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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
Goth Makeup Looks: Dark & Mysterious Inspiration
Makeup Looks
Goth Makeup Looks: Dark & Mysterious Inspiration

Dark lipstick, smudged liner, pale skin. Goth makeup looks have outlasted every beauty trend that tried to replace them, and…

March 20, 2026 22 min read
Basic Makeup Looks Every Beginner Should Master
Makeup Looks
Basic Makeup Looks Every Beginner Should Master

You don't need 40 products and an hour in front of the mirror to look put together. Basic makeup looks…

March 20, 2026 14 min read
How to Do Clean Girl Makeup for a Fresh, Glowy Look
Makeup by Occasion or Style
How to Do Clean Girl Makeup for a Fresh, Glowy Look

The most polished people in the room are often wearing the least makeup. Knowing how to do clean girl makeup…

March 19, 2026 21 min read
How to Cover Acne with Makeup That Looks Natural
Makeup by Skin Type
How to Cover Acne with Makeup That Looks Natural

Acne affects roughly 50 million Americans every year, yet most people covering breakouts with makeup are still doing it the…

March 19, 2026 19 min read
Winter Lipstick Colors to Keep You Festive and Bold
Lipstick Colors
Winter Lipstick Colors to Keep You Festive and Bold

Cold weather changes the rules for lip color. The shades that worked in August look washed out under heavy coats…

March 19, 2026 20 min read
How to Apply Foundation Flawlessly Every Time
Basic Application Techniques
How to Apply Foundation Flawlessly Every Time

Most people learn how to apply foundation by trial and error. That gets expensive fast. The right technique changes everything,…

March 19, 2026 19 min read
How to Use Clinique Moisture Surge for Dewy Skin
Clinique Tips
How to Use Clinique Moisture Surge for Dewy Skin

Knowing how to use Clinique Moisture Surge correctly makes a bigger difference than most people expect. The product works. But…

March 19, 2026 16 min read
Soft Glam Makeup Looks: Elegant & Radiant Beauty
Makeup Looks
Soft Glam Makeup Looks: Elegant & Radiant Beauty

Soft glam makeup looks have become the most requested style in beauty chairs for a reason. The finish is polished…

March 19, 2026 24 min read
Makeup Looks for Black Dress: Chic & Elegant
Makeup Looks
Makeup Looks for Black Dress: Chic & Elegant

A black dress gives you a blank slate. The makeup you pair with it decides everything else. The best makeup…

March 19, 2026 21 min read
How to Deep Clean Makeup Brushes Like a Pro
Tool Care
How to Deep Clean Makeup Brushes Like a Pro

Your brushes are dirtier than you think. A 2025 study in the International Journal of Microbiology found bacteria on every…

March 19, 2026 21 min read
Clip-In Hair Extensions: Are They Worth the Daily Hassle? A Stylist’s Take on GOO GOO Clip-Ins
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Clip-In Hair Extensions: Are They Worth the Daily Hassle? A Stylist’s Take on GOO GOO Clip-Ins

Clip-in hair extensions have remained a favorite among beauty enthusiasts for years. They promise instant length and volume, but the…

March 19, 2026 4 min read
How to Clean Powder Puffs for Fresh Application
Tool Care
How to Clean Powder Puffs for Fresh Application

That velour puff sitting in your compact is probably dirtier than your phone screen. Every use loads it with skin…

March 18, 2026 13 min read
How to Use Clinique Do Over Peel for Brighter Skin
Clinique Tips
How to Use Clinique Do Over Peel for Brighter Skin

Your skin looks dull, texture is rough, and your regular cleanser is not cutting it anymore. Knowing how to use…

March 18, 2026 16 min read
How to Do Makeup for Brown Eyes That Sparkle
Makeup by Occasion or Style
How to Do Makeup for Brown Eyes That Sparkle

Brown eyes can pull off almost any eyeshadow color on the market. And yet, knowing how to do makeup for…

March 18, 2026 22 min read
Glitter Makeup Looks: Sparkly & Fun Glam
Makeup Looks
Glitter Makeup Looks: Sparkly & Fun Glam

