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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.

481 articles Writing since 2024
How to Remove Eye Makeup Gently and Quickly
Cleaning
How to Remove Eye Makeup Gently and Quickly

Most people remove eye makeup the wrong way, and their lashes are paying for it. Knowing how to remove eye…

March 1, 2026 23 min read
How to Apply Makeup on Dry Skin for a Smooth Finish
Makeup by Skin Type
How to Apply Makeup on Dry Skin for a Smooth Finish

Dry skin and makeup have a complicated relationship. Foundation clings to flaky patches, powder emphasizes texture, and a full face…

March 1, 2026 18 min read
How to Apply Color Corrector for Flawless Skin
Basic Application Techniques
How to Apply Color Corrector for Flawless Skin

Concealer alone can't fix everything. If dark circles, redness, or hyperpigmentation keep showing through no matter how much you layer…

March 1, 2026 17 min read
Emo Makeup Looks: Dark & Expressive Beauty
Makeup Looks
Emo Makeup Looks: Dark & Expressive Beauty

What Is Emo Makeup? https://youtu.be/IkCvLUdoWTA?si=0WeWZtLHsN7W9jO2 Emo makeup is a style rooted in the emo subculture of the early-to-mid 2000s, built…

March 1, 2026 17 min read
Smokey Eye Makeup Looks: Sultry & Timeless Styles
Makeup Looks
Smokey Eye Makeup Looks: Sultry & Timeless Styles

Few eye makeup looks have lasted as long or worked as consistently across as many skin tones, eye shapes, and…

March 1, 2026 21 min read
9 Tips for Lip Product Application That Reduce the Need for Touchups
Various Resources
9 Tips for Lip Product Application That Reduce the Need for Touchups

Lip color rarely lasts as long as we hope. Between eating, drinking, and talking, pigment fades faster than expected. Unlike…

February 27, 2026 6 min read
Fresh No Makeup Makeup Looks That Glow
Makeup Looks
Fresh No Makeup Makeup Looks That Glow

The best makeup is the kind nobody notices. That's the entire philosophy behind no makeup makeup looks, a technique that…

February 26, 2026 11 min read
Why Skate Aesthetics Work So Well With Minimal Makeup
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Why Skate Aesthetics Work So Well With Minimal Makeup

Skate aesthetics have always rejected excess. From worn denim to oversized silhouettes and scuffed sneakers, the look is rooted in…

February 25, 2026 4 min read
Easy Beginner Makeup Looks to Master Today
Makeup Looks
Easy Beginner Makeup Looks to Master Today

Your first mascara wand felt foreign. The foundation shade looked nothing like your skin. We've all been there. Beginner makeup…

February 20, 2026 13 min read
Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Hair Extensions Online
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Everything You Need to Know Before Buying Hair Extensions Online

Hair extensions offer a quick way to add length and volume to your natural hair. However, before you buy extensions…

February 19, 2026 6 min read
How Long Does It Take to See Visible Results From Eyelash Growth Serum?
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How Long Does It Take to See Visible Results From Eyelash Growth Serum?

Many people want longer and thicker lashes but wonder if growth serums actually deliver results. The good news is that…

February 18, 2026 5 min read
What Is Tinted Lip Balm? A Beauty Must-Have
Lipstick Basics
What Is Tinted Lip Balm? A Beauty Must-Have

A single swipe of color shouldn't mean sacrificing moisture. That's the whole idea behind tinted lip balm, a hydrating lip…

February 13, 2026 22 min read
What Is Moisturizing Lipstick? Benefits Explained
Lipstick Basics
What Is Moisturizing Lipstick? Benefits Explained

Your lips have no oil glands. Zero. So every time you swipe on a drying formula, you're making things worse.…

February 12, 2026 19 min read
What Is Pearl Lipstick? A Shimmery Makeup Guide
Lipstick Basics
What Is Pearl Lipstick? A Shimmery Makeup Guide

Pearl lipstick is one of those finishes that gets confused with shimmer, frost, and metallic constantly. If you have ever…

February 11, 2026 21 min read
Japanese Makeup Looks: Minimalist Beauty Perfected
Makeup Looks
Japanese Makeup Looks: Minimalist Beauty Perfected

