer and Do You Need One?

Your eyeshadow looks perfect at 8 AM. By noon, it has creased, faded, and shifted somewhere it was never meant…

June 16, 2026 17 min read
What Is Highlighter and How to Use It Right
Makeup Basics
What Is Highlighter and How to Use It Right

Not every makeup product earns a permanent spot in the routine. Highlighter has. So, what is highlighter, exactly? It's a…

June 11, 2026 18 min read