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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 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
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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
How to Stop Eyeliner from Running All Day
Makeup Quality
How to Stop Eyeliner from Running All Day

You spend ten minutes on your liner. By noon, it's halfway down your face. Knowing how to stop eyeliner from…

March 26, 2026 21 min read
How to Do Inner Corner Highlight Like a Pro
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Do Inner Corner Highlight Like a Pro

One small shimmer placement can make your eyes look completely different in under thirty seconds. Knowing how to do inner…

March 26, 2026 17 min read
How to Apply Bronzer for a Natural Sun-Kissed Glow
Basic Application Techniques
How to Apply Bronzer for a Natural Sun-Kissed Glow

Most people are applying bronzer wrong, and the result is either an orange stripe across the cheekbones or a muddy…

March 26, 2026 15 min read
Makeup Looks for Purple Dress: Regal & Stunning
Makeup Looks
Makeup Looks for Purple Dress: Regal & Stunning

A purple dress narrows the color choices more than most people expect. Gold works. Silver usually doesn't. Get the eyeshadow…

March 26, 2026 17 min read
Lipstick Colors for Redheads: Flattering Hues
Lipstick Colors
Lipstick Colors for Redheads: Flattering Hues

Finding the right lipstick colors for redheads is trickier than it sounds. What looks gorgeous on a brunette or blonde…

March 26, 2026 22 min read
Natural Makeup Looks on Brown Skin: Radiant Glow
Makeup Looks
Natural Makeup Looks on Brown Skin: Radiant Glow

Most "no makeup makeup" guides weren't made with brown skin in mind. The shade recommendations, the product picks, the blending…

March 26, 2026 17 min read
Makeup Looks for Pink Dress: Pretty & Playful
Makeup Looks
Makeup Looks for Pink Dress: Pretty & Playful

Pull up a picture of a pink dress and most people jump straight to matching lipstick to the fabric. That's…

March 25, 2026 17 min read
How to Apply Setting Powder Without Caking
Basic Application Techniques
How to Apply Setting Powder Without Caking

Most people are using setting powder wrong, and the result shows up by noon. Knowing how to apply setting powder…

March 25, 2026 20 min read
How to Do Eye Makeup for Big Eyes Flawlessly
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Do Eye Makeup for Big Eyes Flawlessly

Big eyes are striking. But without the right technique, eye makeup for big eyes can easily flatten your shape or…

March 25, 2026 20 min read
How to Stop Mascara from Smudging Under Eyes
Makeup Quality
How to Stop Mascara from Smudging Under Eyes

You applied mascara perfectly this morning. By noon, there are dark smudges under your eyes. Knowing how to stop mascara…

March 25, 2026 16 min read
Lipstick Colors for Warm Undertones: Ideal Shades
Lipstick Colors
Lipstick Colors for Warm Undertones: Ideal Shades

The wrong lipstick shade can make your whole face look off, and nine times out of ten, it's an undertone…

March 25, 2026 19 min read
Makeup Looks for Navy Blue Dress That Complement It
Makeup Looks
Makeup Looks for Navy Blue Dress That Complement It

Navy blue is one of the most versatile dress colors you can own. But picking the right makeup looks for…

March 25, 2026 21 min read
Hippie Makeup Looks: Free-Spirited & Fun Styles
Makeup Looks
Hippie Makeup Looks: Free-Spirited & Fun Styles

Flower power never really left. It just traded Woodstock fields for festival grounds and TikTok feeds, and the looks got…

March 25, 2026 18 min read
How to Use Clinique All About Eyes for Puffiness
Clinique Tips
How to Use Clinique All About Eyes for Puffiness

The skin around your eyes is thinner than anywhere else on your face. It shows fatigue, puffiness, and dark circles…

March 24, 2026 14 min read
How to Use NYX Eyeliner Stick for Bold Eye Looks
NYX Tips
How to Use NYX Eyeliner Stick for Bold Eye Looks

The NYX eyeliner stick delivers up to 36 hours of waterproof, smudge-proof color, but most people never get the full…

March 24, 2026 20 min read
How to Reapply Sunscreen Over Makeup
Makeup Quality
How to Reapply Sunscreen Over Makeup

Your morning SPF is gone by noon. Most people do not realize it, but reapplying sunscreen over makeup is one…

March 24, 2026 20 min read
Purple Makeup Looks: Stunning Violet Shades
Makeup Looks
Purple Makeup Looks: Stunning Violet Shades

Purple is having a moment, and honestly, it's been building for a while. From soft lavender washes on the lids…

March 24, 2026 24 min read
How to Use Cream Contour for Sculpted Features
Basic Application Techniques
How to Use Cream Contour for Sculpted Features

Most people are doing cream contour wrong, and the result looks nothing like a natural shadow. Knowing how to use…

March 24, 2026 20 min read
Makeup Looks for Orange Dress: Warm & Bold
Makeup Looks
Makeup Looks for Orange Dress: Warm & Bold

Orange is one of those dress colors that stops people mid-scroll. It's bold, warm, and demands a makeup look that…

March 24, 2026 23 min read
How to Do Makeup for Hooded Eyes That Lifts
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Do Makeup for Hooded Eyes That Lifts

Most eye makeup tutorials were not made for you. If you have hooded eyes, you already know the frustration. Carefully…

March 24, 2026 21 min read
French Makeup Looks for Effortless Parisian Chic
Makeup Looks
French Makeup Looks for Effortless Parisian Chic

French makeup looks are built on a single idea that most beauty routines ignore: do less, but do it better.…

March 24, 2026 20 min read
How to Use Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Safely
Clinique Tips
How to Use Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream Safely

Most face scrubs either do too much or barely anything. The Clinique 7 Day Scrub Cream sits in a different…

March 23, 2026 15 min read
How to Apply Powder Foundation for Smooth Coverage
Basic Application Techniques
How to Apply Powder Foundation for Smooth Coverage

Powder foundation looks simple until it does not. Knowing how to apply powder foundation correctly is the difference between a…

March 23, 2026 19 min read
How to Do Eye Makeup for Older Women Naturally
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Do Eye Makeup for Older Women Naturally

Most eye makeup advice assumes a lid that's flat, tight, and doesn't move much when you open your eyes. Somewhere…

March 23, 2026 22 min read