Forget everything Western beauty taught you about contouring and full coverage. Japanese makeup looks flip the script entirely, prioritizing soft…

February 11, 2026 13 min read
What Is Glossy Lipstick? Everything You Need to Know
Lipstick Basics
What Is Glossy Lipstick? Everything You Need to Know

Glossy lipstick outsells every other lip finish right now, and there's a good reason for that. But what is glossy…

February 10, 2026 21 min read
Hazel Eyes Makeup Looks to Make Your Eyes Pop
Makeup Looks
Hazel Eyes Makeup Looks to Make Your Eyes Pop

Hazel eyes shift between green, gold, and brown depending on lighting, clothing, and the makeup colors you choose. This chameleon…

February 10, 2026 10 min read
Daytime Makeup Looks for Effortless Everyday Elegance
Makeup Looks
Daytime Makeup Looks for Effortless Everyday Elegance

Most makeup tutorials assume you have 45 minutes and a ring light. Real life gives you 10 minutes and bathroom…

February 7, 2026 12 min read
Easy Makeup Organising Ideas
Various Resources
Easy Makeup Organising Ideas

If you've ever found yourself rummaging through drawers searching for that perfect lipstick shade or struggling to find your favourite…

February 2, 2026 4 min read
What Color Lipstick Goes with Gold Eyeshadow?
Color Choice & Style
What Color Lipstick Goes with Gold Eyeshadow?

Gold eyeshadow makes your eyes the star of the show. But pick the wrong lip color and the whole look…

January 31, 2026 22 min read
What Color Lipstick Goes with White Dress?
Color Choice & Style
What Color Lipstick Goes with White Dress?

White lets your lip color do all the talking. But pick the wrong shade and the whole look falls flat.…

January 30, 2026 22 min read
What Color Lipstick Goes with a Lavender Dress?
Color Choice & Style
What Color Lipstick Goes with a Lavender Dress?

Mauve, berry, and a softer rose end up being the safe picks for almost any lavender dress. That's the short…

January 29, 2026 18 min read
Kawaii Cute Makeup Looks for an Adorable Vibe
Makeup Looks
Kawaii Cute Makeup Looks for an Adorable Vibe

Big doll eyes. Flushed cheeks. Soft gradient lips. Kawaii cute makeup looks have taken over social media feeds, and there's…

January 29, 2026 10 min read
Moldy Lipstick: Why It Happens and When to Toss It
Lip Care
Moldy Lipstick: Why It Happens and When to Toss It

That fuzzy spot on your favorite lipstick isn't just ugly. It's a health risk sitting in your makeup bag. Moldy…

January 28, 2026 17 min read
Soft Autumn Makeup Looks to Enhance Your Natural Palette
Makeup Looks
Soft Autumn Makeup Looks to Enhance Your Natural Palette

Bright lipstick washes you out. Black mascara looks harsh. Nothing in your makeup bag seems to work. You might be…

January 28, 2026 11 min read
What Color Lipstick Goes with a Light Pink Dress?
Color Choice & Style
What Color Lipstick Goes with a Light Pink Dress?

A light pink dress does most of the work for you. But the wrong lip color can throw the whole…

January 27, 2026 21 min read
What Color Lipstick Goes Good with Blue Eyeshadow?
Color Choice & Style
What Color Lipstick Goes Good with Blue Eyeshadow?

Blue eyeshadow is back on every runway, every feed, and every makeup bag. But figuring out what color lipstick goes…

January 26, 2026 22 min read
Dark Purple Lipstick Makeup Looks That Stand Out
Makeup Looks
Dark Purple Lipstick Makeup Looks That Stand Out

Dark purple lipstick is one of those shades that either looks incredible or goes wrong fast. There's not much middle…

January 26, 2026 20 min read
What Color Lipstick Goes with a Navy Blue Dress?
Color Choice & Style
What Color Lipstick Goes with a Navy Blue Dress?

Navy blue is about as close to black as a dress color gets without actually being black, and that's really…

January 25, 2026 16 min read
Black Lipstick Makeup Looks for a Dramatic Style
Makeup Looks
Black Lipstick Makeup Looks for a Dramatic Style

Black lipstick used to be a statement reserved for punk shows and Halloween. Not anymore. From MAC counters to Sephora…

January 25, 2026 23 min read