Glitter belongs on your face. Not just at festivals or on New Year's Eve, but any time you want your…

March 18, 2026 25 min read
How to Cover a Bruise with Makeup Easily
Makeup by Skin Type
How to Cover a Bruise with Makeup Easily

A bruise shows up at the worst possible time, and regular concealer alone rarely cuts it. Knowing how to cover…

March 18, 2026 20 min read
Simple Makeup Looks: Effortless Beauty in Minutes
Makeup Looks
Simple Makeup Looks: Effortless Beauty in Minutes

Most makeup tutorials assume you have 45 minutes and 20 products. You probably have neither. Simple makeup looks use five…

March 18, 2026 18 min read
Brown Makeup Looks: Warm & Earthy Tones
Makeup Looks
Brown Makeup Looks: Warm & Earthy Tones

Brown is the one color family that never ages out of a makeup rotation. Every season, new palettes launch, trends…

March 18, 2026 20 min read
How to Use Clinique Cleansing Balm to Remove Makeup
Clinique Tips
How to Use Clinique Cleansing Balm to Remove Makeup

Most cleansers remove makeup. Not all of them do it without wrecking your skin barrier in the process. Knowing how…

March 17, 2026 16 min read
How to Sharpen Rare Beauty Lip Liner Without Waste
Rare Beauty Tips
How to Sharpen Rare Beauty Lip Liner Without Waste

That rounded, mushy tip is not the liner's fault. It is a format problem most people never get told about.…

March 17, 2026 16 min read
How to Apply Glitter Eyeshadow Without Fallout
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Apply Glitter Eyeshadow Without Fallout

Glitter eyeshadow looks stunning in photos and even better in person. But knowing how to apply glitter eyeshadow without fallout,…

March 17, 2026 18 min read
Eye Makeup Looks: Gorgeous Styles for Any Eye Shape
Makeup Looks
Eye Makeup Looks: Gorgeous Styles for Any Eye Shape

Your eyes do most of the talking before you say a word. The right eye makeup looks can shift your…

March 17, 2026 21 min read
How to Apply Makeup to Look Natural
Makeup by Occasion or Style
How to Apply Makeup to Look Natural

Most people don't want to look made up. They want to look like themselves, just better. Learning how to apply…

March 17, 2026 21 min read
Deep Winter Makeup Looks in Cool, Bold Tones
Makeup Looks
Deep Winter Makeup Looks in Cool, Bold Tones

Most makeup advice ignores your undertone completely. Deep winter makeup looks fix that by working with your natural coloring instead…

March 17, 2026 25 min read
Day Makeup Looks That Last All Day Long
Makeup Looks
Day Makeup Looks That Last All Day Long

Most day makeup looks fail for the same reason: too many products, too much coverage, not enough skin showing through.…

March 17, 2026 12 min read
Birthday Makeup Looks: Gorgeous Styles to Shine
Makeup Looks
Birthday Makeup Looks: Gorgeous Styles to Shine

Your birthday is the one day a year where nobody questions a full face of shimmer, bold color, or lashes…

March 17, 2026 22 min read
Fall Lipstick Colors for a Trendy Seasonal Look
Lipstick Colors
Fall Lipstick Colors for a Trendy Seasonal Look

The temperature drops, and suddenly every bright pink and coral in your collection feels wrong. Fall lipstick colors fix that.…

March 16, 2026 22 min read
How to Use Clinique Smart Clinical Repair at Home
Clinique Tips
How to Use Clinique Smart Clinical Repair at Home

Most anti-aging serums ask you to choose between results and irritation. Clinique Smart Clinical Repair does not. Knowing how to…

March 16, 2026 18 min read
Disco Makeup Looks: Sparkly & Retro Glam
Makeup Looks
Disco Makeup Looks: Sparkly & Retro Glam

Studio 54 never really left. It just waited for the right moment to come back. Disco makeup looks are built…

March 16, 2026 20 min read
Easy Makeup Looks: Simple & Quick Beauty Ideas
Makeup Looks
Easy Makeup Looks: Simple & Quick Beauty Ideas

Most people don't need 20 products and 45 minutes to look put-together. They need three to five good items and…

March 16, 2026 18 min read