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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 Apply Liquid Blush for a Dewy Glow
Basic Application Techniques
How to Apply Liquid Blush for a Dewy Glow

Liquid blush is one of those products that looks intimidating until the first time it actually works on you. Knowing…

March 30, 2026 22 min read
Makeup Looks for Green Eyes: Best Colors to Try
Makeup Looks
Makeup Looks for Green Eyes: Best Colors to Try

Green eyes are the rarest eye color in the world, and most people with them are still wearing the wrong…

March 30, 2026 24 min read
How to Remove Makeup Without Makeup Remover
Cleaning
How to Remove Makeup Without Makeup Remover

You ran out of micellar water, the wipes are gone, and your face is still full of foundation, mascara, and…

March 30, 2026 19 min read
Lipstick Ideas for Thin Lips: Fuller Look Tips
Ideas
Lipstick Ideas for Thin Lips: Fuller Look Tips

Thin lips don't need fixing. They need the right lipstick ideas for thin lips that work with your natural shape…

March 30, 2026 23 min read
Royal Blue Makeup Looks: Bold & Striking Glam
Makeup Looks
Royal Blue Makeup Looks: Bold & Striking Glam

Royal blue does not blend into the background. It never has. From Elizabeth Taylor's iconic blue liner to the bold…

March 30, 2026 20 min read
How to Apply Translucent Powder the Right Way
Basic Application Techniques
How to Apply Translucent Powder the Right Way

Most makeup routines fall apart not because of the foundation or concealer, but because of what comes after. Knowing how…

March 29, 2026 17 min read
Pink Makeup Looks: Pretty & Playful Styles
Makeup Looks
Pink Makeup Looks: Pretty & Playful Styles

Pink is the one color that works on literally every skin tone, every season, and every occasion. The catch? Picking…

March 29, 2026 25 min read
How to Exfoliate Lips Naturally at Home
Basic Application Techniques
How to Exfoliate Lips Naturally at Home

Flaky, rough lips don't respond to more balm. They respond to removing the dead skin first. Learning how to exfoliate…

March 29, 2026 17 min read
How to Do Eye Makeup for Brown Eyes Perfectly
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Do Eye Makeup for Brown Eyes Perfectly

Brown eyes are the most common eye color on the planet, yet most tutorials treat them as an afterthought. Knowing…

March 29, 2026 24 min read
How to Use Maybelline Teddy Tint for a Natural Flush
Maybelline Tips
How to Use Maybelline Teddy Tint for a Natural Flush

A lip product that works on your lips and cheeks, lasts up to 12 hours, and costs under $13. That's…

March 29, 2026 15 min read
Lipstick Colors for Tan Skin: Perfect Shades to Try
Lipstick Colors
Lipstick Colors for Tan Skin: Perfect Shades to Try

The wrong lipstick shade on tan skin doesn't just look "off." It actively works against you, washing out your complexion…

March 29, 2026 22 min read
Y2K Makeup Looks: Nostalgic & Trendy Styles
Makeup Looks
Y2K Makeup Looks: Nostalgic & Trendy Styles

Frosted lids, glossy lips, body glitter on every exposed surface. Y2K makeup looks are back, and they're pulling directly from…

March 29, 2026 22 min read
How to Use the Maybelline Eraser for Flawless Skin
Maybelline Tips
How to Use the Maybelline Eraser for Flawless Skin

Dark circles, fine lines, blemishes. One concealer, one twist. Knowing how to use the Maybelline Eraser correctly makes a real…

March 28, 2026 18 min read
How to Do Eye Makeup for Blue Eyes That Pop
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Do Eye Makeup for Blue Eyes That Pop

Blue eyes don't need more blue. They need contrast, warmth, and the right placement. Knowing how to do eye makeup…

March 28, 2026 18 min read
Lipstick Colors for Brunettes: Best Tones to Wear
Lipstick Colors
Lipstick Colors for Brunettes: Best Tones to Wear

Dark hair changes everything about how lip color shows up on your face. A shade that looks perfect on a…

