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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 Rare Beauty Tinted Moisturizer Naturally
Rare Beauty Tips
How to Apply Rare Beauty Tinted Moisturizer Naturally

Most base makeup either covers too much or slides off by noon. The Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer SPF…

March 15, 2026 18 min read
How to Apply Clinique Even Better Foundation Flawlessly
Clinique Tips
How to Apply Clinique Even Better Foundation Flawlessly

Most foundations either cover well or feel good on the skin. Clinique Even Better does both, which is exactly why…

March 15, 2026 17 min read
How to Apply White Eyeliner for a Bold Look
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Apply White Eyeliner for a Bold Look

One pencil. A single swipe. And suddenly your eyes look twice as awake. Knowing how to apply white eyeliner correctly…

March 15, 2026 21 min read
Soft Summer Lipstick Colors: The Best Shades to Try
Lipstick Colors
Soft Summer Lipstick Colors: The Best Shades to Try

Most "nude" lipsticks look wrong on you because they were not made for muted, cool-leaning skin. If you have been…

March 15, 2026 20 min read
Black Makeup Looks: Dramatic & Sultry Styles
Makeup Looks
Black Makeup Looks: Dramatic & Sultry Styles

Black makeup looks work on every skin tone, every eye shape, and in almost any setting. From a smudged smoky…

March 15, 2026 24 min read
How to Apply Mascara for Long, Voluminous Lashes
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Apply Mascara for Long, Voluminous Lashes

Most people have been applying mascara the same way since they were a teenager. And most people are doing at…

March 14, 2026 17 min read
How to Sharpen NARS Lip Pencil Without Damage
NARS Tips
How to Sharpen NARS Lip Pencil Without Damage

A snapped tip mid-routine is one of those small annoyances that kills the whole momentum of getting ready. Knowing how…

March 14, 2026 15 min read
How to Use Rare Beauty Bronzer Stick Like a Pro
Rare Beauty Tips
How to Use Rare Beauty Bronzer Stick Like a Pro

Cream bronzer is tricky. Most people either apply too much, put it in the wrong spots, or watch it fade…

March 14, 2026 18 min read
Wedding Makeup Looks: Stunning Bridal Inspiration
Makeup Looks
Wedding Makeup Looks: Stunning Bridal Inspiration

Your wedding makeup look will be in every photo you keep for the rest of your life. No pressure. Choosing…

March 14, 2026 25 min read
How to Do Smokey Eye Makeup for Any Occasion
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Do Smokey Eye Makeup for Any Occasion

The smokey eye is one of those looks that makes people stop and ask what you're wearing. Learning how to…

March 14, 2026 16 min read
How to Apply False Eyelashes Like a Pro
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Apply False Eyelashes Like a Pro

Most people get it wrong the first few times. And the second. And sometimes the third. Learning how to apply…

March 13, 2026 19 min read
How to Fix Clumpy Mascara in Seconds
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Fix Clumpy Mascara in Seconds

Clumpy lashes right before you head out the door. We've all been there. Knowing how to fix clumpy mascara saves…

March 13, 2026 14 min read
How to Apply Rare Beauty Highlighter for a Luminous Look
Rare Beauty Tips
How to Apply Rare Beauty Highlighter for a Luminous Look

Knowing how to apply Rare Beauty highlighter correctly is what separates a natural, skin-like glow from a product that just…

March 13, 2026 17 min read
How to Sharpen NARS Lip Crayon Without Cracking It
NARS Tips
How to Sharpen NARS Lip Crayon Without Cracking It

Knowing how to sharpen a NARS lip crayon without snapping the tip is something most people figure out the hard…

March 13, 2026 16 min read
Natural Glam Makeup Looks: Effortless Elegance
Makeup Looks
Natural Glam Makeup Looks: Effortless Elegance

Polished but not overdone. That is the whole point of natural glam makeup looks. This style sits in the space…