March 28, 2026 26 min read
Soft Makeup Looks: Natural & Elegant Beauty
Makeup Looks
Soft Makeup Looks: Natural & Elegant Beauty

Soft makeup looks are everywhere right now, and for good reason. They work on pretty much every face shape, skin…

March 28, 2026 22 min read
How to Use Makeup Primer for Long-Lasting Looks
Basic Application Techniques
How to Use Makeup Primer for Long-Lasting Looks

Most people skip primer and wonder why their foundation looks worn out by noon. Knowing how to use makeup primer…

March 28, 2026 18 min read
Makeup Looks for Silver Dress: Cool & Glamorous
Makeup Looks
Makeup Looks for Silver Dress: Cool & Glamorous

Silver is one of the few outfit choices that actually changes what makeup works on your face. The fabric reflects…

March 28, 2026 25 min read
How to Prep Skin Before Makeup for Smooth Results
Basic Application Techniques
How to Prep Skin Before Makeup for Smooth Results

Your foundation is only as good as what is underneath it. Knowing how to prep skin before makeup is the…

March 28, 2026 18 min read
Rainbow Makeup Looks: Colorful & Fun Styles
Makeup Looks
Rainbow Makeup Looks: Colorful & Fun Styles

Bold color isn't just for runways and Pride parades anymore. Rainbow makeup looks have pushed into everyday beauty routines, festival…

March 28, 2026 20 min read
How to Do Eye Makeup Step-by-Step
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Do Eye Makeup Step-by-Step

Your eyes do most of the work in any makeup look. Getting them right changes everything else. Learning how to…

March 27, 2026 17 min read
Makeup Looks for Gold Dress: Luxurious & Chic
Makeup Looks
Makeup Looks for Gold Dress: Luxurious & Chic

A gold dress is already a statement. The makeup either completes it or fights it. Getting the right makeup looks…

March 27, 2026 21 min read
Lipstick Colors for Blondes: Beautiful Choices
Lipstick Colors
Lipstick Colors for Blondes: Beautiful Choices

Blonde hair changes the rules for lip color. The lower facial contrast means certain shades disappear while others overpower, and…

March 27, 2026 22 min read
Thanksgiving Makeup Looks: Warm & Festive Glam
Makeup Looks
Thanksgiving Makeup Looks: Warm & Festive Glam

The turkey gets all the attention, but your face deserves a plan too. Thanksgiving makeup looks range from a quick…

March 27, 2026 22 min read
How to Apply Blush on Different Face Shapes
Basic Application Techniques
How to Apply Blush on Different Face Shapes

Blush is one of those products that can completely change a face in under a minute. But the shade is…

March 27, 2026 20 min read
How to Stop Makeup from Pilling on Your Skin
Makeup Quality
How to Stop Makeup from Pilling on Your Skin

You finish blending your foundation and watch tiny grey balls roll off your face. That is makeup pilling, and it…

March 27, 2026 17 min read
How to Use NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Your Makeup Routine
NYX Tips
How to Use NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Your Makeup Routine

One pencil. Three ways to use it. Under $10 at any drugstore. Knowing how to use the NYX Jumbo Eye…

March 27, 2026 17 min read
Silver Makeup Looks: Cool & Metallic Glam
Makeup Looks
Silver Makeup Looks: Cool & Metallic Glam

Silver makeup looks have been running the beauty scene hard since 2024, and the momentum isn't slowing down. From chrome…

March 27, 2026 22 min read
How to Coordinate Your Chameleon Lipsticks with the Perfect High-Gloss Manicure
Various Resources
How to Coordinate Your Chameleon Lipsticks with the Perfect High-Gloss Manicure

There was a time when choosing a lipstick meant picking a shade and calling it a day. A red for…

March 27, 2026 5 min read
70s Makeup Looks: Boho Chic & Groovy Vibes
Makeup Looks
70s Makeup Looks: Boho Chic & Groovy Vibes

The 1970s gave us disco glam, bohemian minimalism, glam rock excess, and punk rebellion, all in the same decade. 70s…

March 26, 2026 20 min read