March 13, 2026 24 min read
Euphoria Makeup Looks: Bold & Shimmering Styles
Makeup Looks
Euphoria Makeup Looks: Bold & Shimmering Styles

HBO's Euphoria didn't just change television. It rewired how an entire generation thinks about euphoria makeup looks, from glitter tears…

March 13, 2026 21 min read
Red Makeup Looks: Bold & Fiery Glam Styles
Makeup Looks
Red Makeup Looks: Bold & Fiery Glam Styles

Red is the one color in makeup that never needs a comeback because it never left. From a classic crimson…

March 13, 2026 22 min read
How to Do Makeup for Dark Skin Beautifully
Makeup by Skin Type
How to Do Makeup for Dark Skin Beautifully

Most makeup advice was built around lighter skin as the default. If you have a dark complexion, you already know…

March 12, 2026 24 min read
How to Apply Makeup to Look Younger Instantly
Makeup by Occasion or Style
How to Apply Makeup to Look Younger Instantly

Most anti-aging makeup advice gets it backwards. The techniques that actually work aren't about covering more. They're about choosing better…

March 12, 2026 22 min read
Pretty Goth Makeup Looks: Dark & Enchanting Styles
Makeup Looks
Pretty Goth Makeup Looks: Dark & Enchanting Styles

Goth makeup doesn't have to look harsh. The best pretty goth makeup looks take dark, moody tones and make them…

March 12, 2026 24 min read
The Right Way to Sharpen NARS Eyeliner
NARS Tips
The Right Way to Sharpen NARS Eyeliner

A blunt NARS eyeliner pencil is product waste waiting to happen. Knowing how to sharpen NARS eyeliner correctly is the…

March 12, 2026 16 min read
Mermaid Makeup Looks: Shimmering & Ocean-Inspired
Makeup Looks
Mermaid Makeup Looks: Shimmering & Ocean-Inspired

Searches for dark mermaid makeup are up 695% on Pinterest. This aesthetic is not a Halloween trend anymore. Mermaid makeup…

March 12, 2026 22 min read
How to Apply Rare Beauty Blush for a Soft Glow
Rare Beauty Tips
How to Apply Rare Beauty Blush for a Soft Glow

One dot. That's genuinely all it takes with the Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, and most people use five…

March 12, 2026 15 min read
How to Curl Eyelashes Without a Curler
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Curl Eyelashes Without a Curler

Your eyelash curler is broken, missing, or just not on you right now. It happens. Knowing how to curl eyelashes…

March 12, 2026 18 min read
Light Makeup Looks: Fresh & Minimal Beauty
Makeup Looks
Light Makeup Looks: Fresh & Minimal Beauty

Most people don't want a full face of makeup on a random Wednesday. They want to look awake, put together,…

March 12, 2026 24 min read
How to Store Makeup Brushes Neatly
Storage & Organization
How to Store Makeup Brushes Neatly

Most people spend real money on makeup brushes, then toss them in a bag and wonder why the bristles fall…

March 11, 2026 15 min read
Asian Makeup Looks: Flawless & Trendy Beauty
Makeup Looks
Asian Makeup Looks: Flawless & Trendy Beauty

Not all makeup tutorials are built for you. And if you have been copying Western techniques on Asian features, that…

March 11, 2026 20 min read
How to Apply NARS Concealer for a Smooth Finish
NARS Tips
How to Apply NARS Concealer for a Smooth Finish

The NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer is the #1 selling concealer in the U.S. (NPD Group, 2024). And yet, most people…

March 11, 2026 18 min read
How to Apply Eyeshadow for a Perfect Blend
Eye Makeup Techniques
How to Apply Eyeshadow for a Perfect Blend

Most people blame their eyeshadow palette when their eye makeup looks off. The palette is rarely the problem. Knowing how…

March 11, 2026 20 min read
How to Do Makeup for Everyday Wear
Makeup by Occasion or Style
How to Do Makeup for Everyday Wear

Most people do not need a full glam routine. They need a quick, reliable way to look put-together without spending…

March 11, 2026 18 min read